Category: energy

Jan 15

Metals, Oil Surge in US as Traders Bet Higher Chance of Tariffs

Article content (Bloomberg) — US prices of metals and oil are surging above their international counterparts as traders increase bets President-elect Donald Trump will impose tariffs on imported goods. Article content Metals including copper, silver and platinum are seeing a price dislocation between London and New York in recent weeks, while differentials in oil prices […]
Jan 12

UK Will Explore Nuclear Power for New AI Data Center Plan

Article content (Bloomberg) — The UK is planning special districts for constructing data centers and will explore dedicating nuclear energy to the sites as part of a Labour government project to boost technology growth and the ecosystem for artificial intelligence.  Article content These “AI Growth Zones” will include enhanced access to electricity and easier planning […]
Jan 12

Canada Has Counter-Tariffs Ready If Trump Launches Trade War, Trudeau Says

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready to respond with counter-tariffs against the US if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to begin a trade war in North America. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Curtis Heinzl Published Jan 12, 2025  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  3 minute […]
Jan 9

Japan Base Pay Rises Most in 32 Years, Buoying Rate-Hike Outlook

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Japanese workers’ base salaries grew the most in 32 years, offering signs that a positive economic cycle is emerging, keeping the central bank on track for near-term additional rate hikes. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Erica Yokoyama Published Jan 08, 2025  •  2 minute read plvym993u]ty4cjqc824dw8w_media_dl_1.png Labor ministry Article […]
Jan 8

China’s Richest Regions Cut Electricity Prices to Protect Industries

Article content (Bloomberg) — More Chinese regions are cutting electricity prices to help out their embattled industries, which is likely to worsen the squeeze on profits at power suppliers.  Article content The richest coastal provinces have reduced their benchmark thermal power prices by about 10% from last year, according to a briefing by UBS Group […]