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By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil futures fell on Friday, declining more than 7% on the week after data showed China's economic growth slowed and investors digested a mixed Middle East outlook. futures fell $1.39, or 1.87%, to…
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -The United Nations humanitarian office accused Israel on Friday of using "war-like" tactics against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, citing killings by soldiers and attacks on Palestinian olive groves…
By Andy Home LONDON (Reuters) -Alumina prices have soared to record highs this week, compressing margins at the world's aluminium smelters which convert the intermediate product into metal. The London Metal Exchange (LME) cash price,…
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Investing.com -- Gold prices hit a record high on Friday, benefiting from safe haven demand with just weeks left to a closely contested U.S. presidential election, while an interest rate cut by the European Central Bank also…
By Georgina McCartney MIDLAND, Texas (Reuters) - A new pipeline carrying shale from west Texas toward export hubs on the U.S. Gulf Coast has eased constraints that crashed local prices this year, and will help pave the way for higher U.S.…
Investing.com -- During the 2024 LME Week, was distinctly labeled the “least liked” metal among base commodities. A survey conducted by Macquarie confirmed this sentiment, with market participants indicating a preference to short…
Investing.com -- Oil prices steadied Friday, helped to a degree by positive U.S. inventory data, but were headed for their worst week since early-September amid growing concerns over weak demand.
At 08:30 ET (12:30 GMT), fell 0.1% to…