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United Kingdom
Mar 28, 2025

English water companies released sewage 3.6 million hours in 2024

Official data released on Thursday showed that English water companies discharged untreated sewage in the country's waters for over 3.6 million hours during 2024. This was a...

United Kingdom
Mar 28, 2025

English water companies released sewage 3.6 million hours in 2024

Official data released on Thursday showed that English water companies discharged untreated sewage in the country's waters for over 3.6 million hours during 2024. This is a...

United States
Mar 28, 2025

UBS is joining Wall Street firms to reduce the S&P 500 annual target below 6500

UBS Global Wealth Management lowered the S&P 500 2025 target below 6,500, a move that was widely mirrored by other Wall Street firms, including Barclays, Goldman Sachs...

India
Mar 28, 2025

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India secures a land in Andhra Pradesh to build a steel plant

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India announced on Friday that it will acquire land in southern Andhra Pradesh in order to build an integrated steel facility as part of...

Canada
Mar 28, 2025

Trump claims he had a productive call with Canadian PM Carney

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said that he and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had a productive phone call on Friday. The two leaders will meet next...

United States
Mar 28, 2025

Trump claims he had a productive call with Canadian PM Carney

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said that he and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had a productive phone call on Friday. The two leaders will meet next...

Mexico
Mar 28, 2025

Canada's response to US tariffs

Canada is planning additional retaliation against the U.S. tariffs on autos and tariffs reciprocal to those imposed by President Donald Trump. These actions are scheduled for April....

United States
Mar 28, 2025

Tin prices rise after Myanmar earthquake

On Friday, tin prices in London reached a two-week high as speculators made bets that the earthquake in Myanmar's main mining region could delay the restart of...

Sudan
Mar 28, 2025

Salva Kiir is the former rebel leader of South Sudan.

When South Sudan declared independence from Sudan in 2011 to a chorus of worldwide congratulations and celebrations, rebel-leader-turned-president Salva Kiir promised his people freedom and democracy. He...

United States
Mar 28, 2025

South African rand falls as US tariffs and budget concerns linger

South Africa's currency, the rand, fell on Friday as worries lingered about President Donald Trump's tariffs in the United States and an impasse that existed between the...

Mexico
Mar 28, 2025

Canada's response to US tariffs

Canada is planning additional retaliation against the U.S. tariffs on autos and tariffs reciprocated by U.S. trading partner countries scheduled to begin in early April. Mark Carney,...

Chile
Mar 28, 2025

Chile's Codelco sends more copper to the US after tariff threats

Ruben Alvarado, the CEO of Codelco, Chile's world-leading copper producer, said that some of the company's spot sales have been directed to the United States. In an...

United States
Mar 28, 2025

Andy Home: Crisis in Europe is a hindrance to future metals strategies for Europe

The European Commission identified 47 strategic project which it hopes will kickstart the critical minerals sector in the region and reduce its dependency on imports from China,...

Brazil
Mar 28, 2025

Eletrobras, Brazil's largest utility, announces government nominations for a post-privatization overhaul of the board

The company confirmed that the Brazilian government had nominated the former Mines and Energy Ministers Silas Rondeau and Nelson Hubner as well as Mauricio tolmasquim as candidates...

Ukraine
Mar 28, 2025

Ukrainian gas company reports damage caused by Russian strike during energy ceasefire

Officials said that a Russian drone attacked warehouses belonging to Ukraine's state-owned gas producer in Poltava, a central region, during a ceasefire on energy strikes. The company...

Brazil
Mar 28, 2025

Andre Esteves, BTG Pactual's Andre Esteves is expected to join Eneva’s board

According to a proposal made on Friday, the billionaire chairman of Brazil's BTG Pactual investment bank, Andre Esteves is expected to join Eneva's board. Eneva's seven-member board...

United Kingdom
Mar 28, 2025

Stocks fall as US inflation worries add to trade war concerns

Wall Street was set to continue its recent losses in world stocks, while gold, a safe haven asset, reached another record on Friday as Donald Trump's latest...

United States
Mar 28, 2025

Phillips 66 criticises activist investor Elliott in proxy battle

Bob Pease was the independent director of Phillips 66. He defended its performance and criticized Elliott Investment Management, on Friday. The boardroom battle between Phillips 66 and...

Mining
Mar 28, 2025

Gold prices reach all-time highs over trade war fears

The gold price reached a new record on Friday as investors sought out the safe haven amid fears that a global trade conflict could be triggered by...

Poland
Mar 28, 2025

UBS receives regulatory approval for full ownership of China Securities Joint Venture

UBS has received regulatory approval to fully own Beijing-headquartered UBS Securities, the Swiss bank said on Friday, completing a key step in its consolidation of business operations...

Ukraine
Mar 28, 2025

Russia reserves the right of resuming strikes on Ukrainian energy targets in case Kyiv violates the moratorium

The Kremlin has warned that Russia may withdraw from the U.S.-brokered ban on Moscow and Kyiv attacking each other's infrastructure, if Ukraine continues its attacks. Separate agreements...

China
Mar 28, 2025

Chinese state-owned firms restrict imports of Russian April ESPO blend oil, resulting in a discount on the price.

Four trade sources reported on Friday that the Far East flagship ESPO blend oil price in Russia fell to its lowest level in 10 months due to...

United States
Mar 28, 2025

LME copper drops with a muted risk appetite before a bumpy next week

Copper prices in London fell on Friday due to a lack of risk appetite, ahead of the deadline next week for U.S. broad reciprocal tariffs. This was...

France
Mar 28, 2025

Elliott takes big short position in Shell amid BP campaign

According to financial filings, the activist hedge fund Elliott Management in the United States, which is currently campaigning in its capacity as a BP investor for more...

Malaysia
Mar 28, 2025

VEGOILS - Dalian oils and Malaysian palm oils have seen a strong week of gains on the back of a strong physical demand.

The price of Malaysian palm oils rose for the third session in a row on Friday. This was due to strong demand before Eid al-Fitr, an Islamic...

Iran
Mar 28, 2025

Iran Speaker: US bases would be attacked if Trump attacks Iran

The speaker of Iran's parliament warned that Tehran would attack U.S. bases if Washington followed through with its threat of military consequences if a new deal on...

Brazil
Mar 28, 2025

Brazil's creative COP30 host, Brazil, has a love for motels and converted ferries.

After three years of the United Nations Climate Summit, also known as COP30 (the conference of world leaders addressing global warming) being held in countries that did...

South Asia
Mar 28, 2025

Asia Gold: High prices of gold surpass interest in buying physical gold in Asian hubs

The gold demand in India was sluggish due to record-high prices, and jewellers busy closing their accounts for the year. Most other Asian hubs saw a similar...

China
Mar 28, 2025

Wall Street is ready for Trump's tariff announcement; the fog of uncertainty continues to envelop Wall Street

The scheduled announcement of U.S. President Donald Trump on April 2, 2019 could remove the fog of uncertainty that has engulfed financial markets in this year. However,...

Taiwan
Mar 28, 2025

Taiwan reports $13 billion in losses to power utilities due to the freezing of electricity prices

Taiwan won't raise electricity prices at this time due to global uncertainty about the impact of trade policies and geopolitical risk. However, the government will ask parliament...

United States
Mar 28, 2025

Russia claims Ukraine "virtually destroyed" Sudzha Gas Station

Russia accused Ukraine of attacking its energy infrastructure on Friday, despite a ban on such strikes. It said a major piece of gas pipeline in Sudzha was...

China
Mar 28, 2025

Gold reaches record levels as trade worries weigh on stocks

The Asian and European stock exchanges extended their losses on Friday, while gold, the safe haven asset of choice for investors, reached a new record high. This...

United Kingdom
Mar 28, 2025

Pibworth, a company veteran at SSE in the UK, is promoted to CEO

SSE, a British utility, named Martin Pibworth its new chief executive on Friday. The company veteran was tasked with leading SSE's renewables drive and helping to achieve...

China
Mar 28, 2025

Iron ore declines but gains on a weekly basis due to resilient Chinese demand

The price of iron ore futures fell on Friday due to rising concerns about a trade war, but they posted a gain for the week on stronger...

France
Mar 28, 2025

STMicroelectronics Supervisory Board to include top Italian government official

Three sources claim that Italy plans to appoint Marcello Sal, the head of a department in the economy ministry responsible for managing state-owned firms and asset dispositions,...

China
Mar 28, 2025

London copper drops to a two-week low due to US tariffs

The copper price in London fell to a two-week low last Friday as the unease about looming U.S. Tariffs affected sentiment. As of 0717 GMT, the benchmark...

South Korea
Mar 28, 2025

As tariff fears unnerve the markets, Asia stocks drop and gold reaches a record high.

Asian stocks fell on Friday, with South Korea and Japan being the hardest hit. Meanwhile, gold, a safe haven asset for investors was at an all-time high...

Netherlands
Mar 28, 2025

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. EXMAR: Exmar reported on Thursday a decline...

China
Mar 28, 2025

Myanmar's Wa State, rich in tin, will discuss mining restart with investors next Week

According to a Wednesday notice, Myanmar's tin rich Wa State will meet with investors next week in the Manxiang Mining area to discuss the resumed mining of...

United States
Mar 28, 2025

Oil nears one-month high and is set to gain for a third week amid supply problems

The oil price eased slightly but held close to one-month highs as it headed for a second weekly gain. This was due to a tightening of global...

Wind Farms
Mar 28, 2025

Japanese Industry Partners Team Up for Floating Wind Commercialization

Kanadevia Corporation, Taisei Corporation, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the commercialization of floating offshore wind power generation.Kanadevia...

Oil & Gas
Mar 28, 2025

Floatel Victory Flotel to Stay with Equinor Offshore Brazil

Oslo-listed offshore accommodation rig provider Floatel International has secured a contract extension with Equinor for its Floatel Victory semi-submersible accommodation unit.Under the contract extension, Floatel Vicotry will...

India
Mar 28, 2025

Oil nears one-month high and is set to gain for a third week amid supply problems

The oil price was near a one-month high on Friday, and it appeared that the market would be in for a third consecutive weekly increase due to...

United States
Mar 28, 2025

Gold reaches record highs as Trump's tariff plans spur demand for safe-haven gold

Gold prices reached a record high on Friday, as fears over President Donald Trump's new tariff plans fueled fears of a trade war around the world. This...

China
Mar 28, 2025

Iron ore prices dip, but are set to rise on a weekly basis due to the resilient Chinese demand

The price of iron ore futures fell on Friday due to rising concerns about trade wars, but were still set to rise on a weekly basis as...

Taiwan
Mar 27, 2025

Gold reaches record highs on US tariffs, while Asia stocks fall

Asian stocks dropped on Friday, with South Korea and Japan seeing heavy selling. Meanwhile, gold reached a new record high after the latest tariff salvo by U.S....

South Korea
Mar 27, 2025

South Korea uses weather break to try and contain deadly wildfires

The light rain brought some relief to South Korean authorities who are battling the worst wildfires in country history. Firefighters were exhausted and made another effort on...

China
Mar 27, 2025

London Copper prices fall as US tariffs weigh

The copper price in London fell on Friday, and is on track to lose money for the week as unease about looming U.S. Tariffs weighs on sentiment....

United Kingdom
Mar 27, 2025

Financial Times – March 28,

These are the most popular stories from the Financial Times. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. Headlines Lakshmi Mittal, steel tycoon,...

South Korea
Mar 27, 2025

South Korea uses weather break to try and contain deadly wildfires

The light rain brought some relief to South Korean authorities who are battling the worst wildfires in country history. Firefighters were exhausted and made another effort on...