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China
Jun 2, 2025

Financial Times - 6th June

These are the most popular stories from the Financial Times. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. Headlines Defence Review: UK Must...

China
Jun 2, 2025

London copper prices remain unchanged; concerns about tariffs resurface

Investors weighed the impact of a weaker dollar and resurgent concerns about possible tariffs against the support provided by declining inventories. The London Metal Exchange's three-month copper...

United Kingdom
Jun 2, 2025

Concerns about supply from Iran, Russia and Canada cause oil prices to rise

Early Tuesday morning, oil prices in Asia rose on supply concerns. Iran is set to reject the U.S. proposal for a nuclear deal that would ease sanctions...

Ukraine
Jun 2, 2025

Officials say that Russian attacks have killed at least five people in the east of Ukraine.

Officials said that Russian shelling on Monday killed at least 5 people in eastern Ukraine's frontline areas. Vadym Filashkin, governor of Donetsk Region, focal point of Russian...

United States
Jun 2, 2025

Alberta wildfires interrupt 7% of Canada’s oil production

Calculations show that wildfires in Canada's oil producing province of Alberta affected the production of more than 344,000 barrels of oil sands per day, or approximately 7%...

Canada
Jun 2, 2025

Ivanhoe to restart flooded Congo copper mine partially in late June

Ivanhoe Mines announced on Monday that it will restart a closed section of the Kakula Copper Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which was shut down...

Canada
Jun 2, 2025

Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum are a reality

U.S. president Donald Trump intends to double tariffs for steel and aluminum imports from Wednesday to 50%, increasing pressure on global producers of steel and intensifying his...

United States
Jun 2, 2025

Trump's proposal will lift Biden's limits on Alaskan oil drilling

On Monday, the administration of U.S. president Donald Trump proposed rolling back Biden's limits on oil drilling in Alaska. This area is the largest undeveloped public land...

Brazil
Jun 2, 2025

Petrobras Brazil has cut gasoline prices for first time since 2023

Petrobras, the state-owned oil company of Brazil, has announced that it will lower gasoline prices for distributors starting Tuesday. This is the first time since October 2023...

Africa
Jun 2, 2025

Botswana will cut its growth forecast due to the prolonged downturn in the diamond market

A senior official in the financial ministry said that Botswana's economic growth projection for 2025 will be cut to zero because of a prolonged decline in the...

Turkey
Jun 2, 2025

A man convicted of burning Koran in front of London's Turkish Consulate

The man who burned a Koran in front of the Turkish Consulate in London on Monday was found guilty of a religiously aggravating public order offense. Critics...

United States
Jun 2, 2025

Trump Budget proposes closing Northeast Heating Oil Reserve

The budget of President Donald Trump proposes that the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve be closed as soon as a few weeks. This reserve, which contains 1...

Africa
Jun 2, 2025

Mali court adjourns the hearing on whether Barrick's Gold Mines should be placed under provisional management

The registry office of a Malian court and one of the lawyers concerned told reporters on Monday that the hearing to determine whether Barrick Mining's Loulo-Gounkoto Gold...

United States
Jun 2, 2025

Goldman Sachs raises its second-half 2025 aluminum forecast to $2.280/t

Goldman Sachs raised its forecast of aluminium prices for the second half 2025 from $140 per metric tonne to $2,280, citing smaller than expected surpluses on the...

United States
Jun 2, 2025

The US construction sector's spending fell in April due to a decline in single-family housing.

The U.S. Construction spending fell unexpectedly in April. This was due to a decrease in expenditures on single-family projects, as well as higher borrowing costs. Census Bureau...

United Kingdom
Jun 2, 2025

Britain faces race to avoid $1 Billion in EU Carbon Tax Costs

Market experts say that Britain will have a difficult time linking its carbon market with the EU's within the next seven months to avoid UK companies being...

Australia
Jun 2, 2025

Australia's Ioneer quadruples lithium reserves at Nevada project

Ioneer, a critical minerals miner based in Australia, announced on Monday that the ore reserves of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium Boron Project have grown four-fold. Nearly half...

Environment
Jun 2, 2025

EU advisors warn against lowering new climate goal

Independent advisers to the European Union have warned against softening 2040's climate target, while EU officials are considering a softer goal to limit a backlash to ambitious...

Austria
Jun 2, 2025

Russian seaborne diesel exports rise in May, data shows

According to LSEG and market sources, the increase in fuel production led to a rise in Russia's seaborne gasoil and diesel exports during May. Calculations based on...

South Asia
Jun 2, 2025

OPEC+'s crude production hike comes amid tepid Asian demand for oil: Russell

The crude oil markets pay attention to what OPEC+ has to say, but less so to what they actually do when it comes down to the supply...

United States
Jun 2, 2025

Aluminum premiums for US buyers rise after Trump doubles tariffs

The price of aluminium in the United States has risen dramatically since Donald Trump announced that he would increase the tariffs from 25% to 50% on imports...

Brazil
Jun 2, 2025

Brazil's vast forest is managed by "conservation mosaics".

Brazil has 40% public natural areas The "mosaics", or contiguous conservation units, are grouped together. Regional policies are articulated by local governments, NGOs and communities By Andre...

Pollution
Jun 2, 2025

EU advisors warn against lowering new climate goal

Independent advisers to the European Union have warned against lowering the planned climate goal for 2040, while EU officials are considering a softer target in order to...

Colombia
Jun 2, 2025

Venezuela increases taxes on the private sector after Chevron's exit

Business leaders and analysts predict that Venezuela's government will increase taxes and charges for public services on the private sector in order to compensate the decline of...

United Kingdom
Jun 2, 2025

Dollars slide on trade and tax concerns

As June began, the U.S. Dollar plunged to its lowest level since six weeks. Concerns about U.S. Tariffs were back in the spotlight after the legal confusion...

Thailand
Jun 2, 2025

US copper futures rise as tariff fears loom

U.S. Copper Futures soared by nearly 6% Monday, increasing their premium over London Prices amid growing speculation about new import tariffs after President Donald Trump’s latest aluminum...

United States
Jun 2, 2025

The US beef market could be affected by the presence of flesh-eating worms in cattle

Experts say that the New World Screwworm is a parasite that has been eating cattle and wild animals alive for years. It is now moving northward from...

France
Jun 2, 2025

Tunisian national killed by neighbor in south of France

The Draguignan prosecutor announced in a press release that a Tunisian citizen was killed by his neighbor in the south France. He added that the incident is...

India
Jun 2, 2025

ADNOC reduces Murban export forecast from August 2025 through May 2026

The company stated that Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC), has reduced its monthly forecast for Murban oil from August until next May in order to increase...

United Kingdom
Jun 2, 2025

Gold reaches a one-week high as geopolitical and trade risks increase

Gold prices rose by nearly 2% on Monday to reach a new high. This was driven by demand for safe havens as President Donald Trump's renewed tariff...

Germany
Jun 2, 2025

Salzgitter CEO warns that Trump tariffs will hit European industry hard

Salzgitter, Germany’s second largest steelmaker, warned on Monday that Washington’s tariff policy is a severe blow for European industry after the U.S. Administration announced plans to double...

China
Jun 2, 2025

Maruti, India's largest carmaker, says China magnet curbs will not affect them immediately

Maruti Suzuki is India's largest car manufacturer. It said Monday that China's export restrictions on rare earth magnets - a key component - have no immediate impact...

India
Jun 2, 2025

Source: India's largest miner changes from global index to local pricing for iron ore

A source with first-hand knowledge of the situation said that India's largest iron ore producer NMDC was testing a new formula to price its products in order...

South Asia
Jun 2, 2025

Minister: Trump's steel tariff hike plan will have a'minor impact' on India

The federal steel minister stated on Monday that India expects a "minor" impact from President Donald Trump's plans to increase tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum products,...

China
Jun 2, 2025

London copper prices rise on weaker dollar but US-China Trade Conflict caps gains

The copper price in London rose on Monday due to a weaker currency, but renewed U.S. China trade tensions heightened supply chain concerns, which limited the metal's...

South Asia
Jun 2, 2025

In India's northeast, heavy flooding has killed at least 34 people

Authorities and media reported on Monday that at least 34 people had died in India's Northeastern region following heavy floods and landslides during the past four days....

Scandinavia
Jun 2, 2025

Eramet, a French company, says it will continue to work with Gabon in spite of the ban on manganese exports

Eramet is the largest shareholder of the Gabonese manganese mining company Comilog. It said that it would aim to protect the 10,460 Gabonese workers employed by Comilog...

Australia
Jun 2, 2025

Wall Street Journal, June 2,

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories....

Ukraine
Jun 2, 2025

Regional officials report that Russian attacks have killed five people in Zaporizhzhia and injured several others in Kharkiv.

Five people were killed by Russian air and shelling attacks outside Zaporizhzhia in southeast Ukraine, while an early Monday drone attack on Sumy, a region to the...

Hong Kong
Jun 2, 2025

HK-listed Chinese stocks near a one-month low; offshore yuan falls on tariff concerns

Chinese stocks listed on Hong Kong's stock exchange fell to a near-month-low on Monday, and the offshore yuan also dropped as tensions between China and the United...

India
Jun 2, 2025

India reduces import taxes on crude edible oil to help lower food prices

India has halved its basic import tax for crude edible oil to 10%, according to the government. The world's largest vegetable oil importer is trying to lower...

Germany
Jun 2, 2025

The plot twists of the Morning Bid Europe-Tariff story lose their bite

Wayne Cole gives us a look at what the future holds for European and global markets. Is it the dog that did not bark? Sherlock Holmes fans...

United States
Jun 1, 2025

Gold prices rise as tariff worries boost demand for safe-havens

Gold prices rose on Monday, as investors sought refuge in gold bullion due to the escalation of the Russian conflict in Ukraine and President Donald Trump’s threat...

United States
Jun 1, 2025

London copper prices rise on weaker dollar but US-China Trade Conflict caps gains

The London Metal Exchange saw a rise in copper prices on Monday due to a weaker US dollar. However, renewed U.S. China trade tensions have raised concerns...

United States
Jun 1, 2025

BlueScope, Australia's steel company, surges after Trump's announcement to double tariffs.

BlueScope Steel shares soared to their highest level in over three months on Monday after U.S. president Donald Trump announced he would double the tariffs on steel...

Mexico
Jun 1, 2025

Ministry of Trade and Industry says South Korea will minimise the impact of a 50% tariff on steel products.

The South Korean Industry Ministry announced on Monday that it would respond to the imminent 50% U.S. steel tariff as part of its ongoing trade negotiations with...

Saudi Arabia
Jun 1, 2025

OPEC+'s crude production hike comes amid tepid Asian demand for oil: Russell

The crude oil markets pay attention to what OPEC+ has to say, but less so to what they actually do when it comes down to supplying the...

United States
Jun 1, 2025

ASX-listed James Hardie secures $3.5 billion credit to fund AZEK deal

James Hardie, listed on the ASX, announced Monday that it had obtained new senior credit facilities totaling $3.5 billion from a wide range of banks. This will...

Australia
Jun 1, 2025

Soul Patts, a company from Australia, will take over Brickworks for $9 billion in a merger

The companies announced on Monday that the Australian investment company Washington H Soul Pattinson would buy out Brickworks, its building products subsidiary. This will create a new...

United States
Jun 1, 2025

Oil prices rebound after OPEC+ maintains same production increase in July versus the previous month

Monday, oil prices rose by more than $1 a barrel after OPEC+ announced that it would increase production in July in the same proportion as in the...