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September 26, 2026
The rising cost of fuel is increasing the pressure on US President Donald Trump, who wants to reduce diesel exports before November's midterm elections. What may appear to be a simple fix can cause a chain of events that will ultimately hurt American consumers and the global?economy.
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September 26, 2026
European shares edged higher on Wednesday, as lower oil prices supported risk sentiment. Investors also digested business activity data which showed unexpected growth in the euro-zone this month. By 0830 GMT, the benchmark pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.2% to 643,15 points.
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September 23, 2026
European?shares?inched up a little bit?on Wednesday, as lower oil prices boosted sentiment. Investors were also awaiting key business activity figures due later that day. By 0708 GMT, the benchmark pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.4% to 645.04 points.
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September 23, 2026
The rising cost of fuel is increasing the pressure on US president Donald Trump to reduce diesel exports before November's midterm election. What may appear to be a simple fix can cause a chain of events that will ultimately hurt American consumers and the global economic system.
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September 23, 2026
Black 'Foils co -CEO Blair Tuke stated that the New Zealand team is building for the future and protecting the oceanics fundamental to their sport as they near the end what he described as a "really difficult" SailGP Season. In February, a high…
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September 22, 2026
Euronext wheat prices were little changed Tuesday, as traders assessed diplomatic efforts to lower?attacks on Russia's war against Ukraine and factored in a weaker dollar versus the euro. After the main session, the price of December 'wheat'…
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September 22, 2026
Diplomats confirmed on Tuesday that France had begun drafting a resolution for the UN Security Council in coordination with United States?to establish an international mission in order to restore movement through?the Strait of Hormuz. Paris had?unsuccessfully?
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September 22, 2026
The Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI), which released data on Tuesday, showed that Saudi Arabian crude exports rose by 3.3% in July from June to 4.125 million barrels a day. This is the highest level since March. The production of crude…
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September 22, 2026
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that there were 'further diplomatic contacts' about a proposal from Turkey for the safe transit of grain through the Black Sea. Russia was also 'finding alternate routes to export its grain in the interim. In recent months…
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September 22, 2026
Euronext wheat prices rose on Monday, as the latest attacks in Russia's conflict with Ukraine dampened hopes of a resurgence in Black Sea exports. Meanwhile, optimism about a US-China Summit this week boosted Chicago grains. At 1630 GMT, December…
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September 22, 2026
Euronext Wheat rose on Monday, as the latest attacks in Russia's war against Ukraine cooled expectations?for a recovery in Black Sea Exports. Meanwhile,?optimism regarding a US-China Summit?this Week lifted Chicago?grains. The December wheat price on Paris' Euronext rose 1.2% to EUR244.50 ($280.34)…
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September 22, 2026
Rob Craigie’s Sun Fast 3600 Bellino won the Jazz Trophy for the RORC Season's Points Championship as the IRC Overall Champion, according to the club. This is the?fourth? consecutive title. The 2026 season was a non-Fastnet one, and saw 341 boats sail across eight bodies of waters…
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September 22, 2026
A senior US Arctic military officer said that the United States was "very closely" monitoring China's presence in its Arctic zone, due to concerns about the security of "the?"US homeland. Four Chinese research vessels are currently working offshore in the US Arctic in 2026…
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September 21, 2026
Select ASEAN markets are quietly gaining ground. While AI-driven equity gains in North Asia have dominated the headlines this year, other ASEAN countries have also seen a surge. Local drivers will separate the leaders and laggards in the future, not macroeconomic tailwinds.
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September 18, 2026
Euronext wheat prices fell again on Friday, in line with Chicago prices. Traders?continued? to assess the effect of war disruption?on Black Sea exports originating from?Russia?and Ukraine. After the day session, December?wheat? on?Euronext was 0.8% lower.
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September 18, 2026
In an effort to protect the EU against cheap imports from Asia, the European Union announced on Friday that it would impose import quotas for electrical steel and downstream products. This move will benefit Thyssenkrupp Steel's TKMS unit and Poland's Stalprodukt SA.
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September 17, 2026
Euronext Wheat fell from its one-week-high on Thursday. This was due to a weakness in Chicago grains, and the lingering hope of a military de-escalation?in the Black Sea Export Zone. After the day session, December wheat traded on Euronext was 0.4% lower at EUR243.50 ($279.42).
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September 17, 2026
Analysts said that Iran has begun to reroute its imports of Russian wheat to the Caspian Sea, as shipments via the Black Sea are halted due to?Ukrainian drone attacks and the 'Strait of Hormuz' is 'closed. Iran is the largest buyer of Russian wheat.
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September 17, 2026
French fishermen have blocked ports in the south of France in protest at high energy prices. This has added pressure to the government, which is scrambling to create a budget that will reduce deficits by 2027 ahead of next year’s presidential elections.
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September 17, 2026
Italian sources claim that Prime Minister Giorgia Meoni will make a 'first official visit' to Norway by an Italian leader in a 'nearly fifteen years. Meloni will meet with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and attend a dinner in Oslo…
