FTSE 100 climbs as US jobs data beats expectations The FTSE 100 index closed up 118.27 points, or 1.1%, at 10,472.11. Evening Standard · Feb 11
Crude Prices Climb on Iran Tensions March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +1.28 (+2.00%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0331 (+1.691%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude posting a 1.5-week high and gasoline posting a 2.75-month high. Escalating US-Iran tensions are underpinning crude prices today... Barchart · Feb 11
Moscow preparing to evacuate Russian tourists from Cuba amid US oil blockade Cuban aviation authorities have warned country is running out of jet fuel, threatening to derail tourism industry The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Venezuela to assess oil industry overhaul The US government steps deeper into Venezuela’s oil overhaul as Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits to assess the industry The Independent UK · Feb 11
How Radioactive Oil and Gas Waste Could Lie Beneath a North Texas Elementary School A massive Dallas-Fort Worth subdivision and a school have risen atop layers of oil and gas drilling waste. One worker who helped spread the material is speaking out. Texas Observer · Feb 11
5 auto shops couldn’t fix a common car problem, but the 6th mechanic used a dollar bill and solved it in seconds That’s a nifty trick! We Got This Covered · Feb 11
Europe lost out on 3.8mn tonnes of Kazakh oil after Black Sea attacks Kazakhstan’s oil exports fell after Ukrainian drone attacks and stormy weather hampered operations at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s marine terminal in Novorossyisk. Its major oil field Tengiz also suffered an outage in January. Euronews · Feb 11
Cotton Showing Slight Gains on Wednesday Morning Cotton price action is steady to 11 points higher so far on Wednesday morning. Futures fell from early session highs, as contracts closed within 5 points of unchanged on Tuesday. Crude oil futures are down $0.16 per barrel on the day at $64.20. The US dollar index was up $0.042... Barchart · Feb 11
Why Gas Is Still So Expensive — Where the Money Actually Goes Here's why gas is still so expensive and where the money actually goes. GOBankingRates · Feb 11
How to use up leftover pickle brine in a tartare sauce – recipe A creative way to use up leftover gherkin brine that can be tweaked to suit your own tastebuds through experimental use of optional extras The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
10 “Family Pack” Foods That Are a Bad Deal Almost Every Time We’ve all been conditioned to think “Family Pack” is synonymous with “Better Value.” It’s a classic grocery store mind game. While that logic holds up for non-perishables like toilet paper or dry beans, it’s a trap when it comes to fresh food. For these ten specific categories, that bulk discount… Grocery Coupon Guide · Feb 11
I’m a registered dietitian and here are the 9 healthy foods I actually eat to keep my heart strong A registered dietitian shares nine heart-healthy foods that are easy to enjoy and simple to add to your routine. Tom’s Guide · Feb 11
You might love olive oil, but don’t put it on your CV The foodstuff was apparently listed as an interest on a job résumé, according to a viral social media post. It might make you stand out, but not in a good way, writes Polly Hudson The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
Sali Hughes on beauty: moisturisers for combination skin are rare – these are some of the best Surprisingly few products cater for people with a mixture of dry, balanced and oily skin. The ones that do shoulld be key to your regime The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
Homes & Gardens · Feb 11 I Started Sprinkling Cinnamon on My Houseplant Soil to Keep Pests Away, and It Actually Works – I Haven’t Seen a Single Fungus Gnat in Over a Year This $1 kitchen cupboard spice even naturally repels thrips and mealybugs
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11 ‘The trend is irreversible’: has Romania shattered the link between economic growth and high emissions? Emissions have plunged 75% since communist times in the birthplace of big oil – but for some the transition has been brutal
The Independent UK · Feb 11 The most over-the-top Italian recipes in London – and how to cook them at home Gloria’s iconic 10-layer lasagne returns for a limited run from 1-28 February, a handy excuse to recreate the restaurant group’s most gloriously excessive hits at home, from pecorino-wheel carbonara to truffle mafaldine and that sky-high lemon meringue pie
Capital & Main · Feb 11 New Mexico Again Debates Greenhouse Gas Reductions as Snow Melts Lawmakers table bill to expand use of oilfield wastewater and shoot down another that would restrict drone use around “critical” infrastructure.
Barchart · Feb 10 Soybeans Resume Strength on Tuesday Soybeans closed Tuesday with contracts 11 to 13 cent higher in the front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 11 3/4 cents at $10.56 1/4. Soymeal futures were $2.10 to $3.20 higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures are 50 to 58 points in the...
Barchart · Feb 10 Cotton Closes Near Unchanged on Tuesday Cotton futures fell from early session highs, as contracts closed within 5 points of unchanged on Tuesday. Crude oil futures are down $0.16 per barrel on the day at $64.20. The US dollar index was up $0.042 to $96.730. USDA’s update to the WASDE balance sheet showed a 200,000 bale...
Barchart · Feb 10 Crude Prices Edge Lower on Energy Demand Concerns March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.40 (-0.62%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed down -0.0263 (-1.32%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled lower on Tuesday after US retail sales in December unexpectedly stagnated, a sign of weakness in consumer spending that is bearish for...
The Guardian - US · Feb 10 The 16 best Valentine’s Day US food gifts - with last-minute ideas that still feel thoughtful Kit Kats, wine, pasta subscriptions and more: our curated list of gift ideas for every type of food lover
Barchart · Feb 10 Cotton Holding Gains into Tuesday’s Midday Cotton futures are trading with midday gains limited to 3 to 18 points in the nearbys. Crude oil futures are down $0.20 per barrel on the day at $64.16. The US dollar index is up $0.017 to $96.705. USDA’s update to the WASDE balance sheet showed a 200,000 bale cut...
Barchart · Feb 10 Soybeans Posting Tuesday Gains Despite USDA Raising Brazilian Production Soybeans are trading with 10 to 11 cent gains so far on Tuesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 10 ½ cents at $10.55. Soymeal futures are $2.40 higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures are 37 to 38 points in the green on the day....
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10 Honeymoon period for new BP boss won’t last long Markets did not like the decision to suspend share buy-backs – and investors will want clarity about what happens next