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United States
Apr 2, 2025

Putin allows Armenian fund to buy Goldman Sachs shares in Russian public companies

According to a Wednesday decree, Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized Armenian investment firm Balchug Capital, to purchase shares held by Goldman Sachs Russian subsidiary, in nine major...

Hong Kong
Apr 2, 2025

China announces final price guidance on 6 billion yuan of green bonds, according to term sheets

According to a termsheet seen by, China has set final price guidance for green bonds with a three-year and five-year maturity to raise 825 million yuan. The...

United States
Apr 2, 2025

The Russian rouble is weakening slightly amid geopolitical uncertainties

The Russian rouble was slightly weaker against the U.S. Dollar on Wednesday, as the market anticipated further developments in the talks between Russia's and the U.S. regarding...

Singapore
Apr 2, 2025

Singapore detains 2 teenagers: one for a plan to shoot at mosques and the other for joining Islamic State

By Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, 2 April - Authorities in Singapore have used the internal security law to punish two teenagers separately. One was charged with planning...

Australia
Apr 2, 2025

BHP considers spinning off its iron ore and coal divisions

Three sources familiar with the matter said that BHP, the world's largest listed miner, considered splitting off its Australian coal and iron ore divisions as part a...

Ukraine
Apr 2, 2025

Russia and Ukraine exchange new accusations over breaches of the energy ceasefire

On Wednesday, Russia and Ukraine both accused the other of launching attacks on each other's power plants in violation of an agreement brokered by the United States....

China
Apr 2, 2025

Copper edged ahead of US tariffs, while tin extended its rally

Investors awaited details on reciprocal tariffs in the United States, while tin prices rose to their highest level in almost three years due to supply concerns. The...

United States
Apr 2, 2025

Lagarde, ECB president: Trump's tariffs are bad for the entire world

The impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on the global economy will depend on their length, scope, and success in negotiations. This was the message...

Environment
Apr 2, 2025

Landmines and other peace initiatives are being worked on by rival Cypriot parties.

Leaders of Greek and Turkish Cyprus agreed to work together on Wednesday in order to remove landmines and take initiatives in the areas of climate change and...

Singapore
Apr 2, 2025

Gold and stocks both rise ahead of Trump’s 'Liberation Day" tariffs

The stock market fell on Wednesday as investors worried about the risk of a global trade war intensifying. In recent weeks, investors have been focused on the...

Italy
Apr 2, 2025

Italy's business lobby lowers its GDP forecast as U.S. Tariffs loom

Confindustria, the main Italian business lobby, cut its forecast of economic growth for the country on Wednesday. It warned that the looming U.S. tariffs could further deteriorate...

United States
Apr 2, 2025

EUROPE GAS - Prices down on warmer weather and eyes on Trump tariff plan

The Dutch and British gas price fell on Wednesday morning, as the warmer weather forecasts reduced demand. Meanwhile, the market closely monitors Trump's "Liberation Day tariff plan"....

Japan
Apr 2, 2025

MUFG names its first sustainability director for EMEA

The bank announced on Wednesday that MUFG, a Japanese bank, has appointed its first Chief Sustainability Officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa to help its clients...

United Kingdom
Apr 2, 2025

SSE cuts annual earnings forecast but expects renewables to grow in UK

SSE, a British network operator and power generator, lowered its guidance on earnings per share for the year but kept its long-term profits expectations. It now expects...

Spain
Apr 2, 2025

Junta-ruled Guinea to hold referendum in September as possible step towards democracy

According to a state-television announcement on Tuesday, the military leader of Guinea has set a date for a referendum on constitutional reforms on September 21, 2025. This...

Malaysia
Apr 2, 2025

Dealers say that India's palm oil imports in March rose but remained below normal levels.

Five dealers report that India's imports of palm oil in March were up from the previous months, but they remained below the normal level for the fourth...

Japan
Apr 2, 2025

MUFG names its first sustainability director for EMEA

The bank announced on Wednesday that MUFG, a Japanese bank, has appointed its first Chief Sustainability Officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa to help clients become...

Hong Kong
Apr 2, 2025

Stocks tread carefully as Trump's tariff plans approach

Asian stocks sank on Wednesday as investors worried about escalating global trade tensions and awaited the details of U.S. president Donald Trump's proposed tariffs. In recent weeks,...

China
Apr 2, 2025

London copper prices rise; caution before US reciprocal tariffs cap gains

The copper price in London increased on Wednesday. However, gains were limited as investors awaited the details of reciprocal duties from U.S. president Donald Trump. As of...

India
Apr 2, 2025

Markets await new US tariffs

The oil prices were stable in a thinly traded session on Wednesday, after dropping in the previous trading session. This was due to concerns that new U.S....

Scandinavia
Apr 2, 2025

Denmark Prime Minister to Visit Greenland As Trump Applies Pressure

Denmark's Prime Minister will visit semiautonomous Greenland for talks on Wednesday with the territory’s incoming Government, after U.S. president Donald Trump repeatedly expressed his interest in controlling...

South Asia
Apr 2, 2025

India's NTPC is looking for global partners to help build 15 GW of nuclear reactors

NTPC is India's largest power producer and it has issued a tender to find global partners for the construction of large nuclear reactors. The capacity will be...

Wind Farms
Apr 2, 2025

Philippine 500MW OW Project Cleared for Pre-Development Activities

Nexif Ratch Energy has been granted Pre-Development Environmental Compliance Certificate (Pre-Dev ECC) for its 500MW San Miguel Bay offshore wind project in the Philippines.The certificate was granted...

United States
Apr 2, 2025

Gold prices rise on demand for safe-havens ahead of US tariffs

The gold price continued to rise on Wednesday after hitting a new record in the previous session. Investors sought comfort in the metal as they waited for...

United Kingdom
Apr 1, 2025

London copper prices rise, but caution before US tariffs cap gains

The copper price in London rose on Wednesday but gains were limited as investors awaited the details of reciprocal duties from U.S. president Donald Trump, scheduled for...

United States
Apr 1, 2025

Stocks are on tenterhooks, as Trump's tariff plans approach

Asian stocks stumbled on Wednesday as investors worried about escalating global trade wars awaited the details of U.S. president Donald Trump's proposed tariffs. In recent weeks, investors...

India
Apr 1, 2025

Oil prices remain stable as the market waits for new US tariffs

The oil prices were stable on Wednesday, after falling the previous day on fears that new U.S. trade tariffs to be announced later in the session could...

United States
Apr 1, 2025

Lithium Americas makes final investment decision on Thacker Pass mine

Lithium Americas announced on Tuesday that it had reached a Final Investment Decision (FID) to construct the first phase for the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine in Nevada....

United States
Apr 1, 2025

GRAINS-Chicago soya beans rise at biofuel coalition meeting

Chicago soybean futures rose Tuesday, ahead of a discussion between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a coalition representing oil and biofuels groups to raise federal mandates...

Mexico
Apr 1, 2025

EnerSys moves production from Mexico to the US

EnerSys, a provider of energy services, announced on Tuesday that it will close its lead-acid manufacturing plant in Mexico due to flooding and move production to a...

United States
Apr 1, 2025

Trump Administration weighs new coal leasing at North Dakota mine

The Trump administration took a major step on Tuesday in leasing new areas for a North Dakota mine that plans to operate until 2045. Why it Matters...

China
Apr 1, 2025

China to sell its first green sovereign bond Wednesday

China will finalise the long-awaited global green sovereign bonds on Wednesday. This is expected to mark the beginning of a series that will increase its market share...

Ireland
Apr 1, 2025

Former world leaders call on EU to maintain a firm stance on climate

Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland, said on Tuesday that a group of former leaders from around the world are urging Europe not to let trade wars...

United States
Apr 1, 2025

Four missing US Army soldiers found dead in Lithuania

The bodies of a fourth U.S. Army Soldier, along with three other soldiers, have been discovered, U.S. officials and Lithuanian officials announced on Tuesday. Three other soldiers...

Germany
Apr 1, 2025

Mercedes denies that it may withdraw cheaper cars from the US

Mercedes-Benz has denied a report published by Bloomberg News Tuesday, which claimed that the automaker had considered withdrawing its lowest models from the U.S. in anticipation of...

Europe
Apr 1, 2025

Study shows that AI will not kill your business, but it can make it stronger

A study conducted at the European Central Bank Conference found that AI can help a company thrive on the long run if it survives the disruption caused...

China
Apr 1, 2025

Andy Home: Copper market is wary of the US tariffs that will follow.

Since President Donald Trump's February order to investigate U.S. imports of copper, the price of copper has been rising. How long will this last, and how difficult...

United States
Apr 1, 2025

What options does the EU have in response to Trump's tariffs?

The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen stated on Tuesday that the European Union has a "strong" plan to retaliate for tariffs imposed by U.S. president...

Germany
Apr 1, 2025

EU to relax CO2 emission targets for automakers

The European Commission published a proposal on Tuesday to relax the rules. This will give automakers three years to meet the EU CO2 emission targets of 2025...

Africa
Apr 1, 2025

South Africa wants to meet with US over auto tariffs

Parks Tau, South Africa's Trade Minister, said that the country will request a meeting with U.S. officials to discuss auto tariffs. The levies are of concern, he...

Saudi Arabia
Apr 1, 2025

Sources say that OPEC+ will meet on Thursday and likely stick to the planned production increases.

OPEC+ ministers will meet Thursday to discuss a possible increase in oil production starting May. In May, eight members of OPEC+ (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries plus...

United States
Apr 1, 2025

US construction spending exceeds expectations in February

The U.S. Construction spending in February increased more than anticipated as mortgage rates declined, boosting single-family homebuilding. However, rising economic uncertainty due to tariffs on imported goods...

United States
Apr 1, 2025

In Q1, activists increase demands for companies worldwide, with a focus on US corporations

Barclays data shows that corporate agitators targeted more companies worldwide in the first quarter to increase pressure on them to improve their performance. The majority of these...

Iran
Apr 1, 2025

The key facilities of Iran's nuclear program

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said that this week if Iran didn't reach a deal with America over its nuclear program "there would be bombing", adding Israel's...

Hong Kong
Apr 1, 2025

LME fines Access World Access World $77,000 for violating warehouse rules

London Metal Exchange (LME), has taken disciplinary actions against Access World Vlissingen B.V. for breaches of LME warehouse rules that date back to 2022. The company agreed...

Japan
Apr 1, 2025

JBIC, a commercial bank in Japan, agrees to lend Codelco $666 Million

Codelco (the world's biggest copper producer), a state-run company in Chile, announced on Tuesday that it had agreed to a loan of $466 million from the Japan...

United States
Apr 1, 2025

Trump's aides are targeting 20% tariffs, as the world waits for 'Liberation Day.'

White House staffers have drafted The Washington Post reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump is preparing to announce reciprocal trade tariffs, which have businesses, consumers, and investors...

India
Apr 1, 2025

India launches antidumping investigation against met coke imports

A government notification states that India launched an anti-dumping investigation at the request of an industry group over imports from Australia, China and Russia of met coke...

India
Apr 1, 2025

Kremlin continues to speak to US despite Trump's threat of secondary sanctions against Russia

The Kremlin announced on Tuesday that Russia is continuing its dialogues with the United States despite threats from President Donald Trump of secondary sanctions against Russian oil...

Japan
Apr 1, 2025

Maruzen Petrochemical Japan to close ethylene unit at Chiba

Maruzen Petrochemical in Japan, a subsidiary of Cosmo Energy Holdings will close its ethylene plant in Chiba during the fiscal year 2026/27 and consolidate its production at...