London leads Europe on new FDI while much of UK sees drop, survey shows

LONDON (Reuters) – London overtook Paris last year as Europe’s top region for new foreign direct investment but many other UK areas saw FDI fall, according to data that underscores…

XAU/USD forecast 2024: Analysts bullish on gold prices amid global uncertainties

As we step into the second half of 2024, analysts’ forecast for XAU/USD has remained increasingly optimistic, with many predicting that gold prices could reach new record-highs by mid-2025, driven…

US needs stronger defenses against China’s overcapacity, Treasury official says

By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. may need to take further and “more creative” actions beyond tariffs to protect U.S. industries and workers against China’s growing excess industrial…

Montana urges state top court to overturn landmark climate ruling

By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – Montana’s top court is set to hear the state’s appeal of a landmark ruling holding that it was violating the rights of young people to…

Grid operator tells Californians to prepare for power conservation

(Reuters) – The California Independent System Operator (ISO) on Wednesday told customers to be prepared to conserve energy as forecasts of extreme heat this week are set to raise power…

Oil settles higher on hopeful demand outlook as US oil stocks sink

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Wednesday after a jump in U.S. refining activity last week prompted a bigger draw than expected from gasoline and crude inventories.…

Oil prices settle higher after surprise draw in US crude inventories

Investing.com– Oil prices settled higher Wednesday as data showing a larger-than-expected draw in U.S. inventories, suggesting tight conditions in the world’s largest consumer.  At 14:30 ET (18:30 GMT), Brent oil futures…

Deutsche Bank on commodities: Gold preferred in near term, Copper in mid term

Deutsche Bank’s latest Global Mining & Commodities Survey reveals a shift in investor preferences, with gold taking center stage in the short term and copper remaining a favorite for the…

Oil gains on supportive US stockpile data, gasoline demand firm

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Wednesday after a jump in U.S. refining activity last week prompted a bigger draw than expected from gasoline and crude inventories.…

Powell Testimony Keeps Dollar Steady

The Powell Testimony continues to be a focal point for global financial markets. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on Capitol Hill have provided significant insights into the U.S. economy’s direction.…