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

Asian stocks meandered Friday following an overnight recovery on Wall Street, though investor optimism was tempered by U.S. political uncertainties and a crisis brewing in Brazil.

U.S. stock indexes edged higher in early trading Thursday a day after the market posted its biggest single-day loss in eight months.

U.S. stock indexes edged higher in early trading Thursday a day after the market posted its biggest single-day loss in eight months.

Grain futures were mostly higher Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Grain futures were mostly higher Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Oil prices settled higher on Thursday, as key producing countries suggested they would extend supply cuts to reduce an ongoing global crude glut.

Oil prices settled higher on Thursday, as key producing countries suggested they would extend supply cuts to reduce an ongoing global crude glut.

Wall Street rebounded on Thursday from its biggest selloff in more than eight months with help from a move to loosen internet regulations and strong economic data.

Wall Street rebounded on Thursday from its biggest selloff in more than eight months with help from a move to loosen internet regulations and strong economic data.

Asian stock benchmarks skidded lower Thursday following Wall Street's worst day in months as Washington's political chaos made investors more nervous about risky assets and the outlook for President Donald Trump's business-friendly proposals.

Financial companies led U.S. stocks sharply lower in early trading Wednesday as investors fretted over the potential fallout roiling the Trump administration.

Financial companies led U.S. stocks sharply lower in early trading Wednesday as investors fretted over the potential fallout roiling the Trump administration.

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Investors shook off their weeks-long calm façade Wednesday, sending U.S. stocks sharply lower on the back of a New York Times report that claims President Donald Trump asked former FBI Director James Comey to drop a probe into former national security adviser Michael Flynn. The White House has denied the report.

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

Asian stock benchmarks were mostly lower on Wednesday as investors watched for the latest developments in the standoff between U.S. President Donald Trump and his former FBI director.

U.S. stock indexes were little changed in early trading Tuesday, a day after the market closed at record highs.

U.S. stock indexes were little changed in early trading Tuesday, a day after the market closed at record highs.

The S&P 500 and the Dow ended Tuesday's session flat after mixed economic data and retail earnings, while the Nasdaq had another record close with help from technology stocks.