China import talks boost US LNG projects
NEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters): China's interest in reducing its trade surplus with United States through increased energy imports could advance plans for U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants, said energy executives involved in developing new facilities.The White House and China on Saturday said a U.S. trade team would travel...
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Lead hits two-month peak over shortage concern
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters): Lead prices touched the highest in over two months on Tuesday on concern over potential shortages and as investors took short positions on the zinc/lead ratio.Environmental inspections at secondary lead smelters in China have reduced supply in recent months, analysts said."Lead's a tight market, and it...
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Wheat rises on US dry weather fears
HAMBURG, May 22 (Reuters): Chicago wheat futures rose on Tuesday with renewed focus on dryness in parts of the U.S. Plains grain belt and parched crops in several other major wheat exporting regions.Soybeans were little changed with the market weighing up support from hopes of easing tension between the U.S....
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Gold gains as dollar declines
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters): Gold edged up on Tuesday from a 2018 low, adding traction as the dollar fell off its five-month high, though risk appetite in the broader financial markets kept the precious metal's gains in check.The dollar lost momentum following a broad rally prompted by rising U.S. bond...
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