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Russia to deliver crude oil and fuel to Cuba soon, Izvestia newspaper reports
Cuba is facing a severe fuel shortage due to US actionsIsland warned that jet fuel was no longer availableRussia last supplied Cuba with oil in February 2025 MOSCOW, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Russia is preparing to dispatch crude oil and fuel cargoes to Cuba in the near future, Izvestia newspaper said o...Reuters
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Russia to deliver crude oil and fuel to Cuba soon, Izvestia newspaper reports
MOSCOW, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Russia is preparing to dispatch crude oil and fuel cargoes to Cuba in the near future, Izvestia newspaper said on Thursday, citing the Russian embassy in Cuba.Cuba has experienced a fuel crunch as the United States has moved to cut off the communist-run nation's oil su...Reuters
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ROI-Can Africa win as the West and China scramble for minerals?: Russell
Reuters Open Interest (ROI) https://www.reuters.com/commentary/reuters-open-interest/ is your essential source for global financial commentary. By Clyde Russell CAPE TOWN, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Two multi-billion dollar rail projects in Africa. One headed west, the other east. One backed by Western c...Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST-British Business - February 12
Feb 12 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times- Heineken HEIN.AS will cut about 6,000 jobs, or 7% of its workforce, as weakening demand for alcohol prompts the D...Reuters
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EU leaders to brainstorm how to compete with US, China at castle 'retreat'
EU Growth has lagged major economic rivalsBloc contending with tariffs, restrictions on key mineralsReport by Draghi seen as blueprint to boost competitivenessVon der Leyen wants leaders to commit to timetable at March summitBy Julia Payne and Philip Blenkinsop ALDEN BIESEN, Belgium, Feb 12 (Reut...Reuters
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TABLE-North Sea gas maintenance schedule
Feb 12 (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
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China to brief metals firms on rare earth export controls next month
BEIJING, Feb 12 (Reuters) - A Chinese metals industry body will hold a policy briefing next month on rare earth and other critical minerals exports, as Beijing tightens controls on strategic materials and steps up oversight of dual-use goods, according to an event notice.KEY DETAILS:The China Chambe...Reuters
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Oil prices rise on concerns about US-Iran tensions
Brent, WTI climb about 0.4%Trump says talks with Tehran will continueLarge build in US crude stocks caps oil price gain By Sam Li and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged up on Thursday morning as investors worried about escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, on fear...Reuters
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Gold retreats from two-week high as strong US NFP tempers March Fed rate cut bets
Gold (XAU/USD) edges lower during the Asian session on Thursday and reverses part of the previous day's positive move to a nearly two-week high. The commodity, however, lacks follow-through selling and currently trades just above the $5,050 level, down less than 0.50% for the day, amid mixed cues.Fxstreet
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GRAINS-Soybeans extend gains on Brazil weather concerns, China demand optimism
BEIJING, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures climbed on Thursday, as weather concerns in Brazil and hopes for continued Chinese demand for U.S. supplies supported prices.Wheat and corn also edged higher. The most-active soybean contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) Sv1 rose 1% to $11....Reuters
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TECHNICALS-US oil may retrace to $63.95
For more technical analyses, click SINGAPORE, Feb 12 (Reuters) - U.S. oil CLc1 may retrace to $63.95 per barrel, as it failed to break a resistance at $65.72.The failure suggests the completion of a wave c from $62.20. Further indication of the completion comes from the division of this wave into fi...Reuters
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US pushes for Venezuela investment, energy secretary warns about legitimacy of Chinese deals
Secretary Wright sees need for debt restructuring, but will not happen 'overnight'Wright met Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez, executivesUS sees 'dramatic increase' in oil, gas and power output in Venezuela this yearVisit follows Maduro's capture, $2 billion oil suppl...Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - February 12
Feb 12 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.HeadlinesElliott Management builds stake in London Stock Exchange GroupUK space start-up Orbex collapses as takeover talks break downTotal may be ...Reuters
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GRAINS-Chicago Soybeans extend gains on China buying hopes
BEIJING, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures extended a three-day rally on Thursday, as hopes for continued Chinese demand for U.S. supplies supported prices. Wheat and corn gained. FUNDAMENTALSThe most-active soybean contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) Sv1 rose 1% to $11.33...Reuters
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US trying to avoid "damaging" Chinese deals in Venezuela, energy secretary says
CARACAS, Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said during a trip to Venezuela on Wednesday legitimate deals by legitimate Chinese companies will be fine in Venezuela, but the Trump administration is trying to avoid "damaging" deals that Chinese firms have done in other count...Reuters
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LIVESTOCK-Cattle futures climb on bullish US jobs data; hogs end lower
By Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange rose on Wednesday on expectations for higher cash cattle trades this week and strong U.S. jobs data that could support consumer demand for beef, analysts said.Tight U.S. cattle supplies continued...Reuters
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Oil prices rise on concerns about US-Iran tensions
BEIJING, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged up on Thursday morning as investors worried about escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.Brent crude oil futures LCOc1 were up 34 cents, or 0.49%, at $69.74 a barrel at 0126 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1 rose 37 cents, or 0.57%, to $...Reuters
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