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Boric says Chile awaits official U.S. communication on copper tariffs
SANTIAGO, July 9 (Reuters) - Chile's President Gabriel Boric said on Wednesday that the country has yet to formally hear from the United States on potential copper tariffs, after U.S. President Donald Trump the day before said he planned to impose a 50% tariff on copper imports."We are waiti...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
U.S. issues additional Iran-related sanctions, Treasury website shows
WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - The United States imposed additional sanctions related to Iran on Wednesday, the Treasury Department website showed, as it continues to target Tehran's nuclear program and its funding of militant groups.Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
US natgas prices fall 4% to six-week low on low cash prices, ample stockpiles
Cash prices below futures every day since AprilGas stockpiles 6% over normal levels and risingOutput on track for record high in JulyBy Scott DiSavinoJuly 9 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures fell about 4% to a six-week low on Wednesday on low cash prices, an increase in output so far this month a...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Pot producer Canopy Growth terminates CFO Judy Hong
July 9 (Reuters) - Canadian pot producer Canopy Growth WEED.TO said on Wednesday it has terminated the employment of chief financial officer Judy Hong "without cause".The termination of Hong, who was appointed CFO in 2022, was not related to its operating results or due to any disagreements ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
CBOT Trends-Wheat steady-down 3 cents, corn mixed, soy steady-down 5
CHICAGO, July 9 (Reuters) - The following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 GMT) on Wednesday. WHEAT - Steady to down 3 cents per bushelCBOT wheat ticked down as an advancing northern hemisphere harvest ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
RPT-EXCLUSIVE-How US buyers of critical minerals bypass China's export ban
US imports of antimony oxides from Thailand, Mexico surge after China banShift in trade flows points to transshipment of minerals, experts sayAntimony shipments to US by Chinese-owned Thai Unipet soared, shipping records showBy Alessandro Parodi, Lewis Jackson, Ashitha Shivaprasad, Sherin Elizabeth ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
PRECIOUS-Gold at over one-week low as higher US dollar, yields dent appeal
US dollar hovers near two-week peakTrump says US to impose 50% tariff on copper importsFocus on Fed minutes due later in the dayPalladium falls more than 2%By Brijesh Patel and Anushree Mukherjee July 9 (Reuters) - Gold prices extended their fall to a more-than-one-week low on Wednesday, as inves...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Canada maps out widening strait to LNG riches
By Pranav KiranTORONTO, July 8 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Canada is ready to ride the energy-security wave. U.S. attacks on Iran and sabotaged pipelines in the Baltic Sea have intensified fears about the fragility of sea routes and supply chains. Financial and logistical edges open a potentially luc...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
GRAINS-Chicago grains drift with weather and tariffs in focus
Corn and soybean inch up after one-week lows on TuesdayGains capped by favourable supply outlook, tariff uncertaintyWheat also steadies after drop on harvest progressBy Gus Trompiz and Naveen Thukral PARIS/SINGAPORE, July 9 (Reuters) - Chicago corn and soybean futures consolidated on Wednesday af...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
REFILE-Venture Global to supply additional LNG to German firm from CP2 project
July 9 (Reuters) - Venture Global VG.N will supply an additional 0.75 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Germany-based Securing Energy for Europe, the two companies said on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Euro zone bond yields steady as Trump tariff deadline arrives
By Samuel Indyk LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields were little changed on Wednesday as investors took U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for additional import levies in their stride, on the day when his original 90-day tariff pause was due to expire.Trump broadened h...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Prysmian shares rise as Italian cable maker seen as winner amid US copper tariffs
Trump announced 50% tariff on imported copperCo to align prices based on tariff impact on metalPrysmian sources copper and has rod mill in USCo is largest single copper buyer worldwide MILAN, July 9 (Reuters) - Prysmian PRY.MI shares rose as much as 4% on Wednesday on expectations the world'...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Kremlin says it is 'calm' regarding Trump criticism of Putin over Ukraine talks
MOSCOW, July 9 (Reuters) - The Kremlin, asked on Wednesday about U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin, said that Moscow was "calm" regarding the criticism, and that it would continue to try to fix a "broken" U.S.-Russia relationship.In a cal...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
ANALYSIS-America's largest power grid is struggling to meet demand from AI
Electricity bills projected to surge over 20% in PJM territory this summerPJM criticized for delaying auctions and pausing new plant applicationsPennsylvania governor threatens to leave PJM if it can't reduce costs and connect power plants fasterBy Laila Kearney HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania July ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
ANALYSIS-Investors set for first US earnings quarter under Trump tariff war
Second-qtr US earnings set to begin next weekYear-over-year quarterly S&P 500 earnings growth seen at 5.8%Investors see possible benefits from dollar weaknessBy Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK, July 9 (Reuters) - U.S. companies are getting ready to open their books on the second quarter, with ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Kremlin says it is 'calm' regarding Trump criticism of Putin over Ukraine talks
MOSCOW, July 9 (Reuters) - The Kremlin, asked on Wednesday about U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin, said that Moscow was "calm" regarding the criticism, and that it would continue to try to fix a "broken" U.S.-Russia relationship.Trump ha...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
EU is pushing for early US tariff relief, 'stand-still' clause, says senior lawmaker
EU struggles for immediate US tariff relief, says Bernd LangeEU faces high US tariffs on steel, cars, and other exportsUS yet to commit to EU's tariff relief and stand-still requests BRUSSELS, July 9 (Reuters) - The European Union may be nearing a trade agreement with the United States but is...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
