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Tanker loads cargo from Russia's Arctic LNG 2
SINGAPORE, Oct 15 (Reuters) - A liquefied natural gas tanker has left Russia's Arctic LNG 2 after loading a cargo there, according to data from LSEG and analytics firm Kpler, as the project continues output despite Western sanctions over Moscow's war in Ukraine.The Buran tanker arrived at Ar...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
Supertanker freight rates up sharply as US-China trade war envelops ports
MidEast to Asia VLCC rate hit 2-week high on MondayChina to charge about $15 million in port fees for US-linked VLCC, trader saysShips divert to Zhoushan after US sanctions Rizhao portBy Jeslyn Lerh and Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Supertanker freight rates surged this week and are ...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
Trump targets China cooking oil trade - but sales were already tanking
U.S. cooking oil imports from China dropped 65% this yearTrump's comments have minimal impact, traders sayChina shifts soybean purchases to Brazil, ArgentinaBy Kanishka Singh, Ella Cao and Joe Cash WASHINGTON/BEIJING, Oct 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he was considering term...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
Grain trader Bunge lowers full-year profit forecast after Viterra deal
Oct 15 (Reuters) - U.S. grain trader and processor Bunge BG.N on Wednesday lowered its full-year adjusted profit forecast to reflect the impact of its $34 billion acquisition of grain handler Viterra in the third quarter.The company now expects an adjusted earnings per share to be between $7.30 to $...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
Total shares rise 2.6% on higher sales, rising refining margins in third-quarter trading update
TotalEnergies sees improved results despite lower oil prices and LNG outputRefining margins rise over 300% due to diesel demand and EU ban on Russian oilTotal's gearing ratio to improve by end of 2025Shares up 2.6%, but still down 3.37% year-to-dateBy America Hernandez Oct 15 (Reuters) - Fren...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
PRECIOUS-Fed rate cut optimism, safe-haven demand fuel gold's rally beyond $4,200
Gold breaches $4,200/oz for the first timeTrump mulls ending some trade ties with ChinaFed's Powell says economy may be on firmer footing, but job market weakAnalyst expects the bull run in gold to continueBy Anushree Mukherjee Oct 15 (Reuters) - Gold extended its rally to breach $4,200-per-o...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
ANALYSIS-Improved drilling to boost Gulf of Mexico offshore oil output as US onshore growth slows
Offshore oil production gains momentum as onshore drilling slowsTechnological advances unlock deepwater reservesTrump eases regulations and lowers royalties for drillersBy Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Rigs drilling beneath the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico will drive U.S....Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
Supertanker freight rates up sharply as US-China trade war envelops ports
MidEast to Asia VLCC rate hit 2-week high on MondayChina to charge about $15 million in port fees for US-linked VLCC, trader saysShips divert to Zhoushan after US sanctions Rizhao portBy Jeslyn Lerh and Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Supertanker freight rates surged this week and are ...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
Canadian miner Thor Explorations' Q3 revenue hits $69.5 mln on high gold prices
OverviewThor Explorations Q3 2025 rev at $69.5 mln, driven by high gold pricesCompany maintains FY 2025 production and cost guidance, continues exploration activitiesGold production at Segilola mine supports strong operational performanceOutlookThor Explorations maintains FY 2025 gold production gui...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
METALS-Shanghai copper pares losses amid rate cut optimism; trade tensions on watch
SHANGHAI, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Shanghai copper trimmed early losses on Tuesday, supported by growing expectations of further U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, as investors remained watchful of the U.S.-China trade tensions. The most active copper contract on Shanghai Futures Exchange SCFcv1 closed ...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
Russia pushes back against Trump warning that the Russian economy is near collapse
MOSCOW, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Russia on Wednesday pushed back at U.S. President Donald Trump's warning that gasoline shortages showed Russia's economy was nearing collapse.Trump on Tuesday expressed disappointment with President Vladimir Putin, whom he said was unwilling to put an end to the co...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
Tanker diversions from sanctioned Chinese terminal may cause congestion at other ports
At least four vessels divert to Zhoushan; one to TianjinZhoushan terminal connected to Sinopec refineries via pipelineBy Florence Tan, Chen Aizhu and Trixie Yap SINGAPORE, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Trading firms have diverted at least five more crude oil tankers from a major port in eastern China after ...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
PRECIOUS-Gold crosses $4,200 for first time on Fed rate-cut bets, US- China trade woes
Trump to unveil list of 'Democrat programmes' to be closed amid government shutdownHiring and layoffs remained low through September, Powell saysIMF raises global growth forecast, warns of US-China trade risksBy Ishaan Arora Oct 15 (Reuters) - Gold crossed the key $4,200-per-ounce thr...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
Hungary questions EU plans to phase out Russian energy
MOSCOW, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Hungary's foreign minister warned on Wednesday that Budapest would suffer if it was cut off from Russian gas and said the country would not accept outside pressure when it came to decisions on its own energy supplies.Hungary has pushed back against plans by the Europea...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
TABLE-UAE's Fujairah oil inventory data for week ended October 13
Oct 15 (Reuters) - The Fujairah Oil Industry Zone published the following inventory data for oil products for the week ended October 13, according to industry information service S&P Global Commodity Insights.Volumes are in thousands of barrels. Figures in brackets represent the volume change fr...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
Gold tops $4,200 for first time on US-China trade tensions, Fed cut bets
Oct 15 (Reuters) - Gold prices pierced the $4,200 mark for the first time to set a fresh record high on Wednesday, as renewed U.S.-China trade tensions exacerbated existing global uncertainties, alongside increased bets on further U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts.Spot gold XAU= was up 1.4% at $4,199.9...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
TABLE-North Sea gas maintenance schedule: Adds Stublach outage
Oct 15 (Reuters) - The following is a schedule of maintenance work on gas infrastructure, mainly in the North Sea.The table is arranged by outage start date.Volumes are in standard million cubic metres per day (mcm/d) or gigawatt-hours per day (GWh/d) unless otherwise indicated.OPERATORLOCATIONOUTAG...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
PRECIOUS-Gold hits record high on Fed rate-cut bets, US-China trade woes
Trump to unveil list of 'Democrat programmes' to be closed amid government shutdownHiring and layoffs remained low through September, Powell saysIMF raises global growth forecast, warns of US-China trade risksBy Ishaan Arora Oct 15 (Reuters) - Gold rose to a fresh high just shy of the $4,...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
