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UPDATE 3-India sugar protest forces parliament to shut
19 Nov 2009 17:30:21 PST
NEW DELHI, Nov 19 - Tens of thousands of Indian farmers protesting against low state-set sugarcane prices forced the adjournment of first day of parliament on Thursday, prompting the prime minister to consider changes in...
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ANALYSIS-Sugar supply seen tight despite plantings boost
19 Nov 2009 17:27:02 PST
* Indian sugar output a wild card * Brazilian mills seen making sugar rather than ethanol LONDON, Nov 19 - A doubling of sugar prices this year will trigger a boost in plantings in 2010/11,...
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UPDATE 2-Indian sugar protest forces parliament to shut
19 Nov 2009 17:26:18 PST
NEW DELHI, Nov 19 - Tens of thousands of Indian farmers protesting against low state-controlled sugarcane prices forced the postponement of the first day of parliament on Thursday, highlighting rural discontent with government policy. Farmers...
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SOFTS-Sugar, coffee prices fall as dollar strengthens
19 Nov 2009 17:25:15 PST
* Fundamentals take a backseat to dollar, equities * Indian farmers protest at low sugarcane prices LONDON, Nov 19 - Sugar, coffee and cocoa futures fell on Thursday as a stronger dollar and weaker equity...
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Obama says China trade ties should be balanced
15 Nov 2009 21:27:43 PST
SHANGHAI, Nov 16 - Trade ties between the United States and China could lead to more prosperity but growth must be balanced, U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday during his visit to China. "The...
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WRAPUP 1-APEC retreats from C02 target, Brazil pledges cut
15 Nov 2009 17:28:36 PST
* APEC leaders choose weaker wording on emissions cuts * Chinese say including 50 percent target might disrupt talks * Brazil pledges 2020 cuts, EU hails breakthrough SINGAPORE, Nov 14 - Asia Pacific leaders backed...
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UPDATE 1-APEC leaders back off on emissions cut target-draft
15 Nov 2009 17:26:50 PST
* APEC leaders choose weaker wording on emissions cuts * South Korea opts for toughest 2020 emission goal * U.S., Japan agree ambitious mid-century emissions cut SINGAPORE, Nov 14 - Asia Pacific leaders are backing...
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APEC leaders back off on 2050 emissions cut target
13 Nov 2009 23:15:55 PST
SINGAPORE, Nov 14 - APEC leaders have watered down draft text on emissions cuts, dropping a reference to reductions of minus 50 percent by 2050, pledging instead to "substantially" cut carbon pollution by 2050, the...
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China 2009 lead output to grow 12-15 pct, zinc 7-8 pct-official
13 Nov 2009 19:31:59 PST
SHANGHAI, Nov 14 - China is expected to produce 3.6-3.7 million tonnes of lead in 2009, up 12-15 percent from last year, while zinc output is expected to grow 7-8 percent to 4.2-4.25 million tonnes,...
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GRAINS-U.S. wheat, corn retreat, USDA report awaited
10 Nov 2009 17:32:20 PST
* Focus on USDA supply/demand report at 1330 GMT * U.S. corn harvest estimate may be reduced * Soybeans find resistance at $10 per bushel (Recasts with Paris dateline, adds trader, updates prices) SYDNEY/PARIS, Nov...
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