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The soybean market saw gains of 4 to 7½ cents on Wednesday, led by the front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 8¼ cents higher at $9.53½.
Soymeal futures were 30 cents to $1.90 higher in the front months, while back months were steady to 60 cents lower. There were another 99 deliveries against October meal overnight.
Soy Oil increased by 44 to 70 points during the day. The CBOT reported 25 deliveries for October bean oil overnight.
November soybeans have averaged $10.21 so far through the six trade sessions in October. The full month’s average is used in the harvest price discovery for crop insurance.
Despite the weekly Export Sales report being suspended with the government offline, traders still expect 0.6 to 1.6 million metric tons (MMT) of 2025/26 soybean sales for the week of October 2nd. Meal bookings were projected between 150,000 to 350,000 MT, with 0 to 25,000 MT for oil.
Brazilian soybean exports are estimated at 7.12 MMT during October, significantly higher compared to 4.44 MMT in the same period last year.
Closing prices for November 2025 soybeans were $10.29½, up 7½ cents. Nearby Cash was $9.53½, up 8¼ cents. January 2026 soybeans closed at $10.44¼, up 5¼ cents, while March 2026 soybeans closed at $10.57¼, up 4¼ cents.
*Disclaimer:* On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not hold (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data provided are solely for informational purposes. For more details, please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy [here](https://www.barchart.com/disclosure).
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/soybeans-see-strength-midweek-session
MANILA, Philippines – Now that we have finally enacted the Enhanced Fiscal Regime for Large-Scale Metallic Mining (under Republic Act No. 12253), I want to explain why I fought so hard for one particular element of this law: transparency.
As governor of Albay, I stood firmly against irresponsible mining. I was a supporter of Alyansa…
https://business.inquirer.net/551622/the-wealth-beneath-our-soil-should-serve-the-filipino-people
Wall Street’s pause from its record-breaking rally didn’t last long. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% on Wednesday, a day after snapping a seven-day winning streak, and set its latest all-time high.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down by 1 point, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.1% to its own record. Stocks benefiting from the artificial-intelligence boom continued to pull the market higher following a nearly relentless rise since April.
Meanwhile, gold continued its stellar year and pushed further past $4,000 per ounce.
Analysts warn that a growing number of companies are now closing down not due to sudden shocks, but because of what some describe as “giving up” bankruptcies—where owners simply see no path forward.
At a pizza restaurant crowded with after-work customers, one customer said, “This is about the cheapest place around.” Yet, behind the counter, the struggle to keep prices low is growing.
“Ideally, we’d like to set prices a little higher,” said Anju Kobayashi, manager of the Napolis Akasaka-Hitotsugi Street branch. Ingredients such as pizza dough, ham, and cheese have all risen in price—dough alone costs 20 yen more per piece than last year. A new notice from suppliers shows that from November, the price of dough will jump by 225 yen and cheese by more than 250 yen.
To keep prices unchanged, the store plans to reduce the number of part-time workers from three to two.
From April to September, Teikoku Databank recorded 488 bankruptcies attributed to inflationary pressures, the highest number since comparable data began. Retailers, including restaurants, accounted for more than 20 percent of all cases.
The price surge has also hit small dry-cleaning businesses particularly hard.
At a family-run laundry factory, owner Fumiaki Kobayashi voiced concern: “I’m extremely anxious. I don’t need huge profits, but I just want stable work.”
The petroleum-based solvents required for dry cleaning have nearly doubled in price over the past five years. Yet passing those costs on to customers remains difficult.
“People are more focused on saving money,” Kobayashi said. “If we raise cleaning fees, customer visits will drop—it’s a vicious cycle.”
Adding to the strain is a broader shift in how people dress. “In the past, almost everyone wore 100 percent cotton dress shirts, but that’s no longer the case,” he said. Remote work and prolonged heat have accelerated Japan’s casualization, reducing demand for suits and shirts that require professional cleaning.
Faced with this triple burden of inflation, frugality, and casual fashion, analysts warn that more dry-cleaning businesses may soon face giving-up bankruptcies.
Industry-wide, total sales have fallen to about half of what they were 20 years ago, Kobayashi said. “Some of my peers tell me, ‘It’ll probably end with my generation.’”
For many small businesses unable to fully pass on rising costs, the endurance test of holding on shows no sign of ending.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/147199.php
NEW YORK, United States — Gold futures soared above $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time Tuesday, as many investors sought a safe place to park their money amid the continuing U.S. government shutdown.
The price for New York spot gold had previously closed at $3,960.60 per troy ounce, which serves as the standard benchmark for gold trading.
https://business.inquirer.net/551473/gold-futures-rise-above-4000-per-ounce-for-the-first-time
Gavin Newsom lashed out at Donald Trump on Monday, holding him responsible for staffing shortages during the government shutdown that left Hollywood Burbank and other airports without air traffic controllers for hours.
Air travelers faced frustrating delays and cancellations Monday evening at Burbank and other U.S. hubs as the government shutdown left air traffic control staff levels stretched thin.
“Thanks, @realDonaldTrump! Burbank Airport has ZERO air traffic controllers from 4:15 pm to 10 pm today because of YOUR government shutdown,” the Governor of California wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
At Burbank, the control tower was unstaffed for almost six hours, with flight operations instead handled remotely by Southern California TRACON, an approach and departure facility based in San Diego. However, no one in the tower had direct eyes on planes landing and taking off, causing concern among already delayed passengers.
It has been six days since the government shutdown began after the Senate failed to pass a bill to fund federal agencies. On Monday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned the shutdown would put more stress on air traffic controllers, whose jobs are already extremely demanding.
In addition to the delays at Burbank, flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport were delayed Monday evening, and Denver International Airport also experienced delays.
The Republican and Democrat camps have each blamed one another for the crippling shutdown. The standoff centers around a demand by the Democrats regarding the extension of health care subsidies. If these subsidies are cut, it may result in sharply increased costs for millions of low-income Americans.
Trump has blamed the Democrats for blocking his resolution and stated that Republicans will hold out in the stalemate. Democratic members of Congress, in turn, accused Trump and Republicans of blatantly lying about Democratic opposition to a GOP-led government funding plan, particularly concerning claims that Democrats are pushing for healthcare benefits for undocumented immigrants, who cannot legally access federal healthcare programs.
When asked for comment on the shutdown causing travel chaos at airports, the White House press office sent The Independent an automated response reading:
“Please note that responses may be delayed due to the government shutdown caused by congressional Democrats.”
The White House website also features a banner stating “Democrats have shut down the government,” accompanied by a live count of the days and hours since the closure began.
Newsom has been particularly vocal in his efforts to lay the blame for the shutdown at the feet of the Trump administration. Last week, he trolled Trump over news that work will continue on the presidential ballroom despite the government shutdown, comparing him to the historical French queen Marie Antoinette.
“TRUMP MARIE ANTOINETTE SAYS, NO HEALTH CARE FOR YOU PEASANTS, BUT A BALLROOM FOR THE QUEEN!” the California governor’s press office wrote on X, mimicking Trump’s penchant for all-caps social media rants.
During previous U.S. government shutdowns under Barack Obama’s administration, Donald Trump was a vocal critic of the president, saying the situation was “pretty sad” and that “the whole world was laughing at us.”
“Problems start from the top and they have to get solved from the top,” he said during a 2013 shutdown. “The president’s the leader and he’s got to get everybody in a room and he’s got to lead.”
https://www.the-independent.com/b2840770.html
MANILA, Philippines – Debt or “utang” is not just a financial tool anymore. It has become the lifeline that keeps many Filipino families afloat.
With consumer spending making up about 70 percent of the economy, every peso that is spent helps keep the economy moving. When households continue to buy, businesses thrive. However, when they cut back, the effects ripple throughout the economy.
https://business.inquirer.net/551330/why-the-psychology-of-utang-matters-for-the-economy
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ gross international reserves rose to $108.8 billion in September, marking the highest level in 11 months. This increase was primarily driven by higher gold prices, which boosted the value of the central bank’s holdings.
The figure climbed from $107.1 billion in August, reflecting gains from global gold prices, investment income, and foreign currency deposits by the national government.
https://business.inquirer.net/551297/gold-rally-lifts-ph-dollar-reserves-to-11-month-high
**Karan Johar Sells 50% Stake in Dharma Productions to Adar Poonawalla for ₹1,000 Crore**
*By Shreya Mukherjee | Oct 06, 2025, 05:17 PM*
Filmmaker Karan Johar recently sold a 50% stake in his production company, Dharma Productions, to billionaire Adar Poonawalla for ₹1,000 crore. The deal was made through Poonawalla’s company, Serene Productions, giving him equal ownership of the studio.
In a recent interview with Komal Nahta on the YouTube channel *Game Changers*, Johar opened up about this decision and its implications for his future projects.
### Expansion Plans: Funding Issues Led to the Decision
Johar revealed that many of his unfulfilled dreams were due to funding constraints. “I was very clear that I am okay to sell 50% of my company or to sell equity, only because I want to expand,” he said.
He emphasized the importance of having the right partner for expansion — a role he found in Poonawalla.
### Personal Ties: Friendship with Poonawalla Played a Crucial Role
The filmmaker shared that his close friendship with Adar Poonawalla and his wife, Natasha, was a key factor in the deal. “Adar and Natasha have been my close friends, very dear to me,” Johar stated.
Although he initially hesitated when Poonawalla expressed interest in investing, feeling that it wasn’t his area, Johar soon realized they shared the same vision for growth.
### Management Praise: Applauding Apoorva Mehta’s Leadership
Johar also lauded Apoorva Mehta, the Executive Chairman and CEO of Dharma Productions, for expertly managing the business side of the company.
“Apoorva is the most correct human. Our accounts are perfect down to the last rupee,” Johar said. He added that Mehta runs Dharma like a well-oiled machine and has been instrumental to the company’s success.
### New Focus: Accountability and Profitability
“The deal has forced me to think about profitability,” Johar admitted. “There was never accountability before this, I just learned the term quarter.”
He shared that Mehta often keeps him in check by reminding him not to pursue projects that aren’t financially viable. Despite this shift towards profitability, Johar emphasized that his commitment to artistic integrity and creating films for creative satisfaction remains unchanged.
### Future Plans: Uncertainty Looms
Regarding his upcoming projects, Johar expressed uncertainty, especially after the critical acclaim of *Homebound*. “I made *Homebound*, worldwide critically acclaimed, but I can’t say if I’ll take such decisions in the future or not,” he revealed.
As Johar embarks on this new chapter with a strong partner by his side, industry watchers eagerly await the exciting developments at Dharma Productions.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/kjo-describes-changes-after-adar-poonawalla-takeover/story
