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US farmers reap bigger crop profits, boost stockpiles

Bloomberg It turns out that 2021 was a pretty good year to be an American farmer. After struggling through extreme weather, a trade war and tepid demand in recent years, things started to turn around this season as Chinese buying roared back. What’s more, crops proved resilient against bouts of dryness that hit some parts of the Midwest, and analysts ...

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European stocks, US futures dip as inflation risk bubbles

Bloomberg Stocks and US equity futures fall on Tuesday, as traders focused on the risks that rising energy costs will keep inflation elevated and signs of a widening regulatory scrutiny by China. European equities slumped at the open, with cyclical industries including banks, auto-parts manufacturers and miners faring the worst. Futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 fell less ...

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Thai baht, travel stocks surge as nation eases tourism restrictions

Bloomberg Thailand’s baht rallied the most since August as an easing of travel requirements for vaccinated visitors brightened the outlook for the tourist-reliant economy. The baht jumped as much as 1.4% to 33.426, the biggest gain since August 24. Visitors from 10 low-risk countries will not be required to undergo isolation on arrival from November 1, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha ...

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