Concern as grey market Russian oil seeps into Australia Ships have docked in Australia carrying Russian oil refined in third countries, raising concerns Moscow is evading sanctions to finance its war on Ukraine. AAP · Aug 2, 2025
Cotton Heads Lower into the Weekend Cotton futures closed the Friday session with contracts down 89 to 119 points across the nearbys. December was down 187 points on the week. The US dollar index was back down $1.318 to $98.425, as crude oil futures were $2.09/barrel lower. CFTC data showed spec funds in cotton futures and... Barchart · Aug 1, 2025
Forced frenemies, Exxon and Chevron take diverging paths as leaders of the booming Permian Big Oil leaders dominate the Permian and the hottest spot in South America. Fortune · Aug 1, 2025
Crude Prices Plunge on US Economic Concerns September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Friday closed down -1.93 (-2.79%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0553 (-2.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Friday, driven by concerns about global energy demand due to President Trump's tariff policies and weaker-than-expected US economic reports... Barchart · Aug 1, 2025
Crude Oil Down 2%; Amazon Shares Tumble After Q2 Results U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones dipping around 1.5% on Friday. Benzinga · Aug 1, 2025
Deal Dispatch: MEG Bidding War Heats Up, L Catterton Takes Bite Out Of Kisshokichi, Sunnova's Still Shining MEG Energy is officially on the auction block, and the oil sands drama is heating up like a rig in August. Benzinga · Aug 1, 2025
Cotton Losses Pushing Further into Friday’s Midday Cotton futures are showing weakness pushing lower into the weekend, with contracts down 67 to 78 points as the outside factors are mixed. The US dollar index is back down $0.938 to $99.805, as crude oil futures are $1.85/barrel lower. Export Sales data has cotton sales commitments at 11.807 million... Barchart · Aug 1, 2025
Soybeans Trying to Bounce into Friday’s Close Soybean futures are showing fractional to 2 cent gains across most contracts on Friday’s midday. There were another 408 deliveries issued against August soybean futures overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 2 cents at $9.32 ¾. Soymeal futures are posting Friday gains of $1.50 to $3.60/ton,... Barchart · Aug 1, 2025
Commodity Market Roundup- July’s Top Performers and Underperformers Commodity prices turned in mixed results in July 2025. Lower liquidity during the summer could have contributed to extreme volatility in the copper market. A strong dollar and lower US government bond prices were not bullish for the commodities asset class. Barchart · Aug 1, 2025
Crude Prices Sink on Global Energy Demand Fears September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -1.83 (-2.64%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0646 (-2.97%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today on concerns about global energy demand due to President Trump's tariff policies and weaker-than-expected US economic reports on July payrolls... Barchart · Aug 1, 2025
Rachel Reeves rejects Donald Trump’s call to halt ‘unsightly windmills’ in North Sea Chancellor backs renewable energy plans and dismisses calls to ‘incentivise the drillers’ The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
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‘A death journey’: Palestinians describe GHF aid site turmoil in Gaza Palestinians tell Al Jazeera they witness ‘shooting, killing, death’ by soldiers at GHF distribution sites in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2025
Several beaches in France close after sightings of venomous Portuguese man o'war The marine creature Physalia physalis — which resemble jellyfish — washed up along the Atlantic coast and beaches in France's Landes region. Euronews · Aug 1, 2025
The Conversation · Aug 1, 2025 Climate change: new method can more accurately attribute environmental harm to individual polluters A small coastal community in Kivalina, Alaska sued several major oil and gas companies, including Exxon Mobil, in 2008. Local representatives argued that greenhouse gas emissions from these companies were contributing to the erosion of the coastline and causing irreversible damage to their village by heating the climate.
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Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025 Renewables and fossil fuels not ‘either-or’, says Reeves after Trump comments Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ appearance in Scotland followed a five-day visit from US President Donald Trump.
Barchart · Aug 1, 2025 Soybeans Mostly Weaker to Start Friday Soybean futures are trading with contracts mostly 2 to 3 cents lower, as August is up ½ cent. Futures posted Thursday losses of 6 to 7 cents at the close of the month. There were another 408 deliveries issued against August soybean futures overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean...
Barchart · Aug 1, 2025 Cotton Continues Weakness on Friday Morning Cotton price action is down 38 to 40 points early on Friday. Futures closed out the Thursday session with contracts down 24 to 29 points, as outside markets continued to add pressure. The US dollar index was up $0.249 to $99.835, as crude oil futures were 78 cents/barrel lower. Thursday...
Newslaundry · Aug 1, 2025 Trump’s tariff bullying: Why India must stand its ground Donald Trump’s chaotic act continues. His latest move: slapping a 25 percent tariff and a penalty on Indian goods exports to the United States.It’s vintage Trump – unapologetic – designed to get the other side, in this case India, to surrender to his demands. He is like a kid in…
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Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025 PM urged to review oil policy after Trump labels North Sea ‘a treasure chest’ Shadow Scottish secretary Andrew Bowie has called for a meeting in London to review policies affecting the oil and gas industry.
Kiplinger · Aug 1, 2025 Financial Fact vs Fiction: Why Inflation Is Lower, But Prices Are Not Do you think bonds protect you from stock losses? Are you confident your assets will go to your intended heirs if all you have is a will? Think again — and read on for other myths that could be leading you astray.
Barchart · Jul 31, 2025 Cotton Falls Back on Thursday Cotton futures closed out the Thursday session with contracts down 24 to 29 points, as outside markets continued to add pressure. The US dollar index was up $0.249 to $99.835, as crude oil futures were 78 cents/barrel lower. This morning’s Export Sales report indicated a total of 39,124 RB of...
Barchart · Jul 31, 2025 Soybeans Close with Losses on Thursday Soybeans posted Thursday losses of 6 to 7 cents at the close of the month. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 4 cents at $9.34 ¾. Soymeal futures saw gains of $1.10 to $2.00/ton, with Soy Oil posting losses of 92 to 137 points. Export Sales data...