Japan’s sharp wholesale price rise heaps pressure on BOJ’s ultra-easy policy

By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s annual wholesale prices rose at a faster-than-expected pace in December, data showed on Monday, adding to recent growing signs of inflationary pressure that could force the central bank to raise interest rates soon. The 10.2% year-on-year rise in the corporate goods price index (CGPI), which measures the price companies …

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Colombia arresta a dos personas mas sospechosas de contratar a quienes asesinaron a fiscal paraguayo

BOGOTÁ, 15 ene (Reuters) – Dos personas más sospechosas de planear, pagar y contratar a quienes asesinaron en mayo en Colombia al fiscal paraguayo Marcelo Pecci fueron capturadas y puestas a órdenes de un juez, informó el domingo el fiscal general colombiano. El funcionario paraguayo de 45 años, conocido por luchar contra el crimen organizado, …

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Exclusive-Russian oil shipped to Asia in Chinese supertankers amid ship shortage

By Nidhi Verma and Chen Aizhu NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -At least four Chinese-owned supertankers are shipping Russian Urals crude to China, according to trading sources and tracking data, as Moscow seeks vessels for exports after a G7 oil price cap restricted the use of Western cargo services and insurance. China, the world’s top oil importer, …

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Colombia arrests two more suspects in Paraguayan prosecutor’s murder

BOGOTA (Reuters) – Two more people suspected of participating in the May murder of a Paraguayan prosecutor have been arrested, the Colombian prosecutor’s office said on Sunday. Prosecutor Marcelo Pecci, 45, known for fighting organized crime, was shot dead on the island of Baru near the Caribbean city of Cartagena while honeymooning with his wife. …

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Indonesia palm oil export curbs, biodiesel plans to hit world vegoil supplies

By Naveen Thukral and Bernadette Christina SINGAPORE/JAKARTA (Reuters) -A move by top palm oil exporter Indonesia to restrict shipments and boost domestic biodiesel consumption is set to squeeze global vegetable oil supplies already undercut by lower output in Southeast Asia and Latin America. Edible oil buyers, including price-sensitive consumers in South Asia and Africa, will …

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Singapore 2022 bunker fuel sales dip 4.3% y/y to 47.9 million tonnes

By Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Sales of marine fuel in Singapore, including sales of liquefied natural gas and biofuels, fell 4.3% year-on-year to 47.9 million tonnes in 2022, official data showed on Friday. Total bunker sales in the world’s largest bunkering hub eased as macroeconomic headwinds weighed on overall ship refuelling demand in Singapore, industry …

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Why Malaysia is considering a ban on palm oil exports to the European Union

By Mei Mei Chu KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil producer, on Thursday said it might stop palm exports to the European Union after the bloc imposed additional import restrictions on the edible oil due to concerns over deforestation. WHAT IS THE DISAGREEMENT ABOUT? Malaysia and Indonesia have for years been at …

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