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January 31, 2026
China's net copper imports last year fell to the lowest level since 2017. They totaled 3.03 million metric tonnes. Exports grew dramatically, despite a drop in inbound shipments of only 5% compared to 2024. The largest copper buyer in the world shipped almost 800,000 tonnes.
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January 31, 2026
German commuter and bus services will likely grind to a halt across the country as the major public services union has called for a nearly nationwide strike over a dispute with employers at the municipal and state level. In a Friday statement…
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January 31, 2026
The Arctic is not a frozen peripheral, particularly after the spat between the U.S. and Europe over Greenland. The High North is becoming a strategic hub for minerals, energy and shipping as the sea ice begins to melt. The Arctic is heating up four times faster than other parts of the world…
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January 30, 2026
Citi said that it expects U.S., Israel and other countries to take limited action against Iran over its nuclear program in the near future. This will avoid an escalatory reaction to force the country to a deal. Bank of America said that the smaller steps could include limited U.S.
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January 29, 2026
The Arctic is not a frozen peripheral, particularly after the spat between the U.S. and Europe over Greenland. The High North is becoming a strategic hub for minerals, energy and shipping as the sea ice begins to melt. The Arctic is heating up four times faster than other parts of the world…
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January 29, 2026
The vast European natural gas storage network will exit winter with its lowest level for years. Yet, market prices show a complacency that is at odds with the immense challenge faced by traders in replenishing their inventories. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine…
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January 29, 2026
Citgo Petroleum, a U.S. refiner, has purchased Venezuelan crude oil for its first purchase since 2019. This was when Citgo severed its ties with Petroleos de Venezuela (its parent company), two sources said on Wednesday. The 830,000-barrel-per-day refiner…
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January 29, 2026
Two trade sources told? Two trade sources confirmed that a cargo of Australian canola, which arrived in southern China this?month, has passed inspection. Processing at a crushing?plant is expected to begin this week. China's COFCO, a state-owned company…
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January 29, 2026
Two U.S. officials said on Wednesday that the United States will hand over to Venezuela a fuel tanker it had seized earlier this month. Since late last year, the United States has been attempting to seize oil tanks 'linked' to Venezuela. Seven arrests have taken place.
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January 29, 2026
Two sources with knowledge of the matter confirmed on Wednesday that Citgo Petroleum, a U.S. refiner, has bought Venezuelan crude for the first since 2019. That was when it severed its ties with Petroleos de Venezuela - the state-run oil company.
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January 29, 2026
The French shipping company CMA CGM has partnered with U.S. investment group Stonepeak to form a joint-venture valued at almost $10 billion. This venture will 'operate and develop port terminals in the United States, among others,' the companies announced on Wednesday.
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January 29, 2026
European traders reported that Tunisia’s state grain agency is believed to have purchased approximately 100,000 metric tons soft?milling?wheat and approximately 100,000?tons?of durum at an international tender on Wednesday for the same volume.
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January 29, 2026
According to European traders, Tunisia’s state grain agency reportedly purchased about 100,000 metric tons of soft milling wheat on Wednesday and approximately 100,000 tons durum at an international auction for the same volume. Trading house…
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January 29, 2026
Initial assessments by European traders suggest that the lowest price offered at Wednesday's?international tender?from Tunisia’s state grains agency?to buy around 100,000 metric tonnes of?soft?wheat?was $256.16 per ton, cost and freight included.
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January 27, 2026
European traders reported on Tuesday that Tunisia’s state grain agency had issued a?international tender for the purchase of about 100,000 metric tons of soft wheat milling and 100,000 tons durum wheat. Origin was optional. The deadline for submitting price offers in the tender is on Wednesday…
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January 27, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that India's energy-related infrastructure could offer investment opportunities worth $500 billion to the South Asian nation in its quest to become independent in energy production. "We're moving from energy security to a?energy independent...
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January 27, 2026
The European Union has agreed to develop a massive offshore wind network. This is a major step forward in the region’s efforts to reduce its dependency on U.S. gas imports while also tackling rising costs for renewable energy. On Monday, at the North Sea Summit…
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January 26, 2026
Two sources reported that Russian crude oil cargoes dated February Urals traded in Indian ports at discounts close to the largest since 2022 compared with dated Brent, amid increased pressure from Western sanctions. The two sources claimed that…
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January 26, 2026
A fear of disruptions in production has led to a surge in the price of natural gas. This spike in prices has been felt on overseas markets and highlights the "growing globalization" of the U.S. dominated liquefied gas trade. U.S. Natural Gas Futures are at their highest level since December 2022…
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January 25, 2026
A crude tanker chartered Trafigura?departed from Venezuela's Jose Port?to Louisiana Offshore Oil Port?documents and LSEG data showed. This was the first cargo to go directly to the U.S. under a 50 million barrel supply agreement agreed between Caracas this month and Washington.
