Commodities

Oil futures were mixed on Thursday, with Brent rising to a 5-1/2 month high while U.S. crude slipped on a bigger-than expected crude stock build, as the restart of U.S. refiners after Hurricane Harvey was countered by the threat of Hurricane Irma.

Oil futures were mixed on Thursday, with Brent rising to a 5-1/2 month high while U.S. crude slipped on a bigger-than expected crude stock build, as the restart of U.S. refiners after Hurricane Harvey was countered by the threat of Hurricane Irma.

Grain futures were lower Thursday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Asian stocks were mixed Thursday as investor relief over a deal on the U.S. borrowing limits was offset by uncertainty over the departure of a senior Fed official and lingering North Korean tensions.

Asian stocks were mixed Thursday as investor relief over a deal on the U.S. borrowing limits was offset by uncertainty over the departure of a senior Fed official and lingering North Korean tensions.

U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading Wednesday, recouping some of the market's losses from a day earlier.

___ Trump overrules GOP with deal on spending, debt, Harvey aid WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has overruled leaders of his own party, siding with Democrats on a deal to fund the government and increase the nation's debt limit for three month — all part of an agreement to rush disaster aid to Harvey victims.

Oil prices rose more than 1 percent on Wednesday as strong global refining margins and the reopening of U.S. Gulf Coast refineries provided a more bullish outlook after sharp drops due to Hurricane Harvey.

Oil prices rose more than 1 percent on Wednesday as strong global refining margins and the reopening of U.S. Gulf Coast refineries provided a more bullish outlook after sharp drops due to Hurricane Harvey.

Wall Street climbed on Wednesday, boosted by energy shares and helped by news of an agreement to extend the debt limit, as stocks bounced back from a day-earlier selloff.

Wall Street climbed on Wednesday, boosted by energy shares and helped by news of an agreement to extend the debt limit, as stocks bounced back from a day-earlier selloff.

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.

Wheat for Sept. was 8.75 cents lower 4.2175 bushel; Sept. corn was up 2.75 cents at 3.47 bushel; Sept. oats rose 16.50 cents at $2.35 a bushel; while Sept. soybeans gained 4 cents at $9.6450 a bushel.

Wheat for Sept. was 8.75 cents lower 4.2175 bushel; Sept. corn was up 2.75 cents at 3.47 bushel; Sept. oats rose 16.50 cents at $2.35 a bushel; while Sept. soybeans gained 4 cents at $9.6450 a bushel.

Grain futures were higher Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Grain futures were higher Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Asian stock markets were lower Wednesday as investors found ample reasons to stay away from risky assets amid tensions on the Korean Peninsula and the powerful hurricane approaching the United States.

U.S. stocks declined in early trading Tuesday as investors returned from the Labor Day holiday weekend.

U.S. stocks declined in early trading Tuesday as investors returned from the Labor Day holiday weekend.

___ Tech firms slam Trump for ending immigrant protections NEW YORK (AP) — Technology companies and executives of other industries criticized the Trump administration for its plan to undo protections for young immigrants.