11.   In CHICAGO, wheat surged the daily trading limit to a six-month high on concern that a weekend freeze damaged the sprouting winter wheat crop.

12.   In NEW YORK, cotton jumps to a three-month high on concern that recent storms in Texas and the Southeast could damage fledgling crops.

13.   In NEW YORK, crude oil surged to a four-month high on concern that a strike in Colombia next week could be extended indefinitely.

14.   In CHICAGO, pork belly futures soared to an eight-month high on concern that U.S. supplies will be tight when demand peaks this summer.

15.   Overnight interest rates rose to a three-week high on concern the peso might weaken against the dollar.

16.   Pork belly futures soared to an eight-month high on concern that U.S. supplies will be tight when demand peaks this summer.

17.   Taiwan shares retreated from a seven-year high on concern the stock exchange will soon cut the amount investors can buy on credit.

18.   Wheat surged the daily trading limit to a six-month high on concern that a weekend freeze damaged the sprouting winter wheat crop.

19.   Winter wheat prices surged to an eight-month high on renewed concern that a rain-delayed harvest will allow disease to infest U.S. crops.

20.   Zinc has surged to a seven-year high on concern about a potential shortage of supply in coming years.