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United States
Aug 26, 2025

Judge limits US wildfire suit against Berkshire PacifiCorp

A federal judge dismissed on Tuesday a negligence claim against Berkshire Hathaway’s PacifiCorp utility division in the U.S. Government's lawsuit, which sought more than $900,000,000 in damages...

Africa
Aug 26, 2025

Nigerian president urges quick return for Brazil's Petrobras

Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian president, said at a press briefing with his Brazilian counterpart that Petrobras should be able return to Nigeria quickly. Petrobras started operations in...

Germany
Aug 26, 2025

Iraq approves the principles of cooperation with Siemens Energy

According to a press release, the Iraqi cabinet approved Tuesday the basic principles of a framework for energy cooperation with Siemens Energy in Germany. The statement didn't...

United States
Aug 26, 2025

Kennedy: Trump agencies to work together on offshore wind review

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services in the United States, said that a group of federal agencies including the Departments of Defense, Energy...

United States
Aug 26, 2025

Dollar eases with Trump's Fed Battle, US Treasury Yields

The dollar and short-dated U.S. Treasury rates fell on Tuesday. President Donald Trump's decision to fire a Federal Reserve Governor raised concerns about the independence of the...

China
Aug 26, 2025

Minister: Canada and its allies will explore financing critical mineral projects

Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, said on Tuesday that Canada works with its allies in order to fund important mineral transactions. This is similar...

Netherlands
Aug 26, 2025

Stellantis has paid US fuel efficiency penalties of $190.6 Million this year.

According to a report by the Italian-American automaker and the government, Chrysler's parent Stellantis was fined $190.6 Million for failing to meet U.S. fuel efficiency requirements. In...

United States
Aug 26, 2025

Critical Metals signs an agreement to supply rare Earth to a US Government-funded facility

Critical Metals announced on Tuesday that it had signed a 10-year contract to supply heavy rare-earth concentrate to Ucore Rare Metal’s U.S. Government-funded Louisiana processing plant. The...

Colombia
Aug 26, 2025

Coffee prices are rising due to tariffs, climate changes and a smaller Brazil crop, according to the ICO.

The executive director of the International Coffee Organization, (ICO), said on Tuesday that tariffs imposed by United States, climate changes, and a smaller Brazilian crop are all...

Poland
Aug 26, 2025

Enea Q2 profits slump on weaker mining and generation

Enea, the state-controlled utility in Poland, reported on Wednesday a 31% drop in net profit for the second quarter of last year. This was due to a...

Germany
Aug 26, 2025

Dollar falls, longer-dated US Treasuries increase as Trump's Fed battle fuels concerns

The dollar and longer-dated U.S. Treasury rates fell on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump’s decision to fire a Federal Reserve Governor fueled fears about the Fed’s independence....

United States
Aug 26, 2025

Gold gained after Trump's attempt to fire Fed Governor Cook

The gold price rose on Tuesday as investors sought safe havens after President Donald Trump fired a Fed Governor. At 1018 am, spot gold rose 0.2% to...

United States
Aug 26, 2025

Commerce chief: US could look to buy a piece of US defense companies

Howard Lutnick, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, defended on Tuesday President Donald Trump's call for the federal government take stakes in U.S. businesses it does business with. He...

Mineral Resources
Aug 26, 2025

Copper reaches two-week high as a knee-jerk response to the weaker dollar

The dollar fell on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This announcement raised expectations for interest rate reductions...

Africa
Aug 26, 2025

Nigerian President says Brazil's Petrobras could return to Nigeria soon

Bola Tinubu, Nigerian president, said that Brazil's Petrobras oil company, which left Nigeria in 2005, should be able return quickly. The visit was part of a 2-day...

United States
Aug 26, 2025

Rare Earth prices reach two-year high after MP Materials stops China shipments

The price of two rare earths, which are needed to make super-strong magnets, has risen to its highest level in over two years. This is because U.S....

Ukraine
Aug 26, 2025

Company: Worker killed by Russian attack on coalmine in eastern Ukraine

DTEK reported on Tuesday that a Russian attack near the frontlines of eastern Donetsk inflicted three injuries and killed one miner in a DTEK coal mine. In...

China
Aug 26, 2025

China's carbon markets will introduce absolute emission caps in 2027

The cabinet announced on Monday night that China would tighten the market for carbon trading by introducing absolute emission caps in certain industries starting 2027. According to...

Hong Kong
Aug 26, 2025

China's net imports of gold via Hong Kong have more than doubled since July

Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department figures released on Tuesday showed that China's net imports of gold via Hong Kong increased 126.81% from June. Why it's important...

Indonesia
Aug 26, 2025

Indonesia: US tariff exemptions for palm oil, cocoa, and rubber

Indonesia's chief trade negotiator announced on Tuesday that the United States had agreed in principle to exclude Indonesian exports such as cocoa, rubber and palm oil from...

South Asia
Aug 26, 2025

India looks at using expensive gas-fired electricity to meet peak demand

An adviser at the Power Ministry said that India is considering using gas-fired plants to only meet the surge in electricity demand during peak summer months, May...

United States
Aug 26, 2025

German court rules that Apple Watch is not a "CO2-neutral" product

Apple cannot advertise the Apple Watch in Germany as a CO2-neutral product, after a ruling by a German court on Tuesday. The court upheld an environmentalist complaint,...

Spain
Aug 26, 2025

This year, record wildfires have burned more than one million hectares in the EU.

EU data show that wildfires have destroyed more than one million hectares in the European Union so far this year, the most in any single year since...

Environment
Aug 26, 2025

IKAR, a Russian consultancy, raises its 2025 wheat production forecast to 86 million tonnes

The IKAR consulting firm in Russia has increased its forecast for 2025 wheat production to 86.0 millions metric tons from the previous 85.5 million, according to a...

United States
Aug 26, 2025

German court rules that Apple Watch is not a "CO2-neutral" product

Apple cannot advertise the Apple Watch in Germany as a CO2-neutral product, after a ruling by a German court on Tuesday. The court sided with environmentalists and...

South Korea
Aug 26, 2025

Danantara and China’s GEM will develop nickel processing hubs in Indonesia

An official announced on Tuesday that the Indonesian sovereign fund Danantara would invest in developing a nickel-processing hub with Chinese battery recycler GEM. The funds, which total...

Ukraine
Aug 26, 2025

The rouble is rising against the dollar as currency sales begin

In anticipation of the approaching month-end taxes, when exporters sell their foreign currency earnings in order to meet local liabilities that support the Russian currencies, the rouble...

Canada
Aug 26, 2025

Germany and Canada deepen their critical mineral cooperation in the supply chain

Germany and Canada agreed to intensify their cooperation in the area of critical minerals on Tuesday amid global concerns about China's export restrictions and Berlin's efforts to...

Indonesia
Aug 26, 2025

Indonesia: US tariff exemptions for palm oil, cocoa and rubber

The United States agreed to in principle exempt Indonesian cocoa, rubber and palm oil exports from President Donald Trump’s tariff of 19% since August 7, said the...

United States
Aug 26, 2025

German-Norwegian team is finalist in Canadian submarine deal, Carney says

Mark Carney, the Canadian Prime Minister, announced on Tuesday that Canada had shortlisted two candidates for its new submarine programme. A German-Norwegian consortium was among the finalists....

United States
Aug 26, 2025

Gold reaches a two-week high after Trump announces he will fire Fed Governor Cook

Gold prices rose to a two-week high after U.S. president Donald Trump announced he would remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This move was seen as undermining...

Australia
Aug 26, 2025

Indian Foreign Ministry: Quadruple important minerals for India and Japan

India's Foreign Ministry said that the Quad Group of countries was important to India and Japan, especially in relation to critical minerals. The ministry also stated that...

Australia
Aug 26, 2025

Australian police search for gunman who killed two officers in rural area

The Australian Police are searching for a gunman that shot two officers dead and injured another as they attempted to serve a search warrant on a rural...

United States
Aug 26, 2025

Iron ore demand is sluggish as Trump's tariff threats fuel concerns

The price of iron ore futures was subdued Tuesday as new tariff threats by U.S. president Donald Trump fueled concerns about demand prospects. After touching its highest...

India
Aug 26, 2025

India exports are hit by new US tariffs that will be implemented on Wednesday

Indian exporters should prepare for disruptions following a U.S. Homeland Security confirmed that Washington will impose an extra 25% tariff on all Indian origin goods starting Wednesday,...

Australia
Aug 26, 2025

Media report: Australian police are hunting a gunman who killed two officers in a rural town.

Local media reported that Australian police were hunting for a gunman, who killed two officers on Tuesday and injured another as they attempted to serve a court...

India
Aug 26, 2025

India's diamond hub is awash with empty offices and lost orders as US tariffs threaten

Surat Diamond Bourse is eerily silent, with just a few traders working. It's billed as being the largest office complex in the world, surpassing the Pentagon. The...

China
Aug 26, 2025

China's carbon markets will introduce absolute emission caps in 2027

China will tighten up its carbon trading market, introducing absolute emission caps for the first-time in certain industries starting 2027. This was announced by China's Cabinet on...

United States
Aug 26, 2025

India prepares for export losses as new US tariffs threaten

Indian exporters should prepare for disruptions following a U.S. Homeland Security confirmed that Washington will impose an extra 25% tariff on all Indian origin goods starting Wednesday....

United Kingdom
Aug 26, 2025

MORNING BID EUROPE - Markets once again ask Trump: "Can he do this?"

Rocky Swift gives us a look at what the future holds for European and global markets. The markets like when central banks are able to steer economic...

India
Aug 26, 2025

India prepares for export losses as US imposes new steep tariffs on Wednesday

Indian exporters should prepare for disruptions following a U.S. Homeland Security confirmed that Washington will impose a 25% additional tariff on all Indian origin goods starting Wednesday....

Oil & Gas
Aug 26, 2025

Equinor Picks OneSubsea All-Electric Subsea Production System for North Sea Field

OneSubsea, a joint venture formed by SLB, Aker Solutions and Subsea7, has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Equinor for a 12-well, all-electric...

Wind Farms
Aug 26, 2025

Luxcara Reserves Siemens Gamesa Turbines for 1.5GW Offshore Wind Project

Luxcara has signed a capacity reservation agreement with Siemens Gamesa for the 1.5 GW Waterekke offshore wind project in the German North Sea.The agreement with the German-Spanish...

Mining
Aug 26, 2025

Gold prices rise after Trump's firing of Fed Cook

The dollar fell after U.S. president Donald Trump announced that he would remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Gold spot rose 0.2%, to $3,371.28 an ounce at...

China
Aug 25, 2025

Iron ore demand is sluggish as Trump's tariffs fuel concerns

The price of iron ore futures was subdued Tuesday as new tariff threats by U.S. president Donald Trump fueled concerns about demand prospects. As of 0159 GMT...

France
Aug 25, 2025

US dollar, Treasuries slide on latest Trump attack on Fed

Dollar and U.S. Treasuries fell in Asian trading Tuesday, after President Donald Trump said he would remove a Federal Reserve Governor. This announcement undermined confidence in U.S....

China
Aug 25, 2025

Sources say that RPT-China Sinochem will sell two bankrupt refineries in the Philippines to local operators.

Seven trade sources and auction documents indicate that China's state owned Sinochem Group is selling two more bankrupt refineries to local refiners in eastern Shandong Province for...

United Kingdom
Aug 25, 2025

Fortescue, Australia's largest iron ore producer, reports its lowest annual profit in six years due to lower iron ore price

Fortescue, an Australian company, reported on Tuesday its lowest full-year profit for six years. The results met analyst expectations and the dividend was maintained. Fortescue also reaffirmed...

United States
Aug 25, 2025

The US dollar rises after the stock market's Friday jump

The dollar rose on Monday, after major stock indexes had gained on Friday. Powell said that a rate cut in September was "likely but not certain" and...

United States
Aug 25, 2025

Bill Gates' TerraPower Utah explores nuclear reactor sites amid surge in power demand

On Monday, the Utah Office of Energy Development signed an agreement with TerraPower and Flagship Companies to explore possible sites for an energy storage facility and a...