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The Commodities Feed: Have US Natural Gas Prices Peaked?

The Commodities Feed: Have US Natural Gas Prices Peaked?

US natural gas prices continued their rally yesterday, with front-month Henry Hub settling almost 29% at $6.80/MMBtu.

ING

Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on South Korean Imports

Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on South Korean Imports

Trump eyes significant tariff hikes on South Korea and other allies, facing legal and political hurdles.

James Riley

China's Anta Sports Snares 29% Puma Stake For $1.8 Billion

China's Anta Sports Snares 29% Puma Stake For $1.8 Billion

China's Anta Sports Products (2020.HK) said on Tuesday it would buy a 29.06% stake in Puma (PUMG.DE) from the Pinault family for 1.51 billion euros ($1.79 billion), making it the biggest shareholder in the German sportswear maker.

Justin

Why India Can't Quit Discounted Russian Crude

Why India Can't Quit Discounted Russian Crude

India's resilient demand for discounted Russian oil defies US pressure, driven by economic necessity, reshaping energy trade.

George Anderson

Canada & India Relaunch Energy Trade After Diplomatic Chill

Canada & India Relaunch Energy Trade After Diplomatic Chill

Amid rising US trade tensions, Canada pivots to India, reviving energy cooperation to expand oil, gas, and future tech trade.

Michael Ross

Gold Prices Hit Record Highs on Trade War Jitters

Gold Prices Hit Record Highs on Trade War Jitters

Gold hit records, reflecting market uncertainty from Trump's trade policies, Mideast tensions, and Fed caution.

Golden Gleam

Venezuela's New Leader Plays a Double Game with the US

Venezuela's New Leader Plays a Double Game with the US

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez defies Washington publicly while quietly embracing US-backed economic reforms, sparking market optimism.

King Ten

Japan's Service Inflation Stays High, BOJ Rate Hike in Focus

Japan's Service Inflation Stays High, BOJ Rate Hike in Focus

Japan's persistent service inflation, fueled by labor shortages and a weak yen, pressures BOJ for more tightening.

Samantha Luan

US Proposes Slight Rise In 2027 Medicare Insurer Payments, Shares Fall

US Proposes Slight Rise In 2027 Medicare Insurer Payments, Shares Fall

The U.S. has proposed an average rate increase of 0.09% in ​payments to private insurers next year for the Medicare Advantage plans they manage, the government said ‌on Monday, driving shares of the companies down more than 10%.

Olivia Brooks

Starmer's China Gamble: UK Seeks Trade Amid US Turmoil

Starmer's China Gamble: UK Seeks Trade Amid US Turmoil

UK PM Starmer visits China to reset ties and hedge against US unpredictability, though tangible economic gains remain uncertain.

King Ten

US Hints at Amnesty for Hamas in Gaza Disarmament Deal

US Hints at Amnesty for Hamas in Gaza Disarmament Deal

US officials suggest Hamas disarmament in Gaza may require militant amnesty, signaling a complex peace pathway.

James Riley

US Shutdown Nears Over DHS Funding After Fatal Shooting

US Shutdown Nears Over DHS Funding After Fatal Shooting

A US shutdown looms as Democrats, citing fatal shootings, block DHS funding, demanding its separation from broader appropriations.

James Riley

Meta to Test Premium Subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

Meta to Test Premium Subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

Meta also shared that it plans to scale Manus, an AI agent it recently acquired for a reported $2 billion, as part of its subscription plans.

Manuel

Russian Attack On Ukraine's Kharkiv Causes Mass Power Outages

Russian Attack On Ukraine's Kharkiv Causes Mass Power Outages

Russian drones and missile strikes on Monday hit Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, knocking out power to 80% of the city and surrounding region and striking apartment buildings, a school and a kindergarten, local officials said.

Olivia Brooks

Fed Signals Pause on Rate Cuts as Economy Stabilizes

Fed Signals Pause on Rate Cuts as Economy Stabilizes

Expected to pause rate cuts, the Fed finds internal consensus, yet faces growing political scrutiny.

Michael Ross

Brazil's Soy Dominates China's Import Market

Brazil's Soy Dominates China's Import Market

China increasingly favors Brazilian soybeans, citing record harvests and price, sidelining US suppliers despite diplomatic efforts.

Devin

Venezuela's New Oil Law: Enough to Lure Investors?

Venezuela's New Oil Law: Enough to Lure Investors?

Venezuela's oil law overhaul seeks foreign capital, but experts question if reforms offer enough legal certainty and fiscal appeal for full recovery.

Catherine Richards

Why Powell's Press Conferences Are the Real Market Movers

Why Powell's Press Conferences Are the Real Market Movers

Research confirms Fed Chair's press conferences, not initial statements, now drive market impact.

Liam Peterson

Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on South Korea

Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on South Korea

Trump threatens 25% tariffs on South Korea, mirroring a pattern of unfulfilled trade warnings.

King Ten

Starmer Says UK Won’t Be Forced to Choose Between US and China

Starmer Says UK Won’t Be Forced to Choose Between US and China

In an interview with Bloomberg on Monday, Starmer dismissed questions about whether he was seeking stronger ties with China at the expense of the UK’s relationship with its closest allies.

Manuel

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