Energy & Commodities

Singaporeans flock to gold despite record-high prices ahead of Chinese New Year

Analysts attribute recent spikes in retail demand to wealth preservation seeking rather than festive buying

State-owned Cnooc’s expansion comes as China continues a world-beating renewables rollout that’s helped cap coal growth in the world’s top polluter.

Cnooc to lift offshore wind power capacity by 40% this year

Beijing has pledged to double combined wind and solar capacity by 2035

Companies have been eagerly awaiting the guidance so they can make final investment decisions for their installations.

US details new China limits for clean energy tax credits

The restrictions follow an executive order in July signalling stricter limits for the tax credits

 A stronger US dollar makes greenback-priced metals more expensive for holders of other currencies.

Gold and silver rise from near one-week lows on bargain-hunting

Investors now await inflation data due later in the day for more cues on the Fed’s monetary policy path

A global decline in battery costs is resulting in an acceleration of installations, which help grids integrate intermittent renewables.

Malaysia’s solar leader to ramp up output as battery prices drop

Solarvest currently has around 1.2 GW of capacity in the South-east Asian country

Brent crude oil futures settled at US$67.52 a barrel, down US$1.88, or 2.71 per cent on Thursday.

Oil prices fall on supply forecast, easing risk

[HOUSTON] Oil prices dropped on Thursday due to falling demand, retreating fears of renewed Middle East conflict and expected increases in supply.

Danantara has set up a new company, Perusahaan Mineral Nasional or Perminas, to manage the mine.

Indonesia reviews decision to take over Martabe gold mine

Authorities have said the assets will be transferred to the sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia

The global oil market was jolted in January when US forces swooped into Venezuela, seized former President Nicolas Maduro.

China has bought some Venezuelan oil from the US, Chris Wright says

In Asia, several Indian refiners have bought Venezuela’s flagship Merey crude following the US action

A stronger US dollar makes greenback-priced metals more expensive for other currency holders.

Gold, silver dip as dollar rises after strong US jobs data

Investors now await the weekly jobless claims report on Thursday

Brent crude oil futures settled 60 cents, or 0.87 per cent, higher at US$69.40 a barrel on Wednesday.

Oil up 1% as Middle East tension offsets large US crude stocks build

[NEW YORK] Oil prices gained about 1 per cent on Wednesday, as investors worried about escalating tensions between Iran and the US, which were preparing to resume negotiations, while a weekly report s...