Commodities
Commodities: Crude oil futures pumeled on both sides of the Atlantic
Crude oil futures crumbled amid what appeared to be the forced liquidation of 'long' positions as losses snowballed across most of the energy complex.
US and China speaking 'at all levels' ahead of G20 meet, says Kudlow
President Trump has initiated direct contact with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of the leaders’ meeting at the G20 in Argentina at the end of the month, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow told CNBC on Tuesday.
Morgan Stanley downgrades European O&G, stays 'overweight' BP
Analysts at Morgan Stanley on Tuesday downgraded their recommendation on the European Oil & Gas sector, arguing that the favourable tailwinds which had helped compress its relative dividend yield back to its historical norms had now largely passed.
Cabinet convenes as negotiators agree EU withdrawal text
Theresa May's cabinet will meet on Wednesday after British and EU negotiators agreed the text for a UK-wide customs arrangement that could will form part of a Brexit withdrawal agreement, according to reports on Tuesday afternoon.
Brent crude oil futures walloped as speculators pile-in
Oil prices are getting walloped as speculative accounts continue to pile-up in the complex, according to analysts.
Opec trims forecasts as global economy weakens and supply surges
Opec has trimmed demand forecasts for its crude in 2019, leading to speculation that the oil cartel will cut production when it meets next month.
Ascent applauds change of Slovenian environmental regime
Ascent Resources welcomed the resignation of the general director of the Slovenian environmental agency ARSO on Tuesday after a government investigation.
Euro area continues to require 'significant' support, ECB's Praet says
The Eurozone economy continues to require "significant" stimulus support, the European Central Bank's chief economist said on Tuesday.
Beijing pursues South China Sea agreement to improve trade relations
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made a commitment on Tuesday to pursue a code of conduct in the territorially disputed South China Sea with its neighbours, after recent tensions with US Navy vessels in the region.
German ZEW improves in November but sentiment still depressed
German economic sentiment unexpectedly improved in November but remained depressed, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
US Treasury's Mnuchin and China's Liu He talk by phone
Top US and China officials discussed trade issues last Friday, marking just the second public sign of dialogue on the subject in six months.
San Francisco Fed chief Daly not set on December rate hike
A top US central bank official said on Monday that the Federal Reserve would likely need to raise interest rates again at the end of the year, followed by at least two more hikes in 2019.