The total cryptocurrency market capitalization climbed to $2.82 trillion as Zcash led a rally alongside crypto-related stocks. Bitcoin topped $80,000, while expectations for Federal Reserve rates remained divided.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 20:09
More people are using volatile electricity prices and modern technology to earn money by selling power from their homes.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 20:00
Like many countries, the UK is facing a major pensions shortfall, prompting a call for Britons to save more.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 20:00
Amazon’s Labor Day sale runs through Sept. 7 and spans products across categories. Deals from Brooks, Stanley, Shark, Kiehl’s and other brands offer savings of up to 78%.
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NBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-03 19:53
The UN warns that a “supersized” El Niño will hit the global economy. Drought is already affecting UK cider producers, while Nvidia has bought Hugging Face for $12.9 billion.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-03 19:52
The August nonfarm payrolls report is due Friday, with economists expecting an increase of 53,000 jobs. A subdued labor market is keeping the Federal Reserve focused on inflation.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 19:38
PayPal has eliminated roughly 220 jobs in India as part of the payments company’s broader, multiyear turnaround plan announced earlier this year, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 19:25
British fintech Revolut said it received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national bank charter. The decision marks a major step toward launching a fully fledged American bank by 2027.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 19:15
Revolut says the OCC has provisionally cleared its bid to become a bank in the United States.
Volkswagen Caminhoes e Onibus, the Brazilian subsidiary of Volkswagen’s trucking unit Traton, announced a partnership with China’s SAIC Motor to develop a new family of light commercial vehicles.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 19:00
U.S. services activity strengthened in August as robust demand pushed new orders to a three-and-a-half-year high and raised input prices. The signs suggest inflation may stay elevated, potentially compelling the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates before year-end.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 18:51
The federal government is committing more than $4.7 billion for VIA Rail to acquire and maintain 313 new passenger cars from Alstom Canada. The cars will be built entirely in Canada for the first time in four decades, as part of the latest push under the Buy Canadian policy.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 18:05
Nasdaq-listed Hyperliquid Strategies has expanded its committed-equity facility with Chardan Capital Markets from $1 billion to $2.5 billion to fund purchases of HYPE. Disclosures show at least $763.7 million has already been raised, leaving no more than about $236.3 million before the $1 billion threshold. Further access will depend on issue prices, Nasdaq limits and possible shareholder approval.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 18:00
Mortgage rates increased again this week, pushing the average rate for a long-term U.S. home loan to its highest point in more than a year.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 18:00
US mortgage rates have surged to a new high for the year, nearing 7%.
Mortgage rates rose again this week, pushing the average rate on a long-term U.S. home loan to its highest level in more than a year.
The EU is entering winter with its lowest gas stocks on record. The head of a gas storage group warns that the situation could become “problematic.”
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 17:46
The Bank of Canada has unveiled a new vertical $20 note featuring King Charles. It is the first Canadian paper currency to carry his image, replacing that of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 17:32
Chris Foster is set to leave his role at Ken Griffin’s hedge fund, Citadel, after making billions of dollars trading natural gas in Europe.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 17:29
Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo says Bitcoin could be shifting from a halving-linked four-year cycle toward a 6-to-8-year rhythm shaped more by traditional finance’s short-term debt cycle. The article says halvings still matter, but their influence is shrinking relative to institutional money flowing through exchange-traded products, corporate treasuries and other channels.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 17:10
The Trump administration imposed a 100 percent tariff on foreign-made drones on Thursday. US Customs and Border Protection says the rate applies to imported drones with thermal imaging or a weight above 55 pounds; smaller drones face a 25 percent tariff, while products from US allies also received lower but significant levies. Critics warn the tariffs will hurt public safety and devastate thousands of US businesses.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 17:08
New US tariffs of up to 100% on drones and parts took effect on Thursday as Washington seeks to reduce its reliance on Chinese suppliers, led by DJI.
Registrations of battery electric vehicles in the UK rose about 30% year on year in August, making them the market’s largest single fuel type last month, according to New AutoMotive data.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 17:05
A marginal rise in weekly US applications for unemployment benefits, alongside low layoffs, indicates that labor-market conditions remain stable. That gives the Federal Reserve room to concentrate on inflation pressures linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 17:05
Noncarbonated drinks such as Surfside and Lucky One are central to the alcohol industry’s effort to attract Gen Z consumers.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 17:00
Revolut applied on March 4 to establish an insured US national bank offering deposits, cards, lending and direct Fedwire and ACH access. Nearly six months later, its application remains under review while regulators have approved or converted narrower national trust-bank charters for crypto firms, focused mainly on custody, reserves and digital-asset services rather than full-service insured banking.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:55
Ukraine risks losing billions in international funding after parliament failed to advance legislation required under its commitments to the IMF. The stalled measures include a parcel levy tied to an IMF tranche of about $700 million and a $4.3 billion EU tranche. The government also reported a $27 billion defense-financing shortfall.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:55
Oil prices rose on Thursday after U.S. strikes on Iran and renewed Israeli threats against Tehran revived concerns that Middle East supply could be disrupted.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:50
Economists expect the European Central Bank to raise interest rates on September 10, according to a Reuters poll published Thursday. It would be the second and final hike in September and the ECB’s shortest tightening campaign in 15 years.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:40
Strive’s CEO said the company could become the second-largest public holder of bitcoin by the end of 2026. Strive shares rose to a year-to-date high of $26.84 on Thursday, less than 1% below the warrants’ exercise price.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:27
Two Arctic agreements, each involving more than 1 trillion rubles in investment, were signed at this year’s Eastern Economic Forum, Minister Alexey Chekunkov said. He stressed that the projects would be developed in stages rather than funded all at once, with progress reported at future forums.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:08
US energy companies signed a series of multi-billion-dollar agreements with Venezuela on Wednesday, days after Caracas agreed to give Washington control over a substantial share of its vast oil reserves. Donald Trump has called the arrangement the “biggest oil deal in world history,” but it has prompted serious questions about Venezuela’s sovereignty.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:06
A 1950 US State Department memo described oil as the enduring link between Washington and Caracas. The article traces their relationship from cooperation to hostility, noting Donald Trump’s announcement that the US would take majority control of about a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves. The White House says the deal secures US energy dominance for the next century.
Chevron, Eni and other energy companies signed multibillion-dollar agreements in Caracas to expand Venezuela’s oil output. The ceremony was overseen by interim President Delcy Rodriguez and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, days after a separate Caracas-Washington deal gave the US access to 17 oil fields representing about a fifth of Venezuela’s reserves.
US energy companies are significantly expanding their operations in Venezuela following Washington’s oil deal with Caracas. US officials denied claims that the agreement was holding Venezuela for ransom, saying it benefits all sides while developing an unused underground asset.
Recent heatwaves in France created major health risks while also hurting the economy. Authorities estimate that heat and drought sharply reduced agricultural production, with wealth generated by the sector expected to fall 8% this year. The knock-on effects could cut France’s 2026 growth by 0.1 percentage points.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-03 16:05
Crude oil reached $97 a barrel on Thursday, extending a monthlong advance that has helped drive average diesel prices to their highest level since 2022.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 16:02
ChargePoint’s CEO says the company’s 50% stock gain marks only the beginning of its momentum. The infrastructure company is nearing the end of a three-year business plan that has increased revenue and substantially reduced losses.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
Regulated exchange Kalshi is preparing to seek approval for a West Texas Intermediate crude oil perpetual futures contract. The proposed product would trade 24 hours a day on weekdays but close over the weekend, potentially exposing positions to accumulated news when markets reopen. Unlike Bitcoin, physical oil lacks a single continuously observable spot market, raising questions about pricing and funding-rate reliability.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
Diameter Pay’s financing totaled $10 million. CMT Digital and Lightspeed Faction shared the lead-investor role in the company’s Series A round.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:00
Standard Chartered is offering institutional spot crypto trading in the region, adding Bitcoin and Ether to the same electronic foreign-exchange rails institutions use to trade dollars and euros.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 15:58
The U.S. trade deficit expanded sharply in July as robust domestic demand lifted imports, setting trade up to weigh again on economic growth in the third quarter.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 15:50
UK-based fintech Revolut has received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a provisional US banking licence, marking a milestone in its effort to expand in America.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 15:48
Commerzbank, the German lender facing a takeover approach from UniCredit, said on Thursday that it would launch a new share buyback programme worth up to €1.2 billion to increase returns for shareholders.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 15:45
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Thursday after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he could support keeping rates unchanged this month if data confirms that price pressures are easing.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 15:40
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said that if forthcoming data confirms inflation pressures are easing, he would be inclined to support keeping interest rates unchanged at the U.S. central bank’s next policy meeting.
Federal Reserve Governor Waller indicated that he would support leaving interest rates unchanged at the September meeting. He expressed confidence in current inflation trends, appearing to contrast with comments Chairman Kevin Warsh made last week.
As shipping remains severely disrupted in the Strait of Hormuz, the Panama Canal will reduce daily vessel limits because of falling water levels linked to El Niño. The cap drops to 34 ships from Thursday and 32 on September 15. Rising demand has already tripled slot auction prices, threatening delays, higher freight rates and costly rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 15:35
Public-private partnerships are creating investment and development opportunities in areas including renewable energy, digital infrastructure, water and desalination. The episode examines how government-business cooperation could shape Azerbaijan’s next phase of growth.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 15:00
The piece examines why cryptocurrency earnings reports can be misleading for advisors.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 15:00
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said China is ready to implement the consensus reached by the two countries’ leaders and expand practical investment cooperation with Russia. At the 13th China-Russia Investment Cooperation Committee meeting in Vladivostok, both sides called for progress in manufacturing, infrastructure, green industries and the digital economy, as well as a more predictable business environment.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 14:58
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said China wants to strengthen friendly ties with Russia and broaden cooperation in several areas. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum, he described people-to-people friendship as the foundation of bilateral cooperation and cited a survey saying more than 90% of Russians view the state of China-Russia relations positively.
The Far East and Arctic Development Corporation, VIS Group and the Crystal of Growth Foundation have signed a deal to raise about 1 trillion rubles ($11.5 billion) for developing Russia’s Arctic zone and the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor. Projects may use project financing, public-private partnerships and concessions, with a potential international investment fund also under consideration.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 14:55
Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said contracts for the import-substituted SJ-100 aircraft cover the next three years, with more than 40 planes already under contract. Aurora Airlines will be among the first operators, while firm supply deals with customers including Red Wings and Azimuth could be signed by the end of 2026.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 14:54
Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osor Uchral said at the Eastern Economic Forum that expanding mutually beneficial trilateral cooperation with Russia and China is among Mongolia’s foreign-policy priorities. He stressed Mongolia’s value for its comprehensive strategic partnerships with its two “eternal neighbors.”
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 14:51
Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osor Uchral said advancing the Russia-Mongolia-China economic corridor, improving cross-border trade, infrastructure and logistics, and expanding border-crossing capacity would raise trade turnover among the three countries, cut transport time and costs, and make supplies more reliable.
Russia is negotiating MC-21 deliveries with several airlines in addition to Aeroflot, Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said. Those deliveries are expected only after 2030, while about half of the aircraft’s certification flight-test program has been completed. Serial deliveries will start after certification.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 14:50
US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $101.2 million on Wednesday after losing $236.5 million the previous day, extending four sessions of alternating inflows and outflows as BTC hovered near $77,000. Ethereum, XRP and Solana ETFs also reversed on Wednesday, ending nearly two-week inflow streaks with outflows of about $48 million, $7.2 million and $6 million, respectively.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 14:50
Canada’s services economy contracted at its fastest pace in six months in August, with rising trade tensions and geopolitical instability weighing on new business, according to S&P Global’s services PMI data released Thursday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 14:50
Canada’s trade surplus narrowed sharply in July as energy and metal exports declined and imports increased. The change comes weeks before Washington’s new 50% tariffs begin appearing in trade statistics, creating a tougher test for Canadian exporters.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 14:45
Bitget is in talks with major Wall Street firms, including BlackRock, to help expand distribution of tokenized ETFs in Asia. Gracy Chen cited the world’s largest asset manager as an example of a firm seeking greater regional distribution.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 14:41
Donald Trump said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick mistakenly claimed that no Americans had been killed in the war with Iran because he was thinking about a previous US operation in Venezuela. The Pentagon has counted 18 US service members dead in the conflict. Lutnick acknowledged misspeaking as Iranian authorities reported heavy casualties from the latest US strikes.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★★2026-09-03 14:38
Iran’s military said it attacked the US-used Ahmad al-Jaber air base in Kuwait and Al Minhad air base in the UAE with missiles and drones. Kuwait said its air defences intercepted the attacks. Israeli defence minister Israel Katz warned that economic pressure and fears of regime collapse could push Tehran towards more extreme measures.
Iran vows to avenge deadly US attacks and warns that any further American assault will draw an “asymmetric” response.
Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday that six more military personnel had been killed in U.S. strikes this week, raising the reported military death toll to at least 13.
Brent crude rose above $96 a barrel after Iran fired missiles at Kuwait. Oil prices have climbed more than 7% this week, as the U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes for the first time since July.
Six Chinese companies now conduct shipments along the Northern Sea Route, up from one three years ago, Russian Far East and Arctic Development Minister Alexey Chekunkov said. He added that China has formally committed to a plan to transport 20 million tons annually by 2030.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 14:33
After years of blockbuster returns, one of the most popular ETFs is suddenly facing competition from several cheaper alternatives.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 14:30
China Development Bank has disbursed 460 million yuan ($68.47 million) from the first tranche of the country’s 2026 policy-based financing tool, state media reported Thursday, as Beijing steps up efforts to support investment and economic growth.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 14:15
More than 150 business events and over 1,000 speakers are included in this year’s Eastern Economic Forum program, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev said. The forum, themed “The Far East: Development for the Benefit of People,” is being held in Vladivostok from September 1 to 4.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 14:08
Russia’s non-resource, non-energy industrial exports reached $58.8 billion in the first half of the year, Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said. Chemical products, metallurgy and precious metals, light industry, pharmaceuticals, perfumes and cosmetics were among the sectors driving growth.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 13:58
S&P Global Ratings’ Asia-Pacific ratings chief said on Thursday that generous credit ratings are embedding risks in China’s booming bond market as Beijing draws foreign issuers.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 13:50
Blackstone’s $43bn flagship fund said investors submitted notices in the third quarter seeking to withdraw an amount equal to 10% of the vehicle’s value.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 13:47
India’s market regulator proposed allowing mutual fund schemes to settle cash-market trades on a net basis, saying the move would reduce funding needs and improve settlement efficiency.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 13:40
Global central banks bought 23 tonnes of gold in July 2026, the World Gold Council said. Net official purchases have reached about 130 tonnes year to date, versus roughly 160 tonnes during the same period last year. China and Poland were the biggest buyers, while Russia was the month’s largest net seller, offloading 6 tonnes.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 13:35
Russia’s international reserves reached $774.2 billion as of August 28, the Central Bank said, rising by $13 billion, or 1.7%, in a week mainly because of positive revaluation. Reserves stood at $761.2 billion on August 21.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 13:16
David Goldman and Aaron Blake analyze how high prices have turned Americans against the economy and are beginning to produce real consequences for Washington and financial markets.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 13:15
India’s new closing auction is reshaping options trading. Several traders said sharp price swings in the final 15 minutes have made closing levels harder to predict, prompting market participants to reduce positions and add more hedges.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 13:05
Oil prices climbed to a six-week high as tensions in the Middle East flared again. Brent crude futures rose $1.66, or 1.7%, to $97.29 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate gained $2.03 to reach $93.04.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 13:02
Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are passive investors in American Ventures, which has made quick profits on stakes while buy-and-hold investors have taken losses.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 13:00
More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain rare and jobless claims are still at historically low levels.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:56
More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain rare and jobless claims are still at historically low levels.
SoFi Technologies has partnered with Payward to connect its banking settlement network to Kraken’s digital-asset infrastructure.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 12:52
Kraken will join SoFi’s settlement network and list SoFiUSD, linking traditional banking with crypto markets as the two companies expand into each other’s businesses.
European stocks climbed on Thursday after three consecutive sessions of losses as the global bond selloff moderated. Investors are looking to upcoming U.S. economic data for indications of the Federal Reserve’s next policy steps.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 12:50
Russia’s domestic market is fully supplied with diesel and jet fuel, while a small shortage of motor gasoline remains, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. He said conditions improved this week after several plants resumed operations and the government took steps to balance the market.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:48
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the country’s fuel supply situation improved this week after several refineries provided additional volumes to the domestic market. Authorities will continue balancing supply and demand through higher refinery output and additional gasoline imports.
Germany’s IfW economic institute raised its 2026 growth forecast by half a percentage point on Thursday, citing increasing signs that Europe’s largest economy has moved past the low point of its downturn and is gathering momentum again.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:45
Germany is showing tentative signs of recovery after a prolonged downturn. GDP grew 0.3% in the second quarter of 2026, several institutes raised their full-year growth forecasts to at least 1.3%, and business sentiment reached a one-year high. Structural problems, including industrial restructuring, Chinese competition and higher energy prices, remain.
Germany’s Ifo institute now expects stronger growth in Europe’s largest economy. It attributes the improved outlook to larger fiscal outlays, healthier industrial orders and export demand, which it says are countering the burden of higher energy prices.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:40
China is preparing to launch the second phase of its National SME Development Fund, prioritising IPO incubation and directing private capital toward innovative early-stage companies and hard-tech projects with long-term potential. The phase was confirmed alongside a 15th five-year plan for SME development issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and nine other agencies.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:37
Sterling edged higher on Thursday after reaching a three-week low the day before. The pound drew support from a sharp yen rally that weakened the U.S. dollar, along with calmer oil prices.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 12:35
Gazprom shares rose more than 2% on the Moscow Exchange after Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia and China would discuss the Power of Siberia 2 gas route and commercial terms at an intergovernmental commission meeting on Friday. The shares reached 89.9 rubles, up 2.24%.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 12:31
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says Russia expects to deliver about 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas to China this year through Power of Siberia 1, with another 10 billion cubic meters supplied via Kazakhstan. Russia also provides China with liquefied natural gas.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the route and commercial terms for the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline will be discussed at Friday’s meeting of the Russia-China intergovernmental commission on trade and economic relations. The planned pipeline would run through Mongolia and could carry up to 50 billion cubic meters of gas annually.
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