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India
Jun 30, 2025

Police: At least 8 dead in fire at Sigachi Plant in India's Telangana State

Police said that at least eight people were killed and over 26 injured in a fire Monday caused by an explosion inside a unit of the pharmaceutical...

Sweden
Jun 30, 2025

Fashion brands slow down on green promises

Few fashion brands invest to reduce emissions from the supply chain Suppliers struggle with low-carbon technology Brands want to share the costs of production, not just loans...

China
Jun 30, 2025

Dalian Iron Ore records first monthly increase in four months on strong near-term demand

Dalian iron ore contracts edged up on Monday. This was their first rise in four month due to a strong near-term Chinese demand. However, the protracted property...

Canada
Jun 30, 2025

Gold gains on dollar weakness, US jobs data awaited

Gold rose on Monday, as the dollar remained near its lowest point in over three years. Meanwhile, the focus of the market shifted to the upcoming U.S....

United Kingdom
Jun 30, 2025

HEDGE FLOW - Goldman Sachs says that hedge funds are selling energy stocks when oil prices fall.

Goldman Sachs' note from Monday shows that hedge funds sold energy shares at the highest rate since September 2024, and the second fastest in the past 10...

United Kingdom
Jun 30, 2025

Copper prices are high as the market waits for US tariff clarification and trade talks.

On Monday, copper prices traded at a wide range on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Shanghai Futures Exchange as investors awaited clarity about potential import tariffs...

United Kingdom
Jun 30, 2025

Sources say that the premium for Japan's Q3 aluminium has fallen to $108/T due to a lagging demand.

Six sources involved in the pricing discussions said that the premium for aluminium shipped to Japanese buyers from July to September is $108 per metric tonne, a...

United Kingdom
Jun 30, 2025

Australia's review of the market rules includes a gas reservation for the east coast

As part of an extensive review of the market rules, the Australian government announced on Monday that it would consider creating a reserve of gas on Australia's...

Japan
Jun 30, 2025

Russell: Coal was Australia's top commodity exporter, but gold will soon be the king.

Iron ore has surpassed coal as the top commodity exported by Australia. This is due to the increase in shipments to China of steel raw materials. Gold...

China
Jun 30, 2025

Dalian iron ore to gain for the first time in four months on strong near-term demand

Dalian iron ore prices rose on Monday, and they were expected to record their first monthly gain in four months due to strong near-term demand from top...

Japan
Jun 30, 2025

MORNING BID - Risks flow as trade discussions unclog

Wayne Cole gives us a look at what the future holds for European and global markets. In Asia, the start of the week was already risky when...

United States
Jun 30, 2025

Gold recovers from over a one-month low due to weaker dollar

Gold reversed its course on Monday and increased, supported by the weaker dollar. It had previously hit a record low after easing U.S. China trade tensions lowered...

India
Jun 29, 2025

At least one gunman is still active in Idaho shooting that killed two firefighters

The Kootenai Sheriff reported on Sunday that two firefighters were killed while responding to an ensuing fire in northern Idaho. Law enforcement officers are still under sniper...

China
Jun 29, 2025

Copper prices are high as the market waits for US tariff clarification and trade talks.

On Monday, copper prices traded at a range of levels on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Shanghai Futures Exchange as investors awaited clarity about potential import...

Japan
Jun 29, 2025

Trump says that the US could purchase more oil from Japan if it were to be deemed unfair.

In an interview broadcast Sunday, Donald Trump stated that Japan engaged in "unfair trade" in automobiles with the United States. He also said Japan should import more...

Africa
Jun 29, 2025

Demands for debt cancellation and climate action by protesters ahead of UN summit

On Sunday, activists marched through Seville, southern Spain, in scorching heat, demanding debt cancellation, climate justice, and taxing super-rich people on the eve a UN summit about...

United States
Jun 29, 2025

After Trump's attacks, Republican Senator Tillis withdraws from the 2026 re-election race

Republican U.S. Republican U.S. Tillis is one of only two Republican Senators who voted against the opening debate for Trump's tax-cutting and spending bill on Saturday. This...

Australia
Jun 29, 2025

More than a third on the sinking Tuvalu are seeking climate visas from Australia

Official figures show that more than a third of the population of Tuvalu in the Pacific, whose scientists predict the nation will be submerged under rising seas...

France
Jun 29, 2025

The Kremlin has said that Europe will feel the impact of its 'illegal sanctions' against Russia

In remarks published Sunday, the Kremlin stated that the stronger the sanctions Europe imposes on Russia, the greater the pain for Europe's economies. This is because Russia...

Australia
Jun 29, 2025

More than a third on the sinking Tuvalu are seeking climate visas from Australia

Official figures show that more than a third of the population of Tuvalu in the Pacific, which scientists predict may be submerged under rising seas due to...

China
Jun 29, 2025

Officials say that the Indonesian-Chinese lithium battery plant will be operational by 2026.

An Indonesian official stated on Sunday that a lithium-ion plant to be built by an Indonesian firm and China's CATL will have a capacity of 6,9 gigawatts...

Saudi Arabia
Jun 29, 2025

Saudi Arabia's net direct foreign investment fell 7% in the first quarter

Saudi Arabia's foreign direct investment (FDI), as measured by the government, fell 7% from the previous quarter to the first quarter 2025. The kingdom is still lagging...

Energy Markets
Jun 28, 2025

Document reveals EU plans to add Carbon Credits to New Climate Goal

A document from the European Commission, seen by, revealed that the Commission will propose to count carbon credits purchased from other countries toward the European Union’s 2040...

China
Jun 28, 2025

China's flood-hit Guizhou is hit by heavy rain for the second time this week

On Saturday, heavy rains again hit China's southwest Guizhou Province. The city of Rongjiang was half submerged in floodwaters for the second time this past week. Residents...

United States
Jun 28, 2025

Senate Republicans want to end the EV tax credit before September 30

The U.S. Senate Republicans released a revised budget and tax bill late Friday that would eliminate the $7,500 credit for new electric vehicles and leases as well...

China
Jun 28, 2025

China's flood-hit social security network expands as extreme rainfall takes its toll

China has increased the financial protections offered to segments of the population who are affected by flood control measures during extreme rain, including direct compensation and payment...

Wind Farms
Jun 28, 2025

Denmark Extends Operating Life of Two Offshore Wind Farms

The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has extended the production permits for the Nysted and Middelgrunden offshore wind farms, enabling the projects to continue producing electricity for 10...

United States
Jun 27, 2025

California regulator: California should increase fuel imports and halt margin cap

California's Energy Regulator on Friday suggested new rules that would encourage private investment in fuel imports, and put a hold on the refiner profit limit. The regulator...

Canada
Jun 27, 2025

Canada's steel manufacturers tell the government that its tariff protection measures for steel are not enough

Two of the Canadian steel industry representatives present at the meeting said that the measures taken by the government to protect the industry against the effects of...

United States
Jun 27, 2025

China's rare Earths are flowing freely again, but at a price

Chinese rare earth magnets are now flowing into the automotive supply chain, reducing the threat of mass closures. However, automakers and suppliers still say that production plans...

Germany
Jun 27, 2025

DeepSeek banned from Apple and Google app stores in Germany

Apple and Google have been asked to remove DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, from their German app stores due to data privacy concerns. This follows similar actions...

South Asia
Jun 27, 2025

In Pakistan, a flash flood has killed nine people as it sweeps away a family group

Officials said that at least nine members of one extended family were killed when floodwaters washed away children from a river in the north of Pakistan, and...

Africa
Jun 27, 2025

London Climate Week receives a boost as Trump policies weigh down on New York event

London's Climate Week attracted a record number of attendees, which was boosted by the cloud that hung over its sister event held in New York last September....

Ukraine
Jun 27, 2025

Putin: OPEC+ Projects Rising Oil Demand, Especially in Summer

Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, said that the OPEC+ bloc of major oil producers includes Russia and projects a rising global demand in particular in the summer...

United States
Jun 27, 2025

China's rare Earths are flowing freely again, but at a price

Chinese rare earth magnets are now flowing into the automotive supply chain, reducing the threat of mass closures. However, automakers and suppliers still say that production plans...

United States
Jun 27, 2025

U.S. worker safety standards are reviewed in extreme heat

Hearings held by the Worker Safety Agency for the first national standard In the U.S., 69 millions people are at risk from extreme heat. States and cities...

Greece
Jun 27, 2025

Athens residents and tourists seek shade in the heat

The Greek capital was sweltering in temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius on Friday. Greece, located at Europe's southernmost point in the Mediterranean Sea has always experienced...

United Kingdom
Jun 27, 2025

Heatwave threatens to scorch the start of Wimbledon Tennis

Wimbledon is preparing for the hottest start in its history. A searing heatwave is expected to reach its peak on Monday, when play at the All England...

China
Jun 27, 2025

India takes steps to minimize disruptions caused by China's rare-earth curbs

New Delhi's May Economic Report released on Friday said that India was taking steps to minimize possible disruptions caused by restrictions on rare-earth minerals imposed on China....

Crude Oil
Jun 27, 2025

The Russian rouble is flat against the US dollar following central bank's announcement of forex sales

On Friday, the Russian rouble was flat against the U.S. Dollar and slightly lower against Chinese Yuan after the central bank decided to increase its forex purchases...

Mining
Jun 27, 2025

Safe-haven Gold falls 2% as tensions between the US and China ease

Gold dropped 2% on Friday, reaching a low of about one month, after the U.S. China trade agreement increased risk appetite, and diminished gold's appeal as an...

Mineral Resources
Jun 27, 2025

Nornickel, a Russian company, expects negative impact from trade wars and high interest rates

The Russian mining giant Nornickel announced on Friday that it expects to see its financial results deteriorate in this year due to low metals prices and high...

South Asia
Jun 27, 2025

Singapore's renewables use hits record highs as solar output and imports rise

An analysis of the most recent market data revealed that Singapore increased the share of renewables to a new record in May. The country accelerated its local...

China
Jun 27, 2025

Andy Home: The extended export ban on cobalt does not resolve the Congo's Cobalt Dilemma

The Democratic Republic of Congo extended its export ban for cobalt three months, as the world’s largest producer of battery metals tries to turn its supply power...

Pakistan
Jun 27, 2025

In Pakistan, nine people have died as floodwaters sweep children and relatives away

Officials said that at least nine people were killed when floodwaters washed away children from a river in the north of Pakistan, and their relatives tried to...

United States
Jun 27, 2025

Trump to issue executive orders to boost AI in race against China

Four sources familiar with planning say that the Trump administration is preparing a package of executive measures aimed at increasing energy supply in order to fuel the...

United Kingdom
Jun 27, 2025

Chinese data shows that copper has fallen from its three-month high.

The copper price fell on Friday, from its three-month high after weak data out of China's top metals consumer and some profit taking. However, losses were minimal...

Mineral Resources
Jun 27, 2025

Nornickel, a Russian metal, expects a negative impact from trade wars and high rates

The Russian mining giant Nornickel announced on Friday that it expects to see its financial results deteriorate in this year due to low metals prices and high...

Spain
Jun 27, 2025

UN tries to salvage Global Development Summit after US boycott

Next week, scores of world leaders are expected to bask in the sun of southern Spain at the once-a decade United Nations Development Financing Summit aimed at...

South Korea
Jun 27, 2025

US dollar falls as shares rise on hopes of trade between China and the US

The European stock market indexes rose on Friday on the back of signs of progress in U.S. China trade talks. Meanwhile, the dollar fell to its lowest...