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Union at BHP's Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch strike

UPDATE 1-Union at BHP's Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch strike Adds company internal communication in paragraph 2 SANTIAGO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The union at BHP's BHP.AX giant Escondida copper mine in Chile said on Sunday in a memo to its members that it could relaunch a strike later in the day if the company does not "rectify its position" over contract talks as soon as possible.

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US soft landing hopes lift EM assets

MORNING BID ASIA-US soft landing hopes lift EM assets By Jamie McGeever Aug 19 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. The trading week gets underway in Asia on Monday, with investors in pretty good spirits following last week's rebound in risk appetite as the fabled U.S. 'soft landing' comes back into view, a scenario that should bode well for Asian and emerging markets.
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Australia's Ampol posts 29% fall in first half profit

Australia's Ampol posts 29% fall in first half profit Aug 19 (Reuters) - Australian fuel retailer Ampol ALD.AX reported a 29% drop in its half-year profit on Monday, hurt by weak refining margins at its Lytton refinery in Queensland and weaker pricing of its products. The company said net profit after tax from continuing operations was A$233.6 million ($155.69 million) on a replacement-cost basis for the six months ended June, compared with A$329.6 million a year ago and a Visible Alpha consensu

Week Ahead-Powell & Jackson Hole speakers take centre-stage

BUZZ-Week Ahead-Powell & Jackson Hole speakers take centre-stage Aug 19 (Reuters) - Speeches by global central bank officials at the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, flash PMIs for major economies and the monthly fixing of China's loan prime rate will determine trends in financial markets this week. The Jackson Hole event - used in the past to set the stage for future policy - runs from Aug 22-24, with a speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell on the economic outlook on Frid
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REUTERS NEWS SCHEDULE AT 9 p.m. GMT/ 5 p.m. ET

REUTERS NEWS SCHEDULE AT 9 p.m. GMT/ 5 p.m. ET Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 9 p.m. GMT/ 5 p.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect or on Media Express . TOP STORIES GLOBAL USA-ELECTION-HARRIS-GASA Pro-Palestinian DNC convention delegates seek Israel arms embargo CHICAGO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Dozens of Muslim delegates and their allies, angry at U.S.
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Equinor shuts production at Gullfaks C platform, evacuates some workers

UPDATE 1-Equinor shuts production at Gullfaks C platform, evacuates some workers Adds impact on gas production, quotes in 2-6 paragraphs OSLO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Norway's Equinor EQNR.OL shut down production at its Gullfaks C platform in the North Sea on Sunday and evacuated some workers as a precaution following a well incident, a company spokesman said.
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Funds tweak bearish corn, soy bets after strong US crop forecast -Braun

COLUMN-Funds tweak bearish corn, soy bets after strong US crop forecast -Braun The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a market analyst for Reuters. By Karen Braun NAPERVILLE, Illinois, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Speculators were positioned favorably last week in Chicago grains and oilseeds amid bumper U.S. crop projections, and they bolstered their bearish views just before prices tumbled yet again to the lowest levels since 2020. In the week ended Aug.

Asia Morning Call-Global Markets

UPDATE 1-Asia Morning Call-Global Markets August 19 (Reuters) - Stock Markets Net Chng Stock Markets Net Chng S&P/ASX 200** 7971.1 105.6 NZX 50** 12727.5 17.18 DJIA 40659.76 96.7 NIKKEI** 38062.67 1336.03 Nasdaq 17631.72 37.224 FTSE** 8311.41 -35.94 S&P 500 5554.25 11.03 Hang Seng** 17430.16 321.02 SPI 200 Fut 7898 -14 STI** 3352.89 37.16 SSEC** 2879.4298 2.0719 KOSPI** 2697.23 52.73 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bonds Bonds JP 10 YR Bon
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Equinor shuts production at Gullfaks C platform, evacuates some workers

Equinor shuts production at Gullfaks C platform, evacuates some workers OSLO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Norway's Equinor EQNR.OL shut down production at its Gullfaks C platform in the North Sea on Sunday and evacuated some workers as a precaution following a well incident, a company spokesman said. It was not immediately clear when the production could restart, he added.
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Boxing-Tyson says Paul will 'run like a thief' in the ring

Boxing-Tyson says Paul will 'run like a thief' in the ring Aug 18 (Reuters) - Mike Tyson said he was fit and ready for his Nov. 15 fight against Jake Paul as the two boxers had a joint news conference in New York City on Sunday. The match was originally scheduled for July 20 but was postponed after former heavyweight champion Tyson, 58, had an ulcer flare-up that forced some resting time.
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Why Canada is on the verge of an unprecedented rail labor stoppage

EXPLAINER-Why Canada is on the verge of an unprecedented rail labor stoppage By David Ljunggren OTTAWA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - For the first time, Canada's two main railway companies - Canadian National Railway CNR.TO and Canadian Pacific Kansas City CP.TO - are on the verge of a simultaneous labor stoppage that could inflict billions of dollars' worth of economic damage.

Hundreds of firefighters battle Madeira wildfire

Hundreds of firefighters battle Madeira wildfire LISBON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Hundreds of Portuguese firefighters on Sunday scrambled to put out a wildfire sweeping parts of the Atlantic island of Madeira's south coast, a popular tourist destination, with strong winds complicating efforts to tackle the blaze. The wildfire, which started on Wednesday in a remote rural area of Ribeira Brava has spread to the neighbouring municipality of Camara de Lobos, and now has three fronts, island authorities s

Crop Watch: Rains quench crops ahead of upcoming dry stretch -Braun

COLUMN-Crop Watch: Rains quench crops ahead of upcoming dry stretch -Braun The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a market analyst for Reuters. By Karen Braun SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Crop Watch corn and soybeans finally received good rains last week, mostly maintaining crop potential ahead of what looks to be a dry finish to August.

Asia Morning Call - Global Markets

Asia Morning Call - Global Markets Aug 19 (Reuters) - Stock Markets Net Chng Stock Markets Net Chng S&P/ASX 200** 7971.1 105.6 NZX 50** 12727.5 17.18 DJIA 40659.76 96.7 NIKKEI** 38062.67 1336.03 Nasdaq 17631.72 37.224 FTSE** 8311.41 -35.94 S&P 500 5554.25 11.03 Hang Seng** 17430.16 321.02 SPI 200 Fut 7898 -14 STI** 3352.89 37.16 SSEC** 2879.4298 2.0719 KOSPI** 2697.23 52.73 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bonds Bonds JP 10 YR Bond 0.87 0.0
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REUTERS SPORTS SCHEDULE AT 6:30 p.m. GMT/2:30 p.m. ET

REUTERS SPORTS SCHEDULE AT 6:30 p.m. GMT/2:30 p.m. ET Here are the top sports stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 2:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. GMT. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect . TOP STORIES SPORTS SOCCER-ENGLAND-BRE-CRY-REPORT Wissa's late goal gives Brentford 2-1 win over Palace LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Yoane Wissa's close-range finish gave Brentford a winning start to their Premier League campaign with a har
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Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:16 PM EDT on Sunday, August 18

Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:16 PM EDT on Sunday, August 18 Aug 18 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:16 PM ET on Sunday: - - - - FOOTBALL NFL Eagles OL Mekhi Becton injures leg at practice Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Mekhi Becton exited practice Sunday with an apparent injury to his right leg, according to multiple reports.
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US recap: USD sells back as traders focus on Jackson Hole, soft Fed path

RPT-BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: USD sells back as traders focus on Jackson Hole, soft Fed path Repeat with no changes Aug 16 (Reuters) - The USD index slid 0.47% to 102.56, holding near the low end of Friday's 103.05-102.55 range in NorAm afternoon trading. The fall in housing permits and building starts hinted at slow growth, more an excuse than a reason for the dip.
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Harris implies Trump a 'coward' during Pennsylvania campaign appearance

UPDATE 2-Harris implies Trump a 'coward' during Pennsylvania campaign appearance Releads with Harris remarks By Jeff Mason ROCHESTER, Pennsylvania, Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris indirectly criticized former President Donald Trump on Sunday, suggesting her opponent in the Nov. 5 election was a "coward" whose politics focused on putting down rivals.

Union at BHP's Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch strike

UPDATE 1-Union at BHP's Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch strike Adds company internal communication in paragraph 2 SANTIAGO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The union at BHP's BHP.AX giant Escondida copper mine in Chile said on Sunday in a memo to its members that it could relaunch a strike later in the day if the company does not "rectify its position" over contract talks as soon as possible.

Poland seeks to contain toxic algae as tons of fish die in Oder basin

Poland seeks to contain toxic algae as tons of fish die in Oder basin WARSAW, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Poland has taken steps to contain the spread of toxic golden algae in the river Oder's tributary system to prevent a repeat of the pollution crisis that hit the waterway in 2022, the climate ministry said on Sunday. Hydrogen peroxide has been pumped in at the junction of the Gliwice Canal and the Klodnica river, helping to reduce the algae by over 90%, the ministry said in a statement.

Union at BHP's Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch strike

Union at BHP's Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch strike SANTIAGO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The union at BHP's BHP.AX giant Escondida copper mine in Chile said on Sunday in a memo to its members that it could relaunch a strike later in the day if the company does not "rectify its position" over contract talks as soon as possible. The mine's powerful union went on strike on Tuesday over payment disputes and came to a preliminary agreement on Friday to end the strike at the world's largest co



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