The U.S. economy has been undergoing a transformation. One of the most remarkable aspects is its escape from the?significant cyclical depression since mid-2009. This 17-year period has...
* It could take up to a year for hot metal production to return to its previous levels Since the first EGA reduction cell on May 26th,...
Gold prices rose on Thursday, as weaker-than-expected U.S. Jobs data and lower oil price eased inflation worries, while investors awaited nonfarm payrolls to get clues about the...
The 'June heatwave' that broke temperature records across Europe has brought to light the urgent need for adaptation to global warming. The European Union has been a...
Stella Qiu gives us a look at what the future holds for European and global markets. After a?bumper quarter, global shares have retreated. The quarter-end rebalancing is...
Aluminum prices edged higher on Thursday as signs of strength in the manufacturing industry supported their rise. Benchmark?aluminium for three months on the London Metal Exchange rose...
Oil prices fell about 1% on Thursday, for the third day in a row, after Qatar announced that Iran and the U.S. made progress during 'indirect talks'...
Gold prices rose on Thursday due to softer than expected jobs data, and lower oil prices. The market is now looking forward to the U.S. payrolls release...
Asian shares fell on Thursday, as investors shifted out of the chipmaker sector after a stellar third quarter. Currency and bond markets were bracing for U.S. employment...
Early trade on Thursday saw oil prices drop after Qatar announced that Iran and the U.S. made "positive progress" during indirect talks concluded on Wednesday. The talks...
Clarence Chua, 42, rescues bees with a bandana, and sometimes his own hands. He scoops them out of nests into wooden boxes to re-locate, or even relocate,...
The gauge of world stock markets fell to begin the first quarter on Wednesday, as the U.S. Central Bank?head stated that inflation expectations had fallen, but that...
The U.S. Nuclear Power Regulator on Wednesday proposed "changes" to a rule that protects people from radiation. This is the latest proposal by the Trump administration to...
On a Wednesday visit to Dublin, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy demanded that Ireland complete an investigation to determine if Irish alumina exported to Russia is being used...
The gauge of world stock markets remained unchanged to begin the third quarter on Wednesday, as the U.S. Central Bank head stated that inflation expectations had?fallen?"but policy...
Valar Atomics, a nuclear energy startup, announced?on Wednesday that it was partnering with Nvidia to develop a small Utah data center. The companies claim this will demonstrate...
Mexico City's central avenue was thronged with hundreds of thousands fans celebrating the victory of Mexico over Ecuador in their first World Cup knockout game in 40...
The index of'stock markets around world' edged up a little bit on Wednesday, as the U.S. head of the central bank said that?inflation -expectations had fallen. Crude...
Brad Brooks P.J. Huffstutter, Maria Tsvetkova HILL CITY/CHICAGO/NEW-YORK/JULY 1 - On Wednesday, record-breaking temperatures moved eastward from the Midwest, placing tens of millions under heat warnings that...
Sources in the industry said that China's state buyer of iron ore has asked some domestic steel mills to not accept certain portside products of iron ore...
The industry information provider SMM reported on Wednesday that Antofagasta, a Chilean copper miner, has agreed to supply?term copper concentrator supplies to certain Chinese smelters with spot-indexed...
The U.S. construction sector grew in May, despite the fact that mortgage rates were higher due to the Middle East conflict. Census Bureau of the Commerce Department?said...
Gold prices rose more ?than 2% on Wednesday after ?softer-than-expected jobs data and comments ?from Federal ?Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh that suggested inflation risks have eased. Gold...
Three sources told Reuters that OPEC+ countries are likely to agree on a 'further increase in their 'output targets for August, when they meet?Sunday. This will add...
Britain's National Grid said on Wednesday that it would invest $1.75billion for a 35 percent stake in Joulent. Joulent is a U.S. platform for developing power infrastructure...
The chief executive of Brazil's state oil company Petrobras said that the oil prices have remained in a range between $72 and $75 per barrel. However, the...
The Portuguese Environment Minister said that Moeve and Galp, Spain's refiners, should?invest and commit to the viability of Sines as part of a planned merger of their...
Sberbank's finance chief said on Wednesday that the bank will lower its corporate lending growth forecast for 2026 due to the deteriorating financial position of its borrowers....
Four industry sources reported on Wednesday that Kazakhstan agreed to provide 50,000 metric tonnes?of fuel to Russia as humanitarian assistance in July and August. Russia has been...
Two industry sources confirmed on Wednesday that Russia began importing gasoline by sea from India in an effort to reduce fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks against...
Gold prices were stable on Wednesday, but remained near the seven-month low they hit the previous session as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and Treasury yields...
What's important in the U.S. and Global Markets Today By Mike Dolan. Editor-at-Large for Finance and Markets Investors are in a cautious mood as we begin the...
Malaysian palm futures closed higher on Wednesday after the previous session?declined?. The ringgit was softer, but weaker crude oil and competing edible oils limited gains. The benchmark...
Aluminum prices fell to their lowest level in four months Wednesday, and copper also lost ground as funds liquidated bullish 'positions due to concerns over rising?U.S. Interest...
Norsk Hydro announced 'on Wednesday that its Slovalco aluminum joint venture had reached an agreement with Slovak Government?to partly restart production after?a four-year shut down,?and 'the deal...
On Wednesday, gold fell for the third session in a row as?U.S. Treasury yields, as well as growing bets on the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, weighed...
Ukraine has hit a Russian refinery in Ufa for the second consecutive time, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the president of Ukraine, said on Wednesday. Kyiv is intensifying its strikes...
Nepal has lowered fuel prices up to 17 percent, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. The Himalayan nation reacted to the fall in global prices...
The fire brigade reported that two people died after a wildfire destroyed a house in a 'forested settlement' in northern Greece. Local media reported that the fire...
Aluminum prices fell to their lowest level in four months on Wednesday as investors unwound risk premiums associated with the Gulf, despite new uncertainty surrounding U.S. diplomacy...
Health experts have warned that dengue cases could increase sharply in Bangladesh over the next two month due to wet weather conditions and poor mosquito control. In...
The news flow has been relentless in the week that has passed, reflecting on the madness of the first half of 2026 as well as the 250th...
LSEG data shows that a surge in mega-deals of $10 billion or more drove global M&A levels to record levels during the first half 2026. Some companies...
Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister, said that Malaysia could spend up to 40 billion ringgit (about $9.8 'billion) this year on fuel subsidies if energy prices remain...
Wayne Cole gives us a look at what the future holds for European and global markets. The 'new quarter' in Asia has been marked by a lack...
According to sources with knowledge of the matter, Kawasaki Heavy Industry is preparing to issue new shares and convertible bond to fund capital expenditures. The company plans...
Prices of oil rose on Wednesday due to concerns that a breakdown in negotiations between the U.S. and?Iran? for a final deal to end their conflict could...
The oil prices rose on Wednesday morning as investors reacted to the news that Iran will not be meeting with U.S. ambassadors. This puts further pressure on...
Donald Trump's favourite word is "tariff". His continued use of the term last year sparked fear in the markets as his administration unilaterally implemented the most protectionist...
South32, an Australian company, announced on Wednesday that it had agreed to sell the'majority' of its aluminium assets for up to $5.6 billion. Alcoa acquired the individual...
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