Copper dips after US jobs data 17-Dec 04:58

Copper prices retreated on Tuesday as investors assessed the latest U.S. jobs data while thin year-end liquidity exacerbates price swings.

China ups demand to controlling stake in Panama ports deal, WSJ reports 17-Dec 02:43

China has upped its demands and is now pushing for state-owned ship operator Cosco to get a controlling stake in a $22.8 billion ports deal involving two contentious ports near the Panama Canal, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday citing people familiar with the matter.

FACTBOX What's in the European Commission's proposals to reverse 2035 combustion engine ban?  17-Dec 01:12

The European Commission on Tuesday made public proposals that reverse an effective ban on sales of new internal combustion engine cars from 2035, bowing to pressure from Germany, Italy and major automakers.