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Commodities

Oil drops after OPEC+ agree to rise production

Oil prices dropped distinctly on Monday following OPEC+’s subdued internal divisions and agreement to increase output. This is sparking attention about a crude residue as coronavirus infections increase in many countries. Brent crude was below $2.01, or 2.7%, at $71.58 per barrel by 0850 GMT. U.S. oil was under $2.06, or 2.8%, at $69.75 per …

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Oil rises but heads to a big weekly decline

Oil was higher Friday morning in Asia but slid towards the most significant weekly drop after mid-March 2021. Worsening bursts of coronavirus including the Delta variant in some countries and scepticism over an Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and partners (OPEC+) deal to support supply clouded the short-term outlook for the black liquid, nevertheless. …

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China's economy is still rising, but the growth slowed in Q2

China’s economy is still rising, but the growth slowed in Q2

The latest data showed that China’s economy is still rising, but the growth slowed in the second quarter. The recovery slows as higher raw material costs, supply chain disruptions, and new coronavirus outbreaks. According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics, Gross Domestic Product increased 7.9% in the April-to-June quarter compared with the same period a …

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OPEC+ dispute decision starts oil supply trouble

Oil was falling Thursday morning in Asia, with a new rally fizzling, as build-in U.S. gasoline inventories and a possible Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and partners (OPEC+) arrangement to increase supply clouded the black liquid’s outlook. Brent oil futures were under 0.68% to $74.25 by 1:38 AM ET (5:38 AM GMT) and WTI …

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Natural gas record prices give power markets a jolt

Natural gas record prices give power markets a jolt

China’s demand, heat in the Pacific Northwest and drought in Brazil produce deficiencies of primary electricity-generating fuels. Extreme heat in Canada and the Pacific Northwest has also boosted the demand for gas. Some places are missing, such as Pakistan, where gas deficits and the postponed onset of the summer monsoon have appeared in power outages. …

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The world`s biggest carbon market is set for improvement

The European Union is expected to propose an unprecedented overhaul to its carbon market this week, attempting to put a price on shipping emissions for the first time. And the region’s shipowners are deeply worried. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, is established to present its green fuel law for EU shipping on Wednesday. …

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IIF sees great potential for voluntary carbon credits

IIF sees great potential for voluntary carbon credits

According to the chief executive of the Institute of International Finance (IIF), there is huge upside potential for voluntary carbon credits. IIF announced that the market is likely to be worth as much as $100 billion by 2050. As we know, policymakers, as well as business leaders, are under intensifying pressure to fulfill promises made …

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Gold drops as investors digest latest Fed meeting minutes

Gold drops as investors digest latest Fed meeting minutes

Gold fell on Thursday morning in Asia as investors proceeded to consider the U.S. Federal Reserve’s minutes from its newest policy meeting. A strengthening dollar and weaker U.S. Treasury yield also defined gains for the yellow metal. Gold futures were falling 0.30% to $1,796.65 by 12:35 AM ET (4:35 AM GMT). The dollar, which normally …

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