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US could hike tariffs if China backtracks on rare earths: Bessent

Opec+ has raised output targets by around 2.9 million barrels per day since April, but slowed the pace from October amid predictions of a looming oversupply.

Opec+ pauses oil output hikes beyond December amid glut fears

The rule covers both investment products - such as high-purity gold bars and ingots, as well as coins approved by the People’s Bank of China - and non-investment uses including jewellery and industrial materials.

China ends gold tax break in setback for key bullion market

The breakneck shift in sentiment comes after the US blacklisted Russian oil giants Rosneft oil and Lukoil to stave off revenue the Kremlin needs for its war in Ukraine. Traders are honing in on next moves by India and China, top buyers of Moscow’s supplies, for clues on impacts of the sanctions to global balances. 

Hedge funds flee bearish oil bets after US sanctions Russia

The move is part of the Trump administration’s effort to reverse the decline of coal use in the US. The Energy Department said last month it would provide US$625 million to expand power generation fuelled by coal.

Trump administration announces US$100 million in funding to upgrade coal plants

epa12370331 An oil rig operates in Signal Hill, California, USA, 11 September 2025. California legislators agreed to a last-minute deal that aims to increase oil production, which would streamline environmental approvals for up to 2,000 new wells annually in Kern County. The deal also tightens the regulatory requirements for offshore drilling. EPA/CAROLINE BREHMAN

Oil ends slightly up, trade choppy on report, denial of US attack plan on Venezuela

Exxon has highlighted its portfolio of prolific assets and technology, which it says can improve oil recovery rates, allowing it to reap profits even during periods of lower crude prices.

ExxonMobil beats Q3 profit estimates on higher Guyana, Permian production

Non-yielding gold thrives in a low interest rate environment and during economic uncertainties.

Gold rises on bargain hunting and US rate cut, set for monthly gain

The drop in Chinese demand cost US farmers - a key pillar of US President Donald Trump’s political base - billions of dollars in lost sales and the deal would represent a return to normalcy in trade with the top US soy importer.

China to buy 12 million metric tons of US soybeans this season, Bessent says

US President Donald Trump (left) said his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was a “great success” and that he would head to China in April for new talks.

47% China tariffs, rare earths, soybeans: What Trump, Xi said about their meeting and what’s next

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