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Unions back off threat to launch strike against New York rail agency
Sept 15 (Reuters) - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said on Monday that unions had backed off a threat to launch a strike later this week at the Long Island Rail Road that serves nearly 300,000 passengers and commuters daily.A group of unions said at a press conference they had asked Presi...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold hits record high as dollar, yields ease; spotlight on Fed meeting
US Fed two-day policy meeting begins on TuesdayFed seen cutting rates for first time since DecemberUS dollar at a one-week lowBy Sherin Elizabeth Varghese and Anushree Mukherjee Sept 15 (Reuters) - Gold rose to an all-time high on Monday, underpinned by a softer dollar and lower Treasury yields, ...Reuters
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Oil rises as investors assess attacks on Russian energy facilities
Ukraine attacks more Russian energy facilities over the weekendTrump presses NATO nations to halt Russian oil purchasesUS Federal Reserve interest rate decision in focusBy Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Monday as investors assessed the impact of Ukrainian drone...Reuters
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ASPI Extends Deadline For Fulfilment Of Outstanding Conditions For Renergen Offer
Sept 15 (Reuters) - Renergen RENJ.J: JSE: REN - ISO - OFFER FOR RENERGEN BY ASPI - PROACTIVE EXTENSION OF FULFILMENT OF OUTSTANDING OFFER CONDITIONSRENERGEN - ASPI EXTENDS DEADLINE DEADLINE FOR FULFILMENT OF OUTSTANDING CONDITIONS TO 28 NOVReuters
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USDA considering economic aid for farmers this fall, says secretary
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working with Congress to evaluate whether economic aid might be needed for the nation's farmers this autumn amid trade disputes and record-high yields, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Monday.U.S...Reuters
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Europe Gasoline/Naphtha-Gasoline profit margins edge lower
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Northwest European gasoline profit margins fell by about 35 cents on Monday to $19.57, but the market remained supported by refinery outages. A total of 8,000 metric tons of Eurobob E5 barges were traded, with Gunvor and Sahara selling to ExxonMobil, BP and Trafigura.An ...Reuters
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Woodside Energy expects demand for LNG to grow 50% over next decade
By Arathy SomasekharHOUSTON, Sept 15 - Woodside Energy WDS.AX CEO Meg O’Neill expects demand for LNG to grow 50% over the next decade.O’Neill spoke on Monday at a groundbreaking ceremony for its Louisiana LNG export facility in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.Reuters
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Tyson Foods to stop using corn syrup in products in US by end of 2025
By Neil J Kanatt Sept 15 (Reuters) - Tyson Foods said on Monday it will stop using certain ingredients, like high-fructose corn syrup, in its products by the end of 2025 in the U.S.Food companies are seeking alternative ingredients in response to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "...Reuters
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Citgo parent auction nears final stages as sale hearing kicks off
Delaware judge to select final winner after four-day hearingHearing could extend to October if more evidence is needed15 creditors seek up to $19 billion from auction proceedsAmber's bid includes $2.1 billion cash for PDVSA bondholdersGold Reserve, others prefer waiting for New York case resolut...Reuters
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US agency tenders to buy bismuth for defense stockpiles
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency is planning to buy more than five million pounds of bismuth metal over the next five years to secure supplies of the material last held in the national stockpile nearly three decades ago.Bismuth metal has numerous applications in metallur...Reuters
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METALS-Copper jumps to 15-month peak on soft dollar and China deal
By Eric Onstad LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Copper prices climbed to their highest in 15 months on Monday after a drop in the dollar and a deal between the U.S. and China on TikTok spurred buying by speculators who brushed off downbeat data from China.Benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the Lond...Reuters
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USDA considering economic aid for farmers this fall, says secretary
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working with Congress to evaluate whether economic aid might be needed for the nation's farmers this fall amid trade disputes and record-high yields, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Monday.Reuters
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Bessent says US won't hit China with tariffs over Russian oil unless Europe goes first
MADRID, Sept 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that the Trump administration would not impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods to halt China's purchases of Russian oil unless European countries hit China and India with steep duties of their own.Bessent told R...Reuters
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Blackstone to buy Pennsylvania power plant for about $1 billion
Sept 15 (Reuters) - Blackstone BX.N said on Monday it has agreed to buy a natural gas plant in Western Pennsylvania for nearly $1 billion, as the investment firm bets on rising U.S. electricity demand to power artificial intelligence technologies.U.S. power demand is projected to reach record levels...Reuters
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SOFTS-Arabica coffee hits multi-month high; cocoa also gains
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Arabica coffee futures on ICE surged to a 4-1/2 month high on Monday, boosted by tight supply in the U.S., while cocoa prices also climbed.COFFEE* Arabica coffee KCc2 was up 5.1% at $4.1715 per lb by 1408 GMT after setting a 4-1/2 month high of $4.1880.* Dealers said the ...Reuters
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CO2 Emissions Fell in Every US State From 2005-2023, EIA says
Sept 15 (Reuters) - U.S. ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION:SAYS PER CAPITA CO2 EMISSIONS FROM PRIMARY ENERGY CONSUMPTION DECREASED IN EVERY STATE FROM 2005 TO 2023SAYS TOTAL ENERGY-RELATED CO2 EMISSIONS IN U.S. FELL 20% FROM 2005 TO 2023, AND POPULATION GREW BY 14%, LEADING TO A 30% DECREASE IN PER ...Reuters
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Iran's uranium-enrichment programme must be dismantled, US's Wright says
US and Israel bombed Iranian nuclear sites in JuneIAEA has not been able to inspect those sites since thenEuropean powers threatening to re-impose sanctionsThey say they might hold off if Iran holds talks with USIran says it has sovereign right to enrich uraniumBy Francois Murphy VIENNA, Sept 15 ...Reuters
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India and US to hold trade talks, raising hopes for reset
US trade official Brendan Lynch to make a one-day visitTrump imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oilExports to US fell to $6.86 billion in AugustBy Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - India and the United States will hold trade talks on Tuesday, New Delhi said, raising hopes for a ...Reuters
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US natgas futures little changed on steady demand, spot prices in Texas turn negative
Waha Hub prices turn negative due to pipeline maintenanceLSEG reports slight drop in US gas output for SeptemberWarmer weather expected to increase gas demand for power generationBy Scott DiSavino Sept 15 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures were little changed on Monday on forecasts for steady d...Reuters
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US judge denies Blue Water's request to extend Citgo parent's sale hearing
HOUSTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - A request by special purpose acquisition company Blue Water to extend a final sale hearing in the U.S. court-ordered auction of shares of Citgo Petroleum's parent to consider its bid was denied by a Delaware judge on Monday. Blue Water Acquisition Corp last week ...Reuters
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