US warns of health risks from sewage use for fertilizer
By Leah Douglas (Reuters) – The use of treated sewage sludge as fertilizer on farms can pose a health risk to residents and consumers because of the presence of “forever…
Disaster aid for California should not come with conditions, US House Democratic Caucus chair says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic Caucus chair Pete Aguilar said on Tuesday he will not support conditions to disaster assistance for fire-ravaged California, as top Republicans in Congress consider making the…
Dollar softens ahead of CPI, tariffs remain in focus
By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -The dollar rose towards its highest level in more than two years on Tuesday as strong economic data led investors to scale back bets on Federal…
Column-Copper’s early-year rally leaves investors unimpressed: Andy Home
By Andy Home LONDON (Reuters) – Doctor Copper has started 2025 with a spring in his step after a year when the early bull party was followed by a prolonged…
US bans imports from 37 more Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labor, including Huafu Fashion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States has banned imports from another tranche of companies over alleged human rights abuses involving the Uyghurs in China, targeting more than 30 textile, mining and…
Analysis-Russia’s Arctic oil feels the chill from U.S. sanctions
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s vast Arctic oil business is facing major disruption from U.S. sanctions on its tankers and depots, stranding crude supplies previously snapped up by Asian buyers in…
Column-Dollar strength reminds Wall Street ‘US exceptionalism’ isn’t isolationism: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – While “U.S. exceptionalism” has undoubtedly helped drive Wall Street’s record-busting returns in recent years, it should not be confused with isolationism. The…
US bans imports from 37 more Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labor, including Huafu Fashions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States has banned imports from another tranche of companies over alleged human rights abuses involving the Uyghurs in China, targeting more than 30 textile, mining and…
Oil market fundamentals “weak” as possible Trump tariffs loom, BofA says
Investing.com – Fresh unexpected US sanctions on Russian energy may have helped to support oil prices in recent days, but fundamentals for crude are “still weak” and the impact of President-elect…
Forex flows were light into payrolls data, BofA says, highlights positions at risk
Investing.com — Bank of America (BofA) said investor and foreign exchange (FX) options flows leading into the US payrolls report were light last week, highlighting that several currency positions could…
