US issues sanctions over shipment of Iranian oil to Syria, East Asia

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Treasury on Wednesday sanctioned more than a dozen entities and vessels over their involvement in the shipment of Iranian crude oil and liquid…

Oil prices fall despite larger-than-expected draw in US crude stocks

Investing.com– Oil prices fell Wednesday, cooling after optimism over more stimulus measures in China sparked strong gains in the prior session.  At 07:25 ET (11:25 GMT), Brent oil futures fell…

Agriculture groups urge White House to avert East Coast port disruption

By David Shepardson and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Agriculture groups on Wednesday urged the White House to act to avert a potential strike that could begin on Oct. 1…

Helene gains hurricane strength as it lashes Cuba, takes aim at Florida

By Rich McKay and Brendan O’Brien (Reuters) -Powerful storm Helene officially became a hurricane on Wednesday morning, the National Hurricane Center said, packing maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130…

Bananas, cars, and clothes: US port labor dispute threatens range of products

(Reuters) -Some 45,000 union workers could walk off the job at seaports on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts on Oct 1, cutting off vital trade arteries just weeks ahead…

Helene gains hurricane strength in Gulf of Mexico, threatens Florida

By Rich McKay and Brendan O’Brien (Reuters) -Tropical Storm Helene was poised to become a hurricane on Wednesday as it rapidly intensified in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, threatening to…

Trive South Africa Begins Onboarding CFD Clients in the Region

Trive South Africa has officially started onboarding derivatives trading clients, marking its entry into the competitive African financial markets. The company, which operates under a license from the Financial Sector…

Tropical Storm Helene expected to gain hurricane strength, threaten Florida

By Rich McKay and Brendan O’Brien (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Helene promised to become a hurricane on Wednesday as it rapidly intensified in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, threatening to…

Dollar hits 14-month low against euro, yuan dips

By Rae Wee and Linda Pasquini LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The yen lost ground to major currencies on Wednesday, while the yuan hit its strongest level in over a year, as China’s…

US lawmakers seek to pay livestock farmers to use climate-friendlier practices

By Leah Douglas (Reuters) – Farmers in the United States who raise livestock in large industrial operations could get funding from President Joe Biden’s signature climate law to transition to…