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JPMORGAN CEO JAMIE DIMON: DELAYING LONG-TERM LNG PROJECTS IN LO…

JPMORGAN CEO JAMIE DIMON: DELAYING LONG-TERM LNG PROJECTS IN LOUISIANA AND TEXAS IS MISGUIDED AND SELF-DEFEATING - WAPO OP-ED ...

Soybeans, corn head for weekly losses on strong US supply outlook

Chicago corn and soybean futures rose on Friday but were still near four-year lows and headed for weekly losses as forecasts for cool, rainy weather in the U.S. corn belt improved the supply outlook. ...

Asia's crude oil imports drop in July as China stays weak: Russell

Asia's crude oil imports dropped to the lowest in two years in July as demand remained weak in top importer China and eased in number two India. A total of 24.88 million barrels per day ...

New horizons but same old problems for LME warehousing: Andy Home

The London Metal Exchange has just listed the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah as a good delivery location for copper and zinc. This addition to the LME's global delivery network,...

Asia's crude oil imports drop in July as China stays weak: Russell

Asia's crude oil imports dropped to the lowest in two years in July as demand remained weak in top importer China and eased in number two India. A total of 24.88 million barrels per day ...

Heavy metal in most chocolates may not pose health risk, researchers say

Concentrations of heavy metals found in single servings of some chocolates and cocoa-based products are too low in most cases to pose a health risk to consumers, research set to be published on...

Heavy metal in most chocolates may not pose health risk, researchers say

Concentrations of heavy metals found in single servings of some chocolates and cocoa-based products are too low in most cases to pose a health risk to consumers, research published on Tuesday in the...

US power producers binge on ultra-cheap gas: Kemp

U.S. electricity generators consumed a record amount of gas in the first four months of the year as prices slumped to the lowest level in real terms for more than half a century. ...

Power sector drives growth in US natural gas demand: Maguire

The power sector is the only major consumer of natural gas that has shown consistent demand growth in recent years, and has become the driving force behind natural gas demand in the United States...

Oil bulls retreat as inventories stay plentiful: Kemp

Portfolio investors have soured on the outlook for petroleum prices as an anticipated large depletion of inventories during the third quarter has failed to materialise. Hedge funds and...

Funds dump copper as rising stocks dampen bull spirits: Andy Home

Funds have slashed their long positions on the copper market as high and rising inventories cause a collective re-think of the market's short-term prospects. Investors rushed to buy...

Next U.S. President May Lack Tools to Boost Oil Supply Near Term, Goldman Says -- OPIS Analysis

The next U.S. president may have limited tools to significantly increase crude oil supply in 2025 because of the low inventory in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and any regulatory easing would most...

A Trump presidency to pose mostly bearish risks for oil, Citi says

July 25 - A Donald Trump presidency could be net bearish for oil prices due to a combination of factors including tariffs and oil-friendly policies, and pushing the Organization of...

ICE Review : Canola Bumps Up Due to Chicago Beans, Meal

WINNIPEG, Manitoba--Intercontinental Exchange canola futures increased on Thursday, but with the upfront contracts fading from earlier gains. Increases in Chicago soybeans and soymeal spurred the...

Trump Presidency Would Be Mostly Bearish for Oil, Citi Says

By Anthony Harrup A second Donald Trump presidency following the November election would have mostly bearish implications for the oil market although the effect would likely be limited, according...

US crude oil prices retreat amid doubts about further stock draw: Kemp

U.S. crude oil inventories have depleted faster than normal over the last four weeks – squeezing hedge funds running short positions, keeping spot prices firm and the futures curve in a steep...

Analysis-US oilfield firms slash prices as mega-mergers shrink customer base

HOUSTON - A wave of mega-mergers among oil producers is forcing the U.S. service companies that drill and hydraulically fracture wells to slash their prices, merge, or risk bankruptcy as they...

In search of the elusive green nickel premium: Andy Home

BHP Group's ambition to create a green nickel hub in Western Australia is on hold after the world's largest listed miner announced the entire division will go on care and maintenance later this year. ...

Insect wreaks havoc on Tunisia's crucial prickly pear industry

A tiny insect is ravaging Tunisia's prickly pears, a critical source of revenue for the North African country's agriculture sector and economy. Our biggest fear, which has caused me...