Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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On Wednesday, expect a lower demand and more renewables.

German wind and solar power production is expected to be higher on Wednesday. This, combined with lower consumption forecasts, will reduce demand for gas-fired?power plants during the midday peak. LSEG data shows that the German 'day-ahead basisload…

TSX futures are edging lower as gold retreats, with bank earnings being the focus

The futures for Canada's main index of stocks?edged down on Tuesday as gold prices declined, and investors awaited the quarterly results from major banks. As of 5:18 a.m., March?futures for the S&P/TSX Composite Index had fallen 0.17%. ET. Toronto's…

Investors on edge as tensions over tariffs and inflation data keeps investors on edge

Investors remained 'cautious' ahead of important?domestic data and sought clarity about the latest tariff salvo. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed little changed at 9.022.30 points. The benchmark index had closed 0.6% lower Monday. Local markets remained in a wait-and see mode after U.S.

Russell: Copper is the driving force behind BHP and Rio but if you want more, it's up to you.

Copper's role as a major profit driver is highlighted in the latest results of BHP Group and Rio Tinto. However, they also highlight how difficult it will likely be to gain more exposure for this industrial metal. BHP, the world's largest ?listed miner…

US producer Continental claims that the shale resource in Argentina could be "another Permian".

Continental Resources CEO Doug Lawler stated on Tuesday that Argentina's shale resource might be similar to the size of the Permian Basin in the United States. Lawler, a U.S. oil company, said that the oil production potential in Argentina could be…

Palm falls overnight on weakness in Chicago soyoil; ringgit firmer

Malaysian palm futures continued to decline on Monday. They were weighed down by weaker crude oil, overnight weakness in Chicago soyoil and a stronger ringgit. The benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange for May delivery lost 8 ringgit or 0.2% to close at 4…

Palm falls overnight on weakness in Chicago soyoil; ringgit firmer

Malaysian palm futures continued to fall on Monday. They were weighed down by weaker crude oil, overnight weakness in Chicago soyoil and a stronger ringgit. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange had fallen 29 ringgit or 0.71% to 4…

Trump's tariff reversal may reduce costs for US energy companies, but it will likely not affect broader flows.

Although the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn trade tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed last year could ease costs for certain?oil drillers and producers, analysts and experts said that energy flows in general would?remain unchanged for now.

Trump EPA will weaken the rule limiting harmful air toxins and mercury from coal plants

The Trump administration announced Friday that it would roll back clean air regulations that limit mercury and hazardous toxic pollutants from power plants. Public health groups warned it would harm America's most disadvantaged. The Environmental Protection…

Trump EPA will weaken the rule limiting harmful air toxics and mercury from coal plants

The Trump administration announced Friday that it would roll back air regulations for power plant?limiting mercury, and hazardous air toxin at an?event? in Kentucky. It says this will boost baseload electricity but public health groups claim it will harm the health of America's most vulnerable populations.

NYT: Trump's ally Novatek signs deal with Russia on natural gas in Alaska

The New York Times reported that American financier 'Gentry Beach', who is a close friend of Donald Trump's family, had signed an agreement last fall with Russia's Novatek to develop natural gas for Alaska during the Western sanctions against Russia.

Prices for EUROPE Gas remain firm as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue

Dutch and British wholesale natural gas prices rose on Friday morning after a sharp increase in the previous session. This was due to tensions between Iran and the United States that could impact the shipping of LNG. Gas market concerns are any possible disruptions of LNG shipments via the Strait of Hormuz.

Maurel & Prom, a Venezuelan oil firm, says that teams are fully mobilised after the US issued key authorization.

Maurel & Prom has a team in Venezuela that is fully mobilised, and'ready for the next stages of development', said its chief executive on Thursday. This was after the U.S. - added the French oil producer?to a a list of companies authorized to increase operations in Venezuela.

Indonesia and US firms sign trade, investment agreements worth $7 billion

The U.S. ASEAN Business Council reported that Indonesian & U.S. firms signed 'trade and investment agreements worth more than $7 bn? on Wednesday, a day before Indonesian President Prabowo?Subianto meets with U.S. president Donald Trump for a meeting to sign a final deal. According to a U.S.

Italy's Tenaris beats estimates for fourth-quarter sales on North America demand

Tenaris, an Italian steel pipe manufacturer, reported a 5% increase in net sales for the fourth quarter late on Wednesday, surpassing analysts' expectations, thanks to strong demand in North America. The net sales of the quarter ending December 31 increased from $2.84 to $3 billion…

NYT reports that US EPA plans on loosening mercury rules for coal-fired plants this week.

The 'New York Times' reported on Wednesday that the Trump administration will loosen restrictions this week on coal-burning power plants, allowing them more freedom to emit a variety of?hazardous pollutions, including mercury. The paper reported that senior U.S.

Junior minister: Austria looks to renewables and African gas to reduce US LNG dependency

PARIS, February 18 - Austria wants to increase renewable energy and import more?gas from Africa in order to avoid becoming too dependent on U.S. Liquefied Natural?Gas? as Europe changes its energy supply. As a result of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022…

Junior minister: Austria looks to renewables and African gas to reduce US LNG dependency

PARIS, February 18 - Austria is looking to increase renewable energy and gas imports from Africa in order to avoid becoming too dependent on U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas as Europe reshapes its 'energy supply. As a result of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022…

Venezuela tensions are set to ease, resulting in a rise in the oil production potential of Guyana

Experts in geopolitics and oil said that the tiny oil-producing country of Guyana, which is already one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, has a window for expansion due to the ongoing U.S. activities in Venezuela. The growth potential of…

Venezuela tensions are set to ease, resulting in a rise in the oil production potential of Guyana

Geopolitical experts and oil specialists?said that the tiny oil-producing country of Guyana has an opportunity to expand its economy amid the ongoing U.S. activities in Venezuela. This is ahead of the Guyana Energy Conference. The 'growth potential'…