Farm commodity index jumps 13% in third quarter
A benchmark of farm-commodity prices gained 13% in the third quarter, its sharpest quarterly rise since early 2022, as crop and shipping concerns unsettled trade.
A benchmark of farm-commodity prices gained 13% in the third quarter, its sharpest quarterly rise since early 2022, as crop and shipping concerns unsettled trade.
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