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Musk-Trump breakup puts $22 billion of SpaceX contracts at risk, jolting US space program
Trump threatens to cancel Musk companies' contracts amid tax cut bill disputeMusk says SpaceX to decommission Dragon spacecraft, then appears to back off Unprecedented feud threatens to shake up U.S. space programBy Joey Roulette WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - About $22 billion of SpaceX'...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
RUBBER-Japan futures rise on hopes of easing US-China trade tensions
TOKYO, June 6 (Reuters) - Japanese rubber futures touched a one-week high on Friday, buoyed by hopes of easing U.S.-China trade tensions, but the contract was set for a modest weekly loss amid signs of weakness in the U.S. economy.The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for November delivery JRUc...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
Canada, China agree to establish communication channels, PM Carney's office says
OTTAWA, June 5 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang agreed to establish regular communication channels between Canada and China in a call on Thursday, the prime minister's office said.Carney and Li also discussed trade between the two countries, and commit...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
Oil prices on track for solid weekly gains as China and U.S. resume trade talks
SINGAPORE, June 6 (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped on Friday but were on track for their first weekly gain in three weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping resumed trade talks, raising hopes for growth and stronger demand in the world's two largest economies.Brent crude ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
METALS-London copper set for weekly gain on easing trade tensions, supply concerns
SINGAPORE, June 6 (Reuters) - London copper prices were on track to end the week higher on Friday, boosted by hopes of easing U.S.-China trade tensions and concerns over supply disruptions due to mining operation suspensions and declining inventories.The three-month copper contract on LME CMCU3 slid...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
US Senate Republicans propose eliminating fuel economy fines for automakers
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday proposed eliminating fines for failures to meet Corporate Average Fuel Economy rules as part of a wide-ranging tax bill - the latest move aimed at making it easier for automakers to build gas-powered vehicles.L...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
GRAINS-Soybean firm, set for weekly gain on US-China trade optimism
SINGAPORE, June 6 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean rose for a fourth consecutive session on Friday, with the market set for a weekly gain on expectations of improved U.S.-China trade relations, after leaders of the two countries spoke over phone and agreed to further discussions.Wheat gained more ground ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
US Cash Crude-Grades rise as US, China teams to meet following Trump, Xi trade call
June 5 (Reuters) - Grades edged higher on Thursday, dealers said, as trader confidence grew after the U.S. and China agreed to more trade talks following a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
LIVESTOCK-CME live cattle futures hit contract highs as cash markets surge
By Julie IngwersenCHICAGO, June 5 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures rose to life-of-contract highs on Thursday, bolstered by sharply higher trades in the cash cattle market, traders said.CME August live cattle futures LCQ25 settled up 4.475 cents at 216.825 cents per pound ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
RPT-ANALYSIS-The world's auto supply chain is in the hands of a few Chinese bureaucrats
China introduced new rare earth export controls in AprilExport permits must be approved by bureau in Commerce MinistryStaff levels were only recently boosted to 60, sources saySlow pace of approvals hitting the auto industry worldwideBy Laurie Chen and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, June 5 (Reuters) - In...Reuters
Fri, Jun 6
Nippon Steel, US seek 8-day pause in litigation to resolve deal concerns
By Mike Scarcella, Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - Nippon Steel 5401.T and the Trump administration on Thursday asked a U.S. appeals court to extend a pause in their litigation for eight days, to give them more time to reach a deal allowing the Japanese firm to buy U.S. Steel X.N f...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Rumo terminates deal to sell stake in Brazil port terminal to Bunge, Zen-Noh Grain
SAO PAULO, June 5 (Reuters) - Brazilian rail operator Rumo RAIL3.SA said it has decided to terminate a 2024 agreement to sell part of a terminal at Latin America's largest port to U.S. commodities trader Bunge BG.N and a subsidiary of Japan's Zen-Noh Group. In a securities filing, R...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Britain urged to lower energy costs ahead of industrial strategy
LONDON, June 6 (Reuters) - Britain's first industrial strategy for eight years will be undermined unless the government also announces measures to reduce sky-high energy costs faced by companies, lawmakers and business leaders said on Friday. Ministers have been working on the strategy, whi...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
US ending 'Quiet Skies' airline passenger watch list screening program
Program cost $200 million annually, ended due to political misuse claimsCritics argue ending program weakens national security against terror threatsInspector general report criticized program's effectiveness and algorithm issuesBy David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - The Trump adminis...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
GRAINS-Soybean futures rise on US-China trade optimism
Trump-Xi talks seen as hopeful step for soy demandWheat futures rise amid Russia-Ukraine tensionsCorn futures end higher but US export pace seen slowingBy Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, June 5 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures notched a one-week high on Thursday on optimism about the U...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
COLUMN-Bumper Brazilian corn crop could spoil US exporters’ fun: Braun
By Karen BraunNAPERVILLE, Illinois, June 5 (Reuters) - If anything can wreck the party for U.S. corn exporters, it’s Brazil.The U.S. Department of Agriculture has sky-high goals for U.S. corn exports in both the current and upcoming marketing years, but the overall potential may be confined by Brazi...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Nippon Steel, US seek 8-day pause in litigation to resolve deal concerns
By Mike Scarcella and Alexandra AlperWASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - Nippon Steel 5401.T and the Trump administration on Thursday asked a U.S. appeals court to extend a pause in their litigation for eight days, to give them more time to reach a deal allowing the Japanese firm to move forward with its...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Exclusive: Shepherd working on primary and excess energy program after Casella hire
By Chris MunroJune 5 - (The Insurer) - Shepherd is working on securing capacity to support a primary and excess program targeted at the energy industry after the MGU drafted in Alex Casella from Chubb to spearhead its entry into the vertical.Casella has joined Shepherd as energy practice lead.“With ...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
