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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
Trump asks for talks with US partners to adjust imports of processed critical minerals
WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has determined it is necessary to negotiate with trading partners to adjust imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products, the White House said on Wednesday."In negotiating, the (Trump) Administration will, working...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
US Cash Grains-Corn and soybean basis bids stay steady
CHICAGO, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Basis bids for corn and soybeans were flat in the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday, spot checks showed.Traders were starting to consider how this week's drop in crop prices would affect how many acres of corn and soybeans that farmers may plant in the spring.Corn Cv1 and soy...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
US judge to rule Thursday on Equinor challenge to Trump offshore wind pause
Trump administration paused five offshore wind leases citing national securityEquinor faces project termination if not resumed by January 16By Blake Brittain and Nichola Groom Jan 14 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge will rule on Thursday on whether to allow Norwegian offshore wind developer Equinor to re...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD surges to $93.50 record, $100 in sight
Silver prices skyrocket toa new record high after bouncing off a daily low of $86.91, hitting a new all-time high at $93.50 and it seems poised to clear the $100.00 barrier in the near term. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades at $93.05, soaring over 7%.
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Wed, Jan 14
Oil prices settle higher, then reverse gains after Trump eases worries about Iran
Iran protests raise supply disruption fears, geopolitical risksVenezuela resumes oil exports US crude, gasoline inventories rise sharply -EIABy Nicole Jao NEW YORK, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday, then gave back most of the day's gains after U.S. President Donal...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
LIVESTOCK-CME cattle futures retreat on profit taking
By Heather SchlitzCHICAGO, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures slid on Wednesday on a round of profit taking following multi-month highs set during the previous session, analysts said. Cattle futures had climbed the previous day on a tight cattle supply and strong packer de...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
US judge will rule on Equinor offshore wind injunction on Thursday
Jan 14 (Reuters) - A federal judge will rule on whether Norwegian offshore wind developer Equinor EQNR.OL can resume work on its New York Empire Wind project at a hearing on Thursday, according to a court communication.The decision is high stakes for Equinor, which is seeking to block the Trump admi...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
Gold rallies above $4,600 amid US Dollar weakness and Iran tensions
Gold (XAU/USD) makes a U-turn and registers solid gains on Wednesday, sponsored by broad US Dollar weakness, even though the latest inflation data cemented the case for the Federal Reserve (Fed) to hold rates unchanged in January. XAU/USD trades at $4,615, up 0.65%.
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Wed, Jan 14
EXCLUSIVE-Chevron expected to receive expanded Venezuela license from US this week, sources say
By Marianna Parraga and Jarrett Renshaw HOUSTON/WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Chevron CVX.N is expected to receive an expanded Venezuela license from the U.S. government this week that could allow for increased production and exports from the South American country, three oil industry source...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
US completes first Venezuelan oil sales valued at $500 million, US official says
Additional sales expected in coming days and weeksRevenue held in U.S.-controlled bank accountsMain account located in Qatar for neutral fund movementBy Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. has completed the first sales of Venezuelan oil that are part of a $2 billion deal reach...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
CBOT wheat higher on technical trading
CHICAGO, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures settled higher on Wednesday on a technical bounce following losses in previous sessions.CBOT grains rebounded after falling for the previous two sessions under pressure from bearish U.S. Department of Agriculture crop data released on ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
CBOT soybean futures recover from three-month lows
CHICAGO, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures steadied on a technical bounce on Wednesday after sliding to their lowest since October this week, with traders weighing larger-than-anticipated U.S. supply forecasts, Chinese demand and crop prospects in South America.In a series of...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
US completes first Venezuelan oil sales valued at $500 million, US official says
WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. has completed the first sales of Venezuelan oil valued at some $500 million, a U.S. official told Reuters on Wednesday. Additional sales are expected in the coming days and weeks, the official added.Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
CBOT corn futures recover on technical bounce
CHICAGO, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ticked higher on a technical bounce on Wednesday following sharp losses in previous days following a bearish set of U.S. Department of Agriculture reports.The USDA on Monday raised its U.S. corn production estimate to a record 17.021 bi...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
Saudi Aramco and Commonwealth LNG sign long-term supply deal
Deal includes option to double supply to 2 mtpaAramco aims to expand LNG presence in U.S. marketCommonwealth LNG targets 8 mtpa sales before constructionBy Marwa Rashad and Curtis WilliamsLONDON/HOUSTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco 2223.SE and Commonwealth LNG have signed a long-term contract fo...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
ICE Decreases FCOJ Futures Daily Price Limit To 10 Cents Per Pound
Jan 14 (Reuters) - ICE FUTURES US: EFFECTIVE WITH THE START OF TRADING FOR JANUARY 15, 2026, THE DAILY PRICE LIMIT FOR ALL FCOJ FUTURES CONTRACT DELIVERY MONTHS SUBJECT TO A LIMIT WILL DECREASE TO 10 CENTS PER POUND ABOVE AND BELOW THE PRIOR DAY SETTLEMENT PRICE FOR THE RESPECTIVE DELIVERY MONTHReuters
Wed, Jan 14
US natural gas futures dive 9% to 12-week low on decline in LNG export flows
Daily LNG export flows fall to preliminary two-month lowColder weather forecast boosts heating demand next weekWaha Hub prices below zero again due to pipeline constraintsBy Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Jan 14 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures slid about 9% to a 12-week low on Wednesday on...Reuters
Wed, Jan 14
US Plains HRW Wheat-Basis bids unchanged, dry weather persists
CHICAGO, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Basis bids for hard red winter (HRW) wheat were mostly unchanged at grain elevators in the southern U.S. Plains on Wednesday, dealers said. Weather conditions were expected to remain dry in the Plains wheat belt in February and March, according to a forecast from Vaisala....Reuters
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