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Indonesia eyes US tariff deal signing in January, says all issues settled
Officials setting up Prabowo-Trump meeting in JanuaryNo Indonesian policies are restricted by the deal, Jakarta saysU.S. wants access to Indonesian critical mineralsJakarta seeking tariff exemptions for palm oil, tea, coffeeBy Gayatri Suroyo and Stanley Widianto JAKARTA, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Indone...Reuters
Tue, Dec 23
Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at industrial site in Russia's Stavropol region, governor says
Dec 23 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian overnight drone attack sparked a fire at an industrial facility in Russia’s southern Stavropol region, the region’s governor, Vladimir Vladimirov, said on Tuesday.There were no injuries reported, Vladimirov said on the Telegram messaging app.Vladimirov did not specify ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 23
PRESS DIGEST-British Business - December 23
Dec 23 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times - Citadel has amassed a 50 million pound ($67.40 million) bet against Magnum Ice Cream Company MICCT...Reuters
Tue, Dec 23
Gold keeps printing record highs on rising geopolitical tensions, Fed rate cut bets
Gold price (XAU/USD) climbs to near a record high during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The precious metal has risen 10% over the past month and nearly 70% in 2025 as heightened geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty have boosted demand for safe-haven assets such as Gold.
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Tue, Dec 23
US nuclear-powered submarine enters South Korean port
SEOUL, Dec 23 (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy nuclear-powered submarine entered a South Korean port on Tuesday for crew rest and the loading of supplies, South Korea's Navy said. South Korea's Navy said USS Greeneville's visit will be utilised as a chance to promote exchange and cooperation betw...Reuters
Tue, Dec 23
Oil slips as market weighs Venezuela, Russia supply risks
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Oil prices eased in early trade on Tuesday after rising more than 2% in the previous session as the U.S. said it might sell Venezuelan crude it has seized, while Ukraine's attacks on Russian vessels and piers heightened supply disruption fears.Brent crude futures LCOc1 fell 11...Reuters
Tue, Dec 23
GRAINS-Wheat eases after rally, Russia-Ukraine war limits downside
BEIJING, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat ticked lower on Tuesday, falling for the first time in four sessions, although losses were limited by concerns that an escalation in the Russia–Ukraine war could disrupt supplies.Soybeans ticked higher, while corn was flat.FUNDAMENTALSThe most-active wheat c...Reuters
Tue, Dec 23
CORRECTED-Spot silver rises to record high at $69.59/oz
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Spot silver XAG= reached an all-time high at $69.59 per ounce on Tuesday, as firm industrial and investment demand, tightening inventories, geopolitical tensions and bets of further U.S. interest rate cuts continued to support prices.Reuters
Tue, Dec 23
TECHNICALS-CBOT soybeans due for decent bounce
For more technical analyses, please click SINGAPORE, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The CBOT soybean March contract SH26 is due for a decent bounce, as it is stabilising around support of $10.58-1/4 per bushel.The stabilization, along with the bullish divergence on the hourly MACD, suggests the formation of a t...Reuters
Tue, Dec 23
Trump says it would be 'smart' for Venezuela's Maduro to leave power
By Steve HollandPALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be smart for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to leave power, and the United States could keep or sell the oil it had seized off the coast of Venezuela in recent weeks.Trump's pressure ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 23
Gold jumps over 2% to all-time peak, silver follows with record gain
Gold hits all-time high of $4,441.92/ozSilver hits record high of $69.44/ozPlatinum at over 17-year highPalladium hits near three-year highBy Sherin Elizabeth Varghese Dec 22 (Reuters) - Gold jumped more than 2% to a record high on Monday, powered by safe-haven flows as U.S.-Venezuela tensions flReuters
Tue, Dec 23
Trump says it would be 'smart' for Venezuela's Maduro to leave power
By Steve HollandPALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be smart for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to leave power, and the United States could keep or sell the oil it had seized off the coast of Venezuela in recent weeks.Trump's pressure ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 23
Oil loading in Venezuela slows, more ships make U-turns after new US interceptions
US tried to intercept two more ships over the weekendChina and Venezuela condemn US actions as violations of international lawPanama says vessel under its flag did not respect maritime rulesBy Marianna Parraga Dec 22 (Reuters) - Tanker loading in Venezuela dwindled on Monday, with most ships movi...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
Equinor says it is complying with stop work order for US offshore wind project
OSLO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Norwegian energy group Equinor EQNR.OL said on Monday it was complying with a stop work order issued by the U.S. for its Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project and engaging with authorities. The U.S. Department of the Interior said earlier on Monday it had suspended leases f...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
US Cash Grains-Corn, soy basis bids flat to higher at river terminals
CHICAGO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - U.S. corn and soy basis bids were steady to higher at river terminals in the U.S. Midwest on Monday. They were flat to lower at elevators and processors. Corn bids rose by 3 cents at a river terminal in Morris, Illinois. They fell by 3 cents at an elevator in Blair, Nebra...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
California examines incidents of stalled Waymo robotaxis after San Francisco power outage
By Abhirup Roy and David Shepardson Dec 22 (Reuters) - A top California regulator said it was looking into incidents in which robotaxis from Alphabet GOOGL.O unit Waymo stalled in parts of San Francisco on Saturday due to a widespread power outage that snarled traffic and gridlocked parts of the ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
Trump unveils plan for 'Trump-class' battleships to boost US sea power
PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump announced on Monday plans to build a new “Trump-class” of battleships — larger, faster and “100 times more powerful” than any before — aimed at cementing U.S. naval dominance, starting with two vessels as part of an expanded “Golden Flee...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
ROI-China overtakes OPEC+ as the main oil price maker: Russell
By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Conventional wisdom in the crude oil market is that producers such as OPEC+ largely determine the price by altering output levels to achieve a desired outcome. That shibboleth was challenged in 2025 by China, which used its status as ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
US might keep or might sell oil seized near Venezuela, Trump says
PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would maybe keep and maybe sell the oil it had seized off the coast of Venezuela in recent weeks, adding the United States would also keep the seized ships."Maybe we will sell it, maybe we will k...Reuters
Mon, Dec 22
