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REFILE-China's President Xi Jinping met French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing
BEIJING, Dec 4 (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping met French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday, the French leader's fourth state visit to the Chinese capital as Europe seeks to rebalance economic and security threats from the world's second-largest economy.Macron, wh...Reuters
Thu, Dec 4
GRAINS-Chicago soybeans firm as traders eye Chinese buying
BEIJING, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures firmed on Thursday after three straight sessions of declines, as traders tracked the pace of Chinese purchases of U.S. supplies. Corn edged lower as concerns about a military escalation in the Black Sea grain export region eased. Wheat inched hi...Reuters
Thu, Dec 4
Oil prices firm after Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, stalled peace talks
By Colleen Howe BEIJING, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices moved slightly higher on Thursday after Ukrainian attacks on Russia's oil infrastructure signalled potential supply constraints, and stalled peace talks tempered expectations of a deal restoring Russian oil flows to global markets, though ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 4
TECHNICALS-Commodities intraday targets/key levels
For more technical analyses, click SINGAPORE, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Contract Target Support/Resistance Brent oil (1st month)-res $62.94/$63.35/$63.76sup $62.43/$62.11/$61.85Palm oil (3rd month)4,085 ringgitres 4,157/4,202 ringgitWTI(1st month)$58.58/$58.02res $59.49/$60.06Spot gold$4,176/$4,156r...Reuters
Thu, Dec 4
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds gains above $4,200 as weak US payrolls fuel rate cut bets
Gold price (XAU/USD) posts modest gains near $4,210 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. The precious metal edges higher amid growing expectations of a US interest rate cut next week.
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Thu, Dec 4
Trump proposes slashing fuel economy rules in boost for gas vehicles
NHTSA to propose reducing fuel economy requirements for 2022-2031 vehiclesFord CEO supports aligning standards with market realitiesEnvironmental group criticizes rollback for increasing costs at the pumpBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday propose...Reuters
Thu, Dec 4
LIVESTOCK-CME cattle end higher on tight supplies, US weather
CHICAGO, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures rose on Wednesday for a second session on tight U.S. cattle supplies and wintry weather in portions of the central and northern Plains.CME February live cattle LCG26 settled up 1.100 cents at 221.900 cents per pound, and Jan...Reuters
Thu, Dec 4
GRAINS-Corn, wheat retreat after gains driven by Black Sea jitters
Corn and wheat prices fall as Black Sea tensions easeAmple global wheat supplies add bearish sentimentSoybeans decline amid uncertainty over Chinese demandBy Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, Dec 3 (Reuters) - U.S. corn futures fell more than 1% on Wednesday and wheat futures also dipped as fears subsided...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Soy barge bids rise as traders report likely Chinese buying
CHICAGO, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Basis bids increased for soybeans shipped by barge to the U.S. Gulf Coast on Wednesday as traders said that Chinese buyers likely made purchases. Traders said Chinese buyers likely purchased U.S. soybeans for December-January-February delivery. Reuters could not immediatel...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
Chevron to spend up to $19 billion next year in focus on US, Guyana oil production
By Sheila Dang HOUSTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Chevron CVX.N said on Wednesday that capital expenditure for 2026 will be between $18 billion and $19 billion as the oil major focuses on production in the U.S. and investments connected to a recently-acquired oil stake in Guyana.The range is at the low-e...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
CANADA-CRUDE-Discount on Western Canada Select widens
Dec 3 (Reuters) - The discount on Western Canada Select to North American benchmark West Texas Intermediate futures CLc1 widened on Wednesday.WCS for January delivery in Hardisty, Alberta, settled at $13 a barrel below the U.S. benchmark WTI, according to brokerage CalRock, compared to $12.95 on Tue...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
Vista Energy's Argentina unit prices $400 million bond offering
MEXICO CITY, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The Argentine subsidiary of Mexico's Vista Energy VISTAA.MX priced $400 million in bonds with an 8.5% interest rate due 2033, the company said on Wednesday, with the sale expected to close on December 10.DEAL DETAILS• The bonds will mature in June 2033, with a yiel...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
Colonial Pipeline seeks rehearing of proposal to modify gasoline shipments
By Shariq KhanNEW YORK, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The Colonial Pipeline on Wednesday requested the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reconsider its earlier decision rejecting changes proposed by the company to the way the largest U.S. fuel conduit handles gasoline shipments.The company asserted the ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
Colonial Pipeline seeks rehearing of proposal to modify gasoline shipments
NEW YORK, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The Colonial Pipeline on Wednesday requested the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reconsider its earlier decision rejecting changes proposed by the company to the way the largest U.S. fuel conduit handles gasoline shipments.The company asserted FERC had erred in ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
CBOT soybeans close lower as traders await Chinese buying
CHICAGO, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures ended lower on Wednesday as traders awaited new sales of U.S. soy to China, traders said.CBOT January soybeans SF26 settled down 9 cents, or 0.8%, at $11.15-3/4 per bushel.CBOT January soymeal SMF26 ended down 30 cents, or 0.1%, at $3...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
CBOT wheat futures decline as Black Sea jitters subside
CHICAGO, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures declined on Wednesday on plentiful global grain supplies and receding fears of a military escalation in the Black Sea grain export region, analysts said. CBOT March soft red winter wheat WH26 settled down 2-3/4 cents at $5.38-1/4 per bu...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
CBOT corn ends lower as fears over Black Sea tensions recede
CHICAGO, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures fell 1.4% on Wednesday on profit-taking and reduced fears of a military escalation in the Black Sea grain export region, analysts said. CBOT March corn CH26 settled down 6-1/2 cents at $4.43-1/2 per bushel.Analysts noted light corn sales...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
US Cash Crude-Grades little changed as WTI/Brent spread holds steady
HOUSTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - U.S. cash crude grades were little changed on Wednesday, dealers said, as the spread between U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude and global benchmark Brent held steady. WTI Midland and WTI at East Houston, also known as MEH, gained 5 cents each, while Mars Sour was unchange...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
US natgas futures climb 3% to 35-month high on record LNG flows, colder weather forecasts
Colder weather expected to increase gas demand for heatingRecord LNG flows boost US natural gas demandCash gas prices rise to highest levels since last winter on extreme coldGlobal gas prices lower amid Russia-Ukraine peace talksRecord output, ample storage limit price gainsBy Scott DiSavino NEW ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
Oil settles slightly higher as Moscow peace talks fail to reach breakthrough
By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday after the U.S. and Russia failed to reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine that could have eased sanctions on Moscow's oil sector, though gains were held back by fears of oversupply. Brent crude L...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
