1.   Cotton prices fell after a separate USDA report forecast a larger-than-expected crop as well as slowing exports and higher stockpiles.

2.   In CHICAGO, hog futures rose as prospects for higher export sales to Japan offset concern that a government report today would forecast rising supplies.

3.   The report also forecast greater pessimism in the months ahead.

4.   However, the report forecast rough sailing for some U.S. industries.

5.   Morning weather reports forecast rain for most of western and central Japan over the weekend due to the effects of the typhoon.

6.   Soybean prices retreated sharply Thursday in early activity on the Chicago Board of Trade after a government report forecast a decline in demand.

7.   The Cathay Capital report forecast TFB to outperform the sector when the market turns around.

8.   The report forecasts a healthy growth in world production of all meats next year as economic recovery boosts demand.

9.   The report also forecast that due to growing Japanese investments, Burma, India and Vietnam could become integral parts of the Southeast Asian economy.

10.   The report forecasts air disasters on Hong Kong flights, low inflation in China and domestic unrest in Taiwan.