Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Presidential Election News

Gas prices in Europe are rising on a weak wind ahead of the US election

The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas rose slightly Tuesday morning due to a weak wind and in anticipation of what should be a close U.S. Presidential election. LSEG data shows that the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF hub at 0942 GMT was 0.37 euros higher…

The price of VEGOILS - Palm has fallen due to profit taking before the GAPKI conference

Malaysian palm futures declined on Tuesday, after four sessions of gains. Profit taking was a factor in the decline. This is due to profit-taking ahead of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association's (GAPKI), which will be held later this week. By midday…

Australia suffers wide losses when central bank keeps rate at 12-year high

The Australian share market continued to decline on Tuesday, after the central bank maintained the key policy rate in a 12-year-high level. This was done in order to maintain a restrictive policy until the core inflation rate is brought under control.

TSX Futures Rise as Oil Supports; US Election in Focus

Crude prices lifted futures linked to Canada's major stock index on Monday as investors prepared for the highly anticipated U.S. Presidential election this week and Federal Reserve policy decision. At 6:00 a.m., December futures for the S&P/TSX Index were up 0.4%. ET (11:00 GMT).

Palm oil ends the day higher than rival oils as market focuses on key data

Malaysian palm oil futures closed Monday after rival vegetable oils. The market is waiting for data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board and export figures. On the closing, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for January delivery gained 23 ringgit (0.47%) to 4…

Palm oil rangebound against rival oils as market eyes key data

Malaysian palm oil futures were sideways Monday as they followed rival vegetable oils while the market awaited data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board and export figures. During the midday break, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange gained 1 ringgit or 0.02% to 4…

Chinese solar firms are ever-nimble and go to places where US tariffs do not reach

The U.S. tariffs on Vietnam and three other Southeast Asian nations have prompted some of the largest Chinese-owned factories to cut production and lay off workers. In the meantime, a number of Chinese-owned solar power plants are being built in Indonesia and Laos.

Fugro is confident that it will achieve its revenue growth target of 2024 as the wind and LNG markets stabilize.

The CEO of Dutch geological data specialist Fugro said that the company is confident in meeting its target of mid-single-digit revenue growth for full-year, as it anticipates the wind energy and LNG market to stabilize after next week's U.S. elections.

Wall St. ends lower than expected as Meta and Microsoft highlight AI costs

The major U.S. indexes ended lower on Thursday, after Microsoft and Meta Platforms pointed out that artificial intelligence costs could impact their earnings. This dampened the enthusiasm for megacaps which have been driving this year's market rally.

US Offshore Wind Execs Fret Possible Trump Victory

The U.S. Offshore Wind Developers put on a brave front at a conference in Washington this week. They praised their ability to work together with leaders of both political parties. However, attendees privately worried that things might get tough…

Futures on the TSX fall before domestic GDP data

The futures linked to Canada's main index of stocks fell on Thursday, as disappointing earnings from U.S. technology giants dampened the market sentiment ahead of important domestic GDP and U.S. Economic data that will be released later in the day.

US Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Auction draws only $22 Million in Bids

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced on Tuesday that the offshore wind development rights offered in the Gulf of Maine attracted bids of $21.9 million for the first half of eight areas. Avangrid, a developer of offshore wind power…

Benchmark European Gas at its highest level in 10 Months due to geopolitical risk

The Benchmark front month contract at the Dutch TTF Gas Hub hit its highest intraday levels in more than ten months Thursday as the Middle East Conflict and reports that North Korean troops were ready to assist Russia in Ukraine kept the traders on edge before the U.S. Presidential election.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at record highs after Netflix earnings, tech stocks and other factors.

The S&P 500, Nasdaq and other technology stocks ended the day higher Friday. This was largely due to a surge in Netflix stock shares fueled by earnings and wider gains amongst technology stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed largely unchanged…

S&P, Nasdaq boosted by tech stocks. Netflix soars following results

S&P 500, Nasdaq and other technology stocks all gained on Friday. This was due to a surge in Netflix stock shares fueled by earnings and wider gains amongst technology stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which had just posted a record-breaking closing high the day before…

Maguire: Slow rollout of charge points could stall US EV sales momentum

The United States has seen a 140% increase in electric vehicle sales since 2023. However, further growth could be hindered if public charging stations are not rolled out more evenly and at a slower pace. According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center, U.S.

Maguire: Slow rollout of charge points could stall US EV sales momentum

The United States has seen a 140% increase in electric vehicle sales since 2023. However, further growth could be hindered if public charging stations are not rolled out more evenly and at a slower pace. According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center, U.S.

Infinity Natural, a company that produces oil and natgas, files for an IPO in the US

Infinity Natural Resources, an oil and natural gas developer, is planning to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. This comes after the company nearly doubled its revenue during the first half year. Infinity, backed…

Wall Street Journal Sept. 27

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. U.S. Antitrust enforcers will bar Hess CEO John Hess joining the board at Chevron in a deal that approves a $53 Billion tie-up between Hess & Chevron.

Biden Administration spending climate cash quickly as Trump threatens cancel it

If Donald Trump wins the Nov. 5 presidential election, he has promised to cancel all funds that have not been spent from President Joe Biden’s climate law. Biden administration officials say that the majority of the grants will have been spent by January when a new President takes office.