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Energy & Commodities a month ago

US reaches $765 million settlement with Invenergy to end four offshore wind leases

The Trump administration said it will reimburse Invenergy $765 million under a settlement to terminate four offshore wind leases. The projects include Leading Light Wind, planned for up to 2.4 gigawatts, and other lease areas located off the coasts of Maine and California, according to disclosed statements.

Geopolitics & Trade a month ago

G7 agrees critical minerals steps to diversify supply chains and coordinate stockpiles

G7 leaders said they will coordinate efforts to reduce dependence on a single external supplier of critical minerals, including support for mining, processing and recycling projects, harmonized traceability pilots for lithium and nickel, expanded stockpiling, and an IEA-backed mechanism to share data and early warnings on market stress.

Geopolitics & Trade a month ago

France Seeks G7 Backing to Cap China’s Share of Rare Earth Supplies

France is pressing G7 partners to support a statement on critical minerals aimed at limiting dependence on China for rare earth supplies. The proposal focuses on diversifying supply chains and strengthening value chains through financing, trade, traceability, transparency, storage and recycling measures.

Geopolitics & Trade a month ago

Xi tells Myanmar junta chief to move forward with China-Myanmar Economic Corridor projects

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Myanmar's military leader to advance key bilateral infrastructure projects with safety measures in place, according to Chinese state media. The two sides also signed 18 cooperation memorandums covering cross-border transport, trade, disaster assistance, health and media, with the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor identified as a central project.

Geopolitics & Trade a month ago

Turkey opens Ankara Airport ahead of NATO summit arrivals

President Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated Etimesgut Airport as Ankara Airport with the ANK code for domestic and international operations. The facility is set to receive aircraft carrying leaders attending the NATO summit, including US President Donald Trump, according to Turkish media and officials.

Economy a month ago

ILO approves first global convention setting labor standards for platform-based work

The International Labour Organization adopted its first international convention for gig and platform workers, establishing binding labor standards including protections regardless of employment classification and disclosure of how automated systems affect workers. The convention takes effect in member states 12 months after ratification.

Deals & Capital Markets a month ago

Elliott builds nearly 5% holding in Bunzl and seeks share repurchase plan

Elliott Investment Management has disclosed a stake of almost 5% in Bunzl and is pressing the distributor to consider buying back up to 10% of its shares. The investor is also seeking a review centered on Bunzl’s North American operations after the company issued a profit warning last year.

Energy & Commodities a month ago

Singapore to roll out OTC gold clearing and central bank vaulting services this year

Singapore Exchange plans to launch an over-the-counter clearing system for Loco Singapore gold by the end of 2026, with DBS, Deutsche Bank, ICBC Standard Bank, JPMorgan, OCBC and UOB as clearing members. MAS said it will start central bank gold-vaulting services by October and remove a 5% cap on physical precious metals under eligible tax-incentive schemes.

Deals & Capital Markets a month ago

Kenya Weighs $1.13 Billion External Bond Sale as Budget Shortfall Widens

Kenya is considering a $1.13 billion foreign bond issuance as it manages a budget deficit estimated at KSh1.146 trillion, or 5.5% of GDP. The central bank raised KSh8.45 billion in a June 15 tap sale of two long-term Treasury bonds, while the government has also used part of a $1.2 billion World Bank loan to repay 2014 Eurobond debt.

Geopolitics & Trade a month ago

Poland to Lift Fuel Price Caps This Summer as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deal Nears

Poland plans to end fuel price-capping measures during the summer after extending a reduced VAT rate and maximum fuel prices through the current period, while not prolonging an excise-duty cut. Separately, the United States and Iran have indicated that terms for an agreement to end the conflict are close to finalization.