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After a spike in the previous session of over 3%, oil prices were down in Asian trade Wednesday as investors waited for developments regarding President Donald Trump's new deadline to Russia to end its war in Ukraine. Brent crude futures were up 8 cents or 0.12% to $71.81 a barge by 0419 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was also up 8 cents or 0.12% to $69.29 a barge. Brent crude, the September contract that expires on Wednesday, was up 18 cents to $72.69 per barrel. The settlements of both contracts on Tuesday were the highest since June 20, 2006....

The oil prices rose in early trading Wednesday, after rising by more than 3% the previous session. This was due to the potential shortages that could arise after U.S. president Donald Trump gave Moscow a short deadline for ending the conflict in Ukraine. Brent crude futures rose by 14 cents or 0.19% to $72.65 a barge at 0048 GMT, while U.S. West Texas intermediate crude climbed by 2 cents or 0.03% to $69.23 a barge. On Tuesday, both contracts settled at their highest level since June 20. Trump announced on Tuesday that he would begin imposing measures against Russia, including...

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, announced on Monday that he would reduce the deadline of 50 days he had given Russia for its war in Ukraine. This was to show his frustration at Russian President Vladimir Putin's prolongation of the fighting between both countries. Trump and British Prime Minister Keir starmer said: "I am disappointed in President Putin" ahead of their Scotland meeting. "I will reduce the 50 days I gave him because I know what is going to happen." He didn't give a new date. Trump announced the deadline of 50 days earlier this month. The U.S. President has...

The euro dropped in the early hours of trading on Monday, as investors welcomed a trade deal between the United States an the European Union. The STOXX 600 index opened 0.7% higher, and the euro was 0.3% lower against the dollar. This is the beginning of what appears to be an important week for President Donald Trump's trade war with the rest of the world. The EU will spend $600 billion in U.S. investment and impose a 15 percent import tariff on the majority of EU goods. It will also open up important parts to its market. Chris Turner, an...

The oil prices increased on Monday, after the United States reached a trade agreement with the European Union. It is also possible that the tariff pause will be extended with China. This alleviates concerns about higher tariffs having a negative impact on economic activity and fuel demand. Brent crude futures rose 20 cents or 0.29% to $68.64 a barrel by 0336 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $65.31 a barrel, up 15 cents or 0.23%. Tony Sycamore, IG's markets analyst, said that the US-European Union Trade Deal and a potential extension of the US-China Tariff Pause are supporting...

Oil prices rose on Thursday, buoyed by optimism over U.S. trade negotiations that would ease pressure on the global economy and a sharper-than-expected decline in U.S. crude inventories. Brent crude futures rose 21 cents or 0.3% to $68.72 per barrel at 0335 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate Crude Futures rose 22 cents or 0.3% to $65.47 a barrel. Following President Donald Trump’s deal with Japan, the markets closely monitored developments in U.S. - European Union trade negotiations. In exchange for $550 billion in loans and investments destined for the United States, the agreement reduces auto import duties and spares Tokyo...

Oil prices rose on Thursday, buoyed by optimism over U.S. trade negotiations that would ease pressure on the global economy and a sharper-than-expected decline in U.S. crude inventories. Brent crude futures rose 24 cents or 0.4% to $68.75 per barrel at 0032 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate Crude Futures rose 25 cents or 0.4% to $65.50 a barrel. Following President Donald Trump’s deal with Japan, the markets closely monitored developments in U.S. - European Union trade negotiations. In exchange for $550 billion in loans and investments destined for the United States, the agreement reduces auto import duties and spares Tokyo...

The oil prices rose in Asian trade Wednesday, after three straight sessions of declines. A U.S.-Japan trade agreement signaled progress on tariffs. However, gains were limited by the fading hope for a breakthrough during an EU and China summit. Brent crude futures were up 21 cents or 0.31% to $68.80 per barrel at 0351 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate Crude Futures rose 17 cents or 0.26% to $65.48 a barrel. The benchmarks fell about 1% the previous session, after the EU announced it was considering countermeasures to U.S. Tariffs. Hopes for a deal before the August 1 deadline faded. On...

Investor sentiment was impacted by the decline in oil prices on Tuesday, as fears that a brewing trade conflict between the U.S.A. and European Union would reduce fuel demand growth through a reduction of economic activity dampened investor confidence. Brent crude futures dropped 52 cents or 0.75% to $68.69 per barrel at 0325 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate Crude was $66.69 per barrel, down by 51 cents or 0.76%. Both benchmarks ended the day slightly lower. The WTI August contract expires Tuesday, and the September contract, which is more active, was down 54 cents or 0.82% to $65.41 per barrel....

Wayne Cole gives us a look at what the future holds for European and global markets. Investors have sold on rumours and bought (a little bit) on facts in Japan's upper-house election. The Japanese markets were closed on Marine Day, so there was no liquidity. However, the yen has gained a little against the dollar and the euro. Nikkei Futures in Chicago have been trading in line with the Friday cash close. Wall Street futures have risen a little bit, while European futures are down a little. Shigeru Shiba, the Prime Minister, seems to be in a safe position for...

The European stock market recovered from a four-day loss streak thanks to a healthy earnings report. Wall Street watched Netflix, and the dollar rose after U.S. president Donald Trump denied rumors that he would fire Fed chief Jerome Powell. Traders also had just seen a good batch of U.S. Retail Sales and Jobless Claims numbers, which provided more insight into how tariffs impact the economy. This gave a bit more energy to the S&P 500 and greenback futures. The STOXX 600 index of Europe was already enjoying a successful day, after records orders from Swiss engineering giant ABB and profits...

The dollar gained after U.S. president Donald Trump denied new rumors that he would fire Fed chief Jerome Powell. The STOXX 600 index in Europe had a good start, as the record profits of Taiwanese chip maker TSMC and ABB (the Swiss engineering giant) and their record orders totaled $13.5 billion. This boosted optimism for a possible EU-US deal following talks held in Washington. The traders were also waiting for the U.S. retail sale and jobless claims figures, which would give them a better understanding of how tariffs impact the economy. They were also digesting the European Commission’s proposal to...

BHP and Vale face a London suit from a law firm that represents hundreds of thousands people in relation to Brazil's worst environment disaster. The firm alleges the companies tried to cheat them out of legal fees through settlements. BHP stated that it would contest the allegations and reject them "in their entirety". Vale declined comment. Pogust Goodhead will demand 1.3 billion pounds ($1.7billion) in unpaid fees from BHP, the company that represents claimants in a case against BHP relating to the collapse of the Fundao Dam in Mariana in the southeast Brazil in 2015. In the case before London's...

The copper market has the tariffs right, but the products are wrong. The traders did not expect U.S. president Donald Trump to make a proclamation that "will address the effects of imports of copper on America's National Security". Imports of semi-manufactured copper products, such as wires and tubes, will face a 50% tariff starting Friday. The tariffs will not apply to refined copper until at least January 2027. The tariff trade that has dominated the copper market in February has collapsed. CME's U.S. Contract plummeted more than 20% after the news. This wiped out the high premium that was previously...

The U.S. Copper prices fell the most in a single day on record, as investors scrambled for positions following a surprise decision by U.S. president Donald Trump to exempt widely traded refined metals from 50% import duties. Ed Meir, Marex analyst, said that the impact of Trump's announcement was "seismic". U.S. Comex September copper futures fell 22%, to $4.37 per lb or $9,681 per metric ton by 1130 GMT. They had reached a record high of $5.92 just a week earlier. After Trump announced in February that he was investigating copper tariffs, U.S. copper prices rose and large volumes of...

After President Donald Trump shocked the markets by reducing tariffs, the once-mighty premium that U.S. Copper enjoyed over global benchmarks swung into a discount. Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States will impose a tariff of 50% on copper pipes, wiring and other copper products. However, the measure fell short and excluded copper materials like ores, concentrates, and cathodes. The unexpected move brought down U.S. Copper prices by more than 20 percent on the Comex exchange, and slashed the premium that had been growing over the London benchmark in recent weeks. Shipments were diverted to the U.S. because they...

Anglo American, a global miner, reported on Thursday a $1.9billion loss for the first half of this year, cut its dividend and continued its restructuring efforts, which included divesting its coal and diamond units. Since BHP failed to acquire it last year, the London-listed company has sold or spun off non-core assets in order to concentrate on its core copper and ore. Anglo demerged their platinum business in May, and announced on Thursday that they had sold off their nickel and coking-coal assets but have not yet finalized the sale. The company declared a $0.07 interim dividend per share. This...

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. Airbus Airbus, the European planemaker, posted a second-quarter profit that was higher than expected, thanks to its helicopter and defence units. It also maintained its full-year predictions as it strives to catch up with delayed jetliner delivery. BIC French stationery BIC reported Q2 revenues of 598 millions euros, and is expecting a full-year growth of 0-3%. The company's H1 adjusted EBIT for 2025 was 147 millions euros with a 13.7% margin. BIC's adjusted EBIT margin is expected to be 15.0%...

Gold prices rose on Thursday after a session low of one month, as the trade uncertainty resulting from new U.S. Tariff announcements boosted bullion's appeal. However, expectations for a U.S. interest rate cut in September dwindled. As of 0230 GMT, spot gold was up 0.5% to $3,292.24 an ounce. Bullion fell to its lowest level since the 30th of June at $3,267.79. U.S. Gold Futures dropped 0.2% to $3287. Tim Waterer, KCM Trade's Chief Market Analyst, said that gold at levels below $3,300 has drawn traders to it as a "value play", especially with the current economic uncertainty which is...

Ford Motors said that U.S. Tariffs on Imported Vehicles, as well As Materials Like Steel and Aluminum, Will Cost More Than Expected For The Year. Ford's Shares Slid About 4% In After-Market Trading. Ford said that its second-quarter earnings were hit by tariffs to the tune of $800 million. This was a smaller impact than other U.S. competitors due to Ford's strong manufacturing base in the United States. Ford increased the upper range of its projected impact on gross revenues due to tariffs for the entire year by $500 million to $3 billion. Sherry house, Ford's Chief Financial Officer, said...

The copper price fell to its lowest level in over a week Wednesday, as inventories rose and investors were worried that looming U.S. Tariffs would hit demand. In open-outcry official trading, three-month copper at the London Metal Exchange fell 0.6% to $9,736 per kilogram, after reaching its lowest since July 18, at $9720.50. Analysts said that investors are waiting for details on planned U.S. copper tariffs of 50 percent and whether or not they will be implemented on August 1, as previously announced. U.S. Comex Copper Futures dropped 0.2% to $5.64 a lb. This brings the premium of Comex Copper...

Rio Tinto announced its lowest first-half profit in five years Wednesday as iron ore price remained low due to concerns about oversupply and weak China demand. This was offset by higher earnings from the copper business. The price of iron ore fell in the first half as the top steel consumer, China, decreased its steel production and increased supply from Australia and Brazil. This reduced Rio Tinto's earnings. Morgan Stanley notes that the expectation of China reducing overcapacity and restocking the steel industry before the end of 2025 could lead to an increase in price to $100 per ton by...

Canadian aluminum smelters began diverting primary aluminium away from the United States as a result of the increasing import tariffs. These increased to 25% in march and to 50% in the month of June. Alcoa Corp., which has smelters in both the U.S. and Canada, told analysts during its quarterly earnings call that it had sold more than 100,000 tons of Canadian aluminum to customers outside the U.S. since March. U.S. primary aluminum imports dropped dramatically in April and in May, even before U.S. president Donald Trump surprised the world with his second surprise tariff in June. The import gap...

The copper price fell on Tuesday, as traders awaited more clarity from the U.S. on its plan to impose an import tariff of 50% on the metal starting August 1. In official open-outcry trade, the three-month contract for copper on the London Metal Exchange fell by 0.1% to $9,782 per metric tonne. Sudakshina Unnikrishnan, Standard Chartered analyst, said: "There is still uncertainty in the market about what types of copper are covered and if any key suppliers, such as Chile, will be exempted, which will lessen the impact." The premium of the most active COMEX Copper Futures over the LME...