Materials Shares Rose Despite Fall in Precious Metals — Materials Roundup
Producers of metals, grains and other raw materials rose despite a decline in gold and silver futures and amid expectations of increased U.S. grains production.
Next week's monthly WASDE report from the USDA may show higher yields for U.S. soybeans, StoneX said. The firm projects soybean yields at 54.1 bushels an acre, with production at 4.65 billion bushels. Both of these estimates would be above last month's USDA projections, and record-highs for U.S. soybeans. StoneX projects corn production at 16.12 billion bushels, which would be the second-largest crop in U.S. history.
Norges Bank Investment Management, the arm of Norway's central bank that manages the country's $2.3 trillion sovereign-wealth fund, agreed to invest 1.2 billion euros ($1.35 billion) in a new fund that will invest in renewable energy infrastructure. NBIM said Friday that it has committed the investment to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners' sixth flagship renewable energy fund, CI VI.
Write to Paulo Trevisani at paulo.trevisani@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
October 02, 2026 17:00 ET (21:00 GMT)
Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.The articles, information, and content displayed on this webpage may include materials prepared and provided by third parties. Such third-party content is offered for informational purposes only and is not endorsed, reviewed, or verified by Morningstar.
Morningstar makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any third-party content displayed on this site. The views and opinions expressed in third-party content are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morningstar, its affiliates, or employees.
Morningstar is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or delays in this content, nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon. Users are advised to exercise their own judgment and seek independent financial advice before making any decisions based on such content. The third-party providers of this content are not affiliated with Morningstar, and their inclusion on this site does not imply any form of partnership, agency, or endorsement.
Popular
4 Stocks to Buy Before They Rise Further
2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Before They Rebound
The 10 Best Companies to Invest in Now
The 10 Best Dividend Stocks
United States