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Ukraine gave Russia security guarantees to restore power to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, RIA reports
Oct 22 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry said that it had secured security guarantees from Ukraine to restore normal external power to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the RIA news agency reported on Wednesday."After lengthy and difficult consultations, we managed to secure security...Reuters
Wed, Oct 22
JERA Nex BP halts development of US Beacon wind project as costs soar
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - JERA Nex BP, a joint venture between Japan's top power generator JERA and BP BP.L, plans to halt development of the U.S. Beacon offshore wind power project and lay off its U.S. employees in the coming months, the company said in a statement.The decision marks the latest...Reuters
Wed, Oct 22
PRECIOUS-Gold extends retreat from record high on profit-booking, trade optimism
Gold fell more than 5% on TuesdayFocus on US inflation data due on FridayPlatinum down more than 1%By Brijesh Patel Oct 22 (Reuters) - Gold prices fell further on Wednesday, weighed down by signs of easing U.S.-China trade tensions and as investors took advantage of bullion's recent record ra...Reuters
Wed, Oct 22
GRAINS-Chicago soybeans extend losses on China trade uncertainty; corn, wheat ease
BEIJING, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures fell for a second straight session on Wednesday, pressured by ongoing uncertainty over U.S.-China trade talks, with Chinese buyers continuing to shun new-crop supplies in the U.S. due to tariffs. Corn edged lower on harvest pressure and profit-taki...Reuters
Wed, Oct 22
Oil maintains gains on supply risks and US plan to refill strategic reserves
SINGAPORE, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Oil prices pushed higher for a second day on Wednesday, buoyed by sanctions-related supply risks, hopes of a U.S.-China trade deal and news that the U.S. is seeking oil for delivery to its strategic reserves.Brent crude futures LCOc1 rose 18 cents, or 0.29%, to $61.50 a...Reuters
Wed, Oct 22
Venture Global gets approval to export LNG from CP2 plant
By Curtis Williams HOUSTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright gave Venture Global VG.N final approval on Tuesday to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its CP2 plant, under construction in Louisiana, to countries that do not have a free trade agreement with the U.S. The...Reuters
Wed, Oct 22
PRECIOUS-Gold extends retreat from record high; US inflation data in focus
Oct 22 (Reuters) - Gold prices fell further on Wednesday, as investors took profits from bullion's recent record rally while awaiting U.S. inflation data due later this week for more cues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate-cut path. FUNDAMENTALS* Spot gold XAU= was down 0.3% at $4...Reuters
Wed, Oct 22
TECHNICALS-Commodities intraday targets/key levels
For more technical analyses, click SINGAPORE, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Contract Target Support/Resistance Brent oil (1st month)$62.37/$63.17sup $61.37/$60.69/$59.76Palm oil (3rd month)4,484/4,456 ringgitres 4,530/4,558/4,576 ringgitWTI* (1st month)$58.27/$59.15sup $56.84/$55.96Spot gold$4,093/...Reuters
Wed, Oct 22
WTI rises above $57.50 amid easing US-China trade tensions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $57.55 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The WTI rises as a sign that easing US-China trade friction overrode the effects of gains in the US Dollar (USD) and excess supply concerns.
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Wed, Oct 22
LIVESTOCK-Cattle futures extend rebound from last week's plunge
By Julie IngwersenCHICAGO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures rose on Tuesday for a second session as the market extended its recovery from Friday's steep selloff, buoyed by firm beef prices and tight U.S. cattle supplies.CME December live cattle LCZ25 settled up ...Reuters
Tue, Oct 21
Vale sees 2025 iron ore output at top range after strongest quarter since 2018
By Andre Romani and Marta NogueiraRIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Brazilian miner Vale VALE3.SA reported on Tuesday its highest quarterly iron ore production since 2018, and said it is on track to reach the upper band of its 2025 production target for its three main businesses.Vale, one...Reuters
Tue, Oct 21
Trump administration plans to distribute farmer aid amid shutdown
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The administration of President Donald Trump is planning to distribute billions in aid for farmers and reopen some activities of the U.S. Department of Agriculture amid the ongoing federal shutdown, the agency said on Tuesday. The administration was ...Reuters
Tue, Oct 21
Suncor Reports Odour Source Isolated At Montreal Refinery
Oct 21 (Reuters) - Suncor Energy Inc SU.TO:REPORTS ODOURS WERE DETECTED AT THE EDGE OF MONTREAL REFINERYREPORTS ISOLATED THE SOURCE, STEPS UNDERWAY TO LIMIT IMPACTSREPORTS NO REASON TO BE CONCERNED FOR THE COMMUNITY AT THIS STAGECAPACITY: 137,000 BARRELS-PER-DAYReuters
Tue, Oct 21
Wesdome Gold Mines Q3 production up 12% on Eagle River output
OverviewWesdome Gold Mines Q3 2025 gold production rises 12% yr/yr, driven by Eagle River record outputCompany plans normal course issuer bid for Wesdome sharesWesdome remains on track to meet full-year production guidance, albeit at lower endOutlookEagle River mine on track for high-end of full-yea...Reuters
Tue, Oct 21
Fight over port charges in Trinidad jeopardizes ammonia, methanol exports
Nutrien shuts plant due to port access restrictionsTrinidad seeks 200% increase in port charges, retroactive to 2020Gas shortages lead to shutdowns in Trinidad's petrochemical sectorBy Curtis WilliamsPORT OF SPAIN, Oct 21 (Reuters) - A standoff involving port charges paid by producers of methano...Reuters
Tue, Oct 21
EQT beats quarterly profit estimates on strong natural gas prices, sales volumes
Oct 21 (Reuters) - U.S.-based energy company EQT Corp EQT.N beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Tuesday, benefiting from higher natural gas prices and sales volumes.Shares of the company rose 1.9% in extended trading following the results.The demand for and output of U.S. natural ...Reuters
Tue, Oct 21
