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USDA will relocate most Washington-area staff, farm secretary says
WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a video to staff on Thursday that the agency would relocate much of its Washington, D.C., workforce to five regional hubs and vacate several buildings in the area, including its flagship research center.Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
New York's electric grid prepared to meet hot weather demand, operator says
July 24 (Reuters) - The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) said on Thursday that it is prepared to meet power demand on Friday as a heat dome moving across the Southern states is expected to increase temperatures in its footprint.The forecasted baseline peak demand for Friday is 29,000 meg...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
US prioritizes recovery of critical minerals from mine waste
Mine waste rich in everything from zinc to tellurium and moreOrder could up availability of federal funds in mineral recoveryFirms like Freeport already recovering copper in mining wasteBy Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Interior Department on Thursday took steps to incre...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
FACTBOX-Major US rail mergers that reshaped freight network
July 24 (Reuters) - Union Pacific UNP.N is in advanced talks to merge with rival Norfolk Southern NSC.N, a deal that could create a roughly $200 billion transcontinental railroad giant.Such mergers have historically reshaped the rail map, consolidating regional carriers into some dominant networks, ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
ADVISORY-Alert from FN Media Group inadvertently tagged to multiple companies withdrawn
An alert on drone productions was inadvertently filed off a commentary by FN Media Group and tagged to Airo Group Holdings AIRO.O, Mercury Systems MRCY.O, RTX Corp RTX.N, Safe Pro Group SPAI.O, ZenaTech ZENA.O. The alert has been withdrawn and there will be no substitute.STORY_NUMBER:nTUAV0HH7STORY_...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
Kazakh Black Sea oil exports resume as tankers given access, sources say
Russian regulations briefly disrupted around 2% of global supplyRussia's FSB started handing out permits for foreign vesselsKazakhstan in talks over insurance, divers work at Ust-Luga port MOSCOW, July 24 (Reuters) - Russia's FSB security service has started handing out clearance for fore...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
US natgas prices climb 2% on coming heat wave, ahead of storage report
Near-normal storage build expected last weekGas stockpiles at 6% above normal and growingGas output on track for monthly record high in JulyHottest days of summer coming early next weekBy Scott DiSavinoJuly 24 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% on Thursday on expectations the hott...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
CBOT Trends-Wheat and corn up 1-2 cents, soybeans up 2-3
CHICAGO, July 24 (Reuters) - The following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading Thursday. WHEAT - Up 1 to 2 cents per bushelWheat futures clawed back some of their losses from a day before, although expectations of plentiful global supply limited the recovery...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
Acerinox, shielded by tariffs, eyes price hikes for US business
By Javi West Larrañaga July 24 (Reuters) - Steelmaker Acerinox ACX.MC, whose U.S. business is a big beneficiary of President Donald Trump's tariffs, is looking into raising some prices in the market, though no notable changes are expected before late September, its management said on Thursday...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
REFILE-EU may need to reduce openness to Chinese imports without more reciprocity, von der Leyen says
BEIJING, July 24 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested on Thursday that the EU may need to reduce its level of openness to Chinese imports without more reciprocity from Beijing, adding that Chinese leaders had started to look into this issue and expressed their wil...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Cameco, Highlander Silver, Kraken Robotics
July 24 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies including Cameco, Highlander Silver and Kraken Robotics on Thursday.HIGHLIGHTS * Cameco Corp CCO.TO: National Bank of Canada raises target price to C$110 from C$100* Highlander Silver Corp ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
Attackers fire on Comoros-flag ship in Red Sea near Yemen
DUBAI, July 24 (Reuters) - People in a wooden boat opened fire on a Comoros-flagged livestock carrier in the Red Sea near Yemen on Thursday, and the vessel was detained by the Yemeni Coast Guard, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). A maritime security official...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
Dover raises annual profit forecast on strong product demand, data center strength
July 24 (Reuters) - Industrial equipment maker Dover DOV.N raised its full-year profit forecast on Thursday, citing robust product demand and sustained momentum in aerospace, defense and data center markets. The Downers Grove, Illinois-based company now expects adjusted profit for 2025 between $...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
PRECIOUS-Gold extends losses after trade deal hopes curb safe-haven demand
EU, US near potential deal with possible 15% tariff, EU diplomats sayTrump to visit Federal Reserve on ThursdayECB rate decision due later in the dayBy Anmol Choubey July 24 (Reuters) - Gold prices extended losses on Thursday from the previous session as easing trade tensions increased risk senti...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Coke bottles bitter US economic formula
By Jennifer Saba NEW YORK, July 23 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Mexico is a frequent target of Donald Trump’s ire, but he prefers the Coke sold there. After holding conversations with the president, Coca-Cola KO.N unveiled plans to roll out a version of its signature soda using cane sugar, as it is...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
COLUMN-Copper's physical tariff trade is rapidly unwinding: Andy Home
By Andy Home LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump sprang a double surprise on the copper market when he announced import tariffs of 50% effective next month. The market was betting that tariffs would be set lower and come with a longer lead-time. The futures market is rapidly r...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
TotalEnergies can maintain $2 billion buybacks with $70 oil, says CEO
PARIS, July 24 (Reuters) - TotalEnergiesTTEF.PA can maintain share buybacks worth $2 billion each quarter with oil at $70 per barrel, said chief executive Patrick Pouyanne on Thursday.Pouyanne was responding to analyst questions after the company confirmed share buybacks for the third quarter, desp...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
GRAINS-Wheat recoups some losses, but ample supply caps gains
CANBERRA/PARIS, July 24 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat futures on Thursday clawed back some of their losses from a day before, although expectations of plentiful global supply limited the recovery and held prices near recent lows. Corn futures rose slightly, but forecasts for crop-friendly rain in U.S. g...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
Sterigenics Enters Term Sheet To Resolve 129 Ethylene Oxide Claims
July 24 (Reuters) - Sotera Health Co SHC.O:SOTERA HEALTH- STERIGENICS ENTERS TERM SHEET TO RESOLVE 129 ETHYLENE OXIDE CLAIMSSOTERA HEALTH CO - STERIGENICS TO PAY $34 MILLION, CLAIMS DISMISSED - SEC FILINGSOTERA HEALTH CO - SETTLEMENT PROCESS EXPECTED TO REQUIRE 60-90 DAYS - SEC FILINGSource text: [I...Reuters
Thu, Jul 24
