Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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Trump reverses Biden's rules on copper smelters

The U.S. president Donald Trump reversed on Friday a Biden-era rule on air pollution that had set stricter limits for emissions from copper smelters. Under updated federal air standards, the copper rule finalized in 2024 required smelters reduce pollutants such as lead…

US regulators are pushed to connect data centers with grid

The U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed federal energy regulators this week to examine a rule that would speed up the connection between power-hungry, data centers and electric grids. Wright sent a rule to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday…

The return of meat on the menu is a feature of MORNING BID, EUROPE

Gregor Stuart Hunter gives us a look at what the future holds for European and global markets. Investors may feel tender this morning, after a brutal after-hours session that smashed tech megacaps as well as high-flying meme stocks.

Russell: The US-Australian critical minerals deal highlights the gap with China

It is not the game changer needed to reduce Western dependence on China. But it is a first important step. U.S. president Donald Trump and Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese signed a deal in Washington on Monday that could see…

Russell: The US-Australian critical minerals deal highlights the gap with China

It is not the game changer needed to reduce Western dependence on China. But it is a first important step. U.S. president Donald Trump and Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese signed a deal in Washington on Monday that could see…

Sources say that Western pressure will affect Asian purchases of Russian oil in December.

U.S.-European pressure on Asian buyers could limit India's oil purchases from December. This would lead to cheaper supplies in China. However, Japan is unlikely to stop its Sakhalin LNG shipments at this time, according to trade sources and analysts.

US Imposes Sanctions on Oil Refineries and Purchases

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The U.S. imposed sanctions on about 100 individuals, entities and vessels, including a Chinese independent refinery and terminal, that helped Iran's oil and petrochemicals trade, the administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday.The…

Wall Street Journal, October 8,

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, said that it would invest as much as $2 billion in Polymarket.

The US government shutdown could disrupt the IPO market momentum

The U.S. shutdown could stall the long-awaited return of the IPO market, even though strong investor demand and successful debuts have boosted new listings. Deep partisan differences prevented Congress and White House from reaching an agreement on funding.

Democratic Senators: Trump administration gives China a 'free-pass' on Russian LNG

Democratic U.S. Senators called on Trump officials to resume targeted sanctions against Russian energy supplies on Friday, claiming that the administration allows China to purchase shipments of Russia’s liquefied gas which supports the war in Ukraine.

After US pressure, the EU is considering a faster Russian gas and oil exit.

Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Commission, said that new sanctions would include a quicker phase-out of Russian fuels. This comes after U.S. demands to stop buying Russian crude oil. EU officials are currently in Washington…

After US pressure, EU looks to accelerate Russian oil and gas withdrawal

Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Commission, said that new sanctions would include a quicker phase-out of Russian fuels. This comes after U.S. pressure for an end to Russian oil purchases. EU officials are in Washington, D.C.

Senators from refinery states try to stop Trump from shifting the renewable fuel obligation

According to a draft of legislation that was seen by the, oil refinery state lawmakers, led by Senator Mike Lee (a Republican from Utah), will introduce legislation to stop President Donald Trump from shifting renewable-fuel blending…

Orsted Gets Go-Ahead for $9.4B Emergency Rights Issue

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Offshore wind developer Orsted won shareholder approval on Friday for a $9.4 billion emergency rights issue to help fund U.S. projects thrown into uncertainty by President Donald Trump's opposition to the renewable energy source.The stakes are high for the Danish state-controlled firm…

White House review of waiver plan for biofuel pits refiners against farmers

The White House is reviewing an important rule that could change the balance between oil refiners, farmers and the Renewable Fuel Standard. It will determine how to redistribute large volumes of biofuel blend obligations that have been recently exempted.

Trump is in favor of nuclear energy because it's'more American than wind and solar', a US official claims

The director of the U.S. Energy Dominance Council stated on Thursday that the Trump administration would be more inclined to provide loan guarantees and tax incentives for nuclear energy than wind or solar, because it was "more American".

Wall Street Journal, September 4,

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. ConocoPhillips, a U.S. oil producer and gas company, will reduce its workforce by up to 25% or 3,250 workers as part of an extensive restructuring.

Trump is "very disappointed" with Putin about Ukraine

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said he was "very dissatisfied" with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. He added that his administration planned to take certain actions to reduce deaths in Russia's conflict in Ukraine. The…

US and Russian officials discussed the latest Ukraine peace talks alongside energy deals

Five sources familiar with these talks claim that U.S. officials and Russian government officials discussed energy deals in parallel to negotiations to achieve peace in Ukraine this month. They said that these deals were presented as…

US and Russian officials discussed the latest Ukraine peace talks alongside energy deals

Five sources familiar with these talks claim that U.S. officials and Russian government officials discussed energy deals in parallel to negotiations to achieve peace in Ukraine this month. They said that these deals were presented as incentives for the Kremlin…