Record Russian LNG Imports to EU Fuel Concerns Despite Transit Agreement End
The European Union imported a record 837,300 metric tons of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first 15 days of 2025, despite ending a major transit agreement on January 1st, 2025, raising concerns about funding Russia's war in Ukraine and highlighting the challenges of breaking energy depen...
Record Russian LNG Imports to EU Fuel Concerns Despite Transit Agreement End
The European Union imported a record 837,300 metric tons of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first 15 days of 2025, despite ending a major transit agreement on January 1st, 2025, raising concerns about funding Russia's war in Ukraine and highlighting the challenges of breaking energy depen...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Trade Boosts S&P 500 to Best Week Since November Election
The S&P 500 is experiencing its best week since the November election due to the resurgence of the "Trump trade", with banks and energy stocks leading the gains on expectations of business deregulation under Trump's potential executive orders, while overcoming previous inflation concerns.
Trump Trade Boosts S&P 500 to Best Week Since November Election
The S&P 500 is experiencing its best week since the November election due to the resurgence of the "Trump trade", with banks and energy stocks leading the gains on expectations of business deregulation under Trump's potential executive orders, while overcoming previous inflation concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Nominee Confirmed Despite Climate Change Controversy
Donald Trump's energy secretary nominee, Chris Wright, faced criticism for downplaying the link between climate change and wildfires during his Senate confirmation hearing; despite Senate Republicans' support, he was confirmed.
Trump Nominee Confirmed Despite Climate Change Controversy
Donald Trump's energy secretary nominee, Chris Wright, faced criticism for downplaying the link between climate change and wildfires during his Senate confirmation hearing; despite Senate Republicans' support, he was confirmed.
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48% Bias Score
Cote d'Ivoire's Baleine Field Production Exceeds Expectations
Cote d'Ivoire's oil and gas production is set to surge to 75,000-85,000 barrels per day following the successful start of phase 2 of the Baleine field by ENI and PETROCI on December 28, 2023, exceeding initial projections, and boosting the nation's energy sector.
Cote d'Ivoire's Baleine Field Production Exceeds Expectations
Cote d'Ivoire's oil and gas production is set to surge to 75,000-85,000 barrels per day following the successful start of phase 2 of the Baleine field by ENI and PETROCI on December 28, 2023, exceeding initial projections, and boosting the nation's energy sector.
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52% Bias Score
US Sanctions Halt 65 Russian Oil Tankers
At least 65 oil tankers carrying Russian oil are anchored due to US sanctions targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and 183 vessels, impacting roughly 10% of the global tanker fleet and aiming to curb Russia's war funding.
US Sanctions Halt 65 Russian Oil Tankers
At least 65 oil tankers carrying Russian oil are anchored due to US sanctions targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and 183 vessels, impacting roughly 10% of the global tanker fleet and aiming to curb Russia's war funding.
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36% Bias Score
Captured North Korean Soldiers: Evidence of Pyongyang's Involvement in Ukraine War
Ukraine announced the capture of two North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region, claiming it as evidence of Pyongyang's direct involvement in the war; one soldier possessed a false Russian military ID; the soldiers are being questioned in Kyiv.
Captured North Korean Soldiers: Evidence of Pyongyang's Involvement in Ukraine War
Ukraine announced the capture of two North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region, claiming it as evidence of Pyongyang's direct involvement in the war; one soldier possessed a false Russian military ID; the soldiers are being questioned in Kyiv.
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40% Bias Score
Market Movers: Energy Surges, Retail Mixed, Quantum Computing Rallies
CNBC's market analysis reveals mixed results for regional banks, a surge in the energy sector, strong holiday sales for some retailers, and a rally in quantum computing stocks, contrasting with Apple's downturn and overall market trends.
Market Movers: Energy Surges, Retail Mixed, Quantum Computing Rallies
CNBC's market analysis reveals mixed results for regional banks, a surge in the energy sector, strong holiday sales for some retailers, and a rally in quantum computing stocks, contrasting with Apple's downturn and overall market trends.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure in Retaliation
On January 15th, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone strike against Ukrainian energy infrastructure, targeting the largest underground gas storage facility near Stryi and other key facilities, in retaliation for recent Ukrainian attacks and a sabotage attempt on a Russian gas pipeline.
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure in Retaliation
On January 15th, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone strike against Ukrainian energy infrastructure, targeting the largest underground gas storage facility near Stryi and other key facilities, in retaliation for recent Ukrainian attacks and a sabotage attempt on a Russian gas pipeline.
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60% Bias Score
Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Energy Tariffs
Facing potential US tariffs on energy exports, Canada considers retaliatory tariffs to quickly impact US gas prices, despite the risk of significant economic damage and inflation, as seen in the game of 'chicken' between Canada and the US.
Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Energy Tariffs
Facing potential US tariffs on energy exports, Canada considers retaliatory tariffs to quickly impact US gas prices, despite the risk of significant economic damage and inflation, as seen in the game of 'chicken' between Canada and the US.
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56% Bias Score
Shell Relocates Pavilion Energy's Gas Trading Operations from Madrid
Shell plans to relocate Pavilion Energy's gas trading operations from Madrid to Dubai and Singapore, impacting 50 employees and potentially Spain's gas supply, as Pavilion was the third-largest importer in 2023 with a 5% market share.
Shell Relocates Pavilion Energy's Gas Trading Operations from Madrid
Shell plans to relocate Pavilion Energy's gas trading operations from Madrid to Dubai and Singapore, impacting 50 employees and potentially Spain's gas supply, as Pavilion was the third-largest importer in 2023 with a 5% market share.
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48% Bias Score
Shifting European Support for Ukraine Amidst Domestic and Geopolitical Tensions
Following Trump's election, European support for Ukraine has waned, with some nations slowing weapon deliveries while others, like Germany, provide advanced weaponry. Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico openly opposes Ukraine, impacting gas transit. This division reflects domestic political concerns, dif...
Shifting European Support for Ukraine Amidst Domestic and Geopolitical Tensions
Following Trump's election, European support for Ukraine has waned, with some nations slowing weapon deliveries while others, like Germany, provide advanced weaponry. Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico openly opposes Ukraine, impacting gas transit. This division reflects domestic political concerns, dif...
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40% Bias Score
Greece and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Strategic Partnership
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday to co-chair the first meeting of the Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aiming to enhance bilateral ties in defense, investment, energy, tourism, and culture, marking a signif...
Greece and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Strategic Partnership
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday to co-chair the first meeting of the Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aiming to enhance bilateral ties in defense, investment, energy, tourism, and culture, marking a signif...
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44% Bias Score