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India, EU wrap up talks for landmark trade deal amid strained US ties
Jan 26 (Reuters) - India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a long-coveted trade deal, the South Asian country's trade secretary said on Monday, an accord both sides hailed as historic as they contend with strained U.S. ties."It will be a balanced, forward-looking deal for...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
US natgas futures soar 89% over five days as freezing wells cut output to two-year low
By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures soared by a record 89% over five days to a three-year high on Monday after an Arctic blast at the weekend froze oil and gas wells, cutting gas production to a two-year low on Sunday.On Monday, front-month gas futures for Febr...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
AerCap CEO urges cool heads on geopolitical turmoil
By Tim Hepher and Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The head of the world's largest aircraft leasing company, AerCap AER.N, cautioned investors on Monday against overreacting to recent geopolitical and economic uncertainty and said the aviation financing industry worked on secure long...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
FACTBOX-Trump administration pivots to buying stakes in critical sectors
Jan 26 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to secure U.S. supply chains for critical minerals and semiconductors by converting federal grants for companies into equity stakes, aimed at reducing reliance on China.The administration has taken or discussed stakes in several compa...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
Danish energy trader InCommodities picks Shell veteran for Asia-Pacific CEO role
OSLO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Danish energy trader InCommodites, backed by Goldman Sachs GS.N, has appointed John Dimech, a former Shell executive, as CEO of InCommodities APAC, it said on Monday.Dimech spent the majority of his career in various trading and risk management positions at Shell, leading la...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
Abu Dhabi's XRG raises Rio Grande LNG project stake
By Hadeel Al SayeghDUBAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi state energy company XRG said on Monday it is buying an additional 7.6% stake in two liquefied natural gas trains at the Rio Grande LNG project in Texas, deepening its investment in one of the world's largest export facilities.XRG said it is...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
Kazakhstan says vast Tengiz field to resume output soon, but scale uncertain
Energy ministry: output at Korolev restarted, Tengiz to restart in near futureTCO says oil output slowly restarting after January 18 outageTengiz accounts for nearly half of Kazakhstan's oil outputCPC restored full loading capacity after completing maintenanceBy Tamara Vaal, Felix Light and Vlad...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
Hungary's MOL offered up to 1 billion euros for Serbia's NIS oil firm, Vucic says
BELGRADE, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Hungary's MOL MOLB.BU agreed to pay up to 1 billion euros ($1.19 billion) to buy a majority stake in Serbia's oil firm NIS NIIS.BEL from its Russian owners, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday.On January 19, MOL said it had signed a binding agreemen...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
Lack of stability is 'new normal' in global trade, Thyssenkrupp chairman says
BERLIN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Global trade is being severely disrupted by military conflicts and a trade war launched by the United States, creating a new normal for businesses in the form of uncertainty, not stability, according to German industrial firm Thyssenkrupp on Monday."We are witnessing t...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
Guinea's bauxite exports jump 25% to 183 million tons in 2025 on Chinese demand
China receives 74% of Guinea's bauxite exportsGuinea overtook Australia as No.1 bauxite supplier in 2023Strong output weakens alumina pricesBy Maxwell Akalaare Adombila DAKAR, Jan 26 - Guinea's bauxite exports rose 25% in 2025 to 182.8 million metric tons, official data seen by Reuters sh...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
Mali takes 51% stake in China-backed local explosives venture
By Tiemoko Diallo BAMAKO, Jan 25 - Mali has taken a 51% stake in a new industrial‑explosives venture with China’s Auxin Chemical Technology, its Council of Ministers said, tightening state control over critical mining inputs and extending Beijing’s industrial expansion in the Sahel region.Mali, B...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
Ryanair CEO says Boeing Max 10 deliveries more likely to be early than late
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary and senior executive Eddie Wilson speaking to analysts following release of Q3 results RYA.I:CEO: AVERAGE FARES AT THE MOMENT ARE MODESTLY UPCEO: WE MIGHT GET A BIT OF AN EASTER BUMP AT END OF MARCH, BUT THAT WOULD HIT APRIL NUMBERSCEO: ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
OPEC+ likely to maintain oil production pause for March as prices climb, sources say
By Ahmad Ghaddar and Olesya Astakhova LONDON/MOSCOW, Jan 26 (Reuters) - OPEC+ is expected to keep its pause on oil output increases for March at a meeting on Sunday, three OPEC+ delegates told Reuters, with prices rising due to a drop in Kazakhstan's oil production.The meeting of eight member...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
Natural gas: Prices surge amid winter storm – ING
US natural gas prices are experiencing a significant rally, with Henry Hub breaking above $6/MMBtu, the highest level since late 2022. This surge is driven by a winter storm affecting nearly half of the US states, which is expected to increase heating demand.Fxstreet
Mon, Jan 26
