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Ukraine
Dec 6, 2025

Kremenchuk mayor: Russian strike cuts utilities in the city, resulting in a Russian strike.

Vitalii Maltskyi, the mayor of Kremenchuk in central Ukraine, said that Russian forces had launched a combined airstrike overnight on infrastructure, causing water and power outages. Kremenchuk,...

South Asia
Dec 6, 2025

Chief Minister of Goa, India: At least 23 dead in fire that killed at least 23 people

The chief minister of Goa, India said that at least 23 people had died in a fire that broke out in a nightclub. Videos on social media...

United States
Dec 6, 2025

Boeing: Trump's plan to increase the equity stake in US defense companies does not apply

Boeing's head of defense said that the plan by U.S. president Donald Trump to acquire government stakes in strategic sectors does not apply to major defence firms....

Malaysia
Dec 6, 2025

Indonesians walk over logs to reach a flood relief centre, as the death toll exceeds 900

Residents of Aceh Tamiang in Indonesia climbed over slippery logs on Saturday and walked about an hour to receive aid as the death toll grew to more...

Africa
Dec 6, 2025

Police say 11 people were killed in a shooting at a South African bar, including a child.

Police said that at least 11 people, including a 3-year-old boy, were killed in a shooting attack on an illegal bar located in Pretoria. They also announced...

South Asia
Dec 6, 2025

Officials say 5 killed in border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Officials from both Pakistan and Afghanistan said that heavy gunfire was exchanged along the border between their countries late Friday night. At least five people were killed...

Brazil
Dec 6, 2025

Brazil's robusta coffee producers push for quality despite rising prices and climate concerns

In the midst of the bustle and noise in a posh coffee shop located on Sao Paulo’s Oscar Freire Avenue a barista prepares an unusual espresso. The...

Australia
Dec 6, 2025

Australian authorities urge thousands of people to flee bushfires in New South Wales

Wildfires in Australia’s New South Wales burned through thousands of acres of bushland Saturday, prompting authorities to urge the evacuation of thousands of residents. The alert was...

United States
Dec 6, 2025

San Diego pays $30 million to the family of a teenager killed by police

According to U.S. news reports, the city of San Diego agreed to pay $30m to the family a 16 year old boy who was shot dead by...

United States
Dec 5, 2025

US court rules that Trump can remove Democrats on two federal labor boards

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump has the authority to dismiss Democratic members from two...

Brazil
Dec 5, 2025

Bolsonaro’s son, a senator, touts his father's support for 2026 Brazil Presidential run

Flavio Bolsonaro announced on Friday that former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has backed his bid for the presidency next year. This angered markets who had placed bets...

United States
Dec 5, 2025

Constellation signs agreement with US Department of Justice to acquire Calpine

Constellation Energy, a U.S.-based power company, announced on Friday that it had reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the conditions necessary to complete...

South Asia
Dec 5, 2025

Silver reaches record highs on Fed rate cuts optimism

The gold price rose on Friday, as expectations of a rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve next week boosted sentiment. Silver also reached a new record...

Italy
Dec 5, 2025

Six EU member states press EU to relax 2035 ban on cars with internal combustion engines

Six European Union nations have asked the European Commission on Friday to soften an effective ban on sales of internal combustion engines cars scheduled for 2035, ahead...

France
Dec 5, 2025

Constellium CEO: EU faces slow demise of aluminum industry if carbon taxes are not abolished

Constellium's CEO said that the European Union should abandon a carbon border tax, which could push its aluminium industry into a long-term decline. The tax would increase...

United States
Dec 5, 2025

US plans to secure minerals in response to the peace agreement between Congo-Rwanda and the US

The United States Development lender announced on Friday plans to take a stake to market Congo minerals, which could give U.S. users of copper and cobalt the...

South Asia
Dec 5, 2025

Silver hits record high as dollar falls on expectations of rate cuts; gold gains 1%

The dollar was under pressure as the expectation of a rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve next week grew. Silver prices also reached a new record...

Canada
Dec 5, 2025

TSX reaches new record high after positive jobs data

Toronto's main stock index rose to a fresh peak on Friday, and was on track for weekly gains, after stronger-than-expected domestic jobs data fueled optimism about the...

China
Dec 5, 2025

Congo fighting flares up within hours of Trump’s peace deal ceremony

Fighting broke out in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Friday, just a day after U.S. president Donald Trump met with Congolese leaders and Rwandans in Washington...

Italy
Dec 5, 2025

Metal prices are soaring, adding a new shine to the Olympic-Winter Games' medals

The gleaming medal of an Olympic athlete is priceless. It's a reward for all the sacrifices and dedication they have put in over the years. With the...

Switzerland
Dec 5, 2025

Mercuria and Congo's Gecamines partner to market critical minerals

The companies announced on Friday that Gecamines, Congo's state-owned miner, is working with Swiss commodities group Mercuria in order to increase transparency and revenue for the world's...

South Asia
Dec 5, 2025

Gold prices rise as Fed rate-cut bets increase ahead of inflation data

The gold price rose on Friday, as investors began to expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in the coming week. They are awaiting U.S. data...

Canada
Dec 5, 2025

Colombia's Ecopetrol signs new deal with Parex to explore hydrocarbons

Ecopetrol, the state-run energy company in Colombia, announced on Friday that it had signed a new contract with Parex Resources to explore and produce hydrocarbons in the...

India
Dec 5, 2025

Investors brace themselves for US data as gold prices rise on bets of rate cuts

The gold price rose on Friday as the market increased its bets that interest rates will be cut in the United States. Markets are now focused on...

United States
Dec 5, 2025

The season of macro forecasts is upon us.

What Mike Dolan, the ROI team and I are looking forward to reading, watching and listening to this weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! As...

Hong Kong
Dec 5, 2025

ASIA GOLD - India demand falls as prices in India reach record highs; China discounts are widening

Gold prices in India rose to near a record high this week. This slowed physical demand, as buyers waited on a correction in price. Demand in China...

South Asia
Dec 5, 2025

India's rate cut and liquidity boost prompt $2.7 billion bond rush

Bankers reported that the central bank of India cut rates and eased monetary policy guidelines on Friday. This led to $2.7 billion in bond issuances from state-owned...

United States
Dec 5, 2025

The head of the agency says that Europe must be on guard against US dominance when it comes to rare earths.

The head of the EU-funded agency that oversees key minerals says, "Europe has taken significant steps to develop its rare earths industry to counter Chinese dominance. But...

United States
Dec 5, 2025

Citi raises its outlook, causing copper to reach a record-high and head for a weekly increase

The price of copper reached a new record on Friday, after Citi raised its outlook for the metal. A weaker dollar provided additional support in anticipation of...

Mining
Dec 5, 2025

Gold prices rise on weaker dollar, as investors prepare for US data

The gold price rose on Friday as a result of a weaker dollar and growing speculation on an interest rate reduction in the United States. Markets are...

China
Dec 5, 2025

Boliden CEO: EU's rare-earths push is 10 year late, and more needs to done

Boliden, the Swedish miner, said that the European Union had acted on rare earths ten years ago. Boliden was commenting on the European Commission plan to invest...

China
Dec 5, 2025

As investors get ready for a Fed rate cut, stocks rise and the dollar weakens.

Investors are confident that the Federal Reserve will cut rates next week despite a crucial reading of U.S. Inflation. This weighed down on the dollar, and helped...

United States
Dec 5, 2025

Local media reports that Norway will acquire two more submarines and long-range missiles

Norwegian newspapers VG and Aftenposten, citing anonymous source, reported that the Norwegian government would announce on Friday plans to purchase two additional German submarines and a separate...

Scandinavia
Dec 5, 2025

Boliden, a Swedish miner, says that it will spend less money in 2026

Boliden, a Swedish miner, said that it would lower its capital spending to 15 billion Swedish crowns (about $1.65 billion) by 2026. This is 500 million crowns...

United Kingdom
Dec 5, 2025

BHP and Rio Tinto begin testing electric haul trucks in Jimblebar

BHP, a global miner, announced on Friday it had taken delivery of two electrical haul trucks for a trial to begin at its Jimblebar Iron Ore Mine...

Mineral Resources
Dec 5, 2025

Gold prices rise as the dollar falls ahead of US inflation tests

Gold prices rose Friday as a result of a weaker dollar. Investors were awaiting U.S. inflation figures that could set the tone for next week's Federal Reserve...

Hong Kong
Dec 5, 2025

AI bubble worries in 2026 will test Asia's strong equity deal pipeline

The Asian equity capital market will be boosted by a strong pipeline of high profile IPOs from companies in China and India that are looking to take...

China
Dec 5, 2025

Dalian iron ore prices end the week lower due to improved supply and soft Chinese demand

Dalian iron-ore futures fell on Friday, and the week ended lower as rising seaborne shipments at year's end and tepid Chinese demands weighed. The January contract for...

United States
Dec 5, 2025

Citi raises its price forecast, and copper prices soar to record levels

The price of copper reached a new record on Friday after Citi raised its outlook for the metal. Supply concerns and the expectation that the U.S. Federal...

China
Dec 5, 2025

Hong Kong's low voter turnout is a result of residents grieving for a deadly fire

The turnout for Sunday's legislative elections in Hong Kong is expected to low, as political campaigns are subdued. This comes amid the aftermath of the city's worst...

Mining
Dec 5, 2025

Gold falls as Treasury yields counter the soft dollar before key US data

Gold prices were broadly unchanged on Friday as higher U.S. Treasury rates offset support from the weaker dollar. Investors awaited important inflation data to get a sense...

United States
Dec 5, 2025

Japan's Nikkei skids in upbeat Asia; investors eye US inflation data

Japan's Nikkei fell on Friday, wiping away this week's gains despite an otherwise positive Asian performance. Investors are waiting for the U.S. Inflation reading which could influence...

India
Dec 5, 2025

India's exports of steel to Europe are set to fall as EU carbon taxes loom.

Analysts and industry executives predict that India's steel exports will fall when the carbon tax of the European Union comes into effect in the next month. This...

Spain
Dec 5, 2025

Morning bid Europe-Firming Fed cuts bets buoy stock, undercut dollar

Kevin Buckland gives us a look at what the future holds for European and global markets. The market is focused on the bets that the Federal Reserve...

South Asia
Dec 5, 2025

India's Adani and Hindalco are seeking Peru copper assets due to a surge in demand

Adani, an Indian conglomerate, and Hindalco Industries, a miner, are looking to invest in Peru's copper industry, either by way of joint ventures or taking stakes in...

United Kingdom
Dec 5, 2025

WTI gains weekly as Fed hopes to boost the market and Venezuela tensions are looming

WTI oil prices are expected to rise by a significant amount on Friday. This is due to the anticipated Federal Reserve rate cut. Also, tensions between the...

Mineral Resources
Dec 5, 2025

Gold remains flat as higher yields offset the weak dollar in advance of US inflation.

Investors are awaiting important inflation data to get a sense of the Federal Reserve's direction ahead of the meeting next week. As of 0358 GMT, spot gold...

China
Dec 5, 2025

Citi raises its price forecast, and copper prices soar to record levels

The price of copper reached a new record on Friday after Citi raised its outlook for the metal. Supply concerns and the expectation that the U.S. Federal...

China
Dec 4, 2025

Improved supply and soft Chinese demand set to lead to weekly iron ore losses

Dalian iron-ore futures prices fell on Friday, and are on course for weekly losses as a result of rising seaborne shipments at year's end and tepid Chinese...

United States
Dec 4, 2025

The Fed is hoping to boost the market and Venezuela tensions are looming. Oil prices will rise by 2% this week.

By Colleen Waye WTI oil was heading for a weekly gain of nearly 2% on early Friday trading, supported by escalating U.S. - Venezuela tensions, and stalled...