US to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices

The US has said it is releasing 50 million barrels of oil from its reserves in…

Samsung chooses Texas as site of new $17bn chip plant

Samsung has chosen a site close to the city of Taylor in Texas for its new…

Shell builds Singapore pyrolysis oil unit to convert plastic waste to chemicals

SINGAPORE, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) said on Tuesday it plans to build…

Dollar stands tall as Powell reappointment firms hawkish Fed bets

HONG KONG, Nov 23 (Reuters) – The dollar was near a four-and-a-half-year top against the yen…

Early Christmas shopping lifts retail sales in October

Early Christmas shopping helped to push up shop sales in October as people spent more on…

Black Friday: Tech retailers fear supply chain delays will hit stock

Technology retailers have warned that they may have insufficient stock to meet Black Friday demand due…

Bitcoin heads for worst week in months as Mt Gox payouts loom

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Bitcoin fell to a one-month low on Friday and was headed for its…

Asia’s spot crude market peaks on possible oil reserve release

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asia’s spot crude market has peaked after touching near two-year highs this week,…

Inflation: UK prices soar at fastest rate for almost ten years

The cost of living has surged at its fastest pace in almost 10 years, hitting 4.2%…

Apple announces self-service repair scheme in win for campaigners

Apple has announced a “self-service repair” programme so “customers who are comfortable” can fix their own…

Nord Stream 2: Gas prices soar after setback for Russian pipeline

UK and EU wholesale gas prices have risen by 17% after Germany’s energy regulator suspended approval…

UK announces plan to boost overseas trade

The government has announced plans to boost the UK’s annual exports to £1 trillion by the…