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Ukraine
Aug 14, 2025

Wall Street Journal – Aug 14,

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. U.S. president Donald Trump...

Africa
Aug 14, 2025

Tinubu wants a 7% growth in Nigeria's economy by 2027

Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian president, set an annual growth target of 7% by 2027. He aims to lift millions of people out of poverty by then and...

Taiwan
Aug 14, 2025

Dollar suffers as stocks take a break and the Fed's rate cuts continue.

The U.S. Dollar was under pressure Thursday, as traders bet that the Federal Reserve would resume cutting interest rates in January. Bitcoin reached a new record high...

Germany
Aug 14, 2025

Thyssenkrupp reduces sales forecast and investment budget due to weak global trade

Thyssenkrupp, the German conglomerate, cut its outlook for sales and investments for the full year on Thursday. It blamed a weak demand for their products, as President...

United States
Aug 14, 2025

Sources: Vietnam will buy its first US oil in 2025

Sources said that Binh Son Refining and Petrochemicals (BSR), a Vietnamese company, has purchased one million barrels U.S. West Texas intermediate crude for delivery in November, marking...

South Asia
Aug 14, 2025

Saudi crude oil prices are rising at a time when the market is trying to gain share, says Russell

OPEC+’s recent decision, to unwind 2.2m barrels of crude oil production cuts per day has been viewed largely as a sign that the exporter group is shifting...

Italy
Aug 14, 2025

Bitcoin joins the party at MORNING BID EUROPE

Ankur Banerjee gives us a look at what the future holds for European and global markets When cryptocurrencies are on fire, you know that markets are risky....

Aug 14, 2025

Saipem Marks First Steel Cut for Tangguh UCC Project at Karimun Yard

The First Steel Cutting ceremony took place at Saipem’s Karimun fabrication yard, marking the official start of construction activities for the Tangguh UCC project, awarded by bp...

China
Aug 14, 2025

Steel prices and weak China data are lowering iron ore prices

Iron ore futures fell on Thursday as a result of signs of weaker demand, after China's new loans in yuan unexpectedly contracted for a first time in...

Pakistan
Aug 14, 2025

US explores cooperation with Pakistan in critical minerals and hydrocarbons

In a statement released by the State Department to mark Pakistan's Independence Day, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington was looking forward to exploring collaboration...

United States
Aug 14, 2025

The Fed's rate-cutting drumbeat brings the dollar down; Asian stocks are taking a break

The U.S. Dollar was under pressure Thursday, as traders bet that the Federal Reserve would resume lowering interest rates in January. Bitcoin reached a new record high...

China
Aug 14, 2025

Gold prices continue to rise as Fed hopes for rate cuts and a weaker dollar drive the price up.

Gold gained for a third consecutive session on Thursday. This was boosted by expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September due to...

United States
Aug 14, 2025

Court officer overseeing Citgo's auction requests adjournment

The court officer overseeing the Delaware auction of shares of Citgo Petroleum, the Venezuelan-owned refiner, has requested to adjourn the final hearing of the sale, which was...

Chile
Aug 13, 2025

The Lithium Rally promises a breather to struggling Australian miners

Sources and analysts say that the recent rise in lithium prices may ease pressure on producers in Australia who are struggling to reduce their exposure to battery...

Taiwan
Aug 13, 2025

Tropical Storm Podul drenches Southern China

Tropical Storm Podul soaked southern China Thursday, dumping over 70 mm (2.76 in) of rain per hour on parts of Guangdong province, Hunan province, and Jiangxi province,...

South Korea
Aug 13, 2025

South Korea announces plan to restructure the petrochemical industry facing a 'grave situation'

Kim Jung-kwan, South Korea's Industry Minister, said that the government would announce a plan to restructure its petrochemical industry this month. The sector is in a "grave...

China
Aug 13, 2025

Tropical Storm Podul saturates southern China

Tropical Storm Podul soaked southern China Thursday, dumping over 70 mm (2.76 in) of rain per hour on parts of Guangdong province, Hunan province, and Jiangxi province,...

United Kingdom
Aug 13, 2025

Oil recovers from 2-month-lows ahead of Trump and Putin meeting

The oil prices rose on Thursday after losing ground in the previous session. The upcoming meeting between U.S. president Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin...

Australia
Aug 13, 2025

South32 will place Mozal in care and maintenance by 2026, with a $372 million impairment

South32, an Australian company, announced on Thursday that it would take a $372-million impairment on its Mozal aluminum smelter located in Mozambique. The facility will be placed...

United States
Aug 13, 2025

US to provide nearly $1 billion for minerals and materials

Energy Department announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration will propose funding of nearly $1 billion to accelerate the development and production of critical minerals and materials...

China
Aug 13, 2025

Chile lowers its copper production estimate for 2025

Chile's copper state commission has lowered its estimate of growth for 2025, saying that it expects a 1.5% increase from last year. This is half the growth...

United States
Aug 13, 2025

Documents show that the USDA is ending employee union contracts.

Documents seen by the.. Documents show that the notices sent out to union leaders of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Food Safety and Inspection...

Channel Islands
Aug 13, 2025

Zimbabwean labs overwhelmed by gold rally, says miner

A mine executive revealed on Wednesday that Zimbabwean laboratories were struggling to keep up with the influx of mineral samples being submitted by mines who are ramping...

United States
Aug 13, 2025

Groups sue Trump agencies over a'secret report' used to reverse US climate rules

On Tuesday, two major environmental groups filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They claim that the Trump administration secretly convened a group made up of climate...

Venezuela
Aug 13, 2025

Elliott affiliate bids for Citgo parent company as competition heats-up

A filing updating the court-organized auction shows that an affiliate of hedge fund Elliott Investment Management raised its bid on the Venezuelan-owned parent of U.S. refiner Citgo...

Greece
Aug 13, 2025

Wildfires, fanned and fueled by heatwaves and strong winds, rage throughout Europe, destroying houses and factories

On Wednesday, wildfires caused either by arsonists, thunderstorms, or a combination of both, fanned along by heatwaves and strong winds, continued to rage in southern Europe, destroying...

Canada
Aug 13, 2025

Hudbay Minerals sells 30% stake in Arizona copper mine project for $600 Million

Hudbay Minerals announced on Wednesday that Mitsubishi Corp would buy a 30% share in its Copper World Project in Arizona for $600,000,000, providing a boost to the...

Switzerland
Aug 13, 2025

Geneva temporarily makes public transport free in order to combat pollution spike

In a first in Switzerland, the public transport in Geneva will be free for a limited time. This is part of a number of measures to combat...

United States
Aug 13, 2025

India and US nuclear regulators to meet for cooperation

India's Atomic Energy Regulatory Board said that it held a technical meeting bilaterally with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in order to enhance cooperation on nuclear safety,...

Spain
Aug 13, 2025

Wildfires, fueled by a heatwave, rage in Europe, destroying houses and factories

On Wednesday, wildfires, fanned primarily by heat and strong winds, continued to rage in southern Europe, destroying homes, farms, and factories, and forcing thousands of tourists and...

United States
Aug 13, 2025

Thyssenkrupp nucera abandons US projects for green hydrogen that are no longer considered feasible. -CEO

Thyssenkrupp nucera's CEO announced on Wednesday that the company is currently in discussions with all stakeholders regarding its U.S. project portfolio and has abandoned those projects no...

India
Aug 13, 2025

Muthoot Finance, India, beats its quarterly profit forecast on the strength of loan growth

Indian gold loan financier Muthoot Finance announced a 90% increase in its first-quarter profits on Wednesday. This was aided by a higher demand for loans as the...

United States
Aug 13, 2025

Copper prices rise on weaker dollar and improved trade sentiment

The copper price edged upwards on Wednesday, as a weaker US dollar helped extend the benefits of this week's extension by 90 days of the tariff truce...

Ukraine
Aug 13, 2025

Farm union estimates that Ukraine's 2025 corn and sunseed crops will be 14 million tons each, while the sunseed crop is expected to be around 14 million tons.

The UAC, the producers' union, said that due to extreme drought in parts of southern Ukraine and eastern Ukraine (including Kiev), sunflower production estimates for 2025 have...

Africa
Aug 13, 2025

The mine that funds Congo's rebels and feeds the tech industry

Under the watchful eyes of M23 rebels, in the hills surrounding the Congolese city of Rubaya a line men in rubber boot ferry sacks of crushed stones...

United States
Aug 13, 2025

Oil drops as IEA increases supply forecast and investors wait for US-Russian meeting

The oil prices dropped on Wednesday, after the IEA stated that supply has surpassed demand in this year. Investors were awaiting Friday's meeting of U.S. president Donald...

Fossil Fuels
Aug 13, 2025

IEA increases 2025 oil forecast following OPEC+ decision to increase output

The International Energy Agency raised its forecast on oil supply growth for this year after a decision was made by the OPEC+ group of producers to increase...

China
Aug 13, 2025

Gold prices rise on Fed rate cut bets and a weaker dollar

Gold prices rose on Wednesday, as the expectation of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut in September gained momentum following a mild inflation report. A weaker dollar...

China
Aug 13, 2025

Copper prices rise as US interest rates are cut

The copper prices in Shanghai, London and New York rose on Wednesday after U.S. inflation figures bolstered expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in the coming...

China
Aug 13, 2025

Dalian iron ore prices flatten amid production curbs and tight global supply

Dalian iron ore closed Wednesday with little change as investors struggled to deal with reports that steel production was being curtailed in northern China before a military...

United States
Aug 13, 2025

Maguire: US clean energy capacity grows slower, but wider by 2025

This year, the pace of adding new solar, wind, and battery capacity in the U.S. has slowed down nationally and in some key states, which is hurting...

Japan
Aug 13, 2025

Asian shares rise, dollar defensive after mild inflation data

The U.S. Dollar was weaker on Wednesday as data revealed both the resilience of major economies and the necessity for central banks remain accommodative. Wall Street reached...

Germany
Aug 13, 2025

Thyssenkrupp reports unexpected quarterly loss

Thyssenkrupp Nucera, a German supplier of hydrogen equipment, reported an unexpected loss for the third quarter on Wednesday. The company continues to experience project delays in a...

Ukraine
Aug 13, 2025

Authorities say that a small fire was started by drone debris at a Russian refinery.

Authorities reported on Wednesday that a small fire started by debris from an abandoned drone at the Slavyansk Oil Refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region was quickly extinguished....

Spain
Aug 13, 2025

Stock markets in Europe celebrate a mild inflation rate

Rocky Swift gives us a look at what the future holds for European and global markets. Stock markets around the world are experiencing record highs, from Wall...

China
Aug 13, 2025

Iron ore prices rise on tight global supply and output restrictions

The price of iron ore futures rose on Wednesday. This was boosted by reports that steel production in northern China had been curtailed ahead of an upcoming...

Oil & Gas
Aug 13, 2025

Trinidad Awards Deepwater Blocks to Exxon

Exxon Mobil could invest as much as $21.7 billion in Trinidad and Tobago if the U.S. energy major finds reserves in a large deepwater area it was...

China
Aug 13, 2025

Gold prices rise as dollar weakens and rate cuts fuel bets

Gold rose on Wednesday as a result of a weaker US dollar. Investors were focused on the U.S.-Russia war in Ukraine talks this week, and bets on...

China
Aug 12, 2025

Shanghai copper prices rise as US rate cuts lift sentiment

Shanghai copper prices rose on Wednesday, as U.S. data on inflation reaffirmed expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in the coming month. However, higher stock prices...

Australia
Aug 12, 2025

Asian shares rise, dollar defensive after mild inflation data

The U.S. Dollar was weaker on Wednesday as data revealed both the resilience of major economies and the necessity for central banks remain accommodative. Wall Street reached...