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TABLE-North Sea gas maintenance schedule: Adds Atwick outage
Oct 10 (Reuters) - The following is a schedule of maintenance work on gas infrastructure, mainly in the North Sea.The table is arranged by outage start date.Volumes are in standard million cubic metres per day (mcm/d) or gigawatt-hours per day (GWh/d) unless otherwise indicated.OPERATORLOCATIONOUTAG...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
GRAINS-Soybeans head for modest weekly gain as traders hope China will buy from US
CANBERRA, Oct 10 (Reuters) - U.S. soybean futures edged lower on Friday but were still set to eke out a second consecutive weekly gain, as traders weighed hopes of renewed Chinese buying from the United States against expectations of ample global supply.Wheat and corn futures rose slightly but wheat...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Friday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $60.99 per barrel, down from Thursday’s close at $61.16.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also shedding ground, trading at $64.82 after its previous daily close at $64.99.
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Fri, Oct 10
PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - October 10
Oct 10 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. - Reflection AI announced on Thursday that it had raised $2 billion in new funding, in a round that included Nvidia NVDA.O. The...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
Gold heads for eighth weekly gain on strong safe-haven demand
Oct 10 (Reuters) - Gold held steady below $4,000 an ounce on Friday and was set for an eighth straight weekly gain, buoyed by lingering geopolitical and economic tensions and increased expectations of further U.S. rate cuts.Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
PRECIOUS-Gold heads for eighth weekly gain on strong safe-haven demand
Gold headed for weekly gain of 2.2%Silver slips from record high of $51.22 hit on ThursdayIsrael ratifies ceasefire agreement with Hamas on FridayBy Ishaan Arora Oct 10 (Reuters) - Gold held steady below $4,000 an ounce on Friday and was set for an eighth straight weekly gain, buoyed by lingering...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
ANALYSIS-How Ukraine's European allies fuel Russia's war economy
Several EU nations see Russian energy imports rise in 2025They include France, Netherlands, Romania and PortugalEurope is still financing both sides in war - to fury of TrumpMilitary aid to Kyiv countered by energy payments to MoscowBy Marwa Rashad, Kate Abnett and Nerijus Adomaitis Oct 10 (Reute...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
Gold remains under pressure below $4,000; downside potential seems limited
Gold (XAU/USD) remains depressed below the $4,000 psychological mark during the Asian session on Friday. However, the fundamental backdrop warrants some caution before positioning for an extension of the previous day's retracement slide from the all-time peak.Fxstreet
Fri, Oct 10
US imposes sanctions on China refinery, others for Iran oil purchases
Fourth round of US Iran sanctions that target a China refineryUS also sanctions first Chinese petrochemical terminal Trump says would like Iran to be able to rebuildIran oil exports hit year high in September -tanker tracker UANI By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. imposed s...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
Oil little changed amid fading risk premium after Gaza deal
Oct 10 (Reuters) - Oil prices were little changed in early Asian trade on Friday after falling more than 1% in the previous session, as the market's war risk premium faded after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a plan to end the war in Gaza.Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
Hong Kongers rush to sell family jewels as gold glitters
Residents selling gold hoarded for decades Many still betting on gold prices rising further More buyers than sellers in some shops By James Pomfret HONG KONG, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Hong Kong residents rushed to sell everything from gold bars to rings this week, with people weighing family jewels and...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
ANZ Forecasts Oil Prices To Trade Around $60-65/BBL Through 1H26
Oct 10 (Reuters) - ANZ: SUPPLY-DRIVEN SURPLUSES ARE RARELY UNEXPECTED, SO THE MARKET USUALLY PRICES-IN SURPLUS WELL IN ADVANCE, CONSEQUENTLY, EXPECT OIL PRICES TO TRADE AROUND $60–65/BBL, THROUGH FIRST HALF OF 2026FURTHER RECOVERY OF OIL PRICES TO $70/BBL BY END OF 2026 IS POSSIBLE; EITHER DUE TO RI...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
US could fire air traffic controllers who fail to work as delays continue
More than 3,300 flights delayed Thursday as shutdown continuesSenator urges airlines to quickly approve refundsUnion says there are procedures to deal with misuse of sick leaveBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Thursday that the go...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - October 10
Oct 10 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- BP wins arbitration with Venture Global over disputed LNG cargoes- US permits Trinidad and Tobago to negotiate gas deal with Venezuela-...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
Japan's food self-sufficiency stuck at 38% in FY24/25, below 2030 goal
By Yuka ObayashiTOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Japan's food self-sufficiency ratio remained at 38% in the 2024/25 fiscal year ended March 31, unchanged from a year earlier and below the government's 2030 target of 45%, the agriculture ministry said on Friday.The figure -- one of the lowest among ...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
GRAINS-Soybeans head for modest weekly gain as traders eye possible China buying from US
CANBERRA, Oct 10 (Reuters) - U.S. soybean futures steadied on Friday and were set to notch a second straight weekly gain, as traders weighed hopes of renewed Chinese buying from the United States against expectations of ample global supply.Wheat and corn futures rose slightly but were headed for the...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
China expands rare earths restrictions, targets defense and chips users
BEIJING, Oct 9 (Reuters) - China dramatically expanded its rare earths export controls on Thursday, adding five new elements and extra scrutiny for semiconductor users as Beijing tightens control over the sector ahead of talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
BP wins arbitration case against Venture Global over LNG cargoes
Venture Global breached obligations at Calcasieu Pass plant, ICC rulesBP seeking over $1 billion in damages from Venture GlobalVenture Global shares drop 10% after arbitration rulingBy Curtis Williams HOUSTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - BP BP.L has won its arbitration case against Venture Global VG.N over...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
