Commodities
Crude stockpiles drop alongside falling imports, DOE says
US crude oil inventories dropped sharply last week alongside a fall in imports and rising product stockpiles.
SDX Energy reports oil discovery at Morocco Sebou permit
A gas discovery has been made at SDX Energy's KSR-14 development well on the Sebou permit in Morocco, in which the company has a 75% working interest.
Trump to visit UK on 'working visit' in early 2018
Donald Trump was said to be planning a stripped-down trip to the UK in early 2018 as diplomats discussed the idea of the president embarking on a "working visit" to Britain as opposed to the standard red carpet affair.
Steppe Cement reports drop in year-to-date sales volumes
Steppe Cement announced a sharp rise in third quarter revenue growth on Wednesday despite a drop in sales volumes for the year-to-date.
Spanish Socialist leader announces deal to study Constitutional reform
Spain's Socialist leader welcomed a deal with the country's Prime Minister to analyse a possible reform of the Constitution.
Spain takes first step towards invoking Article 155
Spain's government has taken a first step towards invoking article 155 of the Spanish Constitution, which would open the door to the possible suspension, in part or in whole, of the region of Catalonia's autonomy.
Lithium demand predicted to soar even further
Lithium demand is set to soar further as China's plan to ban new petrol-powered vehicles has led to increased forecasts for alternatively fuelled vehicles in coming years.
Madrid mulls response to Puigdemont's 'suspended independence'
Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy will chair a special meeting of his cabinet on Wednesday after Catalan president Carles Puigdemont simultaneously declared and suspended independence for the region.