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Data centres drive commodity demand beyond copper

AI infrastructure reshapes global markets by increasing demand for power infrastructure and coal.
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Crude Oil Tops $103 Amid Supply Disruptions

Brent crude breaks the $103 threshold as geopolitical risks spike. Precious metals face pressure ahead of U.S. inflation data.

2026-09-11Illustration: Tradingbird
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2025 Energy M&A Value Jumps 27% on Reliability Premium

Deal volume fell but total value surged as buyers prioritize operational assets over new development projects.

2026-09-11Illustration: Tradingbird
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Massachusetts Utilities Sue Hydro-Quebec Over $40 Million in Unpaid Power

Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil have filed federal lawsuits against Hydro-Quebec, claiming the Canadian utility breached its contract by cutting power during a cold snap while continuing to bill for energy.

2026-09-10Illustration: Tradingbird
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Commodity Index Hits 423, Highest Since 2008

The FTSE Commodity CRB Index reached 423.11, marking a 42% gain for the year. This is the sixth super rally since 1957.

2026-09-10Illustration: Tradingbird
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Commodity Prices Hit 13-Year High, Raising Equity Risks

Broad-based rally pushes key indices to multi-year peaks. Analysts warn of margin compression for US stocks.

2026-09-10Illustration: Tradingbird
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Commodity Pivot Points Set for September 10 Trading Session

Gold pivots at $4,392.33. WTI oil pivots at $96.15. Daily levels define the trading ranges.

2026-09-10Illustration: Tradingbird
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US Natural Gas Drops 3.2% on Warmer Weather Outlook

Nymex natural gas settled 3.22% lower as warmer US weather forecasts reduce heating demand. European prices remain elevated due to supply constraints.

2026-09-10Illustration: Tradingbird
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Rotterdam Biofuels Fall as Conventional Fuels Rally

B30-VLSFO trades at a $27/mt discount in Rotterdam, reversing a prior $58/mt premium as VLSFO prices surge.

2026-09-09Illustration: Tradingbird
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Gulf LNG Exports Drop 96% Amid Hormuz Blockade

Qatar exported only 18 LNG cargoes in six months, a 96% decline from the prior year, as Strait of Hormuz traffic remains severed.

2026-09-09Illustration: Tradingbird