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Mercuria, a commodities trader, forms joint venture with Eni, an Italian major
The Swiss commodities 'trading house Mercuria' and the Italian oil and gas -major Eni - have agreed to form a joint venture. Mercuria announced that the 50:50 joint-venture will be run from its headquarters in Geneva. It will trade crude oil and refined fuels as well as biofuels and gas.
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The French sugar beet harvest is threatened by drought with no sign of rain.
The head of the French sugar beet growers 'association' CGB warned that a prolonged drought threatens sugar beet production in France, EU's biggest producer. White sugar prices hit a nine-and-a-half-month high Wednesday, fueled by concerns over European sugarbeet crops and the El Nino weather patterns in Asia.
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Norway's Aker shares rise 7% following $3.1 billion Cognite sales
Aker ASA shares rose by nearly 7% after the Norwegian investment company and its partners agreed on Wednesday to sell Cognite, a software firm for industrial applications to Schneider Electric in a 'all-cash' deal valued at $3.1 billion. Cognite, the industrial software unit of Schneider Electric…
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Oil Prices Fall As US-Iran Talks Appear to Go Well
Oil prices fell on Wednesday as optimism over U.S.-Iran talks eased supply concerns after U.S. President Donald Trump said meetings in Qatar had gone well.Brent futures were down 95 cents, or 1.30%, to $72.00 a barrel at 0119 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down 54 cents…
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The French sugar industry is threatened by drought with no sign of rain.
Growers say a prolonged drought threatens sugar production?in France, Europe's largest sugar producer. No rain is forecast for the next two week in the?key regions of beets, they said. Concerns over European crops are fueling a rise in sugar prices. The El Nino weather pattern, which is affecting Asia…
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Investors make a bigger push to support campaigns in H1 and seek out more M&A
Barclays data shows that activist investors increased the pace of campaigning in the first half 2026. Their main?demand'…
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Indonesian biodiesel blend rate of 50% takes effect
Indonesia's 50% biodiesel mandate went into effect on Wednesday. It requires a fuel mix of half palm-based diesel with conventional diesel…
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Norway offshore workers and employers enter mediation to avoid strike
On Wednesday, Norwegian unions representing offshore drilling platform and 'floating platform' workers began wage negotiations mediated by the state.
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India corn exports reach three-year high due to competitive pricing
India's corn imports will reach a three-year high in this year as a record production has lowered prices and cheaper freight…
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Alberta's Separatism Debate Joggles Summer Rodeo Scene
The world-famous Calgary Stampede, Canada's most famous event, begins on Friday. However a?push from Alberta separatists…
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Myanmar to restart controversial $3.6 billion dam project supported by China
Two sources familiar with the comments of Khet Htein, head of state administration, have confirmed that Myanmar's new Government…
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Mercuria, a commodities trader, forms joint venture with Eni, an Italian major
The companies announced on Wednesday that they had agreed to form a joint-venture between Swiss commodities trading house Mercuria…
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Andy Home: The recovery of battery metals is affecting the EV market.
The battery metals bubble has passed its peak. The prices of cobalt, nickel and lithium have all recovered from their lows in 2024-2025.
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French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some company news and stories that could have an impact on individual stocks or the markets in the Benelux and France.
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Traders estimate that the July raw sugar shipment at ICE is 796 500 metric tons.
According to two sugar traders, the initial information on the 'expiry of the 'July -contract at the ICE exchange was that…
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US Energy Chief urges data center supporters to fight back against their opponents
Chris Wright, the U.S. Energy secretary, said that critics of data centers are "overblown" at a?Amazon Web Services event on Tuesday.
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USDA: US farmers will plant 5% more soya acres in 2026 and 3% less corn acres.
U.S. Farmers planted 3% less corn acres than they did a year earlier, but it is still the 4th largest acreage in 82 years…
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China Resources New Energy will debut on July 2, the biggest IPO in Asia this year.
China Resources New Energy is set to begin trading in Shenzhen, China on July 2, after an initial public offer that could…
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EUROPE GAS-European Gas Prices Rise amid Uncertainty over US-Iran Talks
Dutch and British wholesale gas prices increased on Tuesday morning because of the uncertainty surrounding the 'U.S. Iran talks'…
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French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
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US Energy Chief urges data center supporters to fight back against their opponents
Chris Wright, the U.S. Energy secretary, said that critics of data centers are "overblown" at a?Amazon Web Services event on Tuesday.
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BP announces that Carol Howle, deputy CEO and head of trading at BP, will retire.
BP announced on Tuesday that its deputy CEO and chief trading officer Carol Howle would retire. This announcement was part…
LNG
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QatarEnergy Plans to Restart LNG Output
QatarEnergy is ready to resume liquefied natural gas production at its Ras Laffan LNG plant very quickly and could reach…
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Sempra Begins LNG Production at Mexican Site
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of U.S. electric and gas utility Sempra, said its ECA LNG Phase 1 project has begun producing…
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TotalEnergies Remains Silent as Russia Approves Sale of Arctic LNG 2 Stake
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the sale of a 10% stake in the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project held by France's…
Renewables
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Andy Home: The recovery of battery metals is affecting the EV market.
The battery metals bubble has passed its peak. The prices of cobalt, nickel and lithium have all recovered from their lows in 2024-2025.
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Traders estimate that the July raw sugar shipment at ICE is 796 500 metric tons.
According to two sugar traders, the initial information on the 'expiry of the 'July -contract at the ICE exchange was that…
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USDA: US farmers will plant 5% more soya acres in 2026 and 3% less corn acres.
U.S. Farmers planted 3% less corn acres than they did a year earlier, but it is still the 4th largest acreage in 82 years…
