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GRAINS-Soybeans rise for second session on Chinese demand, ample supplies cap gains
SINGAPORE, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures ticked higher on Thursday, supported by Chinese demand, although plentiful global supplies kept prices close to a near three-month low reached earlier this week. Wheat and corn gained ground, having suffered losses in recent sessions.FUNDAMENTALS...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
WTI posts modest gains above $60.00 as traders assess Iran protests
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $60.35 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The WTI price edges higher amid persistent tensions in Iran. Traders will closely monitor the latest geopolitical developments surrounding the Iranian civil unrest.
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Thu, Jan 15
EXCLUSIVE-Trump backs Venezuela staying in OPEC
Trump unsure if Venezuela remaining in OPEC benefits USUS control of Venezuelan oil may conflict with OPECBy Steve Holland and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he believes it would be better for Venezuela to remain in the Organization of...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
RPT-Venezuelan oil exports to China set to drop as US blockade limits cargoes
Only 3 shipments passed US blockade since mid-DecemberVenezuelan oil in transit to Asia near 43 million barrels - KplerVenezuelan oil discharges into China hit record in November - VortexaChina made up 75% of Venezuelan oil export in 2025 - PDVSA By Chen Aizhu SINGAPORE, Jan 14 (Reuters) - China&...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
US Justice Department seeks to block California limits on oil wells near schools, hospitals
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday it sued to block a California law requiring oil and gas drilling to be separated from schools, homes and hospitals by buffer zones of more than half a mile (1 km).The Justice Department said it sought an in...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
US Cash Crude-Grades fall as US crude stocks jump
HOUSTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Grades broadly fell on Wednesday, dealers said, after domestic crude stocks jumped. U.S. crude and gasoline inventories both rose more than expected last week, the Energy Information Administration said, as refining activity and imports jumped.Crude stocks were up by 3.4Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD climbs above $4,600 as geopolitical tensions escalate
Gold price (XAU/USD) climbs to near $4,615 and is set to retest a record high during the early Asian session on Thursday. The precious metal extends its upside as traders flock to safe havens amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
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Thu, Jan 15
Trump says no critical minerals tariffs for now, will seek overseas supplies
WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had opted for now against imposing tariffs on rare earths, lithium and other critical minerals, and instead ordered his administration to seek supplies from international trading partners.Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Google says US transmission system is biggest challenge for connecting data centers
By Laila KearneyJan 14 (Reuters) - Connecting to the U.S. electrical transmission system has become the biggest problem for powering up Google data centers on the grid, as the wait times to connect surge to more than a decade in some parts of the country, an energy executive with Google said on Wedn...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Soybean basis bids tick higher, corn bids steady to lower
CHICAGO, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Basis bids for soybeans shipped by barge to U.S. Gulf Coast terminals firmed on Wednesday, while corn bids were steady to lower, as grain and oilseed futures recovered from a 3-month low, traders said.Chicago corn Cv1 and soybean Sv1 futures steadied on a technical bounce...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
US oil prices dip more than $1 as Trump remarks reduce fears about Iran
TOKYO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - U.S. oil prices fell more than $1 in early Asian trade on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said killings in Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests were subsiding, easing fears of supply disruptions and possible military action against Iran.U.S. West Texas Int...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
US DOJ files complaint about California rule for buffer zones between energy operations and community spaces
WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday it filed a court complaint against a California state regulation that called for establishing buffer zones between oil and gas operations and community spaces."SB 1137 would knock out about one-third of all federally au...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
Venezuelan oil priced at a premium to competing Canadian barrels for US Gulf Coast refiners, traders say
HOUSTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Venezuelan crude oil was being offered this week to U.S. Gulf Coast refiners at a premium to competing Canadian barrels, two traders said. Venezuelan Merey-16 oil was offered for U.S. Gulf Coast delivery at a discount of around $6 to Brent crude futures LCOc1 earlier this...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
Artemis Gold Announces Record Q4 2025 Production Results And 2026 Guidance
Jan 14 (Reuters) - Artemis Gold Inc ARTG.V:ARTEMIS GOLD ANNOUNCES RECORD Q4 2025 PRODUCTION RESULTS AND 2026 GUIDANCEARTEMIS GOLD INC OUTLOOK FY2026 265,000-290,000 OUNCES OF GOLD PRODUCTION FOR BLACKWATER MINEARTEMIS GOLD INC - BLACKWATER RECORDS QUARTERLY PRODUCTION OF 68,480 OZ GOLDReuters
Wed, Jan 14
CANADA-CRUDE-Discount on Western Canada Select narrows
Jan 14 (Reuters) - The discount on Western Canada Select crude oil to North American benchmark West Texas Intermediate futures CLc1 narrowed on Wednesday.WCS for February delivery in Hardisty, Alberta, settled at $14.30 a barrel below the U.S. benchmark WTI, according to brokerage CalRock, compared ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
Trump signs bill allowing whole milk back in school meals
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act expands milk options for 30 million childrenFarm and dairy groups support whole milkUSDA guidelines now encourage full-fat dairy, aligning with MAHA strategyBy Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - U.S. children could soon drink whole milk at school for the f...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
Trump names new board to mediate New York rail labor dispute
WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to appoint a second emergency board to conduct mediation to avert a work stoppage at the Long Island Rail Road, which serves nearly 300,000 passengers daily.A group of five unions this week asked Trump again...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
Cook Islands says registration of Venezuela-linked tanker had been cancelled
Jan 14 (Reuters) - Oil tanker Min Hang, one of the vessels that departed from Venezuela in early January in a flotilla amid a U.S. blockade and later returned to the country, had its Cook Islands flag cancelled in late 2024, the country's maritime registry said on Wednesday."The vessel does ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
Duke Energy unit to drop storm recovery charge from customer bills a month early
Jan 14 (Reuters) - U.S.-based utility Duke Energy's DUK.N Florida unit said on Wednesday that the storm cost recovery charge would be removed from customer bills a month earlier than originally scheduled.The costs are associated with the company's nearly $1.1 billion response to hurricanes D...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
Sailing-Spray, speed and a sprint to Antigua as trade winds supercharge RORC Transatlantic Race
Argo leads MOD70s with 50-mile advantage over ZoulouRaven leads monohullsPalanad 4 leads overall under IRC handicapping, closely followed by Ino NoirBy Ossian ShineJan 14 (Reuters) - The trade winds have turned the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race into a high-speed Atlantic charge, producing extraordina...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
