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Taiwan Proposes Over $13 Billion Funding to Secure LNG as Electricity Price Freeze Expires
Taiwan has proposed more than $13 billion in funding, mainly for its state-run energy companies, to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) and shield electricity users when a price freeze expires at the e
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Bangladesh Pays Highest LNG Price Since 2022 to Ease Power Outages
Bangladesh was forced to pay the highest price for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in about four years to ease rolling power outages, a move that is likely to drive up the country's energy costs.
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US Retail Diesel Prices Hit Four-Year High, Topping Iran War Peak and Approaching Record as Global Supply Strains Persist
US Retail Diesel Prices Hit Four-Year High, Topping Iran War Peak and Approaching Record as Global Supply Strains Persist
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The Japanese Yen surged to a three-week high of 157.63 against the US Dollar, as markets remained vigilant for potential intervention by Japanese authorities. Brent crude oil fell over 1% on the day to $94.67 per barrel after Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood of a prolonged conflict between the US and Iran.
The Japanese Yen strengthened against the US Dollar for a second consecutive trading day, rising to 157.63 at one point and hitting a three-week high, fueling speculation that Japanese authorities mig
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Analysts: China's Support for Iran Shows Limitations as US Pressure Mounts
Analysts point out that China's support for Iran is being balanced against its other relationships in the region, including those with the United States and Gulf states. Despite China's opposition to
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Implats Hikes Dividend as Profit Soars 40-Fold on Platinum Price Rally
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. announced a bulked-up dividend after profit in the last fiscal year soared more than 40-fold on a recovery in metal prices.
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ANZ Says Copper Could Hit Record Early Next Year Due to Tariff Concerns, Supply Challenges and Resilient Demand
ANZ Says Copper Could Hit Record Early Next Year Due to Tariff Concerns, Supply Challenges and Resilient Demand
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South Korea's Posco partners with Australia's BHP to commercialize hydrogen-based steelmaking technology.
POSCO said the two companies signed the HyREX cooperation agreement on Thursday to test BHP's iron ore to determine the most suitable raw materials for the commercial production of its hydrogen-based
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Asian spot LNG prices surged to $25.908/mmBtu on Wednesday evening, reaching their highest level since December 2022, following an escalation of the situation in the Middle East.
Renewed tensions in the Middle East and the risk of supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have sparked widespread market concern. According to traders, Asian spot LNG prices have risen by over 5%
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WMO forecasts current El Nino almost 100% likely to persist through February 2027, bringing drought and elevated temperatures to much of Asia.
WMO forecasts current El Nino almost 100% likely to persist through February 2027, bringing drought and elevated temperatures to much of Asia.
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Asian Economies Accelerate Domestic Oil and Gas Storage Expansion After Strait of Hormuz Crisis, with Japan, India, South Korea, and China Unveiling Specific Plans
Asian economies are increasing their oil and gas storage capacity closer to home to reduce reliance on Middle East conflicts. Japan launched a $10 billion POWERR Asia initiative to help Southeast Asia
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Kuwaiti forces repelled Iranian missile and drone attacks on Thursday, and Donald Trump said a new round of hostilities in the Middle East would not "last long."
Kuwait's military said on Thursday it was countering missile and drone attacks from Iran and advised residents to follow safety instructions. This follows U.S. President Donald Trump's statement on We
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China's upcoming export restrictions on critical minerals are attracting investment interest from Japan and Western countries in Malaysia's rare earth reserves.
Malaysia's rare earth reserves are attracting increased foreign investment as Japan and Western nations seek to diversify their supply chains, following China's plans to implement stricter export cont
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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, says US can hit 'anytime we want' as death toll rises to 18
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened further attacks on Iran, warning that Washington could strike "anytime we want". This comes as the death toll from the latest US strikes, which includ
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Donald Trump stated that a new round of strikes on Iran would not "last too long" and reiterated that the United States controls the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices stabilized after a cumulative gain of approximately 9% over three days.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on September 2nd local time that the new round of U.S. strikes against Iran would not "last long," reiterating that the U.S. has been and will continue to control th
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Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports plummeted to approximately 3 million barrels per day in August, marking a nine-year low, amid threats in both the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
Bloomberg reported on September 2 that tanker tracking data from Vortexa and Kpler showed Saudi Arabia's observable crude oil exports in August were approximately 3 million barrels per day, the lowest
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European natural gas prices on Wednesday hit their highest level since early 2023.
European natural gas prices surged on Wednesday to their highest levels since early 2023, driven by rising global energy costs stemming from the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Donald Trump stated that any attack on Iran would be brief and reiterated that the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz, leading oil prices to stabilize after three days of gains.
Donald Trump stated that any attack on Iran would be brief and reiterated that the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz, leading oil prices to stabilize after three days of gains.
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U.S.-Venezuela oil cooperation is accelerating, with the White House stating that crude oil under the agreement could enter U.S. reserves as early as November. Chevron plans to invest $7 billion to expand production, and its stock price hit an all-time high on Wednesday.
Oil cooperation between the United States and Venezuela is accelerating. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly stated on Wednesday that crude oil obtained through the agreement with Venezuela could reac
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U.S. Stocks Rise as Oil Gains on Iran-U.S. Clashes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.56% to 53061.95, the S&P 500 added 0.46% to 7666.60, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.45% to 26217.83. This occurred as a rally in Treasury yields stalled, but
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Brazilian Stocks Outperform Nasdaq Year-to-Date, Options Trading Surges
The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) is up 19% year-to-date, surpassing the Nasdaq-100's 15% gain. Options volume for EWZ surged to more than six times its 30-day average on Wednesday, with traders placi
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Europe's winter natural gas reserves are only 65% full, the lowest for this period in 15 years, due to delayed purchases on bets of an end to the Iran war.
Europe's winter natural gas reserves are only 65% full, the lowest for this period in 15 years, due to delayed purchases on bets of an end to the Iran war.
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Donald Trump stated that oil prices would fall.
Donald Trump stated that oil prices would fall.
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Trump says Iran was trying to rebuild radar and missile systems
Trump says Iran was trying to rebuild radar and missile systems
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China Buys More US Soybeans Just Days Before Trump-Xi Summit
China bought more US soybeans just days ahead of a key leaders’ summit, a sign of further progress toward Beijing’s pledge to boost purchases of American farm goods.
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Copper prices remain elevated as traders weigh recent signs of tightening supply.
Copper prices remain elevated as traders weigh recent signs of tightening supply.
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Financial Times: The number of countries globally providing fuel subsidies has exceeded 90, as the deepening energy crisis puts pressure on public finances.
The Financial Times reported that as the energy crisis continues to deepen, the number of countries providing some form of consumer support for fuel costs has exceeded 90, putting pressure on public f
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Global shipping costs surge 201%, nearing 2021 peak; tanker charter rates hit record highs; Saudi Aramco suspends crude oil deliveries due to attacks.
Global shipping costs are experiencing a new round of severe shocks, with container freight rates surging by 201%, nearing the crisis peak of 2021, while geopolitical turmoil has pushed tanker charter
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BofA Securities Raises Memory Chip Price Forecast: DRAM/NAND to See 20-30% QoQ Increase in Q3; Hyperscale Cloud Vendors Have Locked in Higher Prices for Q1 Next Year
Bank of America Securities analyst Simon Woo noted in his latest research report that channel checks confirm DRAM average selling prices (ASPs) will rise by 20-30% quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2026, wit
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Oil prices fell on Monday, with Brent crude down 1.66% to $102.15, due to "surprisingly strong" crude flows from the Middle East; Donald Trump issued a strong warning about a potential US-Iran war.
JPMorgan Chase analysts noted in a September 18 report that despite the disruption to Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, crude oil flows from the Middle East remained "surprisingly strong," averag
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Deutsche Bank: Gold Price Rally Driven by Reserve Management Institutions, Strait of Hormuz Conflict and Oil Price Decline Outweigh Federal Reserve Rate Hikes
Deutsche Bank's latest metal flow report indicates an anomalous rise in gold prices following the Federal Reserve's rate hike, despite no significant increase in volume from conventional buyers (comme
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China's selective crop buying tests US trade truce ahead of summit
China has met over half of its pledge to buy 25 million tons of US soybeans this year, but progress on a separate commitment to spend billions more on other American crops has largely stalled. These m
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Oil declines in early Asian trade, with WTI down 0.5% at $99.76 and Brent 0.3% lower at $103.54, as concerns over extended supply disruptions from Saudi Arabia ease.
ANZ Research analysts noted that initial concerns over extended disruptions to pipeline flows from Saudi Arabia are easing. Saudi Arabia expects its East-West pipeline to return to about half its capa
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U.S. retail diesel prices have surpassed $6.50 per gallon for the first time, as the war exacerbates global fuel supply tightness.
U.S. retail diesel prices have surpassed $6.50 per gallon for the first time, extending a war-driven rally that is having ripple effects across the economy.
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Ukrainian attacks on Moscow oil refineries escalate the Russia-Ukraine conflict, driving global diesel futures and U.S. retail diesel prices to all-time highs.
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff reported that in the early hours of September 20, Ukrainian forces struck Russia's Moscow oil refinery, severely damaging the AVT-6 primary refining unit and other
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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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China's LPR (Loan Prime Rate) has remained unchanged for 16 consecutive months, with the 1-year LPR at 3.0% and the over-5-year LPR at 3.5%. A publication overseen by the central bank stated that "the necessity of directly lowering policy interest rates is not high."
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NVIDIA VP: Vera Rubin Platform Achieves 30x Throughput Increase on Agentic AI Workloads
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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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NVIDIA VP: Agentic AI to Boost Computing Power Demand 100-fold, Altering Traditional Scheduling Models
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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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NVIDIA VP: AI Era Reshapes Hardware Cost Reduction Logic, Chip Evaluation Shifts to "Total Tokens Throughput Per Megawatt"
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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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Foreign envoys in Taiwan warn China's maritime pressure challenges 'rules of game at sea'
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CryptoSlate Analysis: Bitcoin's Unmoved Supply for Over a Year Reaching 63.3% Is Not a Strong Bull Market Signal
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