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UPDATE 1-Russian ship that sank off Spanish coast was blown up in 'act of terrorism,' RIA cites owner
Recasts with full details throughout MOSCOW, Dec 25 (Reuters) - A Russian cargo ship that ran into trouble on Monday in the Mediterranean Sea and later sank was rocked by a series of three explosions in "an act of terrorism," state news agency RIA cited the vessel's owner as saying on Wednesday.R...Reuters
Wed, Dec 25
China and Japan to hold security dialogue next year, Japanese foreign minister says
BEIJING, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Japan and China have agreed to hold a bilateral security dialogue next year, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said on Wednesday in Beijing.Iwaya made the remark to reporters after a lunch with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. (Reporting by Yukun Zhang and Ryan Woo...Reuters
Wed, Dec 25
METALS-SHFE base metals edge up on positive domestic economic news
updates pricesBy Violet Li and Mei Mei Chu SHANGHAI, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Most base metals on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) edged up on Wednesday, buoyed by positive macroeconomic news from the Chinese government.China plans to boost fiscal support for consumption next year by increasing pen...Reuters
Wed, Dec 25
METALS-SHFE base metals rise on positive domestic economic news
By Violet Li and Mei Mei Chu SHANGHAI, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Most base metals on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) edged up on Wednesday, buoyed by positive macroeconomic news from the Chinese government.China plans to boost fiscal support for consumption next year by increasing pensions and mediReuters
Wed, Dec 25
BRIEF-Nippon Steel President - Believe We Will Be Able To Get Approval From Us President Biden On Our Acquisition Of U.S. Steel If He Recognises Intrinsic Value Of The Deal
Dec 25 (Reuters) - Nippon Steel Corp 5401.T:JAPAN STEEL FEDERATION CHAIRMAN: CONSIDERING TO REQUEST JAPAN GOVERNMENT TO TAKE EFFECTIVE TRADE MEASURES AGAINST INCREASING IMPORTED STEELJAPAN STEEL FEDERATION CHAIRMAN: CHINA'S SUPPLY AND DEMAND GAP IN STEEL CONTINUES TO GROW, ALONG WITH ITS EXPORTS, ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 25
METALS-SHFE base metals rise on positive domestic economic news
updates pricesBy Violet Li and Mei Mei Chu SHANGHAI, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Most base metals on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) edged up on Wednesday, buoyed by positive macroeconomic news from the Chinese government.China plans to boost fiscal support for consumption next year by increasing pen...Reuters
Wed, Dec 25
US Cash Crude-Grades mixed in light trading on last day of cash roll period
Dec 24 (Reuters) - U.S. crude grades were mixed on Tuesday in light trading ahead of the Christmas holiday and on the last day of the cash roll period that traders use to adjust their slates, dealers said. WTI Midland was unchanged, while WTI at East Houston WTC-MEH, also known as MEH, gained 15 cen...Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
ADVISORY-US cash crude report will not be published on Dec 25
Dec 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. cash crude assessment and U.S. cash crude report CRU/C will not be published on Wednesday, Dec. 25, due to the Christmas holiday. Reuters will resume pricing on Thursday, Dec. 26. (Reporting by Arathy Somasekhar in Houston; Editing by Chris Reese) ((Arathy.s@tr.com))Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
US Cash Grains-Soy basis bids flat to lower as futures firm
Dec 24 (Reuters) - Basis bids for soybeans were steady to lower in the U.S. Midwest on Tuesday as futures gained strength. * The soybean basis fell by two cents at a river terminal in Toledo, Ohio and by two cents at an elevator in Council Bluffs, Iowa. * The corn basis rose by 1 cent at the elevat...Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
ADVISORY-US natural gas futures report will not be published on Dec. 25
Dec 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. natural gas futures report NGA/ will not be published on Wednesday, Dec. 25, due to the Christmas holiday.Reuters will resume publishing the U.S. natural gas report on Thursday. (Reporting by Anmol Choubey in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese) ((anmol.choubey@thomsonreute...Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
ADVISORY-No precious metals market report on Wednesday, Dec 25
Dec 24 (Reuters) - There will be no precious metals report on Wednesday, Dec. 25 as most markets will be closed for the Christmas holiday.Reuters will resume coverage of the report on Thursday, Dec. 26. (Bengaluru Commodities Desk; Editing by Chris Reese) ((BLRCEEditorial@thomsonreuters.com))Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
ICE canola futures jump on speculative buying
All figures in Canadian dollars unless noted Dec 24 - ICE canola futures rose on speculative buying triggered by renewed commercial interest on Tuesday, traders said.• Most-traded March canola RSH5 settled up $8 per metric ton at $619.80.• January canola RSF5 settled up $11.60 at $620, putting it...Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
BRIEF-Chevron El Segundo, CA Refinery Reports Unplanned Flaring
Dec 24 (Reuters) - Chevron Corp CVX.N:REPORTS UNPLANNED FLARE EVENT AT EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA REFINERYREFINERY CAPACITY: 269,000 BARRELS PER DAYSOURCE: SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FILING ((Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com))Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
French officials raise Mayotte death toll to 39 after Storm Chido
PARIS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - French officials raised the death toll in Mayotte to 39 from 35, about 10 days after the islands were battered by a devastating cyclone.Authorities have said thousands may have died in Storm Chido when it hit the islands, a French overseas region off the coast of East Afric...Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
CBOT soybeans turn higher on short covering
CHICAGO, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures strengthened on Tuesday on short covering after hitting four-year lows last week and traders positioned ahead of the Christmas holiday, according to analysts. Most-active March soybeans SH25 settled up 5-3/4 cents at $9.81-1/4 a bus...Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
CBOT wheat closes lower as strong dollar weighs on prices
CHICAGO, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell on Tuesday as a stronger dollar weighed on prices and traders positioned ahead of the Christmas holiday. CBOT March soft red winter wheat WH25 settled down 5-3/4 cents at $5.34-3/4 a bushel.K.C. March hard red winter wheat KWH25 e...Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
CBOT corn ends higher as traders position ahead of Christmas holiday
CHICAGO, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended slightly higher on Tuesday as traders adjusted positions ahead of the Christmas holiday and watched weather in Argentina closely.CBOT December corn CZ24 settled up 3/4 cents at $4.48-1/2 a bushel. Traders monitored weather conditi...Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
