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WorldOil prices rise above $100 as Middle East conflict escalates

Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as the Middle East conflict threatens oil shipments and reduces exports. Attacks near the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz are adding to supply concerns, while some countries draw on reserves. US reserves have fallen to their lowest level since 1982.

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DDWOriginal★★★★★2026-09-09 14:16

Oil prices rise above $100 as Middle East conflict escalates

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Brent oil tops $100 as Middle East conflict intensifies, stoking supply fears
Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time in six weeks. Intensifying fighting involving U.S. and Iranian forces has heightened concerns about regional supplies, while also raising fears of inflation and higher energy costs for consumers and businesses.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-09 13:45Original
FirstFT: Oil hits $100 as fears rise over global supplies
Oil reaches $100 a barrel as concerns about global supplies intensify. The newsletter also reports that an Anthropic researcher resigned, warning that AI labs are “gambling” with humanity’s future, while Bessent cautioned traders against betting on the Treasury’s failure.
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FFinancial Times★★★★☆2026-09-09 10:28Original
Oil prices climb above $100 per barrel as US war in Iran continues
Brent crude, a benchmark for global trading, rose on Wednesday and climbed above $100 a barrel as the US war in Iran continued.
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AABC News★★★★☆2026-09-09 10:07Original
U.S. 2-year Treasury yield rises as oil tops $100 a barrel
The yield on the U.S. two-year Treasury note rose 2 basis points early Wednesday while oil prices hovered above $100 a barrel.
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CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-09 10:00Original
Oil rises past $100 a barrel after latest wave of Middle East attacks
Oil prices have topped $100 a barrel for the first time in nearly six weeks after attacks on Middle Eastern oil facilities and ships threatened to further cripple an already weakened supply chain.
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TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-09 09:34Original
Brent crude rises above $100 as Middle East conflict escalates
Benchmark Brent crude futures climbed above the symbolic $100-a-barrel mark on Wednesday for the first time since July 24. The escalation of conflict in the Middle East heightened concern over oil flows from the region.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-09 07:45Original
Oil hits $100 for first time since July
Brent crude rises as fears grow that a renewed global supply crunch could emerge.
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FFinancial Times★★★☆☆2026-09-09 07:19Original

Egypt, Greece and Cyprus back plans to bring Cypriot gas to Europe

Cyprus’s Cronos gas is expected to reach European markets through Egypt from 2028, with Greece providing a onward route into southeastern and central Europe. The three countries renewed their support for the plan at their El Alamein summit.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 14:08

Egypt, Greece and Cyprus back plans to bring Cypriot gas to Europe

Novatek may begin LNG supplies to Vietnam in 2027, CEO says

Novatek CEO Leonid Mikhelson says negotiations with Vietnam on liquefied natural gas supplies are at an advanced stage, with deliveries potentially starting in 2027. The sides are considering an initial volume of 1 million tons.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 13:36

Novatek may begin LNG supplies to Vietnam in 2027, CEO says

WorldIran extends restricted maritime zone into Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea

Iran says the “prohibited zone” near the Strait of Hormuz will cover parts of the Gulf of Oman and extend into the Arabian Sea.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 13:04

Iran extends restricted maritime zone into Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea

Iran to respond to any US aggression without hesitation, foreign ministry says
Iran’s foreign ministry said the country’s armed forces remain fully combat-ready and will respond without hesitation to any US military aggression. Iran’s state broadcaster reported strikes on three Iranian civilian vessels in the Persian Gulf, while CENTCOM said the US had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers. Iran then struck US air bases in Jordan.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-09 12:41Original
MAJORGlobal stocks slide as Brent crude surpasses $100 a barrel
Global equities came under pressure after Brent crude rose to $100.19 a barrel as intensifying Middle East fighting heightened fears of energy-driven inflation. Investors are watching whether higher prices will prompt central banks to tighten policy, while US-Iran attacks are also straining bond markets and borrowing costs.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-09 12:26Original
MAJORRenewed U.S.-Iran exchanges send oil price back over $100 for first time in weeks
Iran said Wednesday it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. sank five Iranian oil tankers. The attacks in and around the vital waterway pushed the international Brent crude benchmark above $100 a barrel for the first time since July.
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CCBC News★★★★★2026-09-09 11:56Original

Nearly a Fifth of Bitcoin Mining Power Is Idle, and a Restart Could Create a Brutal Margin Trap

Luxor estimates that about 235 EH/s of specialized Bitcoin mining capacity is idle because machines are uneconomic, curtailed, in transit or under maintenance. August’s Bitcoin rally lifted mining revenue, but widespread restarts could intensify competition and squeeze miners’ margins. Network difficulty rose 1.31% on Sept. 5.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 12:50

Nearly a Fifth of Bitcoin Mining Power Is Idle, and a Restart Could Create a Brutal Margin Trap

Europe’s gas inventories top 67%, remain at historic lows

European underground gas storage was 67.12% full as of September 7, 16.41 percentage points below the five-year average and the lowest for that date since records began in 2011. Despite rapid early-September injections, prices are nearing late-2022 highs, and storage may reach only 70-75% by the start of the heating season.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 12:21

Europe’s gas inventories top 67%, remain at historic lows

European gas prices keep climbing as IEA calls for emergency reserves
European gas prices have reached their highest level since early 2023. The International Energy Agency is urging governments to consider strategic reserves, more flexible contracts and stronger international cooperation to prepare for potential future natural-gas shortages.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-09 11:33Original

India’s August consumer inflation likely hit 20-month high on food, fuel prices: Reuters poll

India’s consumer inflation likely rose to a 20-month high in August as food and fuel prices increased, a Reuters poll of economists showed. The reading would mark a third consecutive month above the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% medium-term target.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 12:05

India’s August consumer inflation likely hit 20-month high on food, fuel prices: Reuters poll

Qatar’s budget deficit more than doubles to €5bn amid LNG disruption

Qatar’s budget deficit rose to more than €5 billion in the second quarter as LNG disruption delayed revenue. The first-half shortfall has already exceeded Doha’s original full-year forecast. Qatar says operating-spending cuts will spare salaries and capital projects, while European gas buyers face cancellations through early November as the Iran war postpones deliveries.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 12:04

Qatar’s budget deficit more than doubles to €5bn amid LNG disruption

Kremlin: Russian gas could offer Europe a cheaper alternative

Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said Russian pipeline gas or LNG could have long served as a cheaper option for European countries if they acted with common sense. He was responding to a question after European exchange gas prices climbed above $950 per 1,000 cubic meters.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:44

Kremlin: Russian gas could offer Europe a cheaper alternative

Brent Rises to $100 After US Destroys Five Iranian Tankers

Brent crude rises to $100 after the United States destroys five Iranian tankers.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 11:30

Brent Rises to $100 After US Destroys Five Iranian Tankers

MAJORUS Destroys 5 Iranian Oil Tankers as War Escalates Again
The United States struck five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman after Iran attacked an American warship. The rising tensions have triggered another major surge in oil and gas prices, while President Donald Trump threatens to ban some food and alcohol imports from Canada.
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NNBC News★★★★★2026-09-09 11:12Original
MAJORMiddle East war: Iran attacks US base in Jordan, 10 US vessels
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they heavily struck a US military base in Jordan on Wednesday and vowed retaliation for American attacks on Iranian oil tankers, pushing the two adversaries deeper into war. US forces had destroyed five Iranian tankers on Tuesday after Iran targeted an American warship, the second such attack in under a week.
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FFrance 24★★★★★2026-09-09 10:12Original
MAJORThe Gulf war will ultimately have to end in compromise
The United States and Israel have failed to achieve their original objectives, while Iran has not surrendered and the costs of the war are spreading across the region. The conflict has repeatedly stopped and resumed, with alternating US and Iranian strikes and threats, and will ultimately require a settlement that takes the sides’ interests into account.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-09 10:09Original
MAJORHormuz impasse deepens as Iran retaliates against US targets after oil tankers destroyed
Iran launched fresh attacks on US targets in the Middle East on Wednesday, saying they were retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers. The Revolutionary Guards said 20 US vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz were attacked. Six months into the war, Iran maintains control of the waterway while Washington seeks to choke Iran’s ports and economy.
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FFrance 24★★★★★2026-09-09 10:02Original
US military denies reports of Iranian strikes on its warships
US Central Command rejected claims by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that it had struck two US Navy destroyers operating in the Middle East, saying the attacks had failed. CENTCOM also said US forces destroyed 10 Iranian tankers over the past week, describing them as part of a multibillion-dollar network funding the IRGC.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-09 09:58Original
MAJORUS destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran takes aim at Jordan
US CENTCOM said crews were warned to abandon ship before American strikes, following two missile launches by Iran’s IRGC against a US Navy warship in two days. Tehran also fired missiles at US targets in Jordan and told tankers near Kuwait and Bahrain to evacuate.
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Eeuronews★★★★★2026-09-09 09:11Original
MAJOROil surges past $100 again as US-Iran clashes intensify
Brent crude has climbed back above $100 a barrel as fighting between the United States and Iran escalates. The move follows the destruction of five Iranian tankers by US forces and Tehran’s missile strikes on Jordan, while the conflict has kept the Strait of Hormuz largely closed since February.
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Eeuronews★★★★★2026-09-09 08:16Original
Asian shares mixed as Brent crude nears $100 a barrel
Asian shares traded unevenly as investors cautiously watched the outlook for interest rates. The war with Iran pushed oil prices higher, with Brent crude approaching $100 a barrel.
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TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-09 07:30Original
MAJORCNBC Daily Open: Gulf strikes jolt oil toward triple digits
The United States and Iran are exchanging attacks on vessels and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices higher while stocks fall.
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CCNBC★★★★★2026-09-09 06:20Original
MAJORWhy the US-Iran war over Hormuz threatens the Gulf’s waters
US and Iranian attacks on oil tankers and other vessels around the Strait of Hormuz are raising fears of a devastating spill in the Gulf. With many tankers carrying crude and petroleum products waiting near the waterway, continued strikes could cause fires, sinkings and widespread damage to coastlines, fisheries and fragile marine ecosystems.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-09 05:47Original
MAJORUS strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan
US forces struck five Iranian oil tankers, sinking one, after Iran targeted an American warship, according to US Central Command. Tehran then fired missiles at a US base in Jordan and said it attacked US vessels and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalating exchanges pushed Brent crude closer to $100 a barrel.
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BBBC News★★★★★2026-09-09 04:26Original
MAJORIran attacks U.S. base in Jordan and ships near Hormuz after tankers sunk
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it launched ballistic missiles at a Jordanian base used by the U.S. military and attacked 10 ships on Wednesday. The actions followed Washington’s claim that it had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, sharply escalating the six-month-old war.
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RReuters★★★★★2026-09-09 04:10Original
MAJORUS destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran launches retaliatory strikes on Jordan
The US military says it destroyed five additional Iranian oil tankers after Iran fired missiles at a Navy warship. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Tehran retaliated by targeting a US base in Jordan with missiles, while Jordan’s army reported intercepting 18 Iranian missiles aimed at the kingdom.
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Eeuronews★★★★★2026-09-09 03:02Original
Oil nears $100 as Middle East tensions weigh on Asian stocks
Brent crude rose toward $100 a barrel on Wednesday as intensifying attacks in the Middle East dampened sentiment in Asian stock markets. The escalation fueled inflation concerns ahead of closely watched U.S. consumer price data.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-09 02:50Original
MAJORU.S. military says it destroyed five more Iranian oil tankers in latest escalation
The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers Tuesday in retaliation for recent attacks on its warships. Tehran said it struck American targets in Jordan, marking another burst of reciprocal attacks in a war that has lasted more than six months.
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CCBC News★★★★★2026-09-09 00:33Original
MAJORUS destroys five Iranian tankers as Iran retaliates with attacks on Jordan
The US says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targeted a US warship twice in two days. Iran responded with ballistic-missile strikes on the Al Azraq base in Jordan; Amman said 18 of 20 missiles were intercepted and no casualties occurred.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-09 00:08Original
MAJORIran war live: US hits Iranian tankers, IRGC attacks US base in Jordan
Following the US attack on Iranian tankers, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain and warns that it will target ships.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-09 00:00Original
MAJORUS bombs five Iranian oil tankers after its navy is attacked
The US military released video showing its forces destroying what it says were five Iranian crude oil tankers. The strikes mark the second series of direct US attacks on Iranian ships in a matter of days, with CENTCOM saying they were retaliation for Iranian attempts to hit US warships.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-08 23:49Original
US military says it destroyed five Iranian oil carriers after attempted missile attacks
U.S. Central Command said its forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 8, following attempted missile attacks on a U.S. Navy warship during the preceding two days.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-08 23:15Original
MAJORMiddle East live: US destroys five Iranian oil tankers as Iran threatens Kuwait and Bahrain
US forces destroyed five Iranian oil carriers on Tuesday after Iran fired ballistic missiles at an American warship twice in recent days. Tehran also struck US targets in Jordan and threatened attacks on tankers near Kuwait and Bahrain.
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FFrance 24★★★★★2026-09-08 23:07Original
BREAKINGUS Central Command claims destruction of five Iranian oil tankers
US Central Command said American forces destroyed five Iranian crude-oil carriers on September 8. It described the action as a response to two ballistic-missile attacks by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against a US Navy warship over the previous two days.
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TTASS★★★★★2026-09-08 22:41Original
BREAKINGUS strikes Iranian oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The US military struck several Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. Explosions were reported near the southern port of Jask and Kharg Island, key Iranian oil-export sites. A US official said the strikes retaliated against attempted Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship; no casualties were immediately reported.
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DDW★★★★★2026-09-08 21:56Original
MAJOROil nears $100 as US launches new strikes on Iranian tankers
The US military struck “multiple” ships linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in response to further attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship, sending oil prices close to $100 a barrel.
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FFinancial Times★★★★★2026-09-08 21:48Original
Iran threatens oil tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain after reported US strikes
Following reported US strikes, Iran’s navy warns that tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain will be targeted in retaliation.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-08 21:33Original
BREAKINGReporter: US strikes targets near Iran’s Kharg Island and Jask
The US military struck targets near Iran’s Kharg Island and the city of Jask, Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin reported, citing sources. She said Iranian oil tankers were among the targets. Iran’s Tasnim news agency said a tanker near Kharg Island was hit, with its crew evacuated and no injuries reported.
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TTASS★★★★★2026-09-08 21:30Original
MAJORUS strikes multiple Iranian tankers as Middle East tensions soar
The US struck multiple Iranian oil tankers as tensions surged across the Middle East. Washington had said it carried out strikes on Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
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TTRT World★★★★★2026-09-08 21:13Original
US attacks another Iranian oil tanker — TV
Iran’s public broadcaster reported that the US Army struck another oil tanker near the Iranian port city of Jask. The crew are reportedly rowing lifeboats toward the island. Tasnim earlier said US forces had attacked an Iranian tanker off Kharg Island.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-08 21:01Original
MAJORU.S. strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship
The United States struck multiple Iranian tankers on Tuesday in response to additional attempted missile attacks against a U.S. Navy warship, according to an unnamed U.S. official who cited the sensitivity of the military operations.
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NNBC News★★★★★2026-09-08 20:58Original
BREAKINGUS strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship
The United States struck multiple Iranian tankers after further attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship.
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TThe Associated Press★★★★★2026-09-08 20:57Original
MAJORUS targeted multiple Iranian tankers near Kharg Island, officials say
The United States targeted multiple Iranian tankers near Kharg Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to two US officials.
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CCNN★★★★★2026-09-08 20:55Original
MAJORUS Military Hit Targets Near Iran’s Kharg Island, Fox News Says
The US military struck targets near Iran’s Kharg Island and the port city of Jask, Fox News reported Tuesday. The strikes were described as part of a strategy to apply economic pressure on Iran and bring the war to an end.
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BBloomberg News★★★★★2026-09-08 20:08Original
BREAKINGUS strikes Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island — agency
The United States attacked an Iranian oil tanker anchored near Kharg Island, Tasnim reported. No one was injured and the crew is being evacuated. Earlier reports said explosions were heard near Kharg Island and in Jask.
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TTASS★★★★★2026-09-08 19:52Original

Bitcoin rises as oil tops $100 and equities fall after Iran strikes

Bitcoin climbed as high as $79,700 after Iran strikes, while Brent crude moved above $100 and European shares declined. The cryptocurrency was tracking gold more closely than equities.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 10:47

Bitcoin rises as oil tops $100 and equities fall after Iran strikes

Iraq seeks higher output quota in OPEC+ capacity review, Bloomberg reports

Iraq wants to raise its oil output quota while OPEC and its allies review members’ capacity to determine how much they can produce next year, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 10:40

Iraq seeks higher output quota in OPEC+ capacity review, Bloomberg reports

Oil vessel transit costs through Hormuz surged after Iran war, ENOC executive says

An Emirates National Oil Company executive said Wednesday that oil vessel transit costs through the Strait of Hormuz rose sharply after the Iran war, driven by steep increases in war-risk premiums and cargo insurance costs.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 10:30

Oil vessel transit costs through Hormuz surged after Iran war, ENOC executive says

Several merchant vessels hit by disabling fire in Gulf and Gulf of Oman
Several merchant vessels in the northern Gulf and Gulf of Oman were struck by fire that disabled them during overnight military activity in the region, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said on Wednesday.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-09 09:35Original

Does becoming a federal bank protect crypto from Washington—or give Washington more control?

Silvergate’s former CEO Alan Lane says the bank remained solvent and liquid after withdrawals of about 70% of its demand deposits, but political and regulatory pressure led to liquidation. As crypto firms seek federal trust-bank charters, the model may reduce deposit-run exposure while increasing reliance on custody compliance, federal supervision and partner banks.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 10:30

Does becoming a federal bank protect crypto from Washington—or give Washington more control?

Trump’s oil investments gain millions during Iran war as his accounts keep trading

Donald Trump retained major oil and gas investments while the Iran war reshaped energy markets. CNBC examined his holdings, trades and estimated gains.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 10:30

Trump’s oil investments gain millions during Iran war as his accounts keep trading

Orsted Holder Andel to Sell $467 Million Stake in Wind Firm

Andel, a shareholder in Danish wind farm company Orsted, sold a stake worth about 3.1 billion Danish kroner ($483 million), a year after investing the same amount in the company’s capital raise.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 10:00

Orsted Holder Andel to Sell $467 Million Stake in Wind Firm

Silver Lake to merge French software groups in €10bn deal

Silver Lake plans to merge French software groups in a €10bn transaction, as buyout firms grapple with the impact of AI on software companies acquired at high valuations.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 10:00

Silver Lake to merge French software groups in €10bn deal

Dangote's proposed Kenyan oil refinery faces hurdles, not least with crude supply

Less than three years after overcoming soaring costs, swampy terrain and poor infrastructure to launch Africa’s largest oil refinery in Nigeria, billionaire Aliko Dangote is seeking to replicate the project on Africa’s opposite coast. His proposed Kenyan refinery faces numerous hurdles, especially securing crude supplies.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 09:50

Dangote's proposed Kenyan oil refinery faces hurdles, not least with crude supply

Russia-Turkey agricultural trade rises nearly 30% in January-July

Agricultural trade between Russia and Turkey increased by nearly 30% year on year in January-July 2026, Russia’s Agriculture Ministry said. Russian exports grew by over 40%, while imports of Turkish goods rose more than 10%. The two ministries also signed a memorandum on mineral fertilizer supplies.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 09:15

Russia-Turkey agricultural trade rises nearly 30% in January-July

Canada in Talks to Sell Nuclear Technology and LNG to Poland

Canada is seeking to sell Poland nuclear-power technology and liquefied natural gas, Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said. The two sides have also discussed building a nuclear reactor in the Eastern European country.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 09:00

Canada in Talks to Sell Nuclear Technology and LNG to Poland

European shares dip as oil nears $100 amid Middle East tensions

European shares slipped as oil prices approached $100 a barrel amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 08:49

European shares dip as oil nears $100 amid Middle East tensions

Oil tops $100 a barrel for first time in months as Middle East conflict flares again
Oil prices rose above $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time in months, as fresh flare-ups in the United States’ war with Iran fueled renewed concern about global energy markets.
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NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-09 08:43Original

European gas prices top $950 for first time since December 2022

European gas prices surpassed $950 per 1,000 cubic meters during Wednesday trading, the first time since December 2022, according to London-based ICE data. The October contract at the Netherlands’ TTF hub reached about $950.3, or €78.925 per MWh. Record-low storage and the continuing Middle East conflict are driving the rise.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 08:48

European gas prices top $950 for first time since December 2022

Chinese energy firms warn policy volatility complicates long-term overseas expansion

Chinese energy companies are calling for policy stability in overseas markets as geopolitical risks and headwinds from the oil crisis weigh on global investment. Executives from Sungrow Power Supply and EVE Energy said at a Hong Kong event on Tuesday that policy stability was their top expectation. Both firms have faced renewed pressure in the US market over the past two months.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 08:00

Chinese energy firms warn policy volatility complicates long-term overseas expansion

China oil demand to fall 8.9% in 2026, Sinopec research says

China’s oil demand is projected to decline by 600,000 barrels per day in 2026, an 8.9% drop from the previous year and the third consecutive annual decrease, Sinopec’s research arm says. High prices have curbed consumption as electric-vehicle adoption accelerates.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 06:40

China oil demand to fall 8.9% in 2026, Sinopec research says

Chinese stock recovery faces Fed and oil pressures in September, top fund manager says

China Asset Management says mainland stocks may trade sideways in September. Double-digit first-half profit growth could support prices, but concerns about possible US monetary tightening and a hawkish Federal Reserve tone may weigh on the recovery.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:28

Chinese stock recovery faces Fed and oil pressures in September, top fund manager says

Norway’s oil fund says what everyone is thinking

Norway’s oil fund says sovereign debt is not what it used to be.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:30

Norway’s oil fund says what everyone is thinking

Where to Invest 10 Lakh Rupees

Indian markets are showing signs of recovery, but volatile oil prices, a delayed monsoon and uneven stock valuations could erode those gains. Four financial experts identify investment opportunities in an otherwise uneasy market.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:27

Where to Invest 10 Lakh Rupees

Oil nears $100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risks

Oil prices rose for a fourth consecutive session, gaining more than $1 in early Wednesday trading as renewed attacks across the Middle East intensified concerns over possible supply disruptions.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 05:00

Oil nears $100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risks

Morning Bid: $100 Brent in sight, yen defies gravity
Kevin Buckland’s outlook for European and global markets focuses on the prospect of Brent crude reaching $100 and the yen’s unexpectedly strong performance.
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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 04:50Original

Global oil market may face oversupply in foreseeable future, US Treasury chief says

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the global oil market could become oversupplied in the foreseeable future. He said the timing was uncertain, citing developments involving Venezuela, a possible end to the Russia-Ukraine war, normalization in the Middle East and the possibility of OPEC falling apart.

Energy & commoditiesoil marketoversupplyOPEC

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 04:52

Global oil market may face oversupply in foreseeable future, US Treasury chief says

BP and Shell’s strategy counterpoint

Unlike other energy majors that benefit from natural advantages and national backing, BP and Shell lack both and therefore need to move more nimbly.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 04:00

BP and Shell’s strategy counterpoint

ECB rate hike almost certain, but rationale less clear

Investors see an almost certain European Central Bank rate hike on Thursday, yet the decision is more awkward than the numbers suggest: inflation is being driven almost entirely by energy, while underlying pressures are easing.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 04:00

ECB rate hike almost certain, but rationale less clear

WorldShipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz remains below 10-day average, data shows

Preliminary shipping data showed that six commodity vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, down from nine the previous day and below the roughly 12-vessel 10-day average.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 02:20

Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz remains below 10-day average, data shows

MAJORCNBC Daily Open: Sanctions, strikes and the road to $100 oil
Washington says economic pressure will help end its war with Iran, but missiles still appear to be flying, suggesting the conflict remains active.
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CCNBC★★★★★2026-09-09 01:28Original
Brent crude nears $100 as U.S.-Iran strikes fuel supply fears
Oil prices rose Wednesday as escalating tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran heightened concerns about further disruptions to energy supplies in the Middle East. Brent crude approached $100 a barrel.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-09 00:33Original

China’s wholesale inflation tops estimates in August on commodity costs and tech demand

China’s wholesale inflation exceeded expectations in August, driven by higher commodity costs and technology demand. Much of the anticipated pickup reflects a favorable base-effect comparison and rising commodity costs rather than a genuine strengthening in household demand.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 02:06

China’s wholesale inflation tops estimates in August on commodity costs and tech demand

How Asia’s ultra-rich are investing and where wealthy Chinese are migrating, Maybank Singapore CEO says

Maybank Singapore’s CEO says Asia’s ultra-rich continue to favor gold while also diversifying into digital assets. The headline examines their investment choices and where wealthy Chinese are moving.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 01:43

How Asia’s ultra-rich are investing and where wealthy Chinese are migrating, Maybank Singapore CEO says

US bans Canadian dairy and other products as trade war escalates

As the trade war widens, Donald Trump is moving to shut Canadian goods out of US government contracts. The United States has also banned Canadian dairy and other products.

Trade & sanctionsUnited StatesCanadatrade war

TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 01:18

US bans Canadian dairy and other products as trade war escalates

US Widens Trade War With Canada, Targeting Alcohol, Dairy and Motorcycles
The US is widening its trade war with Canada through proposed barriers to selected alcohol, dairy and motorcycle imports. It is also seeking to bar Canadian companies from selling to US government contractors.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-09 00:18Original
US to ban Canadian dairy, alcohol and motor vehicle imports on September 29
Notices posted on the White House website on Tuesday show that the Trump administration will prohibit imports of certain Canadian alcoholic beverages, motor vehicles and dairy products beginning September 29.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-08 23:50Original
Trump escalates trade war with Canada, moves to ban some auto, dairy and alcohol imports
President Donald Trump moved Tuesday to sharply escalate the trade war with Canada by seeking to block imports of some automobiles, dairy products and alcohol.
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NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-08 23:50Original
BREAKINGUS imposes import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods
The US is banning Canadian imports including alcohol, dairy and motor vehicles as Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods take effect. Donald Trump said Canada was discriminating against US commerce and ordered the ban to begin on 29 September. Mark Carney warned that shifting away from the US as Canada’s biggest trading partner would carry a cost.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-08 23:42Original
US modifies scope of additional duties on Canadian products
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation adding a 50% additional tariff on some Canadian products while removing the existing 50% tariff on others. The measure is intended to offset burdens on U.S. commerce and will take effect September 15, covering products including mattresses, motorboats and golf carts.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-08 22:58Original
Tariff conflicts impact businesses on both sides of US-Canada border
The escalating U.S.-Canada trade dispute is increasing pressure on companies across the border, especially in autos, steel and manufacturing. Michigan businesses say tariffs have driven up the cost of imported parts and Canadian lumber, leaving some to raise prices or risk losing contracts. Auto components can cross the border repeatedly during production.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-08 22:24Original
Canada PM stands firm as Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs on US goods take effect
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the collapse of trade talks with the US a shame but said he would keep fighting to protect Canada’s sovereignty. His government’s promised counter-tariffs on $20 billion in US exports have now taken effect. Cuba also says decades of the US trade embargo have caused a record $8 billion in economic damage.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-08 20:11Original
Canada to move faster away from US reliance as tariffs take effect and Trump response looms
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada would accelerate efforts to reduce its economic dependence on the United States. The statement came as retaliatory tariffs on roughly $20 billion in US goods took effect and Ottawa awaited President Donald Trump’s response.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-08 19:19Original
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect as Carney touts ‘pivot’ away from US
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs have taken effect, with Carney promoting a shift away from the United States. Canada is among the few countries to respond to US tariffs despite relying on US buyers for roughly 70% of its exports.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-08 16:00Original
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods take effect
Canada’s dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on the United States are now in force, covering $20 billion worth of American goods. The measures could affect everyday products, according to NBC News’ report.
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NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-08 14:18Original
‘Fighting for Our Life’: Canadian Businesses Reel From US Tariff Shock
Across Canada, businesses are losing orders, considering job cuts and absorbing higher costs as they reel from the shock of US tariffs.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-08 13:30Original
Canada’s counter-tariffs take effect as trade war with US heats up
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars in US goods took effect Tuesday, intensifying the trade war between the two North American neighbors. A day earlier, Trump threatened to block Bombardier Aviation from selling in the US unless the Quebec-based aircraft maker moves manufacturing there.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-08 13:04Original
Canada Trade War Escalates as Rising Fuel Prices Hit Americans
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on roughly 700 U.S. products are taking effect as the trade war intensifies. With less than two months before the November midterms, the war with Iran, tariffs and surging gas prices are weighing on American voters.
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NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-08 11:26Original
Canada imposes tariffs of up to 50% on US goods as trade dispute deepens
Retaliatory Canadian duties reaching 50% on billions of dollars in US goods began on Tuesday, deepening the 18-month commercial confrontation between the neighbouring North American countries.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-08 11:18Original
US-Canada tariff dispute weighs on cross-border ties
As Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect, automakers and businesses on both sides of the border warn that the escalating trade war will raise costs, disrupt supply chains and threaten jobs. The measures are particularly concerning for the closely linked auto industries in Ontario and Michigan, while Canadians are also cutting back on travel.
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DDW★★★★☆2026-09-08 10:09Original

Chinese batteries power Mexico’s energy transition

Chinese battery technology is taking on a larger role in Mexico’s renewable-energy expansion as new solar and wind projects are required to include storage. Chinese firms displayed storage systems and batteries at a major Mexico City expo, while industry representatives warned that tariffs and possible new trade restrictions on Chinese imports could increase costs and slow deployment.

Energy & commoditiesMexicoChinese batteriesrenewable energyenergy storage

CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 22:23

Chinese batteries power Mexico’s energy transition

Accelerating diversification: Canada seeks economic sovereignty amid Trump's 'nonsensical' posturing

Jean Simard, president and CEO of the Aluminum Association of Canada, describes the US-Canada aluminum dispute as more than a conventional trade disagreement, calling it a “Trump posture that makes no sense.” He says tariffs cannot curb Canadian aluminum imports because US industrial demand exceeds domestic capacity; protectionism instead makes interdependence far more costly.

Energy & commodities Trade & sanctionsCanadaUnited Statesaluminumtrade dispute

FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-08 21:02

Accelerating diversification: Canada seeks economic sovereignty amid Trump's 'nonsensical' posturing

Copper price hits all-time high on Comex

Copper futures for December 2026 delivery on the Comex exchange reached an all-time high, according to trading data. The contract initially rose 2.85% to $6.873 per pound before trimming its gain to 2.41%, at $6.844 per pound.

Energy & commoditiescopper pricesfuturesComex

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 19:45

Copper price hits all-time high on Comex

Chevron to more than double oil rigs in Venezuela under growth plan

Chevron plans to more than double the number of oil rigs it operates in Venezuela as part of a five-year growth strategy aimed at raising production there, CFO Eimear Bonner said at a Barclays conference on Tuesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 19:25

Chevron to more than double oil rigs in Venezuela under growth plan

Türkiye and Russia sign pact to secure fertilizer supplies

Türkiye and Russia have signed an agreement aimed at securing Türkiye’s fertilizer supplies. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said the pact would ensure the country’s access to fertilizers.

Energy & commoditiesTürkiyeRussiafertilizer supplies

TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 17:54

Türkiye and Russia sign pact to secure fertilizer supplies

The Iran war is saddling Americans with a massive energy bill

As the Iran war drags on, Americans are facing a massive energy bill that continues to grow.

Energy & commoditiesIran warUnited Statesenergy costs

CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 17:30

The Iran war is saddling Americans with a massive energy bill

Fed inflation trap threatens Bitcoin below $80K as $100 oil blindsides Friday CPI report

Bitcoin traded below $80,000 on Sept. 8 as oil neared $100 a barrel after attacks disrupted operations at some Saudi energy facilities. Friday’s US CPI report covers August and cannot capture the new shock, leaving the Federal Reserve to weigh inflation, jobs and rates amid an uncertain outlook.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 16:55

Fed inflation trap threatens Bitcoin below $80K as $100 oil blindsides Friday CPI report

NextEra secures up to $1.9 billion US loan to restart Iowa nuclear plant

NextEra Energy said it secured a U.S. Department of Energy loan of up to $1.9 billion to help restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa, as the country seeks more generation capacity to meet rising power demand.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:30

NextEra secures up to $1.9 billion US loan to restart Iowa nuclear plant

Dangote expects fuel shortages to persist after Iran war

Fuel shortages are expected to continue well after the U.S. war with Iran, as refinery damage and the need to rebuild stocks weigh on supplies, the CEO of Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery told Reuters.

Energy & commoditiesfuel shortagesoil refiningNigeriaIran war

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:15

Dangote expects fuel shortages to persist after Iran war

Russia’s grain harvest reaches 113.5 million tons year-to-date

Russia has harvested 113.5 million tons of grain so far this year, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev’s office said. Patrushev said the ongoing campaign had already surpassed last year’s results by a wide margin and was expected to produce very strong overall volumes.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:13

Russia’s grain harvest reaches 113.5 million tons year-to-date

Kazakhstan suspends proceedings to recover $5 billion from NCOC consortium

Kazakhstan’s Justice Ministry has suspended enforcement proceedings seeking 2.3 trillion tenge, or about $5.06 billion, from North Caspian Operating Company, which operates the Kashagan oil field, Interfax reported.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:10

Kazakhstan suspends proceedings to recover $5 billion from NCOC consortium

Equinor says German gas diversification will secure imports, but at a price

A senior Equinor executive said Germany can attract enough natural gas for this winter despite historically low storage levels, but should be ready for high prices.

Energy & commodities Trade & sanctionsGermanynatural gasenergy prices

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:05

Equinor says German gas diversification will secure imports, but at a price

Copper CEO Amar Kuchinad departs as search for buyer enters fourth month

Amar Kuchinad, who had led cryptocurrency custody firm Copper as CEO since 2024, has left the company, according to two people familiar with the matter. The search for a buyer has now entered its fourth month.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:23

Copper CEO Amar Kuchinad departs as search for buyer enters fourth month

Hormuz disruptions pose greatest threat to small businesses, UN trade agency warns

The UN trade agency warns that major disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway between Iran and Oman for global oil trade, are threatening small businesses most amid the war.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:10

Hormuz disruptions pose greatest threat to small businesses, UN trade agency warns

India's August fuel demand falls to two-year low

India's fuel consumption fell 6.3% month-on-month in August to 18.61 million metric tons, its lowest level since September 2024, according to data from the oil ministry's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 15:05

India's August fuel demand falls to two-year low

Bitcoin miner spends millions in BTC on compute, but new coins do not return to treasury

Bitcoin miner and cloud-mining provider BitFuFu reported a 55.4% rebound in August production to 174 BTC as new capacity came online. Cloud-mining customers supplied most of the increase, but their coins are excluded from company holdings. BitFuFu’s self-mining output reached 88 BTC and holdings rose to 1,373 BTC, still 298 BTC below June.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 13:30

Bitcoin miner spends millions in BTC on compute, but new coins do not return to treasury

Germany’s gas storage facilities could be empty by early February — INES

Germany’s gas storage facilities could be completely depleted as early as early February 2027 if the coming winter is cold, according to INES. Storage is expected to reach no more than 77% by November 1, while the level was 54% on September 6, down 19 percentage points from a year earlier. An extremely cold winter could cause fuel shortages.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 13:12

Germany’s gas storage facilities could be empty by early February — INES

How US Tariff Fears Are Driving Record Copper Prices

Copper has rallied sharply since the beginning of last year, reaching a new intraday record above $14,600 per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange in early September.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 12:30

How US Tariff Fears Are Driving Record Copper Prices

US seeks greater access to Venezuela’s minerals after tapping its oil, sources say

The Trump administration is seeking broader U.S. access to Venezuela’s mineral resources, including gold, according to three people familiar with the discussions. The effort expands Washington’s push for control and influence over the South American country’s vast natural wealth beyond oil.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 11:45

US seeks greater access to Venezuela’s minerals after tapping its oil, sources say

Russia, Saudi Arabia reaffirm close coordination within OPEC+

Russia and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed their commitment to close coordination within OPEC+ to help balance supply and demand in global energy markets, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. The sides also discussed trade and economic cooperation and expressed interest in sustaining recent growth in turnover.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 11:31

Russia, Saudi Arabia reaffirm close coordination within OPEC+

PoliticsKremlin slams attempts to preserve unipolar world as 'very dangerous'

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said efforts to preserve a unipolar world are very dangerous, arguing that the system is losing competitiveness while taking harsh steps that harm global affairs. He said BRICS represents a global majority seeking an order based on equality, fair competition and protection from illegal sanctions and pressure.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 11:03

Kremlin slams attempts to preserve unipolar world as 'very dangerous'

Peskov: US itself undermining confidence in dollar
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the United States is itself eroding confidence in the dollar as a reserve currency. He said restrictions on Russia’s dollar use pushed it toward national currencies, adding that countries will increasingly choose whichever currency benefits them most, rather than targeting any particular country.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 10:49Original
BRICS is not directed against anyone, Kremlin spokesman says
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Indian media ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi that the group serves its members and states sharing its ideology, and is not aimed at any third party. He called claims that BRICS is an antagonist of Western countries a serious mistake.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 09:53Original

Brazilian oil production and exports hit record highs this year

Brazilian oil production and exports have reached record levels this year, driven largely by stronger demand from China as the continuing US-Iran war reshapes global trade and geopolitical ties.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 10:30

Brazilian oil production and exports hit record highs this year

Wall Street futures slip as oil surge puts markets on edge

U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Tuesday as renewed hostilities in the Middle East drove oil prices to their highest level since late July, worsening market sentiment ahead of inflation data due later this week.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 09:40

Wall Street futures slip as oil surge puts markets on edge

EDF Sells Green Hybrid Bonds to Extend Nuclear Plant Operations

Electricite de France is selling euro-denominated green hybrid bonds on Tuesday to finance maintenance aimed at keeping its nuclear reactors operating longer, following a summer marked by climate disruption.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 09:00

EDF Sells Green Hybrid Bonds to Extend Nuclear Plant Operations

As fuel prices rise again, Iran urges citizens to cut back

Iran has raised petrol prices again as declining revenues strain its costly subsidy system. The first 60 litres a month remain at the existing rate, but the next 50 litres for motorists using more than 110 litres will cost 100,000 rials per litre, double the previous price. Reported queues in Tehran and fears of further increases are fuelling unrest concerns.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 08:15

As fuel prices rise again, Iran urges citizens to cut back

Indian steel prices set to rise further on coking coal costs, demand revival

Indian steel prices are expected to climb further in the coming weeks, executives and analysts said, as post-monsoon infrastructure and automotive demand tightens the market. Rising coking coal costs are also increasing mills’ production expenses.

Macro & central banks Energy & commodities Companies & industryIndia steelsteel pricescoking coalinfrastructure demand

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 07:50

Indian steel prices set to rise further on coking coal costs, demand revival

Germany’s gas reserves historically low ahead of winter

Germany’s gas and hydrogen storage association INES says gas reserves are at their lowest level for this point in 15 years and could run out during an extremely cold winter. Storage was at 53% of capacity in early September. The government sees no cause for panic, citing LNG terminals and pipeline supplies from Norway. Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will remain in office after the AfD’s state election victory.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 06:31

Germany’s gas reserves historically low ahead of winter

CNBC Daily Open: Brent crude barrels back towards $100

Oil prices are moving higher as attacks on ships and refineries intensify across the Middle East, pushing Brent crude back toward $100 a barrel.

Energy & commoditiesoil pricesBrent crudeMiddle East conflict

CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 06:07

CNBC Daily Open: Brent crude barrels back towards $100

Oil rises as prolonged Middle East conflict risks fuel supply worries
Oil prices extended their gains on Tuesday as the prospect of a prolonged Middle East conflict increased. Iran’s threat to retaliate against any new U.S. attacks on its assets heightened concerns that supplies could be disrupted.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-08 05:25Original
Seven vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz on September 7 — media
Seven vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, down from eight on Sunday, Reuters reported, citing Kpler. Traffic fell after Iran threatened to retaliate against any new US attacks, while cargo traffic through Bab el-Mandeb rose to 29 vessels from 17.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-08 04:54Original
Iran warns US ‘economic warfare’ could trigger Gulf maritime exclusion zone
Iran warns that pressure from the United States could lead to the establishment of a maritime exclusion zone in the Gulf.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-08 03:09Original

Panda Bonds Can Help Fund Energy Transition, Ex-PBOC Official Says

More foreign governments and companies should consider using cheaper yuan-denominated debt to finance energy-transition projects, former People’s Bank of China official Ma Jun says.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 06:00

Panda Bonds Can Help Fund Energy Transition, Ex-PBOC Official Says

Indian rupee’s familiar push-pull set to persist under oil pressure and RBI response

The Indian rupee is expected to open little changed on Tuesday as higher oil prices, corporate demand for dollars to hedge foreign-exchange exposure and the Reserve Bank of India’s continued market presence pull it in different directions.

Markets Energy & commoditiesIndian rupeeoil pricesReserve Bank of India

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 06:00

Indian rupee’s familiar push-pull set to persist under oil pressure and RBI response

Insight: Congo plans tighter grip on geological data to expand state control of mining

A planned change in the Democratic Republic of Congo would place the geological information behind billions of dollars in mineral prospecting under firmer government oversight. It could also give the state a stronger hand in developing mineral finds made in the future.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 05:15

Insight: Congo plans tighter grip on geological data to expand state control of mining