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METALS-LME copper rises on Chile output slump
By Lucas Liew Oct 1 (Reuters) - London copper futures strengthened on Wednesday, as investors weighed supply concerns following top-producer Chile's steepest output drop in over two years.Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange CMCU3 gained 0.14% to $10,283 per metric ton by 0250 GMT...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
PRESS DIGEST-British Business - October 1
Oct 1(Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times - Britain’s biggest alternative network Cityfibre, which is backed by investors including Goldman Sach...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
TECHNICALS-Commodities intraday targets/key levels
For more technical analyses, click SINGAPORE, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Contract Target Support/Resistance Brent oil (1st month)$66.43/$67.26sup $65.86/$65.09Palm oil (3rd month)4,401 ringgitsup 4,342/4,309/4,274 ringgitWTI* (1st month)$62.91/$63.27sup $62.09/$61.73Spot gold$3,882/$3,903/$3,916s...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
GRAINS-Soybeans below $10/bushel for 1st time in seven weeks; corn, wheat down
Soybeans at lowest since Aug. 12 on weak demand for U.S. cargoesWheat hits multi-week low, corn down amid ample supplies By Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures slid for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, dropping below $10 a bushel for the first time in seve...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
Oil steadies as investors weigh OPEC+ output hike against US crude inventories
Oct 1 (Reuters) - Oil prices steadied in early trade on Wednesday after two consecutive days of losses as investors weighed potential OPEC+ plans for a larger output hike next month against the prospect of shrinking inventories in the U.S.Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD stays close to fresh highs above $3,850
Gold price (XAU/USD) continues its winning streak for the fifth successive session, hovering, during the Asian hours on Wednesday, around its fresh all-time high of $3,871 per troy ounce, which was recorded on Tuesday.
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Wed, Oct 1
Death toll rises to 27 after powerful quake hits central Philippines
Officials warn death toll may rise as rescuers access collapsed buildingsSan Remigio declared state of calamity, appeals for aidNo tsunami threat, but strong aftershocks recordedMANILA, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The death toll from a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the central Philippines has risen to ...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
Uber found not liable in first US trial over driver sexual assault claims
By Diana Novak JonesCHICAGO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Uber is not liable for the sexual assault of a woman who said she was attacked by her driver on a ride she ordered from the ridesharing app, a California jury said on Tuesday, according to an attorney for the plaintiff.At the end of a three-week civil...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
PRECIOUS-Gold hovers near record high on US shutdown concerns, Fed rate outlook
Oct 1 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, hovering near record levels as the U.S. moved closer to a government shutdown, bolstering safe-haven demand, while weak U.S. labor data reinforced expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts.FUNDAMENTALS* Spot gold XAU= was up 0.2% at $3...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
Australia's Nova Minerals gets US grant for antimony production at Alaska project
Oct 1 (Reuters) - Australian critical minerals explorer Nova Minerals NVA.AX said on Wednesday it had received a $43.4 million U.S. grant to produce antimony trisulfide at its Estelle project in Alaska, sending its shares to a more than two-and-a-half-year high.Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
GRAINS-Soybeans hit 7-week low on dismal demand, harvest pressure
SINGAPORE, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures slid for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, dropping to their lowest in seven weeks, as lacklustre demand for U.S. supplies and the harvest of a bumper crop pressured prices.Corn lost more ground, while wheat slid to its lowest since mid-Au...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
Uber found not liable in first US trial over driver sexual assault claims
By Diana Novak JonesCHICAGO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Uber is not liable for the sexual assault of a woman who said she was attacked by her driver on a ride she ordered from the app, a California jury said on Tuesday, according to an attorney for the plaintiff.At the end of a three-week civil trial in Sa...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
Australia's Nova Minerals gets $43.4 million US grant for Alaska antimony production
Oct 1 (Reuters) - Australian critical minerals explorer Nova Minerals NVA.AX said on Wednesday its U.S. unit was awarded a $43.4 million grant by the U.S. Department of Defense to produce antimony trisulfide at its Estelle project in Alaska.U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the department to r...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
CFTC issues advisory regarding possible disruptions as government shutdown looms
Sept 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an advisory to market participants on Tuesday regarding the potential disruptions of a looming government shutdown. "The advisory ... is a reminder to be prepared for all foreseeable conditions that may result fr...Reuters
Tue, Sep 30
US government funding bill falling short of votes to pass in Senate, voting continues
WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A Republican bill to keep the U.S. government funded past Tuesday that passed in the House of Representatives earlier this month was falling short of the votes needed for passage in the Senate, raising the risk of a shutdown beginning in just hours.Voting continued.Reuters
Tue, Sep 30
Trinidad receives US support for cross-border energy projects
Sept 30 (Reuters) - Trinidad and Tobago has received U.S. support to develop the Dragon gas field in Venezuela, and it could include a license from the U.S. Treasury Department, both the U.S. government and Trinidad said on Tuesday.The announcement followed a meeting between Trinidad and Tobago Prim...Reuters
Tue, Sep 30
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Corn, soybean barge basis steady-to-firm as futures retreat
CHICAGO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Basis bids corn shipped by barge to U.S. Gulf Coast terminals were steady to higher on Tuesday as exporter demand was firm and as lower futures prices curbed farmer sales into the river market, traders said.Soybean barge basis bids were steady to slightly higher as futur...Reuters
Tue, Sep 30
Brazil's competition authority allows soy moratorium to continue pending year-end decision
Environmental agreement allowed to continue until at least year-endWatchdog's head argued the deal functions as a cartelTraders, processors have time to talk with producersBy Roberto Samora and Oliver GriffinSAO PAULO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's competition watchdog voted on Tuesday to all...Reuters
Tue, Sep 30
Yemen's Houthis say they will target US oil firms with sanctions
Yemen's Houthis sanction 13 U.S. oil firms, including Exxon Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillipsSanctions list also includes company CEOsUnclear if sanctions mean targeting vessels, analyst saysBy Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Yemen's Houthis will target U.S. oil majors includ...Reuters
Tue, Sep 30
