Commodities
METALS-Copper dips after China data (at Reuters)
* Concerns of overheating in Chinese economy weigh * Metal price volatility seen due to economic uncertainty * Falling stocks and rising cancelled warrants cap losses Read
Oil slips while sugar steadies (at Financial Times)
Crude oil prices maintained a hold above the $82 a barrel level on Thursday while base metals dipped and the sugar market managed a partial rebound after a sharp fall earlier this week. Read
Europe Markets: European markets fall as mining stocks pressure (at MarketWatch)
European shares edge lower on Thursday, with losses for metal and mining firms pulling shares off almost three-month highs. Read
BP in talks to buy Devon assets for $6bn (at Financial Times)
BP is set to enter the deep waters off the coast of Brazil, one of the world s most exciting areas for oil exploration, with a $6bn deal to buy international oil and gas assets from Devon Energy. Read
Asia Markets: Indian sugar stocks turn bitter on rise in output (at MarketWatch)
A swift, painful correction in Indian sugar stocks over the last few weeks may still have some way to go, as the freefall in sugar prices continues amid an increase in global production. Read
CERAWEEK-U.S. oil industry braces for carbon rules (at Reuters)
* Pressure rises for oil industry to weigh CO2 emissions * Chevron, ConocoPhillips factor CO2 into planning By Bruce Nichols Read
Indian sugar stocks turn bitter on rise in output (at MarketWatch)
A swift, painful correction in Indian sugar stocks over the last few weeks may still have some way to go, as the freefall in sugar prices continues amid an increase in global production. Read
NYMEX-Crude ends up in late surge, products support (at Reuters)
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Futures Movers: Crude oil ends up after supplies, China data (at MarketWatch)
Crude-oil futures rise to finish above $82 a barrel, lifted by better-than-expected U.S. supplies data, a strong economic report from China and forecasts of higher global demand. Read
Crude oil ends 60 cents higher after supplies data (at MarketWatch)
Crude oil futures rose to finish above $82 a barrel on Wednesday, lifted by better-than-expected U.S. supplies data, a strong economic report from China and forecasts of higher global demand. Read
METALS-Copper prices dip, but China props up metal (at Reuters)
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Cuba s sugar industry hit by low productivity (AP)
Production at Cuba s sugar plants has been hit hard this year by inefficiency, a spate of breakdowns and other technical problems, state-media reported Wednesday, adding to sobering news for the Communist-run island s crisis-addled economy. Read
Futures Movers: Oil futures lower after failing to breach highs (at MarketWatch)
Crude-oil futures lose ground as a continued weak picture for U.S. demand weighs. Read
Oil turns lower after failing to breach 2010 highs (at MarketWatch)
Crude oil futures turned lower on Wednesday, after a move towards crude s highest level of 2010 failed to hold in light of a continued weak picture for U.S. demand. Crude oil for April delivery was last down 32 cents, or 0.4%, at $81.17 a barrel in electronic trade. Read
Futures Movers: Oil futures jump on supplies data, OPEC forecast (at MarketWatch)
Investors cheer news of a smaller-than-expected increase in U.S. crude supplies and a big drop in gasoline supplies. Read
Futures Movers: Oil retreats after OPEC lifts demand views (at MarketWatch)
Crude futures surrender earlier gains inspired by a boost in OPEC s forecast for global oil demand aas well as strong trade data reported by China. Read
Crude oil turns lower ahead of supplies data (at MarketWatch)
Crude oil futures turned lower on Wednesday, with traders adopting a cautious tone ahead of the release of weekly U.S. petroleum supplies data. Crude oil for April delivery was last down 6 cents at $81.43 a barrel in electronic trade, losing earlier gains that saw the contract trade as high as $81.95 a barrel. Read
OPEC raises 2010 oil demand forecast (AP)
World oil demand is projected to grow by 900,000 barrels per day in 2010, OPEC said Wednesday, revising up its previous month s forecast while cautioning that the increase is hinged on a sustained global economic rebound, particularly in the United States. Read
Metals Stocks: Gold, metals get lift from Chinese data (at MarketWatch)
With copper the early exception, metals futures make mid-week gains, rising as strong trade data reported by China serve to lift demand expectations. Read
Coal companies seek higher permit fees in Kentucky (AP)
Coal companies have taken an unusual stand in Kentucky by urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would increase the fees they pay to apply for mining permits. Read
Futures Movers: Oil gains on Chinese data, OPEC forecast revision (at MarketWatch)
Crude futures gain, getting a boost after OPEC raised its forecast for global oil demand and China reported strong trade data. Read
OPEC raises world oil demand forecast for 2010 (at MarketWatch)
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said Wednesday it raised its forecast for global oil demand this year. In its monthly oil report, OPEC said it now expects world oil demand to grow by 900,000 barrels a day in 2010. Read
Royal Dutch Shell stops gasoline sales to Iran-trade (at Reuters)
* Shell halts gasoline supplies to Iran, trade sources say * Shell sold 1.65 mln bbls of gasoline bet Apr-Oct in 2009 Read
Futures Movers: Oil futures edge higher on Chinese economic data (at MarketWatch)
Oil futures rise on strong economic data from China, and as investors await a report on U.S. petroleum inventories. Read
Indian harvest hopes sink sugar prices (at Financial Times)
Sugar prices tumbled on Wednesday, extending the slide to a second session following reports on Tuesday suggesting a better-than-expected outlook for India s production this season. Read
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