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Treasury Secretary Bessent says he has divested his soybean farm

Treasury Secretary Bessent says he has divested his soybean farm

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a key figure in implementing President Donald Trump's economic agenda including tariffs, disclosed on Sunday that he has recently divested his interests in a...

08 December 2025 at 07:19 am AEDT

German foreign minister to discuss rare earths, steel in China visit

German foreign minister to discuss rare earths, steel in China visit

Germany's foreign minister plans to tackle critical issues such as rare earths and steel during an upcoming trip to China, he said on Sunday, highlighting the challenge for Berlin in dealing with what...

07 December 2025 at 10:45 pm AEDT

Brazil robusta coffee growers push for quality amid rising prices and climate concerns

Brazil robusta coffee growers push for quality amid rising prices and climate concerns

Amid the din of a chic coffee shop on Sao Paulo's posh Oscar Freire Avenue, a barista pulls an atypical espresso. Extra creamy, with an aroma of cocoa nibs, the shot lacks the hallmark acidity prized...

06 December 2025 at 09:01 pm AEDT

Congo's Gecamines partners with Mercuria to market critical minerals

Congo's Gecamines partners with Mercuria to market critical minerals

Congo's state miner Gecamines is partnering with Swiss commodities group Mercuria to market copper, cobalt and other critical minerals, aiming to boost transparency and revenues for the world's top...

06 December 2025 at 01:33 am AEDT

Milan Stock Exchange Flat Ahead of Fed Rate Decision, Fincantieri Surges, Eni Drops

Milan Stock Exchange Flat Ahead of Fed Rate Decision, Fincantieri Surges, Eni Drops

Piazza Affari continues its session with indexes hovering just above parity. The day remains particularly subdued as investors keep their focus on the anticipated moves from the Federal Reserve next...

05 December 2025 at 10:50 pm AEDT

US owner of major Russian agriculture firm says no plans to sell up

US owner of major Russian agriculture firm says no plans to sell up

U.S. company NCH Capital said on Friday that it has no plans to sell major Russian agricultural producer AgroTerra, after the head of Russia's second-largest bank said it was in talks to buy the...

05 December 2025 at 08:45 pm AEDT

Milan Stock Exchange Opens Steady as Investors Await Fed Decision; Fincantieri Rises, Eni Falls

Milan Stock Exchange Opens Steady as Investors Await Fed Decision; Fincantieri Rises, Eni Falls

The trading session opened without major swings at Piazza Affari, as investors remain focused on the upcoming Federal Reserve moves scheduled for next week. According to CME Group's FedWatch, the...

05 December 2025 at 08:00 pm AEDT

China's November exports expected to have rebounded off US tariff truce

China's November exports expected to have rebounded off US tariff truce

China's exports likely returned to growth in November after an unexpected dip in October, as manufacturers rushed to move inventory to take advantage of a fresh tariff truce with the U.S. ...

05 December 2025 at 03:42 pm AEDT

Chinese dronemaker DJI urges US to complete security review

Chinese dronemaker DJI urges US to complete security review

Chinese drone manufacturer DJI, which sells more than half of U.S. commercial drones, urged Congress and the Trump administration on Thursday to quickly complete a security review or extend a December...

05 December 2025 at 09:17 am AEDT

Brazil soy exports jump 64% in November ahead of Chinese shift to US

Brazil soy exports jump 64% in November ahead of Chinese shift to US

Brazil's soybean exports jumped 64% in November from a year ago to 4.2 million metric tons, the government said on Thursday, with good local supply allowing elevated shipments before the world's...

05 December 2025 at 09:12 am AEDT

Glenfarne finalizes 20-year LNG supply deal with South Korea's POSCO

Glenfarne finalizes 20-year LNG supply deal with South Korea's POSCO

Glenfarne's Alaska LNG unit said on Thursday it finalized an agreement to supply 1 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas to South Korean trading firm POSCO International for 20 years from...

05 December 2025 at 05:03 am AEDT

US signs pact with Kenya under 'America First' global health plan

US signs pact with Kenya under 'America First' global health plan

STORY: :: US and Kenya sign a $1.6 billion health pact, the first since USAID was dismantled :: Washington, D.C. :: December 4, 2025 :: Marco Rubio, Secretary...

05 December 2025 at 03:04 am AEDT

Senegal loan progressing, review underway into how it missed debts

Senegal loan progressing, review underway into how it missed debts

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it had made significant progress with Senegal toward a new loan programme while the Fund continued an internal investigation into how it failed to...

05 December 2025 at 03:04 am AEDT

TSX opens higher on strong bank earnings

TSX opens higher on strong bank earnings

Canada's main stock index opened higher on Thursday as major lenders reported better-than-expected results, pointing to a healthy banking sector as well as a resilient economy. At 9:30...

05 December 2025 at 01:38 am AEDT

Putin questions US punishing India for buying Russian oil

Putin questions US punishing India for buying Russian oil

Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged heavy U.S. pressure on India not to buy Russian fuel if the U.S. could do so as he began a two-day state visit, where he was embraced on arrival by Indian...

04 December 2025 at 11:14 pm AEDT

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Why the Fed's Next Move Matters More Than Markets Admit

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Why the Fed's Next Move Matters More Than Markets Admit

ABB: A technological infrastructure asset, the European pillar of automation

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ABB: A technological infrastructure asset, the European pillar of automation

Should the ECB's mandate change?

Should the ECB's mandate change?

In an interview with Les Echos, Emmanuel Macron revived the idea of changing the ECB's mandate to take growth and employment into account. The ECB has long been criticized for focusing solely on...

09 December 2025 at 02:46 am AEDT

Overview of 2026 prospects published by the largest banks

Overview of 2026 prospects published by the largest banks

To attempt a balanced article, two American banks, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, and two European banks, BNP Paribas and Barclays, were selected.

08 December 2025 at 06:22 pm AEDT

The end of the "European discount" for TotalEnergies?

The end of the "European discount" for TotalEnergies?

Patrick Pouyanné bets on the launch of a cross-listing in New York to energize Total's stock. The average P/E over the last four years for its two American peers, Chevron and Exxon Mobil, is 48%...

08 December 2025 at 06:00 pm AEDT

Headlines

Brown-Forman authorizes a first wave of share buybacks

Brown-Forman authorizes a first wave of share buybacks

Open House surge: Market spark, Buyback mark

08 December 2025 at 08:58 pm AEDT

Open House surge: Market spark, Buyback mark

GPT strengthens prime property holdings

08 December 2025 at 08:56 pm AEDT

GPT strengthens prime property holdings

Interviews

JPMorgan CEO Dimon Says Europe Has a 'Real Problem'

JPMorgan CEO Dimon Says Europe Has a 'Real Problem'

JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon spoke at the Reagan National Defense Forum, calling out slow bureaucracy in Europe in a warning that a weak continent poses a major economic risk...

09 December 2025 at 02:25 am AEDT

Paramount Offers to Buy Warner Bros. for $30 a Share

Paramount Offers to Buy Warner Bros. for $30 a Share

Paramount Skydance took its bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery public with an offer of $30 a share in cash, just days after the company agreed to a deal with Netflix . Geetha Ranganathan has more...

09 December 2025 at 02:08 am AEDT

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Forex Analysis

ECB's Rehn sees downside risks to inflation, urges action on Ukraine funding

ECB's Rehn sees downside risks to inflation, urges action on Ukraine funding

06 December 2025 at 07:49 pm AEDT

US regulators relax leveraged-lending guidance for banks

US regulators relax leveraged-lending guidance for banks

06 December 2025 at 06:59 am AEDT

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Commodity Analysis

Italy presses ahead with claim on central bank's $300 billion gold pile

Italy presses ahead with claim on central bank's $300 billion gold pile

27 November 2025 at 08:55 pm AEDT

Caledonia to proceed with Bilboes gold project in Zimbabwe

Caledonia to proceed with Bilboes gold project in Zimbabwe

26 November 2025 at 12:50 am AEDT

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