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United States
Apr 7, 2025

Volunteers fighting Trump's purge of data are on the 'right side' of history

Volunteers create new tools to improve public access Limited resources stifle efforts Tools map climate change, health risks Adam Smith After President Donald Trump's administration deleted data...

United Kingdom
Apr 7, 2025

South African rand reaches 18-month low and stocks recover after plunge

South Africa's currency, the rand, fell to its lowest level in 18 months Monday. Local stocks also plunged and then recovered as financial markets were shaken by...

Oil & Gas
Apr 7, 2025

Kremlin says falling oil prices are the result of an extremely tense economic situation worldwide

The Kremlin's spokesman stated that oil prices are an important indicator of Russia's financial state. Economic authorities are watching closely the "very tense" situation surrounding lower prices....

Africa
Apr 7, 2025

At least 52 people killed by gunmen in Nigeria's Plateau State

The national emergency agency reported that gunmen killed 52 people in Nigeria's Plateau state and forced nearly 2,000 more to flee their homes over a period of...

United States
Apr 7, 2025

Citi reduces its 0-3 months Brent forecast to $60/barrel due to tariff shock

Citi Research lowered their 0-3 months Brent price forecast on Monday to $60 per barrel. They also lowered their 0-3 months copper and aluminum price forecasts by...

Pollution
Apr 7, 2025

Sources say that the EU is considering international CO2 credits to meet its new climate goal.

Sources familiar with the issue said that the European Commission was considering counting international credits as part of its climate targets. This could weaken efforts to reduce...

Switzerland
Apr 7, 2025

EU Commission chief discusses U.S. Tariff response with auto executives, steel executives and pharmaceutical executives

Sources and a letter indicated that Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, spoke with representatives from the metals sector on Monday. She then addressed...

China
Apr 7, 2025

Base metals continue to decline as US-China conflict fuels recession fears

On Monday, London's base metals continued to decline. Copper hit its lowest level for over 16 months due to fears of reduced demand and increased chances of...

Canada
Apr 7, 2025

Native peoples demand greater control as Chile ramps up its lithium plans

According to sources from the mining companies and the communities, Chile's indigenous communities in the lithium rich Atacama Desert have been in discussions with two of the...

Greece
Apr 7, 2025

Greece is expecting EU response to US tariffs. The economy can handle challenges, says PM.

KyriakosMitsotakis, the Greek Prime Minister, said that the economy could withstand new challenges posed by U.S. Tariffs. The country is awaiting a united European Union position on...

United Kingdom
Apr 7, 2025

Gold prices hold steady amid Fed rate cuts and strong central bank demand

Gold prices held firm on Monday. They were supported by central bank demand, and a potential early rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve. However, gains were...

France
Apr 7, 2025

UK raises safety level for Hartlepool Nuclear Plant

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), which is the UK's nuclear regulatory agency, announced on Monday that the Office has moved Hartlepool Nuclear Power Station in northeast...

United States
Apr 7, 2025

Sources say that CATL is in talks with Nio to purchase a controlling stake.

Four people familiar with the matter said that Chinese battery giant CATL was in negotiations to purchase a controlling interest in Nio's Power Unit, which operates more...

United States
Apr 7, 2025

The price of gas in Europe continues to drop due to global trade concerns and warmer temperatures

Dutch and British gas rates continued to drop on Monday morning, as fears of a trade war and warmer temperatures resulting in a weaker demand for energy...

China
Apr 7, 2025

Dalian iron ore falls to a two-week low due to trade war fears

Iron ore prices fell on Monday as a result of tit-fortat tariffs between China and the U.S., which have escalated a global trade conflict. The May contract...

Brazil
Apr 7, 2025

Santander and BNDES support Mombak reforestation by drawing on Brazil Climate Fund

Mombak, a Brazilian startup that specializes in reforestation, announced on Monday it had secured 100 million reais (17.8 million dollars) from Santander Brasil, and the Brazilian Development...

United States
Apr 7, 2025

Russian rouble falls on cheaper oil and recession fears

The Russian rouble fell against the U.S. Dollar on Monday as the escalating tensions in trade between the United States, China and other countries stoked concerns of...

Switzerland
Apr 7, 2025

Ferrexpo's Pellet Production Drops 26% after Ukraine stops VAT Refund

Ferrexpo, a Ukrainian miner with a focus on iron ore production, reported a 26 percent drop in its first quarter iron ore pellet output Monday. The suspension...

Mining
Apr 7, 2025

Andy Home: Trump, tariffs, and tin.

The LME Base Metals Complex got a sneak preview of what to expect. The threat of similar tariffs on copper caused a transatlantic price gap that was...

China
Apr 7, 2025

China's central banks purchases gold for the fifth consecutive month in March

Official data released by the People's Bank of China on Monday showed that China's central banks added gold to their reserves for the fifth consecutive month. China's...

Australia
Apr 7, 2025

Australian heavy rare Earths miners protest China export controls

Australian listed miners of heavy-rare earths rallied Monday, despite major selloffs on other markets. They were betting that Western governments would redouble their efforts to create a...

South Asia
Apr 7, 2025

Russell: Imports from Asia in Q1 were lower than expected, indicating a slump in demand for crude oil.

Crude oil prices have fallen in response to President Donald Trump's disruption of global trade. The shock of Trump's new tariffs masks a weakness that existed in...

India
Apr 7, 2025

Tata Motors, India's luxury arm JLR, drops 10% after halting exports to the US

Tata Motors shares in India fell 10% on Monday. It was their worst day for over three years. Jaguar Land Rover, its luxury car division, halted exports...

United States
Apr 7, 2025

China metals fall after trade war retaliation, London metals recover on arbitrage trading

The price of base metals in China fell on Monday due to escalating concerns about trade wars and recession. However, most London metal prices rose on the...

United States
Apr 7, 2025

The side effects of the morning bid in Europe-Tariff medicines

Wayne Cole gives us a look at what the future holds for European and global markets. The Asian stock markets are once again in a rout as...

United Kingdom
Apr 7, 2025

Gold falls to a 3-1/2-week-low as the market sells off hits bullion

The gold price fell to its lowest level in more than three weeks on Monday, amid a wider sell-off. Investors dumped the bullion as they sought to...

China
Apr 7, 2025

Dalian iron ore falls to a two-week low due to trade war fears

Iron ore prices fell on Monday as a result of a trade war that has widened due to the tit-fortat tariffs imposed by the U.S. against China,...

Oil & Gas
Apr 7, 2025

Petrobras Completes Veterinary Center Required for Offshore License

Petrobras has completed work on a veterinary center in the Amazon region that is required for it to obtain an environmental permit for an offshore drilling project,...

China
Apr 7, 2025

Australian heavy rare Earths miners protest China export controls

Australian listed miners of heavy-rare earths rallied Monday, despite major selloffs on other markets. They were betting that Western governments would redouble their efforts to create a...

United Kingdom
Apr 6, 2025

Financial Times - April 7

These are the most popular stories from the Financial Times. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. Headlines - UK auto industry...

United Kingdom
Apr 6, 2025

China metals fall after trade war retaliation, copper hits over 3-month low

The price of base metals in China plunged sharply on the first day of this week as fears about a possible recession grew due to an escalating...

Mexico
Apr 6, 2025

Trump compares tariffs with'medicine' after Asian markets erupt

U.S. president Donald Trump said that foreign governments will have to pay a "lot of money" in order to lift the sweeping tariffs he called "medicine." This...

United Kingdom
Apr 6, 2025

The oil price plunges amid fears of a global trade war triggering recession

The oil prices fell more than 3% Monday, extending the losses of last week, as trade tensions between China and the United States escalated, stoking fears that...

Japan
Apr 6, 2025

Nikkei reports that Toyota will increase the number of EV models from 15 to 1 million and target production by 2027.

Toyota plans to develop 15 electric car models on its own before 2027, and will aim to produce 1 million vehicles a year at that time, according...

United States
Apr 6, 2025

Oil prices continue to fall amid fears of a global trade war slowing the economy

On Monday, oil prices dropped more than 3%, continuing losses from the week before, amid growing fears that a global economic slowdown and weakening of oil demand...

Israel
Apr 6, 2025

Palestinian officials: Israeli settler shoots dead Palestinian teenager who has U.S. citizenship

A Palestinian teenager who had U.S. passport was shot dead by an Israeli settler on Sunday in Turmus Ayya in the West Bank. The tensions are continuing...

United States
Apr 6, 2025

Kentucky reports 2 deaths after flooding, but there have been more than a dozen recent deaths in other US regions

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced on Sunday that over 500 roads in the state were closed due to dangerous storms and flooding, which also killed more than...

Mexico
Apr 6, 2025

Trump advisor says that more than 50 countries have reached out to the White House in order to begin trade negotiations.

Douglas Gillison & Ted Hesson WASHINGTON - On Sunday, more than 50 countries had contacted the White House in order to start trade negotiations, according to a...

United Kingdom
Apr 6, 2025

Wall St Week ahead-Shell-shocked Markets brace themselves for more tariff turmoil

After the worst week in U.S. stock markets since the start of the coronavirus epidemic five years ago, investors are on edge about the potential fallout of...

Africa
Apr 6, 2025

Libya devalues its currency for the first time in 4 years

Libya's central banks announced on Sunday a 13.3% drop in the value of its dinar currency, putting the rate at 5,5677 dollars to the dinar. This is...

Italy
Apr 6, 2025

EU first strikes back against Trump tariffs with unity

In the coming days, European Union countries are likely to unite against President Donald Trump's new tariffs. They will approve a first round of targeted countermeasures that...

United States
Apr 5, 2025

US cancels all South Sudan Visas due to failure of citizens to be repatriated

South Sudan has refused to accept its repatriated nationals. Many in Africa are concerned that the country may return to civil conflict. The Trump administration in the...

Canada
Apr 5, 2025

Betis holds Soccer-Barcelona, but misses chance to extend league leadership

Real Betis held Barcelona to a 1-1 draw at home on Saturday. The visiting defender Natan cancelled out Gavi’s early goal. Hansi Flick’s Barca now has 67...

France
Apr 5, 2025

Anti-Trump protesters gather at Washington and other US cities

On Saturday, organizers plan to hold 1,200 protests across the U.S. in what they expect will be the biggest single day of demonstrations against President Donald Trump....

Iraq
Apr 5, 2025

OPEC+ panel seen not making any policy changes after unexpected output hike

Two delegates said that the top OPEC+ Ministers meeting on Saturday will not make any new changes to oil output policy. This is after this week's unexpected...

Ukraine
Apr 5, 2025

Russia claims Ukraine is'multiplying energy attacks' despite a US-brokered ban

The Russian defence ministry stated on Saturday that Ukraine has increased its attacks against Russian energy infrastructure. It said 14 targets were hit in the last 24...

India
Apr 5, 2025

India and UAE will develop an energy hub in Sri Lanka as Delhi competes against China's influence

India's Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday that India and the United Arab Emirates had agreed to build an energy hub in Sri Lanka. This comes as New...

United States
Apr 5, 2025

Tariffs cause turmoil for US and Canadian farmers' machinery manufacturers

Around a recent Canadian farm show, salespeople of equipment struggled to close deals with farmers who were worried about tariffs. Some combines can cost more than $800,000....

China
Apr 5, 2025

China declares that the'market has spoken after US tariffs spark a sell-off

China said that the market had spoken on Saturday, rejecting President Donald Trump's trade tariffs. It also called for Washington to engage in "equal consultation" following global...

Hong Kong
Apr 5, 2025

US begins collecting Trump's 10% tariff and shatters global trade norms

Customs agents in the United States began collecting President Donald Trump’s unilateral 10% tariff for all imports of goods from many countries Saturday. Higher levies will be...