Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Copper falls to one-week low as U.S. rate hike bets resurface
Copper prices fell to a one-week low on Friday as a stronger U.S. dollar and renewed inflation concerns triggered by...
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Gold tumbles on U.S. labour strength, rate hike expectations rise
Gold prices fell on Friday, extending losses into what is shaping up to be a weekly decline, as stronger-than-expected U.S....
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Wheat, maize and sugar lead quiet repricing in global food markets
Global food markets are entering the second half of 2026 marked by a widening divergence between headline price stability and...
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Gold eyes revival as Fed tightening raises economic risk concerns
Gold prices retreated in May as improving investor risk appetite and exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows weighed on demand, but market...
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Food costs rise again as tomato prices jump 6.6% in April
Prices of key food commodities including tomatoes, beans, garri, onions, ginger and palm oil recorded month-on-month increases in April 2026,...
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Oil retreats below $100 as Iran-U.S. tensions cloud Hormuz reopening
Global oil prices retreated on Wednesday after a rally in the previous session, as traders reassessed escalating tensions between Iran...
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Oil climbs above $106 as Iran tensions shake Hormuz hopes
Global oil prices climbed on Thursday as renewed tensions surrounding Iran’s uranium programme weakened expectations of an immediate diplomatic breakthrough...
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Nigeria lags global beef industry boom despite 20.9 million cattle base
The structure of Nigeria’s livestock sector continues to generate intense debate between advocates of traditional pastoralism and proponents of industrial...
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Hydroponic farming emerges as new frontier in Nigeria’s food security drive
Hydroponic farming, also known as soilless farming, is emerging as a viable alternative for boosting food production as rising energy...
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Gold climbs as dollar weakens, Middle East tensions shake global markets
Global gold prices rose on Friday and headed for a weekly gain as investors returned to safe-haven assets amid renewed...
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