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Oil settles little changed, supply worries persist despite large US crude stock build
US-Iran talks could prevent conflict and supply disruption Deal with US hinges on diplomacy, Iranian minister saysU.S. crude stocks rise by 16 million barrels last week, EIA saysBy Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled largely unchanged on Wednesday as a much larger...Reuters
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US regulator says it has power to police prediction market misconduct
By Chris Prentice NEW YORK, Feb 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Wednesday said it has the power to police illegal trading practices in predictions markets, following a statement from a top firm that it had flagged two insider trading cases to the agency.The CFTC...Reuters
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GRAINS-Soybeans hit three-month high on China and biofuel demand hopes
US EPA to send biofuel blending proposal to White HouseTraders watch for fresh Chinese buying after holidaysCBOT wheat eases from 8-month top; weather threats recedeBy Tom Polansek CHICAGO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures set a three-month high on Wednesday, buoyed by op...Reuters
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French government survives two no-confidence votes on energy law
PARIS, Feb 25 (Reuters) - The French government survived two no-confidence motions in parliament on Wednesday that were brought after it adopted a new energy law by decree earlier in February, following years of disagreement in the National Assembly over the measure. The motion, filed by France'...Reuters
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US natgas prices rise on strong LNG export flows, higher demand forecast for next week
Near-record LNG export flows boost U.S. natural gas futuresWaha Hub prices negative for 14th consecutive day due to pipeline constraintsU.S. gas output rises in February, demand forecast higher than expected next weekBy Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Feb 25 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures climbed ...Reuters
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Louisiana utility regulator denies request for probe of Meta data center deal, law group says
Feb 25 (Reuters) - Louisiana utility regulators denied an environmental law group's request to investigate a $27 billion Meta Platforms META.O data center deal, the law group Earthjustice said on Wednesday. Earthjustice filed a motion last month with the Louisiana Public Service...Reuters
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Brazil 2026/27 coffee exports could hit record of close to 47 mln 60-kg, Hedgepoint says
SAO PAULO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Brazilian coffee exports in the 2026/27 season could hit an all-time high of close to 47 million 60-kilogram bags, driven by greater supply of arabica beans due to a bumper crop, Hedgepoint Global Markets said in a report published on Wednesday. Brazil's total coffe...Reuters
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CBOT wheat declines on forecasts for beneficial US rains
CHICAGO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures slumped on Wednesday on forecasts for beneficial rains in dry areas of the U.S. Plains, traders said.Rains will begin to reduce dryness in wheat-growing areas by late next week, while warm weather will activate growth for crops, Commod...Reuters
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Southern Co gets largest-ever US energy department loan
Loans to support gas, nuclear, batteries, power transmissionMore loans soon on coal, oil, gas, geothermalLoans to help Southern re-license six nuclear plantsBy Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Energy Department said on Wednesday it has offered a $26.54 billion loan to subsi...Reuters
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US CFTC says it has power to police prediction market misconduct
NEW YORK, Feb 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Wednesday said it has the power to police illegal trading practices in predictions markets, following a statement from a top firm that it had flagged two insider trading cases to the agency.The CFTC said it has the "...Reuters
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USDA selling its flagship South Building in Washington, relocating staff
Trump has moved to downside and reshape US governmentThousands of USDA employees have left the governmentBuilding is "shell of what it once was," USDA chief saysBy Karl Plume CHICAGO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is selling its flagship South Building office hub o...Reuters
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CBOT soybeans reach three-month high on hopes for Chinese demand
CHICAGO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures set a three-month high on Wednesday on increased hopes for U.S. sales to China, analysts said.Traders initially feared that President Donald Trump's decision to introduce a global 10% tariff - and his pledge to increase that to 1...Reuters
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CBOT corn closes slightly higher, supported by US export demand
CHICAGO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures finished slightly higher on Wednesday as solid U.S. export demand continued to underpin the market, analysts said.Gains in the soy market helped lift corn futures, traders said.Taiwan's MFIG purchasing group bought about 65,000 metr...Reuters
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Engie raises 2026-2028 targets, announces 10.5 billion pound UK Power Networks deal
Feb 25 (Reuters) - French utility Engie ENGIE.PA on Wednesday set out its medium-term targets and said it would buy electricity distributor UK Power Networks for 10.5 billion pounds ($14.23 billion), a move aimed at boosting its power network and renewables footprint.The company, which produces, tra...Reuters
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US says it will allow resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba
Venezuela, Mexico have not recently sent oil cargoes to CubaTrading houses export, store millions of barrels of Venezuelan oilTransactions involving Cuban military, government institutions not coveredBy Marianna Parraga and Bhargav Acharya WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Departme...Reuters
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French government survives first of two no-confidence votes on energy law
PARIS, Feb 25 (Reuters) - The French government survived the first of two no-confidence motions in parliament on Wednesday filed following its decision to adapt through decree a new energy law, without giving the National Assembly the final say.The motion, filed by France's far-right National Ra...Reuters
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Shell ready for bigger backstop of Brazil sugar-ethanol JV Raizen, sources say
By Luciana Magalhaes, Oliver Griffin and Sabrina ValleSAO PAULO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Oil major Shell SHEL.L, the healthier joint-venture partner in Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer Raizen, is ready to pour more resources into a recapitalization of the distressed company, three people familiar wit...Reuters
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USDA selling its flagship South Building in Washington, relocating staff to other locations
CHICAGO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is selling its South Building office and research hub in Washington DC and relocating employees to other locations across the country, the agency said on Wednesday.The move to vacate and sell the massive but aging building on the Nationa...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold climbs as tariff and geopolitical risks spur safe‑haven demand
Iran and US to hold new round of talks on ThursdayGold may soften into spring but tariffs could limit downturn, BofA saysPlatinum hits highest level since January 29By Anmol Choubey Feb 25 (Reuters) - Gold gained on Wednesday as investors moved into safe havens on concerns that tariffs could stok...Reuters
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Ghana targets 127 tons of artisanal gold annually under sweeping reforms
Ghana aims to curb gold smuggling with new reformsGoldBod to manage price risk and sales of ASM gold riskReforms include environmental, enforcement and fiscal changesBy Emmanuel Bruce ACCRA, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Ghana plans to channel about 127 metric tons of gold per year from artisanal and small‑...Reuters
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