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RPT-ROI-China soaks up the crude oil glut, but only if the price is right: Russell
Reuters Open Interest (ROI) is your essential source for global financial commentary. By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Where exactly is the expected supply glut in the global crude market?The best answer is China, which saw storage flows surge in December, resulting in a...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Railroad operator Union Pacific's quarterly profit rises
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Union Pacific UNP.N reported a nearly 7% rise in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by higher pricing and fuel surcharge revenue.The Omaha, Nebraska-based railroad operator's quarterly profit rose to $3.11 per share, from $2.91 per share a year earlier.Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
PRECIOUS-Gold rises as investors seek safety amid US policy jitters
Gold hit all-time high of $5,110.50/oz on MondaySilver up over 50% so far this yearTrump threatens tariff hike on South KoreaFederal Reserve policy meeting starts on TuesdayBy Pablo Sinha Jan 27 (Reuters) - Gold climbed on Tuesday, hovering just shy of the $5,100-per-ounce mark breached for the ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Gold holds firm near record highs amid trade tensions and geopolitical risks
Gold (XAU/USD) rebounds on Tuesday, recovering from a modest pullback after posting a fresh record high of $5,111 on Monday. The metal remains underpinned by strong safe-haven demand as investors stay cautious amid lingering geopolitical tensions and broader economic uncertainty.
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Tue, Jan 27
Top ship recycler GMS says it is in talks to buy Venezuela-linked ships seized by US
Scrap value of vessels in the tens of millions of dollarsShadow fleet tankers typically uninsured, a risk for oil spillsUnregulated vessels a 'ticking time bomb', CEO saysBy Jonathan Saul LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Dubai-run GMS has applied for a U.S. license to buy and scrap ships seized...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
China could help end war in Ukraine, Finland's prime minister says
HELSINKI, Jan 27 (Reuters) - China and its President Xi Jinping have the opportunity to bring about an end to Russia's war in Ukraine by influencing President Vladimir Putin and reducing cooperation, Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo told reporters in Beijing on Tuesday.China's Xi ea...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD nears $5,100 record high amid renewed trade uncertainties
Gold (XAU/USD) has resumed its broader upside trend on Tuesday, and returns to levels near the all-time highs in the $5,100 area. Trade uncertainties, growing fears of a US government shutdown, and market expectations of further Fed easing are boosting demand for safe havens.Fxstreet
Tue, Jan 27
Power plant outages leave largest US regional grid with thin operating margin
BOSTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The largest U.S. regional electric grid on Tuesday reported nearly 18 gigawatts of power plant outages, leaving a region of 67 million people with thin power supplies amid an extended bout of frigid weather.The PJM Interconnection reported that most of the generation outag...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Copper: Incentive price regime expected to persist – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank Research forecasts a sustained incentive price regime for Copper, driven by inelastic mine supply and electrification-linked demand. The report anticipates a quarterly peak of $13,000/t in Q2, followed by moderation in prices as production recovers at major mines.Fxstreet
Tue, Jan 27
RPT-ROI-Europe's offshore wind pact is a hedge against US gas reliance: Bousso
By Ron Bousso LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - European countries have agreed to jointly develop a vast offshore wind network, marking a pivotal step in the region's push to both trim its dependence on U.S. natural gas imports and tackle rising renewable energy costs.At the North Sea Summit on Mond...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Trump heads to Iowa as farm stress and biofuel delays test support
Farmers face stress from weak crop prices, high costs and policy uncertaintyBiofuel policy delays reduce production of Iowa's biodiesel industryTrump's trade policies hurt farmers, but eased regulations have maintained supportBy Jarrett Renshaw and Karl Plume Jan 27 (Reuters) - President ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
RPT-ROI-Six high-flying energy stocks catching investor interest in early 2026: Maguire
By Gavin MaguireLITTLETON, Colorado, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Surging natural gas prices in the U.S. and Europe have dominated energy market attention so far this year, but several sector stocks that have hit multi-year highs likely encapsulate the broader themes driving energy investing in 2026 as a whol...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
RPT-ROI-World's 'middle powers' de-risking from America: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's Greenland tariff threat and U-turn last week may have been a watershed for the world's "middle powers." For them, rebooting globalization - with or without Washington - now looks far more realistic than it did during last yea...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
PRECIOUS-Gold rises as investors seek safety amid US policy jitters
Gold hit all-time high of $5,110.50/oz on MondaySilver up over 50% so far this yearTrump threatens tariff hike on South KoreaFederal Reserve policy meeting starts on TuesdayBy Pablo Sinha Jan 27 (Reuters) - Gold climbed on Tuesday, hovering just shy of the $5,100 per-ounce level breached for the...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Zambia's 2025 copper production up 8%, misses target
LUSAKA, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Zambia's copper production last year rose 8%, driven by higher output at major mines, the mines ministry said on Tuesday.Africa's second-largest copper producer's output was 890,346 metric tons in 2025, up from 825,513 tons the previous year but missing a targe...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Gold: Higher prices expected amid geopolitical risks – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank Research highlights the impact of higher geopolitical volatility on commodity prices, particularly Gold. The report suggests that Gold's continued rise is driven by persistent investment motives, with expectations of reaching USD 6,000/oz this year.Fxstreet
Tue, Jan 27
India, EU reach landmark trade deal, tariffs to be slashed on most goods
India-EU deal to reduce tariffs on nearly 97% of EU exportsIndia's tariffs on EU cars to fall sharply to 10% over yearsEU to cut tariffs on 99.5% of Indian goodsTrade pact to save European firms 4 billion euros in dutiesAgreement opens vast and guarded Indian market to EU firmsNo relief from EU&...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
