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EXPLAINER-India-US trade pact and its impact on millions of Indian farmers
By Rajendra Jadhav and Mayank Bhardwaj NEW DELHI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The United States and India have released an interim framework for a trade deal, paving the way for an agreement that would lower tariffs, reconfigure energy ties and deepen economic cooperation as both seek to realign global sup...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
Vietnam awards $974 million LNG power plant construction contract to PowerChina, Lilama
HANOI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Vietnam's state utility EVN has awarded a contract worth $974 million to a consortium of PowerChina and Lilama for building an LNG-fired power plant, EVN said on Monday.The Quang Trach II plant in the central province of Quang Tri will have a capacity of 1,612 megawatts,...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
Edgewell Personal Care Q1 sales, adjusted EPS beat expectations
OverviewConsumer products firm's fiscal Q1 sales rose 1.9%, beating analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for fiscal Q1 beat analyst expectationsCompany completed $340 mln divestiture of Feminine Care businessOutlookEdgewell expects fiscal 2026 net sales to increase 0.5% to 3.5%Adjusted EPS forecast ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
RPT-ROI-What do oil prices tell us about the market? Not a lot: Bousso
By Ron Bousso LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Global oil markets face increasingly sharp and frequent price shocks as geopolitical tensions, opaque stockpiling and tightening Western sanctions are leaving many traders in the dark.The growing influence of external, unpredictable forces on the world'...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
WTI prices tread water around $63.00 on easing supply concerns
The US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil trades moderately higher on Monday, changing hands at $63.30 per barrel at the time of writing, but trapped within previous ranges and significantly below the $66.25 highs witnessed in late January.
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Mon, Feb 9
Germany's PNE loses bid for Vietnam wind project, in new blow to foreign investors
Newly created Vingroup subsidiary wins major wind project PNE had invested millions of dollars, was asked for unexpected financial guarantees, sources sayVietnam seeks to boost national champions in new growth modelBy Francesco Guarascio HANOI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Vietnam's authorities selected...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
Indian farm unions, opposition vow to fight India-US trade pact
Indian farm unions call for February 12 protests over US dealUnions warn US farm imports could depress domestic pricesGovernment says farmers' interests are protectedBy Manoj Kumar and Mayank Bhardwaj NEW DELHI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Indian farm unions and opposition parties have called for natio...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
PRECIOUS-Gold holds above $5,000 on softer dollar; investors brace for US data
Gold rises nearly 1%, building on Friday's 4% gainSilver climbs nearly 5% after gaining nearly 10% on FridayDelayed US jobs, inflation data due later this weekBy Pablo Sinha Feb 9 (Reuters) - Spot gold prices climbed to hold above $5,000 per ounce on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar, as ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
US Vice President Vance heads to Armenia, Azerbaijan to push peace, trade
JD Vance's visit follows US-brokered peace accordBaku, Yerevan rebuilding ties after decades of war Vance to discuss planned transit corridorEnergy, critical minerals also in focus By Lucy Papachristou TBILISI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance will visit Armenia and Azerbaijan t...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
Kremlin says fuel situation in Cuba is critical, criticises U.S. blockade
MOSCOW, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that the fuel situation in Cuba, which has set out a wide-ranging plan to protect essential services and ration fuel, was critical and that U.S. attempts to "suffocate" Cuba were causing many difficulties.Cuba detailed its plans to weather...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
TotalEnergies to provide solar power to Google's Texas data centres
Feb 9 (Reuters) - French oil major TotalEnergies TTEF.PA on Monday signed two long-term deals to supply solar power to Google’s GOOGL.O data centres in Texas, as it looks to tap rising electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence.Total will deliver 1 gigawatt of capacity - equivalent to 28 t...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
Gold: Tether flows reshape market structure – Societe Generale
Societe Generale analysts Michael Haigh, Ben Hoff and Jeremy Sellem highlight how Tether’s expanding Gold holdings have become a major force in the Gold market. They stress that Tether’s flows can rival or exceed those of ETFs and some central banks.
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Mon, Feb 9
TotalEnergies to provide solar power to Google's Texas data centres
Feb 9 (Reuters) - French power group TotalEnergies TTEF.PA on Monday signed two long-term agreements to deliver 1 gigawatt of solar capacity to supply Google's GOOGL.O data centres in Texas.The power will be generated from sites owned by the French major in Wichita, and Mustang Creek in Texas. T...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
TotalEnergies To Provide 1 GW Of Solar Capacity For Google Data Centers In Texas
Feb 9 (Reuters) - TotalEnergies SE TTEF.PA:TOTALENERGIES TO PROVIDE 1 GW OF SOLAR CAPACITY TO POWER GOOGLE’S DATA CENTERS IN TEXAS FOR 15 YEARSCONSTRUCTION SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN Q2 2026POWER WILL BE GENERATED FROM TOTALENERGIES-OWNED SITES CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT IN TEXAS: WICHITA (805 MWP) AND ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
Indian Oil, HPCL buy 2 million barrels Venezuelan oil from Trafigura, sources say
Indian refiners diversify imports to replace Russian oilHPCL's first Venezuelan oil purchase, IOC has prior experienceU.S. says India committed to halting Russian oil importsNew Delhi has not announced halt to Russian purchasesBy Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - India's state refi...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
PRECIOUS-Gold, silver extend gains on softer dollar; investors eye US economic data
Gold rises nearly 1%, building on Friday's 4% gainSilver climbs nearly 4% after gaining nearly 10% on FridayDelayed US jobs, inflation data due later this weekBy Ishaan Arora Feb 9 (Reuters) - Gold and silver extended gains on Monday, with the yellow metal trading just above $5,000 per ounce ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
China overturns Canadian's death sentence after Carney visit, lawyer says
Robert Schellenberg's death sentence overturned by China's Supreme People's CourtPM Carney's visit to China seen as influencing court decisionCanada-China relations improve with tariff reductions on EVs and canolaBy Laurie Chen BEIJING, Feb 9 (Reuters) - China's top court has ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
Oil: Nuclear talks pressure prices – ING
ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note that constructive US–Iran nuclear talks are weighing on Oil prices, even as uncertainty keeps a risk premium in Brent. They highlight increased speculative net longs in ICE Brent and a bullish volatility skew.Fxstreet
Mon, Feb 9
