Market Pulse - Commodities
BP CEO Bob Dudley close to announcing retirement plans - Sky
BP is set to announce the decision of its chief executive officer to stand down from the post over the course of the next year.
Week ahead: Global manufacturing, US September jobs report in focus
The focus over the coming week will revert to global manufacturing and the US jobs market.
Iranian President claims US offered to remove sanctions in exchange for talks
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Friday claimed that Washington had offered to remove all sanctions on the Middle Eastern nation in exchange for talks.
Canaccord anticipates more favourable winds for Lamprell
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity lowered their price target on oil rig construction business Lamprell from 105p to 90p on Thursday, noting that the UAE-based firm's first-half results were "little to write home about", but sounded a very upbeat note on the outlook for the firm's Saudi Long-Term Agreements and for offshore wind.
Former French president Jacques Chirac dies age 86
Jacques Chirac, the former French president has died aged 86 according to local media reports.
Commodities: Brent futures gain as Washington places fresh sanctions on Tehran
Trading was subdued in the commodities arena at the end of the week, with traders mostly sitting on their hands going into the weekend break after an eventful five-day stretch.
Week ahead: UK Supreme Court, US-China trade in focus
The focus over the coming week will revert to Brexit and the ongoing mid-level US-China consultations on trade.
Dublin pours cold water on speculation of imminent breakthrough on backstop
Sterling gave back some of the previous session's gains after Dublin poured cold water on recent speculation that an agreement on a Brexit deal between the European Union and Westminster might be withing grasp.
Millions to participate in climate protest around the globe
Thousands of demonstrations are taking place around the world in what could be the largest climate protest in history.
Petrofac to sell Mexican operations for up to $276m
Petrofac on Thursday agreed to sell its remaining 51% interest in its operations in Mexico, including Santuario, Magallanes and Arenque, to Perenco International for up to $276m.
Petro Matad spuds Gazelle-1 exploration well ahead of schedule
Mongolian oil explorer Petro Matad said on Thursday that it had spudded its Gazelle-1 exploration well in the north of Block XX.
Commodities: Energy futures down after Saudi predicts return to pre-attack level in October
Energy futures continued to drag the complex lower on Wednesday after Saudi said that the majority of output of crude oil lost in the previous weekend's attacks on the kingdom's energy infrastructure should be back on-line by the end of September.
Ofgem to answer MPs over role in blackout
UK energy regulator Ofgem will face a committee of MPs to answer questions over the blackout in August and its role in the matter.
Taliban warns teachers and students to shun Afghan elections
The Taliban on Wednesday warned teachers and students to avoid working with electoral staff in the run-up to the nation's Presidential vote or risk being killed.
Wednesday preview: US-China trade talks, Fed meeting in focus
Traders will have their plates full on Wednesday as the 13th round of US-China trade consultations get underway in Washington DC and rate-setters at the Federal Reserve announce their latest policy decision.
Commodities: Oil futures retreat on hopes for Saudi output resumption
Commodity prices retraced part of Monday's advance following reports that Saudi oil output might return to normal in two to three weeks' time and that Riyadh was already close to having recovered almost 70% of the output lost after the drone and cruise missile attacks against its two key installations at the weekend.
Brent futures drop on report Saudi output may be fully restored in weeks
Saudi's lost crude oil production following the cruise missile attacks at the weekend may be fully restored over the next two to three weeks, Reuters reported citing two sources briefed on developments.
Orosur shares soar after court backs payment plan
Shares in Orosur Mining rocketed more than 50% on Tuesday after a court in Uruguay approved its reorganisation plans.
UK food imports at risk over climate change and Brexit
Around a fifth of the UK’s fresh food imports could be at risk as climate change threatens key producing regions and Brexit raises trade uncertainty.
Saudi Aramco customers warned of delays - reports
Saudi Aramco has reportedly told customers that next month’s crude deliveries will be delayed following attacks on its facilities.