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Much of $500bn estimate for expenditure could go into alternative energy, claims RMI
Italian politics and the euro, EM sell-off and US yields’ impact on Europe also in focus
‘Trade war on hold’ said US treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin
Producer countries and energy companies gain as consumers and airlines are hit
Scrutiny of dealings with Dan Gertler is latest setback for FTSE 100 group
Tightening supplies and strong demand take crude to highest level since 2014
Moves to acquire affiliated master limited partnerships follow tax changes and rate rises
Withdrawal threat by largest foreign energy investor hits EU efforts on nuclear pact
To hold the elections on his own terms, Kabila needs money — that means minerals
Country’s foreign crude sales have fallen 40 per cent from a year ago
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Dow Jones Industrial Average at two-month high but Italy misses out on rally
Broad advance led by financial stocks takes UK index past January intraday peak
US small-caps rise to record levels while dollar hits 2018 peaks
Leading indicators head south, adding to concerns over health of developing economies
Energy stocks climb as Brent tops $80; euro unsettled by Italian politics
Deal further tightens China’s grip on global supply chain for electric car batteries
Euro slips as dollar stays buoyed by higher US yields; global stocks rise
Retail sales data fuel expectations for hawkish Fed; dollar jumps, stocks retreat
Energy-intensive industries head for higher production and transport costs
Legal problems mount for miner which may sell a stake in DRC operations
A rising greenback can hurt the developing world in four ways, argues Fitch
Eurozone bond yields rise after Villeroy comments on ECB rates
London-listed platinum producer falls to first-half loss
Improving earnings and promises of buybacks also bolster sentiment
Search for uncorrelated returns pushes algorithmic traders into niche commodities
Dollar extends retreat from 2018 high, 10-year Treasury yield stuck below 3%
S&P 500 rises for second day, sterling falls after Bank of England holds rates