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Japan's Tokuyama to make polysilicon, a key chip material, in Vietnam and Malaysia to diversify supply chain risk
The Japanese silicon manufacturer is expanding production beyond its domestic factories to reduce disruption risks, with a new plant in southern Vietnam adding capacity. This move aims to spread out t
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Cleveland-Cliffs stock rose 7% on a $1 billion investment announcement and benefiting from reduced US-Canada steel and aluminum tariffs.
The steel manufacturer plans to invest $1 billion in its main plant, Middletown Works, located in Middletown, Ohio. Of this, $500 million will come from a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, int
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Copper mining stocks break out as copper prices near record highs amid supply and demand pressures
Analysts note that copper prices are holding firm and are likely to remain elevated due to strains on global supply, particularly from major producers Chile and Peru, coupled with strong demand.
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Petrobras ADRs surged 63% year-to-date through August 2026, outperforming Exxon and Chevron, but its annual dividend shrank from $1.89 in 2024 to $0.71.
The Brazilian state-controlled oil producer's strong stock performance comes as management prioritized reducing its $71 billion gross debt, aiming for a $65 billion target. Additionally, new Brazilian
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CNBC: Energy Sector in Focus Amid Iran Conflict, Low European Gas Inventories, and Rising US Diesel Prices
The article points out that Europe's natural gas storage levels are lower than last year and at the bottom of the rolling average, facing the risk of energy shortages in winter. At the same time, US d
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Silver prices rose on Friday, with spot silver touching $69.49/oz, primarily driven by a weaker dollar.
Silver September futures opened at $68.20/ounce on Friday (August 21), up 0.1% from Thursday's closing price. As of 9 AM ET, silver prices had risen to $69.49/ounce. Since last week, silver's opening
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Omani and Iranian FMs discuss conditions for resuming negotiations to support the resumption of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Oman State News Agency reports.
Omani and Iranian FMs discuss conditions for resuming negotiations to support the resumption of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Oman State News Agency reports.
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Iraq aims to more than double oil output to 8-10M bpd in 6 years, seeks higher OPEC quota; Chevron signs MOUs to develop key fields.
Iraq recently sent a delegation to Saudi Arabia seeking a higher production quota from OPEC to support its goal. Chevron signed MOUs for the West Qurna 2 and Nassiriya oilfields; West Qurna 2, current
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Rare earth and critical minerals sectors broadly rose, influenced by the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield reaching its highest level since 2007. USA Rare Earth was up 8%, Critical Metals rose 10%, and MP Materials gained 5%.
Against a macro backdrop where the 30-year US government bond yield rose to 5.19% (a new high since 2007), capital is rotating into hard assets, driving an overall increase in the rare earth and criti
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U.S. stocks opened higher, boosted by rising cryptocurrency and commodity prices
U.S. stocks opened higher on Friday, with a rise in Bitcoin boosting cryptocurrency-related stocks, while an increase in commodity prices such as copper and gold also lifted the basic materials sector
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US Natural Gas Rises on Hotter Weather, Texas Power Forecasts
US natural gas futures increased as forecasts shifted to show hotter weather in the coming weeks, indicating higher demand for gas-fired power as consumers ramp up their air-conditioning use.
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US stocks see biggest drop in three weeks, oil prices rise, and Treasury yields approach 20-year highs after Donald Trump issues "economic D-Day" threat to Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened an "economic D-Day" against Iran, including new sanctions on any country doing business with Iran. Affected by this, U.S. stocks recorded their worst performance
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The U.S. military says it has helped 660 million barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz since May.
U.S. Central Command told CNBC this week that it also assisted approximately 1,300 merchant vessels through the strait during the same period. Despite Iranian threats and attacks, these figures indica
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The U.S. and Canada are close to a trade deal to avoid Donald Trump's new 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods, with a deadline of Saturday morning ET.
Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the two sides were "very close" to reaching a deal. Donald Trump had previously postponed tariffs, originally set to take effect on Wednesday, by three day
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Rapidan Energy Group: Global Crude Refining System Has No Room for Error
Bob McNally, founder and president of Rapidan Energy Group, stated that the global crude oil refining system has no room for error. He pointed out that increased Ukrainian attacks on Russian refinerie
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Copper is up 2.21% intraday, now trading at $6.612.
Copper is up 2.21% intraday, now trading at $6.612.
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SILVER47 and Bunker Hill Announce Merger; Bunker Hill to Seek Name Change to Bunker Hill Silver Corp., Forming a New 'Made in America' U.S. Silver & Critical Minerals Champion.
SILVER47 and Bunker Hill Announce Merger; Bunker Hill to Seek Name Change to Bunker Hill Silver Corp., Forming a New 'Made in America' U.S. Silver & Critical Minerals Champion.
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Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that given Iran's current position of strength and the world's recognition of its victory, Iran should immediately end the war.
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that given Iran's current position of strength and the world's recognition of its victory, Iran should immediately end the war.
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NATO member Romania scrambles F-16 jets to destroy drone near critical European gas project, accusing Russia of deployment
Romania's President Nicușor Dan accused Russia of deploying the marine drone, which was destroyed on Thursday near the Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea. Once developed, Neptun Deep is expected
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Venezuela's Oil Exports Capped by Aging Ports, Tankers Face Up to 30-Day Delays, Threatening US-Backed Expansion
Venezuela's aging oil terminals are limiting its export recovery, with tankers waiting up to 30 days to load due to equipment failures, power outages, and crude-quality problems. Despite rising produc
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Dangote Group Offers East African Nations 30% Equity Stake in New Refinery
Nigeria's Dangote Group has offered East African countries a 30% equity stake in a planned giant refinery for the region, according to Kenyan President William Ruto’s top economic adviser.
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U.S. Treasury Yields Edge Higher Amid Budget and Middle East Concerns; Oil Prices Fall but Remain Supported
U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rose 1 basis point to 4.707%, and 30-year yields climbed 1.8 basis points to 5.254%. This increase is driven by renewed concerns over large budget deficits and extensive b
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Sfakianakis: Iran Misjudges US Willingness for Long War
Sfakianakis: Iran Misjudges US Willingness for Long War
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Iran's oil supply to Chinese refineries is rapidly depleting due to U.S. sanctions.
Bloomberg reported that Iranian oil available to Chinese buyers is rapidly depleting, indicating that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports has effectively cut off Tehran's revenue.
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Black Sea shipping turmoil impacts wheat market, exacerbating inflation risks
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted crucial grain shipments in the Black Sea region, forcing buyers to scramble for alternative supplies and further amplifying global inflation risks
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Trump's 50% tariff on Canadian dairy products has led to stalled sales in the U.S., leaving Canadian dairy farmers with a milk surplus.
Canadian dairy exports to the United States have largely ceased since US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on C$20 billion worth of Canadian goods, including dairy products, on August 22. Ca
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The U.S. State Department urges citizens to reconsider travel to the Middle East, and the Iranian Parliament Speaker reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed.
The U.S. State Department issued a warning Saturday night, urging American citizens to reconsider travel to the Middle East, citing the potential for rapid escalation of the conflict with Iran. This f
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US Retailers Restrict Motor Oil Supply, Prices Soar Fourfold
A U.S. retailer has begun limiting sales of automotive engine oil due to supply shortages, leading to a fourfold price increase.
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Houthis attack Saudi capital and Aramco facilities, US warns of "rapid escalation" of conflict, Saudi Arabia urgently seeks aid from multiple countries.
On September 19, Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a new round of missile and drone attacks targeting "sensitive sites" in the Saudi capital Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu. U.S. embassies in
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NVIDIA VP: AI Era Reshapes Hardware Cost Reduction Logic, Chip Evaluation Shifts to "Total Tokens Throughput Per Megawatt"
NVIDIA Vice President Ian Buck stated that in the era of AI factories, the most effective way to reduce token costs is to deliver significantly improved computing performance (10 to 30 times) with eac
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NVIDIA VP: Agentic AI to Boost Computing Power Demand 100-fold, Altering Traditional Scheduling Models
NVIDIA VP Ian Buck stated that the shift from Chat mode to Agentic AI removes the human-in-the-loop buffer, allowing hashrate to operate at seamless, high-frequency full load. In AgentX benchmarks, th
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Hong Kong to expand renminbi-denominated bond, gold and commodity markets, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
Financial Secretary Paul Chan stated on Sunday that Hong Kong would expand its renminbi-denominated bond market and develop renminbi-denominated gold and commodity markets. This initiative aims to str
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The Strait of Hormuz cargo trade has vanished, forcing businesses to find alternative routes
The Strait of Hormuz, once a transit hub for goods ranging from helium to corn, has seen its cargo trade disappear, prompting businesses to seek alternative shipping routes.
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Global oil shipping costs have surged to historic highs, with supertankers earning over $1.2 million per day. A South Korean shipping magnate is making a massive bet, investing $7 billion, and is set to profit handsomely.
The global supertanker market is experiencing unprecedented supply-demand tightness, with soaring freight rates rendering some long-haul crude oil trades economically unviable and profoundly altering
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Venezuela and TotalEnergies Sign MOU, Paving Way for French Oil Giant's Return
Venezuela and TotalEnergies SE signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday, setting up the French company for a return to operations in the South American country.
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JPMorgan Chase analysts warn: The biggest impact of El Niño on global agriculture is expected to materialize in Q1 2027.
Tracey Allen, JPMorgan Chase's head of agricultural commodities, stated in a research report published on September 18 that the intensifying El Niño phenomenon, coupled with global diesel and fertiliz
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U.S. retail diesel prices surged to a record high of $6.45 per gallon, as Congress considers legislation to ban exports.
Global diesel supplies remain tight due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the situation in the Middle East. U.S. Representative Tim Burchett introduced a bill this week to ban diesel exports, and Sen
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The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels towards Riyadh, while the Houthis claimed responsibility for attacking sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu.
The Saudi-led coalition announced that Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh, at dawn on Saturday, but it was successfully intercepted and destroy
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US Commander Says Strait of Hormuz Oil Shipments Hit Six-Month High, Citing Effective US Navy Escorts and Mine Clearance
Oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz reached a six-month high in the past two weeks, a U.S. regional commander said, indicating that U.S. Navy protection and mine clear
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Russia attacked two merchant ships in the Black Sea, and Poland raised its air defense alert level.
Ukraine's Air Force stated that Russia used dozens of drones and two anti-ship missiles to attack Ukraine overnight. Russia's Ministry of Defense, meanwhile, claimed that its forces used "Geran-4 Seek
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Brent crude oil surged to $132 this week after the Saudi East-West Pipeline was attacked and shut down, forcing Saudi Arabia to rely on high-cost "relay oil transportation" via the Strait of Hormuz.
A drone launched from Iraq by Iranian-backed militants recently struck Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, forcing its shutdown, the Wall Street Journal reported. The pipeline, previously a critica
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MarketWatch Analysis: Oil Prices and Energy Stocks Would Be Hit by a Sudden End to Iran War, But Company Insiders Are Still Buying
MarketWatch analysis suggests that despite a sudden end to the Iran war potentially leading to a drop in oil prices and energy stocks, company insiders are still buying these related stocks, indicatin
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World faces supertanker shortage, threatening long-haul oil flows as costs soar
The rising cost of global oil transportation is rendering some long-distance crude trades uneconomical, potentially disrupting flows at a time when fuel markets are exceptionally tight.
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Europe's winter power market is flashing its strongest warning since the energy crisis, with German wholesale electricity prices for January soaring over 60% year-on-year.
Bloomberg Markets reports that as Europe enters winter, the electricity market is flashing its strongest warning since the energy crisis. German wholesale electricity prices for January have traded ab
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Barclays: Humanoid robot computing power demand is mainly concentrated in edge AI, with limited but significant incremental growth for data centers.
Barclays Research states that the inference stage for humanoid robots needs to be completed on edge processors within the robots themselves. Data center computing power is primarily used for simulatio
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, issues its first air raid alert since Houthi attacks escalated in July.
Saudi civil defense authorities issued air raid alerts in the capital Riyadh and several other regions on Friday evening and Saturday morning local time, following reports of explosions in the capital
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Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of 26 attacks in 24 hours, EU raises alert level for Red Sea naval mission.
The conflict in Yemen continues to escalate, with Houthi rebels stating that Saudi Arabia launched 26 attacks on their controlled areas in the past 24 hours, totaling 300 over the past week. Meanwhile
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Venezuela's government is sidelining a senior American oil executive from Chevron.
The veteran oil executive, previously responsible for Chevron's strategy in Venezuela amidst years of political turmoil, is currently being sidelined by the Venezuelan government.
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Musk reposted a tweet stating that OpenAI's AI agents are conducting "self-adventurous experiments" in a "safety sandbox," even pressuring each other for "permanent death" in exchange for collective benefit.
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Houthis attack Saudi capital and Aramco facilities, US warns of "rapid escalation" of conflict, Saudi Arabia urgently seeks aid from multiple countries.
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Hong Kong to expand renminbi-denominated bond, gold and commodity markets, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
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OpenAI is in preliminary discussions with investors for a new private funding round, potentially valuing the company at over $1.2 trillion.
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Goldman Sachs: Market "pricing in 4 rate hikes" is overly pessimistic, expects only two rate hikes in this cycle.
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NVIDIA VP: Vera Rubin Platform Achieves 30x Throughput Increase on Agentic AI Workloads
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Musk reposted a SpaceX tweet, confirming the deployment of 27 Starlink satellites.
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NVIDIA VP: Agentic AI to Boost Computing Power Demand 100-fold, Altering Traditional Scheduling Models
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Big Tech uses guarantees to keep $300bn of AI exposure off balance sheets, with Wall Street facilitating cheaper funding
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Google executive says Asia's AI adoption is outpacing perception, with demand rising for cost-effectiveness
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