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Canada prime minister to visit China next week, spokesperson says
OTTAWA, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China January 13-17, his office said on Wednesday, in what will be the first visit by a Canadian prime minister since 2017.Carney is trying to diversify Canada's exports away from its main market, the United States, as Can...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
South Africa eases anti-trust rules for firms facing high power costs
Dozens of smelters have shut due to high power costsSouth Africa's electricity costs up 900% since 2008New rules allow big users to collaborate on energy JOHANNESBURG, Jan 7 (Reuters) - South Africa has softened its anti-trust regulations to allow firms battling high power costs to jointly bu...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
CBOT Trends-Wheat up 4-5 cents, corn up 1-2, soy up 10-11
CHICAGO, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade at 8:30 a.m. CST (1430 GMT) on Wednesday: WHEAT - Up 4 to 5 cents per bushelWheat futures ticked higher with support from dry conditions in the U.S. winter...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
US blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil remains in effect worldwide, Hegseth says
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil remains in full effect "anywhere in the world," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday.President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela on Dec....Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Canada prime minister to visit China next week, spokesperson says
OTTAWA, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China January 13-17, his office said on Wednesday, in what will be the first visit by a Canadian prime minister since 2017.Carney is trying to diversify Canada's exports away from its main market, the United States, as Can...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says US wants to get Venezuelan oil flowing again
Jan 7 (Reuters) - Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday the United States government wants to get Venezuelan oil flowing again and create conditions for U.S. oil companies to enter the country.The comments were made at the Goldman Sachs Energy, CleanTech & Utilities Conference in Miami...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Trump to meet oil executives on Friday, White House says
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will meet with U.S. oil company executives on Friday, a White House official said on Wednesday.Chevron CVX.N is the only major U.S. oil company currently operating in Venezuela's oil fields, although Exxon Mobil XOM.N and ConocoPhillips COP.N ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Oil sales from Venezuela will continue indefinitely, sanctions will be reduced, CNBC reports
Jan 7 (Reuters) - Oil sales from Venezuela will continue indefinitely and sanctions will be reduced, CNBC reported on Wednesday.The United States will acquire more than 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela, CNBC said. Reuters could not independently verify the report.Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
RPT-ROI-US tariff pull on copper drains China's bonded warehouses: Andy Home
By Andy Home LONDON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - China's exports of refined copper surged to record levels last year as the world's top buyer found itself in unusual competition with the U.S. for spare metal. The CME's U.S. copper contract HGc1 continues to command a sizeable premium over the i...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
EXCLUSIVE-US seizing Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The United States is attempting to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker with links to Venezuela after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic and as a Russian submarine and warship were close by, two U.S. officials told Reut...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Russian broadcaster says US forces look like they are trying to board Venezuela-linked oil tanker from helicopter
MOSCOW, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Russian state broadcaster RT said on Wednesday it looked like U.S. forces were trying to board Venezuela-linked oil tanker "Marinera" from a helicopter and published an image of a helicopter hovering near the ship. Reuters could not immediately verify the RT report....Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
OPEC Secretariat receives updated compensation plans from Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, and Oman
Jan 7 (Reuters) - The Secretariat for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Wednesday said it had received updated compensation plans from Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan and Oman.Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
GRAINS-Chicago grains gain with Chinese demand and weather in focus
BEIJING/PARIS, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Chicago grain and soybean futures edged higher Wednesday, recovering from profit-taking in the previous session with support from Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans and dry conditions affecting U.S. wheat crops.Traders were also monitoring investor flows linked to an...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
EXCLUSIVE-US seizing Venezuela-linked oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit
By Idrees Ali and Phil StewartWASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The United States is attempting to seize a Venezuela-linked oil tanker after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday. The seizure, which could stoke tensions with Russia, came afte...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
EXCLUSIVE-US Coast Guard intercepts Venezuela-linked tanker in Latin American waters
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard has intercepted a Venezuela-linked tanker in Latin American waters, three U.S. officials said on Wednesday, as the U.S. continues enforcing a maritime "blockade" of sanctioned vessels from Venezuela.The interception was the second in recent ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Greece offers farmers cheaper fuel, damage cover in bid to end blockades
ATHENS, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Greece promised farmers cheaper fuel and full compensation for future output losses on Wednesday in a last-ditch effort to persuade them to end demonstrations that have disrupted travel and hit some businesses.Farmers have stationed thousands of tractors and trucks across G...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
EXCLUSIVE-US seizing Venezuela-linked oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The United States is attempting to seize a Venezuela-linked oil tanker after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic, a U.S. official told Reuters on Wednesday. The seizure, which could stoke tensions with Russia, came after the tanker, originally known as...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
India expects strong economic growth despite US tariff hit
India's GDP growth expected to surpass initial forecasts, driven by government spendingModi's reforms counter U.S. tariffs, boost economic resiliencePrivate consumption and investment to show strong year-on-year growth, stats office saysBy Shivangi Acharya and Nikunj Ohri NEW DELHI, Jan ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-China's power edge brings mixed AI blessings
By Robyn Mak HONG KONG, Jan 7 (Reuters Breakingviews) - From afar, China's artificial intelligence progress looks unstoppable. Up against Washington's chip curbs, the country boasts world-class models and a plethora of apps and chatbots. Moreover, the underlying infrastructure - data cent...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
RUB: Russian Oil exports plunge, revenue falls sharply – Commerzbank
Russian Oil exports are declining sharply, impacting the nation’s export and budget revenues. In the four weeks to 4 January 2026, Russia shipped 3.43 million barrels a day, a decrease by c.440,000 barrels from the period ending 21 December 2025.
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