Agriculture futures jump on wheat demand

Story date: 2007-08-22 12:54:00
Added on: 2007-08-24 22:35:04

Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Higher interest rates support a currency, while lower interest rates typically pressure a currency lower. The central bank is scheduled to meet Sept. 18 to discuss the direction of its key federal funds rate, which has been steady at 5.25 percent for ...


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