Senate panel approves Trump’s picks to run energy, interior departments

By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Senate committees on Thursday approved President Donald Trump’s choices to run energy and environmental policy – officials who, if backed by the full Senate,…

Senate panel easily approves Trump’s picks to run energy, interior departments

By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate energy committee on Thursday approved President Donald Trump’s picks to lead the U.S. Departments of Energy and Interior, officials who, if…

Botswana president hopes to clinch De Beers diamond pact imminently

By Alessandra Galloni DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) -Botswana’s new President Duma Boko said on Thursday that he hoped his government would sign a diamond sales pact with Anglo American (JO:AGLJ) unit…

Botswana hopes to sign diamond pact with De Beers imminently

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Oil prices edge higher, stabilizing after losses with Trump plans in spotlight

Investing.com–Oil prices rose slightly Thursday, bouncing to a degree after the recent downturn as traders braced for higher US production and possible disruption to trade under the new Trump administration.  At…

EU open to US energy, arm sales talks to stave off tariffs

By Marta Fiorin and Cecile Mantovani DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – The European Union is open to discussing purchases of energy and arms from the United States to ward off tariffs…

Ukraine says Trump’s sanctions threat sends ‘strong signal’ to Russia

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) (Reuters) – Ukraine praised U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday for threatening to impose tariffs and sanctions on Russia if it refuses to make a deal to…

Michael Bloomberg steps in to help fund UN climate body after Trump withdrawal

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropy arm said on Thursday it will provide funding to help cover the U.S. contribution to the U.N. climate…

Morning Bid: Stocks hover near new records, oil ebbs

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan After a frenetic first three days of the new Donald Trump presidency, buoyant Wall Street stocks…

European natural gas prices surge amid supply concerns

Investing.com — European natural gas prices have seen an increase of over 3%, with the Dutch TTF contract, a benchmark in the industry, trading at 50.30 euros per megawatt-hour. The…