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GRAINS-Soybeans pause after rally on Trump's China comments
BEIJING/PARIS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybeans were little changed on Friday, steadying near a two-month high fuelled by President Donald Trump's remarks that China would buy more U.S. soybeans. Corn and wheat edged lower after being pulled higher by soybeans in the previous se...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Mercuria, India's Tata to form commodities trading venture
LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Global commodities trading house Mercuria will form a joint venture with Tata International to expand its presence in India and assist the conglomerate with trading a diversified basket of commodities, the pair said in a statement on Friday. "By combining Tata Internati...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
PRECIOUS-Gold gains on safe-haven demand as equities fall, U.S.-Iran tensions linger
Silver up over 4% after falling below $65 during Asian tradeSilver, gold headed for second straight weekly lossIran, US start crucial talks in OmanCME raises margins for gold, silver on ThursdayBy Noel John Feb 6 (Reuters) - Gold prices gained on Friday, rebounding from a sharp selloff in the pre...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Huawei-backed Aito teams up with UAE dealer to kick off exports
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Seres 601127.SS said on Friday that its electric vehicle brand Aito had signed a deal with Abu Dhabi-based dealer group Performance Plus Motors to enter the Middle East. Aito, the first and most successful brand under Huawei's Harmony Inte...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
RPT-ROI-China tightens clean tech grip with growing EV export reach: Maguire
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, Feb 6 (Reuters) - China's unmatched status as the global leader in clean energy technologies is perhaps best underscored by the massive reach of its EV exports, which hit nearly $70 billion in 2025 and spanned well over 150 countries and territories. The ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Mexico's Pemex awards contract for gas and condensate field to a Slim company, sources say
Under new mixed contract model, Pemex retains at least 40% stakeMacavil field could produce 27.5 billion barrels of oil, 393 bcf of gas by 2045, document showsBillionaire Carlos Slim's companies have signed a number of deals with PemexBy Adriana Barrera and Ana Isabel Martinez MEXICO CITY, Fe...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Shell picks PwC as auditor to replace EY
LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Shell SHEL.L has chosen PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as its next auditor after a tender process, with PwC set to replace EY from 2027, the oil major said on Friday.Britain's Financial Reporting Council said in December it had opened an investigation into EY's audit ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Maher Terminals, A 450-Acre Facility At The Port Of New York And New Jersey, Is Expected To Sell For Over $3 Billion - WSJ
Feb 6 (Reuters) - MAHER TERMINALS, A 450-ACRE FACILITY AT THE PORT OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY, IS EXPECTED TO SELL FOR OVER $3 BILLION - WSJSource text: https://tinyurl.com/27t6u29gReuters
Fri, Feb 6
Shell pauses further Kazakhstan investments over legal disputes, CEO says
LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Shell SHEL.L will pause new investments in Kazakhstan due to a series of legal proceedings launched by the government against the oil major and other international companies over cost disputes, CEO Wael Sawan said.Kazakhstan has, for years, clashed with international oil co...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Brazil signals new openness to Mercosur-China talks as Beijing seeks deeper ties
Brazil considering partial Mercosur-China trade dealArgentina's US alignment may hinder progress on talksParaguay's Taiwan ties also pose challengeBy Lisandra Paraguassu and Lucinda Elliott BRASILIA/MONTEVIDEO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Brazil is considering pushing for a partial trade agreement ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
PRECIOUS-Gold gains on safe-haven demand as equities fall, U.S.-Iran tensions linger
Silver up over 4% after falling below $65 during Asian tradeSilver, gold headed for second straight weekly lossIran, US start crucial talks in OmanCME raises margins for gold, silver on ThursdayBy Noel John Feb 6 (Reuters) - Gold prices gained on Friday, rebounding from a sharp selloff in the pre...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Gold Fields Expects FY HEPS To Be In Range Of $2.79 To $2.97 Per Share
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Gold Fields Ltd GFIJ.J:JSE: GFI - TRADING STATEMENT AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE UPDATE FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025GOLD FIELDS LTD - HEPS FOR FY 2025 EXPECTED TO RISE 110% TO 123%GOLD FIELDS LTD: FY HEPS EXPECTED TO BE IN RANGE OF US$2.79 TO US$2.97 PER SHAREGOLD F...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Shell pauses further Kazakhstan investments over legal disputes, CEO says
LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Shell SHEL.L will pause new investments in Kazakhstan due to a series of legal proceedings launched by the government against the oil major and other international companies over cost disputes, CEO Wael Sawan said.Kazakhstan has, for years, clashed with international oil co...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Rival bidders pursue Lukoil assets despite Carlyle deal, sources say
By Anna Hirtenstein Feb 6 (Reuters) - Chevron is one of at least two companies vying for Lukoil’s global assets, despite the Russian energy company's initial agreement last week to sell them to U.S. private equity firm Carlyle, four sources familiar with the conversations said. Lukoil has...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
EXCLUSIVE-Japan's Mitsui close to buying stake in Qatar LNG project, sources say
Qatar Energy in talks with Mitsui for North Field South stake, sources sayJapan seeks to diversify energy sources amid rising power demandMitsui, Tohoku, Kyushu interested in Qatar LNG supply via JERA, sources sayBy Yuka Obayashi, Marwa Rashad and Emily Chow TOKYO/LONDON/DOHA, Feb 6 (Reuters) - J...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Japan's Itochu posts record 9-month profit on consumer business strength
TOKYO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Japan's Itochu 8001.T on Friday posted a 4% rise in nine-month net profit through December 31 to 705.3 billion yen ($4.5 billion), a record for the period, boosted by strong consumer businesses, including food, textile and its convenience-store chain. Profit at the tradi...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
PRECIOUS-Gold, silver rise as stock selloff lifts safe-haven demand; CME hikes margins again
Silver up nearly 2% after falling 10% in early Asian tradeSilver headed for second straight weekly loss, down 15%CME raises margins for gold, silver on ThursdayBy Ishaan Arora Feb 6 (Reuters) - Gold and silver prices climbed on Friday as a rout in global stocks lifted demand for safe havens, ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Supply chain chaos becomes aviation's 'new norm' as demand hits records
Record passenger demand, geopolitical challenges have exacerbated recoveryShortages are driving up costs for airlines, keeping older planes flying longerLead times for parts remain longer than pre-pandemic levelsBy Jun Yuan Yong and Julie Zhu SINGAPORE, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Years after the pandemi...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
