According to data released by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as of the week ending August 25, speculative net long positions in COMEX gold increased by 5,383 contracts, bringing the total to 151,315 contracts, the highest level in 11 months.

Waller forced to provide "forward guidance" as the Federal Reserve is cornered

According to the operating data released by the Russian oil company for the first half of the year, the company's total revenue reached 4.289 trillion rubles, showing a slight increase of 0.6% compared to the same period last year. The net profit attributable to the company was 200 billion rubles, representing a year-on-year decrease of 18.4%. In terms of production, the company's total output of oil, gas, and condensate in the first half of the year reached 89.8 million tons, equivalent to an

According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Boeing (BA.US) has an amended 2023 five-year credit agreement with a total commitment of $3 billion, set to mature on August 24, 2029; the amended 2024 five-year credit agreement has a total commitment of $4 billion, set to mature on May 15, 2030.

Sources: Chevron (CVX.US) is close to completing negotiations to include its joint ventures in Venezuela under the country's new oil policy framework. Chevron is also negotiating in Venezuela regarding the expansion of related blocks in current projects.