Has North Korea triggered a metal commodities rally?
Major U.S. and global indices slid for a second straight week as the sabre rattling continued between the US and North Korea. The S&P 500 Index fell 1.5 …
China bans import of coal, seafood from North Korea
China has agreed to comply with the UN resolution by banning import of coal, iron, lead and seafood from North Korea from August 15. Starting yesterday, China …
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Here is what others are talking about this morning: Gold prices inch up ahead of minutes from latest Fed meeting Oil prices edge up on falling US crude stocks, …
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Here is what others are talking about this morning: Oil markets steady as strong demand is met by ample supplies Gold slips from over 2-month high as dollar …
China halfway to target to reduce coal capacity by 800 million tonnes – report
China has hit the halfway point towards meeting it target of cutting coal mining capacity by 800 million tonnes a year by the end of 2020, the state planner …
Last year was globally the warmest in 137 years of record keeping
Last year topped 2015 as the warmest year in 137 years of record keeping, the annual state of the climate report by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
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Here is what others are talking about this morning: Dollar hits eight-week low vs. yen, North Korea tensions spook investors Oil prices flat as oversupply …
India to focus on fruits and vegetables as export earnings from basmati and meat plateau
Stuck between a need to improve farmers’ earnings and declining exports of traditional agri products such as basmati rice and , India is looking to boost …
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Here is what you need to know as you start your day: Asia stocks steady, treasury prices off highs as risk aversion settles Oil prices edge higher after U.S. …
Trade indicator points to continued modest recovery of world trade in third quarter, says WTO
The World Trade Organization (WTO) said its latest outlook indicator suggests that global merchandise trade growth will continue to strengthen in the third …