Wheat prices surge as Russia’s drought woes drag down global production estimates

Wheat prices jump as weather hurts crop production

Natural gas prices fall as government downgrades expectations for hurricane season

Natural gas drops on revised hurricane outlook

US farmers to benefit from drought and fires destroying Russia’s wheat harvest

Bad Russian wheat harvest boosts US farmers

Copper continues rally as manufacturers raise outlooks; Russian drought supports wheat prices

Copper continues to rally on manufacturer optimism

Natural gas prices climb as Americans crank up air conditioners amid summer heat

Natural gas jumps as hot weather boosts demand

Fed’s economic forecast paints weaker picture of growth and employment for rest of year

Fed paints weaker picture of growth and employment

US knocks on Asian shrimpers’ doors after oil spill; supplies low, prices climb

US raps on Asian shrimpers’ doors after oil spill

Economists more bullish about pace of US economic growth as spending rises, worries recede

Poll: Economists more upbeat despite deficit woes

Oil traders watch Gulf of Mexico as economic data sends crude prices toward 18-month high

Economic data _ not spill _ push oil prices higher

Stocks trade mixed ahead of Fed’s release of minutes from last meeting; Dow hovers near 11,000

Stocks trade mixed as traders look to Fed minutes

Stocks retreat a day after Dow approached 11,000; Fed to release minutes from last meeting

Stocks pull back as Dow hovers near 11,000

No sticker shock expected at the pump: gasoline prices will rise, but not much above $3

Gas price rises seen gentler on consumer wallets

Highlights from the latest Beige Book economic survey of the Fed’s 12 regional bank districts

Highlights from the Fed’s latest economic survey

As winter storms hit the Northeast, natural gas and heating oil prices barely budge

Heating oil, gas up slightly as storms hit

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