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Ivory Coast
Feb 2, 2026

Study finds that 15% of Ivory Coast cocoa supplies are at risk from the disease.

According to a report by the non-profit Enveritas, the swollen shoots disease has worsened in Ivory Coast. This puts 15% of the country’s supply?of chocolate ingredient at...

Crude Oil
Feb 2, 2026

Silver sell-off eases as stocks edge higher, but nervousness is high

Global shares dropped on Monday as investors rushed to sell precious metals in order to cover losses. This was just before a week filled with corporate earnings,...

United States
Feb 2, 2026

Zelenskiy: No new Russian targeted strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure

Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukrainian president, said that Russia had not launched any drone or missile strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure during the past 24 hours despite energy facilities...

Australia
Feb 2, 2026

UK firm signss deal with Mitsui for iron ore pellets made from Pilbara material

Binding Solutions, a British company, has signed a deal with a Japanese trading house to convert iron ore from Western Australia's Pilbara region in low-carbon pellets. The...

Mineral Resources
Feb 2, 2026

In January, investors flock to gold and gold mining ETFs for safety

Investors sought safety in exchange-traded gold funds, precious metals, and gold mining companies, amid the geopolitical uncertainty, expectation of continued dollar weakness, as well as growing bets...

China
Feb 2, 2026

Sources say that China's teapots are buying Iranian oil to replace Venezuelan supplies.

Chinese independent refiners have purchased discounted Iranian heavy oil to replace Venezuelan shipments which were halted after the U.S. Two people familiar with the matter said that...

United States
Feb 2, 2026

Oil prices drop sharply after US-Iran deescalation

The oil prices dropped by more than 4% Monday following a?U.S. Donald Trump stated that Iran was "seriously speaking" with Washington. This signaled a 'de-escalation' of tensions...

Canada
Feb 2, 2026

TSX futures drop as commodity rout continues

Futures tied to Canada's major stock index fell Monday due to a commodities selloff. Precious?metals continued their losses, and oil prices dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump...

United States
Feb 2, 2026

US stock futures fall as commodities rout rattles the markets

?U.S. Stock index futures dropped on Monday as investors were unnerved by a violent sale of precious metals at the beginning of a week that will be...

United States
Feb 2, 2026

China data supports copper market stability as it extends its decline from records

The copper prices continued to fall on Monday, as speculators pulled away from a market that had reached record highs the previous week. However, losses were mitigated...

Indonesia
Feb 2, 2026

Eramet shares plunge after sudden CEO dismissal rattles investors

Eramet fell on the Paris Stock Exchange on Monday after the sudden firing of its CEO, just months into his term, caught investors off guard and raised...

South Asia
Feb 2, 2026

Sources say that the talks between Indian Oil and Vitol have hit a snag due to some terms.

Two sources said that a deal between Indian Oil Corp. and global trader Vitol, to form a joint venture for equal trading, has been delayed because of...

South Asia
Feb 2, 2026

Indonesian coal miners warn against layoffs and economic risks due to proposed output reductions

The Indonesian coal mining association (ICMA), has expressed concern about the steep production 'cuts' proposed by the Indonesian government for 2026. They claim that the'move' could lead...

United Arab Emirates
Feb 2, 2026

Carlyle is in talks with potential UAE partners about Lukoil assets.

Three sources familiar with the process have confirmed that U.S. Private Equity firm Carlyle is in exploratory "talks" with UAE investors, to find partners if its initial...

Saudi Arabia
Feb 2, 2026

Saudi economy grows 4.9% in the fourth quarter, as the oil sector drives growth

According to government estimates, Saudi Arabia's fourth-quarter economy grew by 4.9% on an annual basis, thanks in part to strong growth in nonoil activities, and increased oil...

Taiwan
Feb 2, 2026

Silver rout causes a massive sell-off of stocks

Global shares dropped on Monday as investors rushed to sell precious metals to offset any losses. This was just before a week filled with corporate earnings and...

Africa
Feb 2, 2026

Nigeria's Dangote Refinery extends gas agreements with NNPC in order to secure fuel for expansion programs

Three Dangote Group subsidiary companies announced on Monday that they have bolstered 'gas supply contracts' with NNPC units to support expansion plans. This is in line with...

Oman
Feb 2, 2026

MIDEAST STOCKS- Major Gulf bourses rise on signs of deescalation between US & Iran

The major stock markets in the Gulf region rose on Monday morning after a?U.S. Donald Trump stated that Iran is "seriously" talking with Washington. This comment signals...

China
Feb 2, 2026

Copper drops from record highs as investors switch to risk-off positions

The price of copper fell on Monday, as investors entered a risk-off mood after Kevin Warsh's nomination to the position of?Federal Reserve Chair. Demand for the metal...

Qatar
Feb 2, 2026

Qatar Wealth Fund plans to invest into five new VC funds

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund, announced on Monday that it plans to invest $3 billion in a new venture capital program. In a press...

China
Feb 2, 2026

China steel mills restock after a rise in stocks, iron ore prices fall

Iron ore futures fell on Monday, as Chinese inventories rose and steel mills finished restocking. Meanwhile, feedstock demand is expected to be sluggish in the run-up to...

India
Feb 2, 2026

Asian gasoline margins fall to a 1-year low

The profit of Asian refiners from the production of gasoline has fallen to its lowest level in a full year. This is due to a sudden oversupply?from...

Belgium
Feb 2, 2026

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets or individual stocks in France and Benelux. ERAMET: The French mining group Eramet announced on...

Australia
Feb 2, 2026

Australian shares plunge on gold stocks ahead of central bank meeting

Australian shares suffered their worst losses in over two months Monday as precious metals and base metals miners were weighed down. Investors became cautious before the expected...

Germany
Feb 2, 2026

Metals become less valuable as positions are squeezed.

Wayne Cole gives us a look at what the future holds for European and global markets. Metals markets are like a packed theatre where someone is shouting...

United States
Feb 2, 2026

Elliott, a fund that advocates for corporate governance, is invited to Japan's top business lobby by the Japan Business Lobby

Keidanren Japan's largest business lobby has invited Elliott Investment Management, an activist investor, to a private meeting on March 5, to discuss corporate governance issues. This was...

China
Feb 2, 2026

Copper continues to decline after reaching a record high, as investors switch to risk-off positions

Copper prices continued to fall on Monday, for the second consecutive session. Investors were in a risk-off mood after Kevin Warsh was?nominated as the new Fed Chair....

China
Feb 2, 2026

China steel mills restock after a rise in stocks, iron ore prices fall

Iron ore futures fell on Monday, as Chinese inventories increased and steel mills finished restocking. Meanwhile, feedstock demand is expected to remain slow ahead of the Lunar...

India
Feb 2, 2026

Sources say that the US is pitching Venezuelan crude oil to India, as Russia's oil imports are slowing.

Three sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed that the United States has informed Delhi that it can resume these 'purchases' soon to help replace Russian...

Chile
Feb 2, 2026

Capstone Copper, a Canadian company, restarts Chile's Mantoverde Mine while the strike continues

Capstone Copper Corp. resumed its operations at the Mantoverde Copper and Gold Mine in northern Chile despite a strike by a union that represents nearly 22%. In...

United States
Feb 2, 2026

Washington scolds Cuba for booing US diplomats

On Sunday, the United States accused Cuba of interfering in the work of their top diplomat at Havana after small groups of Cubans laughed at him outside...

United States
Feb 2, 2026

Two things OPEC+ cannot control. Russell: Trump and China imports

Two factors are largely outside the control of OPEC+, and are likely to influence the price of crude in the coming 'weeks. First, whether U.S. president Donald...

Portugal
Feb 2, 2026

Portugal announces $3 billion package for rebuilding after Hurricane Kristin

Luis Montenegro, Portugal's Prime Minister, said that the government of Portugal approved a package of 2.5 billion euros ($3.0 billion), which includes loans and incentives to help...

South Asia
Feb 2, 2026

India offers 20-year tax holidays to foreign companies using local data centers

India announced on Sunday that foreign companies who use?data?centres in the country for providing services to clients around the world will not be taxed for doing so...

Venezuela
Feb 2, 2026

Pope Leo calls on the US and Cuba to engage a sincere dialogue

Pope Leo expressed his concern about the rising tensions between Cuba and the United States on Sunday, and called for a "sincere and effective dialog" to prevent...

South Asia
Feb 2, 2026

Pakistani forces kill 145 militants after wave of attacks in two-day battle

Pakistani security forces have killed 145 militants during a 40-hour battle that began after a coordinated series of gun and bomb attacks in Balochistan, which left almost...

India
Feb 2, 2026

INDIA BUDGET - India cuts tariffs to boost local manufacturing and US-hit exports

India cut tariffs on a variety of capital goods and raw material on Sunday in an effort to reduce its dependency on China for essential products?for the...

United States
Feb 1, 2026

Union and Marathon meet as deadline for US refineries' strike looms

The United Steelworkers union and Marathon Petroleum continue to negotiate on Saturday. This is just hours before a possible strike deadline at several U.S. refineries or?chemical plants....

United States
Feb 1, 2026

Union and Marathon meet as deadline for US refineries' strike looms

The United Steelworkers union and Marathon Petroleum continue to negotiate on Saturday just hours before a possible strike deadline at several U.S. chemical and refineries plants. The...

Africa
Feb 1, 2026

Morocco deploys its army to assist thousands of flood victims

State TV reported that Morocco had deployed army units to assist with the?evacuation of thousands of people following?floods caused by torrential rainfall?and?rising river levels?that hit parts of...

United Kingdom
Feb 1, 2026

Sky News reports that Thames Water is close to a 16 billion-pound deal with lenders.

Sky News reported that Britain's Thames Water was getting closer to a deal worth 16 billion pounds ($22 billion), which would prevent the ailing "utility" from being...

France
Feb 1, 2026

France tightens rules on infant milk after recalls

The French farm ministry announced on Saturday that it had lowered the safety level for cereulide in infant formula. This was done to 'enhance protections' after several...

United States
Feb 1, 2026

US Lower 48 crude production down 379,900 bpd on storms in January

According to Rystad consultancy, U.S. crude production is expected to drop by 379,000 barrels a day in the lower 48 for 'the month of January.' This is...

Africa
Feb 1, 2026

Official: More than 200 dead in collapse of coltan mine in East Congo

Lumumba Muyisa told reporters on Friday that more than 200 people died this week after a mine collapse in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The mine...

United States
Feb 1, 2026

Sources say that the US is pitching Venezuelan crude oil to India, as Russia's oil imports are slowing.

Three sources with knowledge of the situation said that the United States has informed Delhi it may resume its purchases to replace Russian?oil imports. India promised to...

United States
Feb 1, 2026

US proposes to unwind Biden's heavy truck fuel efficiency rules

The U.S. Transportation Department announced Friday that it will propose rolling back the fuel economy standards for?heavy duty pickup trucks and vans. This is part of a...

Venezuela
Feb 1, 2026

Exxon and Chevron are excited by Venezuela's potential but still have a long way to go

Exxon Mobil, Chevron and other U.S. oil companies offered investors some new insights into their thinking on Venezuela Friday. However, neither company made any 'long-term commitments' despite...

United States
Feb 1, 2026

After Trump appoints Warsh to the Fed and inflation data, stocks tumble, while dollar rises

The dollar rose sharply after U.S. president Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve Governor, as his nominee to be the next chairman of the...

United States
Feb 1, 2026

US Federal court finds that Energy Dept Climate group violated the law

A U.S. Federal Court ruled on Friday that the Department of Energy violated the law by forming a climate science advisory group. This could put its upcoming...

United States
Feb 1, 2026

Energy Dept. violated law, says US federal court Climate group infringes on law, says US federal court

A U.S. Federal Court ruled on Friday that the Department of Energy had violated the law when it created a climate science advisor group. This could potentially...