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Rosatom and Gazprom explore sales of Chinese 'panda' bonds
Rosatom says prepares for bond issuance in ChinaGazprom receives Chinese credit rating Plans follow President Vladimir Putin's visit to ChinaBy Anastasia Lyrchikova and Oksana Kobzeva SHANGHAI/MOSCOW, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Top Russian companies including Russia's vast nuclear corporation...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold rallies to record high above $3,600/oz as Fed rate cut bets firm
Gold breaches $3,600 for the first timeA 90% chance of 25-bp rate cut in September - CME FedWatchChina's central bank added gold for 10th straight month in AugustBy Sherin Elizabeth Varghese Sept 8 (Reuters) - Gold surged past the $3,600 an ounce level for the first time on Monday, hitting a ...Reuters
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Italy, US agree to boost LNG ties and infrastructure investment
Focus on enhancing LNG infrastructure in Italy and the USMove aims to replace Russian gas, boost US supplies to Europe ROME, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Italy and the United States on Monday vowed to deepen energy ties including through increased exports to Italy of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as Europe ...Reuters
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US natgas climbs 3% to 6-week high on lower output, Freeport LNG return
LNG export feedgas steady despite near-record flows to Plaquemines plantRecent declines in output boost natural gas futuresFreeport LNG's Texas plant expected to return to full serviceBy Scott DiSavino Sept 8 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% to a six-week high on Monday o...Reuters
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Algeria, Russia affirm commitment to energy market stability within OPEC+ framework, Algeria says
Sept 8 (Reuters) - Algeria and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to contribute to oil and gas market stability within the OPEC+ framework, Algeria's energy ministry said on Monday.Reuters
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Oil gains after OPEC+ output hike seen modest
Eight OPEC+ members to lift output by 137,000 bpd from October Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of warTrump says European leaders to visit US over Russia-Ukraine warBy Anna Hirtenstein LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed more than $1 on Monday, regaining some of last week...Reuters
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EU Commission expected to propose 19th package of Russia sanctions by Friday
BRUSSELS, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The European Commission is expected to propose a 19th package of sanctions against Russia by Friday and list banks in two central Asian countries, EU diplomats said.The EU has stepped up its listings and is no longer shying away from larger entities in third countries. I...Reuters
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CBOT Trends-Wheat and soy up 1-3 cents per bushel, corn down 2-4 cents
CHICAGO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 GMT) on Monday. WHEAT - Up 1 to 3 cents per bushelCBOT wheat Wv1 rose slightly overnight, though analysts said world supplies l...Reuters
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Freeport LNG export plant in Texas on track to take in more natgas on Monday after outage
Sept 8 - U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas was on track to take in more natural gas on Monday in a sign that a liquefaction train that shut on Saturday was likely back in service, according to data from financial firm LSEG and a company filing with state env...Reuters
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METALS-Copper steadies as lower stocks provide support
By Polina Devitt LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Copper prices were steady on Monday, supported by outflows from warehouses registered with the London Metal Exchange, a weaker dollar, and hopes of stronger import demand in China this month.Benchmark copper CMCU3 on the LME eased 0.1% to $9,890 a metr...Reuters
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IAEA's Grossi to Iran: not much time left in talks on inspections
UN nuclear watchdog in talks on returning to key sitesDiscussions do not alter Iran's obligations, Grossi saysProgress has been made, Grossi hopes end is days awayTaking place as sanctions 'snapback' process under wayBy Francois Murphy VIENNA, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Time is running out in...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold hits record high above $3,600/oz as traders weigh Fed rate-cut bets
Gold breaches $3,600 for the first timeSpeculators raise long positions in bullion - CFTCA 88% chance of 25-bp rate cut in September - CME FedWatchBy Ishaan Arora Sept 8 (Reuters) - Gold's rally extended beyond the $3,600 level for the first time on Monday after soft U.S. jobs data cemented e...Reuters
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Norwegians vote with Labour Party narrowly favoured to win re-election
Voting ends at 1900 GMT on MondayLabour and the left seen holding onto powerBut right-wing opposition still in contentionCost of living, geopolitics dominateNarrow victory could make it harder to governBy Gwladys Fouche and Ilze Filks OSLO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Norway voted on Monday on the final d...Reuters
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GRAINS-Corn falls ahead of US crop estimate; wheat and soybeans firm
By Michael Hogan HAMBURG, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Chicago corn futures fell on Monday as traders awaited U.S. government harvest estimates later this week, with a record U.S. crop expected.A weaker dollar, making U.S. supplies cheaper in export markets, underpinned grains and soybeans. USD/ Chicago Bo...Reuters
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Freeport LNG export plant in Texas on track to take in more natgas on Monday after outage
Sept 8 - U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas was on track to take in more natural gas on Monday in a sign that the liquefaction train that shut on Saturday was likely back in service, according to data from financial firm LSEG and a company filing with state e...Reuters
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Gold rallies into uncharted territory, fueled by Fed easing bets and global risks
Gold (XAU/USD) begins the week on an impressive bullish note, soaring to fresh all-time highs above $3,600 per ounce on Monday. The move extends last week’s rally amid growing conviction that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates at its September monetary policy meeting...
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WTI crude prices rise to $62.80 as OPEC+ dials down supply hike plans
Crude Oil is trading higher on Monday, amid news reporting that the next OPEC+ supply hike scheduled for October will be lower than previously expected, while the recent attacks in Ukraine have raised speculation about further sanctions on Russian crude.Fxstreet
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Swiss MKS PAMP hires former head of HSBC precious metals
LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Swiss precious metals trader and refinery MKS PAMP has hired Paul Voller, former head of precious metals at HSBC, to lead its development in the United States, it said on Monday.Voller, appointed MKS PAMP vice chairman in the U.S, worked at HSBC, one of the leading banks i...Reuters
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