Climate finance talks face ‘hardest’ stage as COP29 nears end-game

By Kate Abnett, Nailia Bagirova and Karin Strohecker BAKU (Reuters) – Climate negotiators were warned on Wednesday that the “hardest part” was about to start in talks over how much…

Oil prices edge higher on Russia-Ukraine tensions; US inventory build limits gains

Investing.com — Oil prices rose Wednesday, boosted by heightened tensions caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, although signs of a bumper build in US. stockpiles limited gains.  At 08:20 ET (13:20…

Dollar snaps back after three-day slide as investors await cues on Trump policies

By Medha Singh and Kevin Buckland (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar advanced on Wednesday, resuming its post-election rally after a three-day slide as investors awaited more clues on U.S. President-elect Donald…

Chile’s rare salt flat fish faces threat from lithium mining project

ASCOTAN SALT FLAT, Chile (Reuters) – At more than 3,700 meters (12,000 feet) above sea level, the “karachi” swims happily in dense salt flat waters, but locals worry a future…

UBS looks for dollar consolidation at elevated levels

Investing.com – Some of the post-election moves in the US dollar have already been partially reversed, and UBS looks for more of a consolidation at these levels rather than an…

Ugandan shilling loses ground on surge in importer demand

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Dollar gains on safe haven bid; sterling helped by CPI data

Investing.com – The U.S. dollar rose Wednesday, boosted by its safe haven after the US closed its embassy in Kyiv, while sterling outperformed after UK inflation rose more than expected…

Dollar recovers after three-day slide as investors await cues on Trump policies

By Medha Singh and Kevin Buckland (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar climbed from a one-week low on Wednesday, while the Japanese yen slid as safety haven demand faded and investors awaited…

Russian gas supply to EU via Ukraine steady amid row with OMV

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian gas exports to Europe via Ukraine were stable on Wednesday, data from Kremlin-controlled producer Gazprom (MCX:GAZP) showed, with nominations for flows to Austria from Slovakia also…

Dollar touches one-week low as safety bid, ‘Trump trade’ momentum ebb

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar slipped to a one-week low versus major peers on Wednesday, looking to extend a three-day decline from a one-week peak as the…