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This article reports that flood waters encircle the 484-megawatt Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant in Nebraska as a protective berm holding back floowaters was accidentally torn.

This article reports on the weak performance of the euro against its rival currencies on May 9, 2010 as a result of euro-zone debt concerns.

The article reports that coffee traders in Brazil have supported plans to list its beans to the coffee benchmark of IntercontinentalExchange Inc. (ICE) in 2010.

The article discusses the impact of the persistent gap between the cash and futures coffee market on prices.

The article focuses on the plans by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for implementing the provisions concerning the swaps market under the Dodd-Frank financial-regulatory overhaul legislation.

The article reports on the decline of wheat prices by 60 cents or over 7% on the Chicago Board of Trade on August 6, 2010.

The article focuses on the caution raised by the United Nations (UN) over too much regulation on speculative investors in commodities markets in which the agency stated in a report that such regulation can lead to the deprivation of commodity futures markets of participants.

The article presents updates on commodities trading as of September 7, 2008. The market reaction to Hurricane Gustav was muted but it could rise sharply in response to another hurricane code named Ike. Light sweet crude oil for October delivery fell 8% while natural gas rallied reaching a high of $8.808 per million British thermal unit but later plunged and settled at $7.0449. Stresses have begun to appear in the U.S. fuel supply chain and is expected to be pressured further with a direct hit from Hurricane Ike.

The article reports on the increase in prices of oil and natural gas after Hurricane Gustav in the U.S. in August 2008. Crude-oil futures for October delivery rose 1% to $116.27 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex), while Nymex natural-gas futures for September delivery increased 5.8% to $8.278. The price of oil dropped 21% from a record settlement high of $145.29 per barrel on the Nymex on July 3. Also mentioned is the increase in prices of orange juice and coffee.

The article reports on the compromises suggested by Russian oil company TNK-BP Holding partners and shareholders. Management changes and power-sharing are the proposed compromises that are set to be done to preserve its Russian asset. Russian co-owners Viktor Vekselberg, Mikhail Fridman and Len Blavatnik hold 50% of the company, stating that the London-based British Petroleum PLC (BP) violated some tenets of a shareholder agreement. BP reacted accusing its Russian partners of their efforts to gain more control over the company.

The article reports that crude-oil futures settled at $5.33 lower at $136.04 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange on July 8, 2008. It is also reported that oil futures fell 6.4% since settling at a record $145.29 on July 3. Estimates on how high oil prices can increase have been revised by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Information on the prices of other commodities including copper and corn is also presented.

The article presents the predictions of analysts on the price of gasoline. Analysts consider a retail price of $4 a gallon based on the current price of $135 a barrel for light, sweet crude. The article cites that if crude oil reaches $200 a barrel, retail prices may go up to $6 to $7 a gallon. Demand for gasoline is reportedly down by 0.6% in 2008 compared with the same period in 2007.

The article reports on the rising cost of diesel or middle distillates. The increasing prices are induced by stockpiling in China and abnormally low inventories in Europe. Because it has ultralow-sulfur diesel, or ULSD, the U.S. is playing an important role in supplying the global market. The widespread use of diesel in transportation and backup electricity generation will add to already high inflationary pressures. The strong demand for diesel is causing new record prices in crude markets. In the U.S., retail diesel prices are up 56% from a year ago.

The article reports on the effect of the decision of Access Industries to acquire Lyondell Chemical. Such decision made speculators rush to purchase call options on Lyondell. The acquisition could give Access an 8.3% ownership in Lyondell. This announcement also made an impact on Lyondell's shares which increased by 10.8% at $3.57 and trading in call options was heaviest which gave traders the right to pay $40 for Lyondell.

The article focuses on the possible improvement in the price of world oil and gold in line with a tepid outlook for sectors of the U.S. economy and an easing of global tensions.

The article reports on the oil-pipeline corrosion that forced BP PLC to begin a shutdown of the largest-production oil field in the U.S.

Reports on the takeover offers received by Calgary, Alberta-based oil company PetroKazakhstan Inc.

Reports on the move of the Russian government to reduce its back-tax claim against OAO TNK-BP, the Russian arm of British Petroleum PLC.

Reports on the outcome of the initial public offering of shares of OAO Novatek in Russia as of July 22, 2005.

Focuses on the three oil companies competing to acquire Canada-based oil firm PetroKazakhstan Inc. as of July 14, 2005.

Reports on the claim of PetroKazakhstan that it has received approaches from parties interested in acquiring or merging with the company as of June 28, 2005.

Observes the potential rise of foreign investments in Georgia.

Reports on an increase in profits of the Russian crude-oil company OAO Lukoil Holdings in the third quarter of 2004.

Discusses the views of Russian oil company OAO Yukos chief executive officer Steven M. Theede regarding the state-sponsored breakup and sale of his company in 2004.

Reports on the losses incurred by gas producer Gazprom for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004.

Reports on the decline in the second quarter net profit of Russian oil company Lukoil Oil Co. in 2004.

Presents news briefs in Europe as of September 21, 2004 which include the status of Turkey's application for membership in the European Union.

Reveals the plans of Russian crude producer Lukos Holdings to sell oil reserves at its unprofitable fields scattered throughout the country.

Reports on the increase in stock prices of several oil companies in the Caspian region, as of April 13, 2004.

Reports on the ruling issued by the Moscow Arbitration Court in March 2004 regarding the share issue used by oil company OAO Yukos to acquire OAO Sibneft.

Reports on the agreement of the two main groups of shareholders of OAO Yukos to sell the merged company OAO Sibneft back to its original owners as of February 4, 2004.

Reports that Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov raised questions about the government's push to liberalize the natural-gas sector.

Reports on the decline posted by Russian financial markets on October 27, 2003 in spite of President Vladimir Putin's efforts to calm the nation's alarmed business community regarding the arrest of oil baron Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

Reports on the intention of Russian gas company OAO Gazprom to cooperate with ConocoPhillips on a joint venture to send liquefied natural gas to the U.S. market.

Reports on the landmark long-term agreements signed by Russian oil producer OAO Yukos to supply China with oil, a move that promises to accelerate Russia's incursion into China's energy market.

Focuses on the economic implication of a proposed oil-pipeline pact between China and Russia for the petroleum supply of China.

The article examines the effect of attempts to limit speculation in petroleum futures by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on so-called exchange-traded funds (ETF), which are mutual funds that invest in commodity futures. The CFTC is considering regulations to limit the size of such funds, which the agency believes have come to play an overly dominant role in commodity futures markets.

The article examines the pressure placed on Douglas Miller, chief executive officer (CEO) of Exco Resources Inc. to increase his offer to acquire the company.

The article reports on the proposal by Russia to cooperate with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil cartel. Officials of OPEC said the move is necessary to avoid a buildup of excess supply, but the group could face criticism for moving to cut production when prices are still above $100 a barrel. Russia's energy czar and vice premier Igor Sechin, made his offer for cooperation in person at the meeting in a visit that OPEC officials said was arranged in recent days.

The article reports that the price of crude oil in the New York Mercantile Exchange rose $4.37 to $94.39 per barrel. According to the article, one of the main reasons for the increase in prices was the news that the U.S. Federal Reserve, together with other central banks, will supply additional loans to banks. Furthermore, those who would avail of the loans may opt to use a wide range of collateral, from collateral from subprime mortgages to credit card receivables.

This article reports on the performance of the commodities market in the U.S. on August 24, 2006.

The article reports that the upcoming Ramadan religious observance has boosted world raw-sugar futures on the New York Board of Trade as of August 23, 2006.

The article reports that German investors are revising their strategies due to low interest rates and possible inflation, showing more interest in riskier areas such as real estate, stocks, and emerging markets rather than more conservative areas like low-yielding German government debt.