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13:11 China lunar chief accuses US of interfering in joint space programmes

The chief designer of China's lunar exploration programme accused the United States on Wednesday of interfering in Beijing's pushes to cooperate with Europe and other foreign partners in space programmes.

08:40 Brazil urging tougher emissions goals ahead of climate summit, sources say

Brazil, which hosts this year's United Nations climate summit, has a main goal of persuading Europe, China and other developing economies to commit to cutting greenhouse gas emissions enough to keep global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius, three people with knowledge of the country's plans told Reuters.

07:51 EU looking at options to forbid new Russian gas contracts, source says

The European Commission is assessing whether it could legislate to forbid firms in the European Union from signing new contracts for Russian fossil fuels, a senior EU official said on Tuesday.

04:21 Woodside's shares gain as first-quarter revenue fuels up, beating expectations

Shares of Australia's Woodside Energy were up nearly 4% on Wednesday after the gas producer posted first-quarter revenue above estimates.

04:21 Oil rises 1% on Iran sanctions, drop in US crude stocks

Oil prices rose almost 1% in early trade on Wednesday, extending the prior day's gains as investors weighed a fresh round of sanctions on Iran, a drop in U.S. crude stocks and a softer tone from Donald Trump on the Federal Reserve.

03:41 Stocks, dollar rebound in Asia as Trump steps back

Stock markets were enjoying a much-needed relief rally in Asia on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he had no plans to fire the head of the Federal Reserve, and hinted at lower tariffs for China.

00:25 Oil prices settle up nearly 2% on new Iran sanctions, equities rally

Oil prices settled more than $1 per barrel higher on Tuesday as new U.S. sanctions against Iran and rising equity markets helped spark a recovery rally from the prior session's steep selloff.

23:51 Elliott wants BP to boost free cash flow to $20 billion by 2027, source says

Activist investor Elliott Management has urged BP to boost its free cash flow to $20 billion by 2027 from around $8 billion last year through significant spending cuts and cost reductions, a source familiar with the situation said on Tuesday.

23:42 Baker Hughes beats first-quarter profit on strong demand for natural gas technology

U.S. oilfield technology firm Baker Hughes beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by robust demand for natural gas technology.

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22/04 Vance seeks closer US-India ties, warns of 'dark time' otherwise

The United States is looking to sell more energy and defence equipment to India, Vice President JD Vance said on a visit to the country, adding that ties between the two countries will shape the century.

22/04 Environmental lawyers get ready to pounce on Trump’s energy deregulation moves

U.S. environmental groups say they are hiring lawyers and preparing for a major legal showdown with President Donald Trump's administration over its rapid-fire and sweeping efforts to sidestep federal regulations on oil, gas and coal development.

22/04 Morning Bid: Trying to contain US market contagion

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22/04 Asia fights drag from Wall St as US assets buckle

Asian stock markets fought to hold their footing on Tuesday after a furious flight from U.S. assets undermined Wall Street and the dollar, while concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve piled fresh pressure on Treasuries.

22/04 US finalizes tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports

The tariffs unveiled on Monday vary widely depending on the company and country.

21/04 Republican lawmakers face clean-energy conundrum as they work on tax bill

Major clean energy investments in their districts are at odds with Trump's skepticism of the industry.

21/04 As Trump eyes coal revival, his job cuts hobble black lung protections for miners

A program that relocates coal miners diagnosed with black lung to safer jobs at the same pay is grinding to a halt due to mass layoffs and office closures.

21/04 Exclusive: EU explores tweaking methane rules for US gas to help trade talks, sources say

The European Union is looking at ways to make it easier for U.S. gas exports to comply with its methane emissions rules, as the bloc attempts to avert a trade war with U.S. President Trump, three sources told Reuters.

21/04 Stocks and dollar slide as Trump's Fed attacks jangle nerves

Asian equities and U.S. stock futures slid on Monday while the dollar slumped, as anxiety over tariffs and public criticism of the Federal Reserve by President Donald Trump hit sentiment, leading gold prices to a new high.

21/04 Russia's economy ministry cuts 2025 Brent price forecast by nearly 17%, Interfax reports

Russia's economy ministry has cut its forecast for the average price of Brent crude in 2025 by nearly 17% from what it saw the price would be this year in its September calculations, Interfax news agency reported early on Monday.

21/04 Oil prices slip 1% after progress in US-Iran talks

Oil prices fell more than 1% at Monday's open in Asia after nuclear talks between the United States and Iran progressed, easing supply concerns.

19/04 Trump to fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across US

The White House on Friday said it will fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across the United States as part of President Donald Trump's push to expand critical minerals production.

18/04 Chevron and other companies exit Egypt’s Red Sea concessions, redirect resources

A number of multinational oil and gas companies including Chevron have exited their Red Sea oil and gas concession blocks after making no finds and have channelled their resources elsewhere in the country, the Egyptian petroleum ministry said.

18/04 Exclusive: India plans to ease nuclear liability laws to attract foreign firms, sources say

India is planning to ease its nuclear liability laws to cap accident-related penalties on equipment suppliers, three government sources said, in a move mainly to attract U.S. firms that have been holding back due to the risk of unlimited exposure.

18/04 Japan's core inflation accelerates, complicates BOJ's rate path

Japan's core inflation accelerated in March due to persistent rises in food costs, data showed on Friday, complicating the central bank's task of weighing mounting price pressures against risks to the economy from higher U.S. tariffs.

17/04 More than 40% of Puerto Rico customers without power after island-wide blackout

Nearly half of the homes and businesses in Puerto Rico that receive electricity from the commonwealth's main utility were still without power on Thursday, a day after a widespread blackout struck the island, Luma Energy said in a statement.

17/04 Trump order to halt NY wind project stuns offshore industry, threatens other projects

The Trump administration's decision to halt construction of Equinor's Empire Wind 1 farm off the coast of New York late on Wednesday sent shockwaves through the offshore wind industry, raising concerns that fully-permitted developments representing billions in investment are not safe.

17/04 Oil set for weekly rise after new Iran sanctions

Oil prices rose to the highest in two weeks on Thursday amid low liquidity ahead of the Easter holidays after the United States imposed new sanctions to curb Iranian oil exports, elevating supply concerns.

17/04 Czechs hail end of Russian oil dependence with first increased deliveries from west

The Czech Republic has become fully independent of Russian oil supplies for the first time in its history, government officials said on Thursday, following the completion of capacity upgrades on the TAL pipeline coming from the west.

17/04 Qatari Emir arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin on Ukraine and Middle East

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived in Moscow on Thursday for talks with President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine and Middle East issues, on a trip that the Kremlin described as very important.

17/04 Iranian minister arrives in Russia with a message from Khamenei, state media says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi landed in Moscow on Thursday to deliver a message from the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian state media reported.

17/04 BP leadership faces shareholder vote amid Elliott campaign, climate ire

BP's board is up for re-election at its annual general meeting on Thursday as the group faces activist shareholder Elliott Management and climate-focused investors who have called for a vote against Chairman Helge Lund.

17/04 Stocks, dollar on back foot as trade war, Powell comments weigh

Asian stocks wavered on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned of the risk of slowing growth and rising prices due to tariffs, while the uncertainty around U.S. trade policies kept the dollar rooted near three-year lows.

17/04 Bhutan turns to 'green' cryptocurrency to fuel economy

The Himalayan nation of Bhutan is exploring ways to mine and leverage green cryptocurrencies using hydropower to boost its economy and create jobs to reduce brain drain, the chief executive of its sovereign wealth fund said.

16/04 UK power grid could face lowest-ever demand this summer, operator says

Britain's power grid could experience its lowest-ever electricity demand this summer as renewables generation and cheap power imports from Europe keep the system well supplied, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) said on Wednesday.

16/04 Oil dips as markets assess trade war effects

Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, as shifting U.S. tariff policies fuelled uncertainty, prompting traders to weigh the potential impact of the U.S.-China trade war on economic growth and energy demand.

16/04 Morning Bid: Markets wobble over US-China wrangling

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16/04 Shares fall in Asia as Nvidia curbs fan worries, gold hits record

Shares fell in Asia on Wednesday as AI darling Nvidia took a hit from U.S. curbs on chip sales to China, highlighting the damage to come in a tit-for-tat global trade war, while gold hit a record and the dollar stayed under pressure.

15/04 Would military strikes kill Iran's nuclear programme? Probably not

The recent U.S. deployment of B-2 bombers, the only planes able to launch the most powerful bunker-busting bombs, to within range of Iran is a potent signal to Tehran of what could happen to its nuclear programme if no deal is reached to rein it in.

15/04 Morning Bid: Fed gives market a breather

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15/04 Trump trade war dries up sorghum sales to China but US farmers plan to plant more

U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with China comes at a bad time for sorghum growers like Dan Atkisson in Kansas, who is nevertheless preparing to increase plantings by 25% this spring.

15/04 IEA cuts 2025 world oil demand growth forecast on trade tensions

The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Tuesday sharply cut its forecast for the growth in global oil demand this year due to escalating trade tensions, a day after a similar move by producer group OPEC.

15/04 Oil price drop turns up heat on emerging market crude exporters

A steep drop in crude oil prices largely due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs will squeeze budgets of emerging market oil exporters, analysts said, while the potential economic slowdown could also curb any benefits for importers.

15/04 Asia shares rise, bonds hold steady on some tariff reprieve

Asia shares edged slightly higher on Tuesday, helped by gains in auto companies after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he might grant exemptions on auto-related levies already in place.

15/04 Oil prices rise on potential US tariff exemptions on cars, pick-up in China crude imports

Oil prices climbed in early trading on Tuesday, boosted by new tariff exemptions floated by President Donald Trump and a rebound in China crude oil imports in anticipation of tighter Iranian supply.

15/04 ADM halting domestic trading in China, cutting jobs in Shanghai

Global grain merchant Archer-Daniels-Midland has begun shutting down domestic trading operations in China and laying off staff within its largest business segment as part of a global cost-cutting push, the company said on Monday.

14/04 JP Morgan cuts oil price forecasts on weak demand, higher output

JP Morgan on Monday lowered its oil price forecasts for 2025 and next year, citing higher production from OPEC+ and weaker demand.

14/04 German court to review seizure of Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

A German court will weigh a request to release a seized oil tanker that is believed to be part of a so-called shadow fleet used by Russia to circumvent oil sanctions, Germany's finance ministry said on Monday.

14/04 Suspect in arson attack on Pennsylvania governor's residence charged with attempted murder

The suspect in an arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's residence has been charged with attempted homicide, terrorism, aggravated arson and other felonies after his arrest on Sunday.

14/04 Back to Russian gas? Trump-wary EU has energy security dilemma

More than three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europe's energy security is fragile. Businesses are wary that reliance on the United States has become another vulnerability.

14/04 Morning Bid: Doing the tariff two-step

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14/04 Oil prices flat as US-China trade war weighs on global growth outlook

Oil prices were flat in early trade on Monday on concerns the escalating trade war between the United States and China would weaken global economic growth and dent fuel demand.

14/04 Wall St futures make cautious gains as tariffs change

Wall Street share futures rallied in Asia on Monday after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from "reciprocal" U.S. tariffs, though gains were limited as President Donald Trump warned levies were still likely at some point.

12/04 Ukraine seeking solutions for damaged Chernobyl confinement vessel, minister says

Ukraine is seeking solutions to repair the damage caused by a Russian drone attack to the confinement vessel at the stricken Chornobyl nuclear power plant, a government minister said on Saturday.

12/04 Oando pipelines in Nigeria's oil-rich Bayelsa state hit by sabotage attacks

Nigerian oil producer Oando Plc said three sabotage attacks had targeted its pipelines in the oil-rich Bayelsa state in the south of the country over the past week.

12/04 Chevron's Venezuelan oil cargoes canceled, stalled amid payment uncertainty

At least two vessels carrying Venezuelan crude chartered by Chevron are stalled due to state oil company PDVSA canceling their export authorizations, according to shipping data and sources, as the government had no certainty of payment amid the hardening of U.S. sanctions on the OPEC-member country.

11/04 Ten trading days that shook financial markets

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11/04 OPEC output hikes, trade wars have US oil producers wary of 'drill baby drill'

President Donald Trump moved on his first day in office to increase U.S. oil and gas production, but the country's oil industry is actually starting to think about cutting output and jobs due to a double whammy of higher crude output from OPEC and on-again, off-again tariffs that have dented demand.

11/04 BP warns of "weak" gas trading, higher debt in Q1

Energy group BP expects its first-quarter gas marketing and trading result to be "weak" while net debt will rise, the company said on Thursday, sending its shares down in early trading.

11/04 Oil producers seek to shore up finances amid crude price plunge

Oil-dependent governments are coming under pressure from the lowest crude prices since the COVID-19 pandemic, with officials preparing policy responses for a drop in revenue such as issuing more debt and reducing spending.

11/04 Stocks, dollar sink, bonds pummelled again as trade war roils markets

The anxiety has sparked a rush into safe havens, sending the Swiss franc soaring to a decade high against the dollar, and gold to a new peak.

11/04 More than 2,600 US Energy Dept staffers accept second offer to resign, sources say

More than 2,600 U.S. Department of Energy staffers have opted to take the Trump administration's second round of resignation offers, two sources said on Thursday, with offices on power grid stability and loans for high-tech energy projects hit hard.

11/04 Exclusive: Venezuela's PDVSA suspends oil loading authorizations to Chevron, sources say

Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA has canceled several authorizations it had granted U.S.-based producer Chevron to load and export Venezuelan crude in April, three sources with knowledge of the decision said on Thursday.

10/04 Venezuela national assembly greenlights economic emergency decree

Venezuela's national assembly on Thursday passed a decree proposed by President Nicolas Maduro's government declaring a state of economic emergency in response to U.S. sanctions and tariffs.

10/04 US targets China oil storage terminal in new Iran-related sanctions

The United States imposed sanctions on Iran's oil trading networks on Thursday, including on a China-based crude oil storage terminal linked via a pipeline to an independent refinery.

10/04 Restarting coal plants after Trump's executive orders makes no economic sense, report says

U.S. President Donald Trump is advocating for increased coal production in the United States, however, reviving decommissioned coal plants to meet this goal makes "no economic sense", the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) said on Thursday.

10/04 US will no longer require green analysis on thousands of oil, gas leases

The U.S. said on Thursday that it will no longer require an environmental impact statement for thousands of oil and gas leases across the U.S. West, in a move aligning with President Donald Trump's efforts to lift hurdles on drilling.

10/04 EU expects to add record renewable capacity in 2025, industry sees headwinds

European Union countries are projected to install a record amount of renewable energy capacity this year, European Commission projections showed, although parts of the sector warned cuts to government support could hamper this growth.

10/04 Oil moves closer to stocks in 2025 as Trump tariffs roil markets

A positive correlation between global oil benchmark Brent crude and U.S. equities has reemerged in 2025, reflecting concern about the slowing economy and the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade wars.

10/04 Stocks surge in relief rally after Trump pauses tariffs

Global stocks rallied, the dollar found footing and a manic bond selloff stabilised on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would temporarily lower the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries.

10/04 Oil prices fall as Trump escalates trade war with China

Oil prices fell around 1% on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up a trade war with China, even as he announced a 90-day pause on tariffs aimed at other countries.

10/04 Venezuela's oil flows again, after a week of panic

Many buyers of Venezuelan oil have resumed loading crude onto tankers after a week-long hiatus at the country's ports after the U.S. applied tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed on importers of the OPEC nation's oil, according to shipping data and documents.

09/04 US producers face tough choices on growth, capital returns as oil falls below $60

A plunge in oil prices below $60 per barrel due to an escalating trade war may trigger anxiety across the U.S. oil patch, likely forcing companies to double down on measures including cuts to share buybacks and capital expenditures, analysts have said.

09/04 Chevron to 'triple-frac' half of Permian oil wells in 2025 to cut costs, time

U.S. oil major Chevron plans to increase the use of a technique that allows it to fracture subterranean rock in three wells at a time in the Permian basin, the company told Reuters, in an effort to cut the time and cost of producing oil.

09/04 Stocks slide in Asia as recession fears pummel sentiment, oil hits 4-yr lows

Stocks in Asia extended a slide on Wall Street as President Donald Trump looked set to press ahead with 104% tariffs on Chinese goods.

09/04 Oil slides nearly 4% as US kicks off 104% tariffs on China

Oil prices dropped to their lowest in more than four years in early trade on Wednesday on looming demand concerns fuelled by an escalating tariff war between the U.S. and China, the world's two biggest economies, and a rising supply outlook.

08/04 How the oil price plunge complicates Saudi Arabia's economic agenda

Saudi Arabia, with its wealth linked inextricably to oil revenue, faces mounting pressure to raise debt or cut spending after a plunge in crude prices, complicating plans to fund an ambitious agenda to diversify its economy.

08/04 Trump to sign executive orders to boost coal industry, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump will sign executive orders on Tuesday aimed at boosting the nation's coal industry, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

08/04 Europe just had warmest March on record

Europe experienced its warmest March since records began, as climate change continues to push temperatures to unprecedented levels, European Union scientists said on Tuesday.

08/04 Oil prices climb 1% after heavy US tariff-driven selloff

Oil prices rose more than 1% on Tuesday, rebounding after a hefty selloff in recent sessions led by concerns that U.S. tariffs might depress demand and lead to a global recession.

08/04 Japan leads Asian equity bounce, yields rise on trade optimism

Asian stocks bounced off 18-month lows and U.S. stock futures pointed higher on Tuesday, as markets caught their breath after recent heavy selling on hopes that Washington might be willing to negotiate some of its aggressive tariffs.

08/04 Renewables provided record 32% of global electricity in 2024, Ember says

Renewable power generation provided a record 32% of global electricity last year, a report by energy think tank Ember said on Tuesday, as overall electricity demand grew 4% driven by heatwaves and data centres.

08/04 Exclusive: US energy chief Wright heads to Middle East for nearly two weeks, source says

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday will launch a nearly two-week tour of three Middle East countries, including Saudi Arabia, marking his first visit as a U.S. official to the de facto leader of the OPEC oil producer group, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

07/04 'Everything is so expensive': Bolivians tighten belts as new inflation reality bites

In Bolivia's highland city La Paz, homemaker Angelica Zapata is coming to terms with a new inflation reality as prices rise at the fastest speed in almost two decades, propelled by shortages of fuel and dollars in the Andean country.

07/04 Morning Bid: Stocks crater again, no 'ifs' or 'puts'

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07/04 US utilities grapple with Big Tech's massive power demands for data centers

U.S. electric utilities are fielding massive requests for new power capacity as Big Tech scours the country for viable locations for new data centers to keep up with the compute demands of AI.

07/04 Morning Bid: Tariff medicine's crippling side effects

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07/04 Oil prices extend losses on fears global trade war could slow economy

Oil prices fell more than 3% on Monday, extending losses from the previous week, on growing concerns that a global trade war could slow the global economy and weaken oil demand, following China's retaliation against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

07/04 Wall St futures, oil dive, markets bay for quick US rate cuts

Asian markets faced more turmoil on Monday as fears of a global trade war saw Wall Street futures plunge, while investors wagered the mounting risk of recession could see U.S. rates cut as early as May.

06/04 Australia's Albanese pledges A$2.3 billion to help homeowners buy solar batteries

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday pledged A$2.3 billion ($1.39 billion) to help homeowners buy batteries to store solar power and lower their energy costs, a major issue in the May 3 general election.

05/04 Russia says Ukraine 'multiplying' energy attacks despite US-brokered moratorium

Russia's defence ministry said on Saturday Ukraine had increased its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, hitting targets 14 times in the last 24 hours, despite a U.S.-brokered moratorium.

05/04 India, UAE to develop Sri Lanka energy hub as Delhi competes with China for influence

India and the United Arab Emirates agreed to develop an energy hub in Sri Lanka, India's foreign ministry said on Saturday, as New Delhi's competition with China grows in the Indian Ocean island nation.

04/04 Morning Bid: Wall Street has most to lose from trust lost

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04/04 Oil set for worst week in months over Trump's new tariffs

Oil prices fell further in early Asian trade on Friday, and were on track for the worst week in months over U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs, stoking concerns over a global trade war that could weigh on oil demand.

04/04 Shares bruised, dollar crumbles as Trump tariffs stir recession fears

Stocks limped to the end of the week on Friday, the dollar was set for its worst week in a month while gold flirted with a record peak as investors feared U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs would tip the global economy into a recession.

03/04 Russia says US threats of military strikes against Iran are unacceptable

Russia said on Thursday that threats of military strikes against its ally Iran were unacceptable and warned that attacking the Islamic Republic could lead to potentially catastrophic results if nuclear installations were bombed.

03/04 OPEC+ speeds up oil output hikes, oil drops

Eight OPEC+ countries agreed on Thursday to advance their plan for oil output hikes by increasing oil output by 411,000 barrels per day in May, an unexpected decision that prompted oil prices to extend earlier losses.

03/04 Morning Bid: Trepidation Day 

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03/04 Investors dive for cover as Trump tariffs skittle stocks

World stock markets and oil prices tumbled and investors dashed to the relative safety of bonds, gold and the yen on Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s drastic U.S. trade tariffs stirred widespread fears of a global recession.

03/04 Morning Bid: Seems investors really don't like tariffs

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03/04 Trump's tariffs already have a major carve-out. Oil and gas: Russell

Almost unnoticed in the sweeping new import tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump is that energy commodities have been excluded.

03/04 Oil sinks nearly 3% after Trump announces sweeping new tariffs

Oil prices dropped $2 on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on trading partners, stoking concerns that a global trade war may dampen demand for crude.

03/04 Exclusive: Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline lowers forecasts for amount of oil it ships

Canada's Trans Mountain oil pipeline has downgraded forecasts for the amount of oil expected to flow through its system over the next three years, documents filed by the operator show, as use of the newly expanded pipeline increases more slowly than expected.

03/04 Oil imports exempted from Trump’s sweeping tariffs

Imports of oil, gas and refined products were exempted from U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, the White House said on Wednesday.

02/04 Top cases before the US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court's current term includes cases involving guns, gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, online pornography, religious rights, TikTok, preventive healthcare, Planned Parenthood funding, job discrimination, federal regulatory powers on nuclear waste storage and vape products, voting rights and more.

02/04 Firm issued fake insurance for Russian oil tankers, Norway's FSA says

The insurance issued to dozens of ageing oil tankers used by Russia to skirt international sanctions was bogus, according to Norwegian authorities now investigating the small firm behind the forged documents.

02/04 German wind farms asked to install radar amid security concerns

Wind farms off the northern German coast have been asked to install radar facilities in an attempt to boost surveillance of ships and drones, the federal maritime authority said on Wednesday.

02/04 Trouble with a capital 'T'

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02/04 Russia and Ukraine trade new accusations on breaches of energy ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Wednesday of launching new attacks against each other's energy facilities, in violation of a U.S.-brokered moratorium.

02/04 Kremlin says Caspian pipeline oil export infrastructure restricted after Ukrainian drone attacks

Russian restrictions were imposed Black Sea oil export infrastructure from the Caspian pipeline (CPC) due to Ukrainian drone attacks on the pipeline's infrastructure, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

02/04 Russia imposes further restrictions on Black Sea oil export ports

Russia, the world's second-largest oil exporter, on Wednesday imposed restrictions on another major oil export route, suspending a mooring at the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk only a day after restricting loadings from a key Caspian pipeline.

02/04 US natural gas prices brace for impact from tariff crossfire: Maguire

U.S. natural gas prices are already up by around 80% from a year ago, but are due for a fresh jolt from the knock-on effects of the latest round of trade tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on goods entering the country.

02/04 China to launch grid-connected car projects to balance power supply

China plans to launch pilot projects in nine cities that would use the country's growing fleet of electric vehicles as batteries to shore up power supply on the grid during spikes in demand, according to a government announcement on Wednesday.

02/04 Stocks on tenterhooks as Trump's tariff plans loom

Asian stocks stuttered on Wednesday, while the safe-haven gold was stuck near record highs as a nervous world awaited details of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans, with investors fretting about the risks of an intensifying global trade war.

02/04 Oil prices steady as market awaits fresh US tariffs

Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after falling in the previous session on concerns new U.S. tariffs set to be unveiled later in the day may deepen a global trade war that could limit crude demand.

01/04 Russia says it cannot accept U.S. proposals on Ukraine 'in current form'

Russia cannot accept U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine in their current form because they do not address problems Moscow regards as having caused the conflict, a senior Russian diplomat said, suggesting U.S.-Russia talks on the subject had stalled.

01/04 Russian order slashes Kazakh oil export capacity amid OPEC+ row

Russia has ordered the Black Sea terminal handling Kazakhstan's oil exports pumped by U.S. majors Chevron and Exxon Mobil to close two of its three moorings amid a standoff between Kazakhstan and OPEC+ over excess production.

01/04 Oil extends climb on supply fears, trade war concerns cap gains

Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday after threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose secondary tariffs on Russian crude and attack Iran, though worries about the impact of a trade war on global growth capped gains.

01/04 Finland's last active coal-fired power and heat plant shuts down

Finland's last coal-fired power and heat plant in active production will shut down permanently on Tuesday, enabling Helsinki energy group Helen to cut its emissions and put an end to rising energy costs for its customers, its chief executive said.

01/04 Stocks stabilise, gold hits record before Trump tariff reveal

Asian equities rose on Tuesday following Wall Street's overnight gains, while gold hit an all-time peak and Treasury yields fell as markets awaited details of U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

31/03 Kremlin says it's working on Ukraine peace after Trump says he's 'pissed off' with Putin

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia and the United States were working on ideas for a possible peace settlement in Ukraine and on building bilateral ties despite U.S. President Donald Trump saying that he was pissed off with Vladimir Putin.

31/03 Exclusive: Brookfield nears $9 billion-plus deal for Colonial Pipeline, sources say

Brookfield Asset Management is putting the final touches on a deal to acquire Colonial Pipeline, the largest U.S. fuel transportation system, for more than $9 billion including debt, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.

31/03 Breakingviews - Mini nuclear reactor rush has a short half-life

The rush to produce mini nuclear reactors on the cheap might have a short half-life. In search of vast quantities of power for the data centers fueling artificial intelligence, Meta Platforms , Alphabet and Amazon.com have backed a goal to triple the world’s nuclear power capacity by 2050. The prospects for nuclear are indeed brightening, but it is still more expensive and far slower to build than

31/03 Morning Bid: No quarter for Wall Street

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31/03 Blast in Spanish coal mine leaves 9 people injured, several trapped, report says

A blast in a coal mine in the northern Spanish region of Asturias on Monday has left at least nine people injured and several trapped, El Mundo newspaper reported.

31/03 Oil markets wait to see if Trump's Russian oil tariff threat is a bluff

Oil markets on Monday shrugged off U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to hit buyers of Russian oil with tariffs as the shock value of the barrage of threats from the White House begins to wear thin with jaded traders.

31/03 Growing wildfire in eastern California prompts evacuations, Cal Fire says

A rapidly growing wildfire in California's Eastern Sierra region burned through 1,000 acres and forced evacuations in multiple counties, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) said on Sunday.

31/03 Dude, where's my car? Toyota buyers face long waits amid hybrid boom

Soaring demand for Toyota's gasoline-electric hybrids has left suppliers struggling to keep pace, leading to shortages of parts and months-long waits for car buyers, according to four people familiar with the situation.

31/03 Stocks skid, bonds rally as tariff clock ticks down

Asia stocks followed Wall Street futures lower on Monday as investors struggled to price in the risk of imminent U.S. tariffs with so little still known about what form or scope the levies will take.

30/03 Trump says "there will be bombing" if Iran does not make nuclear deal

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened Iran with bombings and secondary tariffs if Tehran did not come to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear program.

30/03 Uganda signs deal with UAE investment firm over oil refinery

Uganda on Saturday signed an oil refinery agreement with UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments for a 60% stake in crude oil refinery in Kabaale, Hoima District, President Yoweri Museveni's office said in a statement.

30/03 Markets in Q1: Everything's been Trumped!

Most investors knew things could turn turbulent this year given U.S. President Donald Trump's return to power, but few predicted the kind of a rodeo ride it has been so far.

28/03 Venezuela's PDVSA to cut office hours as power crisis worsens

Venezuelan state-run oil firm PDVSA will cut office hours for its administrative workers, an internal document seen by Reuters showed, following an energy-saving order by the government amid a worsening power crisis.

28/03 Exclusive: Alaska Governor to brief Trump on Asia gas push as tariffs bite

Alaska's governor said he will brief U.S. President Donald Trump's administration after returning from Japan next week on progress securing Asian backing for a natural gas project that has become part of a broader discussion on trade and tariffs.

28/03 Morning Bid: Trade worries entrenched

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28/03 Commentary: US LNG exporters could hit methane snag in Europe

The Trump administration’s broad policy goal of achieving “energy dominance” may run into headwinds in the country’s largest export market, the European Union, due to new methane regulations.

28/03 EU targeting energy laws in drive to cut red tape, sources say

The European Commission is considering changes to EU energy laws as part of its next package of proposals to cut the regulatory burden for struggling industries, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

28/03 Oil holds near one-month high, set for third week of gains amid supply woes

Oil prices held near one-month highs on Friday and were poised for a third weekly gain on a tightening global supply outlook after the U.S. imposed tariffs against countries buying oil and gas from Venezuela and placed restrictions on Iranian oil trade.

28/03 Asia stocks slide, gold hits record high on US tariffs

Asian stocks fell on Friday with heavy selling in South Korea and Japan while safe-haven gold hit a record high as the latest tariff salvo from U.S. President Donald Trump stoked investor worries of an all-out trade war.

28/03 Trump tariffs: Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to US duties

Canada will wait until next week to strike back against the latest U.S. threat of tariffs and nothing is off the table regarding possible countermeasures, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday.

27/03 Exclusive: Energy trader Vitol eyes $3 billion sale of US shale producer, sources say

Global commodities trader Vitol is exploring a sale of its VTX Energy Partners business, in a deal that could value the U.S. shale oil and gas producer at as much as $3 billion, including debt, people familiar with the matter said.

27/03 US oil producers face new challenges as top oilfield flags

U.S. oil producers are grappling with geological limits to production growth as the country's top oilfield ages and produces more water and gas and less oil - and may be nearing peak output.

27/03 Morning Bid: U.S. Auto tariffs jump the gun

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27/03 Oil up on tighter supply risks; views mixed on Trump's auto tariff impact

Oil prices nudged higher on Thursday on concerns about tighter global supply after the U.S. tariff threat on Venezuelan oil buyers, while market players also grappled with the impact of Donald Trump's latest announcement on auto-sector tariffs.

27/03 Stocks skid, dollar at 3-week top as Trump announces auto tariffs

Asian shares skidded with Wall Street on Thursday while the dollar climbed to a three-week high after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on all auto imports, ratcheting up a global trade war that risks fuelling inflation.

26/03 Ukraine and Russia's truce agreements run into trouble within hours

Ukraine and Russia accused one another of flouting a truce on energy strikes brokered by the U.S.

25/03 Exclusive: Aunt of Trafigura's Mongolia boss ran main partner firm

Trafigura's top executive in Mongolia, who has been suspended while a billion-dollar fraud scheme at the Swiss trading house is investigated, loaned over $500 million of Trafigura’s money to a firm owned by his aunt, Reuters has found.

25/03 Oil prices little changed as investors weigh impact of Trump tariffs

Oil prices barely moved on Tuesday as investors weighed the impact of U.S. tariffs on countries buying oil and gas from Venezuela against the effect of tariffs on industries such as automobiles on the global economy and oil demand.

25/03 Asian stocks rise on easing tariff worries; dollar perks up

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, taking cues from the Wall Street, as the prospect of narrower-than-feared U.S. tariffs boosted risk appetite, while the dollar hovered near three-week highs after upbeat economic data provided some comfort.

24/03 Oil slips as investors monitor Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks

Oil prices slipped on Monday as investors assessed the outlook for ceasefire talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which could lead to an increase in Russian oil to global markets.

24/03 Futures buoyant as markets sail toward tariff storm

Financial markets made an optimistic start on Monday with U.S. stock futures rising and the dollar firm ahead of a week driven by data, and the threat of steep U.S. tariff hikes on the horizon.

23/03 What are the issues in US talks with Ukraine and Russia?

U.S. officials are due to meet negotiators from Ukraine and from Russia in Saudi Arabia to discuss the details of a proposed 30-day ceasefire on strikes on energy infrastructure, as well as a longer-term peace deal.

23/03 Putin and Trump may have spoken more than twice, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump may have had more contacts than the two publicly announced telephone calls over recent months, the Kremlin said in video footage published by state television on Sunday.

23/03 Russian authorities bring in trains to fight oil depot fire

Authorities in southern Russia's Krasnodar region brought in firefighting trains loaded with water on Saturday to help battle a blaze still raging at an oil depot following a Ukrainian drone attack.

22/03 Canada aims for free internal trade that can offset any US tariffs, Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said Canada could offset the effects of any U.S. tariffs by removing internal trade barriers and that he aimed for free trade within the country by July 1, after meeting provincial and territorial leaders.

22/03 Canadian opposition, oil CEOs call for scrapping federal carbon price system

The future of Canada's six-year-old carbon pricing system is on shaky ground after 14 oil and gas CEOs and the political opposition leader this week called for its repeal. Scrapping the system, which aims to reduce pollution by giving heavy industry a financial incentive to cut carbon emissions, however, puts the viability of the high-profile Pathways Alliance carbon capture project in doubt.

21/03 New US sanctions to slow but not stop China's Iranian oil imports, traders say

Iranian oil shipments into China are set to fall in the near-term after new U.S. sanctions on a refiner and tankers, driving up shipping costs, but traders said they expect buyers to find workarounds to keep at least some volumes flowing.

21/03 France to replace EDF boss ahead of nuclear buildout

France is overhauling the leadership at state-owned utility EDF, as the heavily indebted company gears up to build six new nuclear reactors for the country while struggling to sign up long-term customers for its power.

21/03 Wall St follows European stocks lower, dollar rises on tariff uncertainties

U.S. stocks followed their European counterparts lower and the dollar strengthened on Friday with few catalysts to stoke investor risk appetite amid lingering economic uncertainties and churning geopolitical tension.

21/03 Morning Bid: Glum end to markets week as tariffs loom

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21/03 Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of blowing up Russian gas pumping station

Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Friday of blowing up a Russian gas pumping station in a border area where Ukrainian troops have been retreating, amid talks over a proposed U.S.-backed moratorium on attacks on energy infrastructure.

21/03 'I need to be home': stranded Heathrow passengers separated from loved ones

Thousands of travellers stranded by a huge fire near London's Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, scrambled to find ways to get home and reunite with their families on Friday as they faced what could be days of disruptions.

21/03 Heathrow shutdown raises concerns over contingency planning

The closure of Britain's Heathrow Airport is set to affect the global aviation system for days at a cost of tens of millions of dollars, experts say, posing questions about why better contingency planning was not in place at the hub.

21/03 Huge fire closes UK's Heathrow Airport, global flight schedules disrupted

Britain's Heathrow Airport said it would be closed all of Friday after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power, disrupting flight schedules around the world.

20/03 Financial folly or pressure tactic? Trump eyes Ukraine's occupied nuclear plant

Donald Trump's idea of U.S. interests taking control of Ukraine's biggest nuclear power station has a catch for the man who coined the art of the deal: it would be years before there is even a hope of it making a return on investment.

20/03 Oil prices rise on demand outlook strength, weaker US dollar

Oil prices rose on Thursday, boosted by a strong outlook for demand in the United States after fuel inventories fell more than expected, and a weaker U.S. dollar.

20/03 Asia shares track Wall Street higher as investors assess Fed outlook

Asia shares edged up on Thursday after a Wall Street rally as investor sentiment was lifted by the prospect that the Federal Reserve could still deliver two rate cuts this year, though the gains were limited by a pullback in Chinese equities.

20/03 Exclusive: Proposed US port fees on China-built ships begin choking coal, agriculture exports

President Donald Trump's plan to revive U.S. shipbuilding using massive fees on China-linked ship visits to American ports is causing U.S. coal inventories to swell and stoking uncertainty in the embattled agriculture market, as exporters struggle to find ships to send goods abroad.

19/03 Oil rises on US fuel demand, Fed rate decision caps gains

Oil prices edged up on Wednesday after U.S. government data showed a draw in fuel inventories, but the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady capped gains.

19/03 Asian stocks meander, yen soft as BOJ stands pat on rates

Asian stocks were subdued on Wednesday and gold hovered near record highs as economic worries and a shifting geopolitical landscape kept risk appetite in check, while the yen was slightly weaker after the Bank of Japan held rates as expected.

19/03 US judge blocks Trump's EPA from clawing back climate grants

A U.S. judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from recovering grant funds issued as part of a $20 billion climate funding program that President Donald Trump's administration has moved to terminate.

19/03 Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of infrastructure attacks after Putin-Trump call

Russia and Ukraine accused each other early on Wednesday of launching air attacks that sparked fires and damaged infrastructure just hours after President Vladimir Putin agreed to a limited ceasefire in Russia's war in Ukraine.