# energy prices (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover energy prices. Page: Feed: --- ## [Brazil fines TikTok $30 mn in ‘powerful signal’ over child safety](https://www.economylens.com/brazil-fines-tiktok-30-mn-in-powerful-signal-over-child-safety/) _2026-08-25 · Andrew Murphy · EconomyLens.com_ Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) (AFP) - Brazil's data protection agency on Tuesday fined TikTok nearly $30 million for failing to implement child safety measures in what it said was a "powerful signal" to social media companies. Brazil has taken a tough stance on the regulation of social media platforms, cracking down on disinformation and requiring users under 16 to have their accounts linked to those of… ## [Volkswagen workers boo boss during speech on job cuts](https://www.economylens.com/volkswagen-workers-boo-boss-during-speech-on-job-cuts/) _2026-08-25 · David Peterson · EconomyLens.com_ Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The boss of German carmaker Volkswagen warned workers on Tuesday to brace for more job losses, earning boos and jeers from the crowd, as the crisis-hit company faces a drastic round of cost-cutting. VW, long a titan of German industry, has struggled with Chinese competition, US tariffs and patchy demand in Europe, including for its electric vehicles ## [Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US goods](https://www.economylens.com/canada-unveils-counter-tariffs-of-15-50-on-us-goods/) _2026-08-25 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ Ottawa (AFP) - Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 and 50 percent, intensifying the trade war between the historically close allies. Ottawa's retaliation will take effect September 8, a timeframe earlier outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney after US President Donald Trump's 50-percent duties came into place Saturday ## [US robotaxi firm Waymo plans to launch in Germany](https://www.economylens.com/us-robotaxi-firm-waymo-plans-to-launch-in-germany/) _2026-08-25 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Self-driving car company Waymo said Tuesday it will launch its robotaxis in the German city of Munich next year, marking the US group's first foray into the European Union. Waymo, a subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet, will in the coming weeks start mapping the city's streets and conducting tests with specialist drivers at the wheel ## [Volkswagen boss braces German workers for more job cuts](https://www.economylens.com/volkswagen-boss-braces-german-workers-for-more-job-cuts/) _2026-08-25 · Thomas Barnes · EconomyLens.com_ Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The boss of German carmaker Volkswagen warned workers on Tuesday to brace for thousands of job losses, with the crisis-hit company facing a drastic round of cost cutting. VW, long a titan of German industry, has struggled with Chinese competition, US tariffs and patchy demand in Europe, including for its electric vehicles ## [Oil down as traders weigh US sanctions threat against Iran](https://www.economylens.com/oil-down-as-traders-weigh-us-sanctions-threat-against-iran/) _2026-08-25 · Thomas Barnes · EconomyLens.com_ London (AFP) - Oil prices slipped for a second day on Tuesday as traders judged the risk of renewed military strikes on Iran to have receded, after the United States instead threatened broader economic sanctions. Although Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the White House was declaring an "economic D-Day" against Iran and its trade partners, the US gave no timeline for its new sanctions and did… ## [Stocks rise, oil down as traders weigh Iran sanctions threat](https://www.economylens.com/stocks-rise-oil-down-as-traders-weigh-iran-sanctions-threat/) _2026-08-25 · Andrew Murphy · EconomyLens.com_ London (AFP) - Stocks mostly rose Tuesday while oil prices slid after the United States warned of new sanctions against Iran, which investors saw as lessening the chances of renewed military strikes after six months of war in the Gulf. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the White House was declaring an "economic D-Day" against Iran and threatened to hit countries that trade with it ## [Son of Luxottica founder quits after succession row](https://www.economylens.com/son-of-luxottica-founder-quits-after-succession-row/) _2026-08-25 · David Peterson · EconomyLens.com_ Milan (Italy) (AFP) - The son of the founder of Italy's Luxottica is set to leave the world's leading eyewear group EssilorLuxottica, a spokesperson said Tuesday, against a backdrop of tensions surrounding the family holding. Leonardo Maria del Vecchio, one of eight heirs of Leonardo del Vecchio, who died in 2022, will step down from all his roles at the French-Italian giant "to devote himself to… ## [Europe’s gaming bash kicks off as industry eyes ‘Grand Theft’ boost](https://www.economylens.com/europes-gaming-bash-kicks-off-as-industry-eyes-grand-theft-boost/) _2026-08-25 · David Peterson · EconomyLens.com_ Cologne (Germany) (AFP) - Europe's biggest video games show Gamescom opens its doors Tuesday in Cologne with the industry hoping that the coming blockbuster "Grand Theft Auto VI" can provide a much-needed boost, as studios cut jobs amid fierce competition. Fans and professionals will get a first glimpse at scores of new titles at a sold-out opening ceremony that begins at 8:00 pm (1800 GMT), which… ## [Lego net profit up 32% in first half, ‘stronger than expected’: CEO to AFP](https://www.economylens.com/lego-net-profit-up-32-in-first-half-stronger-than-expected-ceo-to-afp/) _2026-08-25 · David Peterson · EconomyLens.com_ Copenhagen (AFP) - Lego, the world's biggest toy maker by revenue, posted "stronger than expected" earnings for the first half of the year, its chief executive told AFP, with net profit rising 32 percent. "It has been stronger than expected in the first half across the board," Niels Christiansen said, adding that the family-owned Danish company expected double-digit growth for the full-year ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uojvbcN8pNHD) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Austrian mountain town finds niche in AI boom](https://www.economylens.com/austrian-mountain-town-finds-niche-in-ai-boom/) _2026-08-23 · Emma Reilly · EconomyLens.com_ Leoben (Austria) (AFP) - Nestled in the wooded hills of Austria's Styria region, the town of Leoben oozes tradition with its pastel-coloured buildings and quaint central square boasting a 13th-century church. But on the edge of town, engineers peer through giant magnifying glasses while robotic arms manipulate sheets of copper to develop components used in some of the world's most advanced AI… ## [Blowing in the wind, humble balloon gets green makeover](https://www.economylens.com/blowing-in-the-wind-humble-balloon-gets-green-makeover/) _2026-08-23 · Andrew Murphy · EconomyLens.com_ London (AFP) - A global symbol of parties and celebrations but an environmental headache, the humble balloon is undergoing a green revolution thanks to UK researchers. Researchers at Imperial College London say they have developed the first fully biodegradable balloon and hope to bring it to market within two years ## [Canada retaliates as trade war with US escalates](https://www.economylens.com/canada-retaliates-as-trade-war-with-us-escalates/) _2026-08-22 · Thomas Barnes · EconomyLens.com_ Ottawa (AFP) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States on Saturday, after walking away from a "bad deal" on trade in a deepening rift between the longtime allies. Negotiations between the neighboring countries broke down Friday in Washington, putting into force new 50-percent US tariffs impacting about $20 billion worth of goods, or 5 ## [Canada’s Carney stands up to Trump, despite risks](https://www.economylens.com/canadas-carney-stands-up-to-trump-despite-risks/) _2026-08-22 · David Peterson · EconomyLens.com_ Montreal (Canada) (AFP) - Siding with Canadians weary of provocations from Washington, Prime Minister Mark Carney stood up to US President Donald Trump, rejecting what he called an "unfair" trade deal -- a gamble that could prove economically risky. "We will not allow any nation to determine our future ## [Canada hits back with new tariffs after trade talks with US fail](https://www.economylens.com/canada-hits-back-with-new-tariffs-after-trade-talks-with-us-fail/) _2026-08-22 · David Peterson · EconomyLens.com_ Ottawa (AFP) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday he would slap retaliatory tariffs on the United States after walking away from a "bad deal" on trade, deepening the rift between the longtime allies. Negotiations between the neighboring countries broke down on Friday in Washington, allowing new 50-percent US tariffs impacting some $20 billion worth of goods, or 5 ## [Anthropic market debut could break SpaceX IPO record: media](https://www.economylens.com/anthropic-market-debut-could-break-spacex-ipo-record-media/) _2026-08-22 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ San Francisco (United States) (AFP) - The market debut of artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic, a chief rival to OpenAI, could break the record set by SpaceX, US media have reported. Elon Musk's space company went public in June at a value of $1 ## [Trump tariffs heap up as Canada tries to curb US reliance](https://www.economylens.com/trump-tariffs-heap-up-as-canada-tries-to-curb-us-reliance/) _2026-08-22 · Thomas Barnes · EconomyLens.com_ Montreal (Canada) (AFP) - US President Donald Trump's 50-percent tariffs on certain Canadian goods which took effect Saturday delivered another blow to bilateral trade, renewing focus on Ottawa's efforts to reduce dependence on its southern neighbor. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's strategy involves a search for new markets, a focus on domestic trade and the launch of major projects ## [US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs](https://www.economylens.com/us-canada-fail-to-reach-trade-pact-to-avert-trump-tariffs/) _2026-08-22 · David Peterson · EconomyLens.com_ Washington (United States) (AFP) - Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire failed to produce an agreement. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed that his country will match the US tariffs "dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses," as officials said late Friday that Washington and Ottawa had not… ## [In US, rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewater](https://www.economylens.com/in-us-rare-earths-extracted-from-coal-mine-wastewater/) _2026-08-22 · Emma Reilly · EconomyLens.com_ Mount Storm (United States) (AFP) - In the Appalachian region stretching through the US state of West Virginia, the reddish water flowing out of retired coal mines is acidic, full of heavy metals and toxic for the environment. But that water is also rich in rare earths, the highly coveted minerals needed for many high-tech products such as smartphones and the clean energy industry that have become… ## [Arctic shipping a daunting prospect in hotly contested region](https://www.economylens.com/arctic-shipping-a-daunting-prospect-in-hotly-contested-region/) _2026-08-22 · Andrew Murphy · EconomyLens.com_ Paris (France) (AFP) - With Gulf turmoil slashing Suez Canal traffic, shipping firms are tempted to try the Arctic for quicker trips between Europe and Asia -- but commercial prospects are unlikely to match countries' strategic ambitions for the North Pole. Container ships from China and South Korea aim to transit the Northern Sea Route in Russian territorial waters in the coming weeks, testing… ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mdWvz4zdkdxu) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Odyssey effect: stars sell Greece to a new wave of US tourists](https://www.economylens.com/odyssey-effect-stars-sell-greece-to-a-new-wave-of-us-tourists/) _2026-08-22 · Emma Reilly · EconomyLens.com_ Athens (AFP) - The idyllic beaches of the Greek islands have long been a draw for European holidaymakers, but now a new wave of US tourists is waking up to their charms, driven by stars like Madonna, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber. Madonna celebrated her 68th birthday on Corfu, sharing a whirl of parties and boat trips against the backdrop of the island's landscape with her 20 million Instagram… ## [Canadian negotiator says ‘more work to do’ on US trade deal](https://www.economylens.com/canadian-negotiator-says-more-work-to-do-on-us-trade-deal/) _2026-08-22 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ Washington (United States) (AFP) - Top Canadian negotiator Dominic LeBlanc said late Friday that a US trade deal was not finalized, with just hours left until a midnight deadline when steep new tariffs are set to come into force. "We have more work to do ## [TikTok to pay $400 mn settlement in US children’s privacy case](https://www.economylens.com/tiktok-to-pay-400-mn-settlement-in-us-childrens-privacy-case/) _2026-08-21 · Emma Reilly · EconomyLens.com_ San Francisco (United States) (AFP) - TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice over claims that the video-sharing platform violated federal children's privacy laws, the department announced on Friday. Regulators around the world have been ramping up enforcement against social media companies that violate laws around protecting children's data,… ## [US, Canada push to seal trade deal as deadline nears](https://www.economylens.com/us-canada-push-to-seal-trade-deal-as-deadline-nears/) _2026-08-21 · Thomas Barnes · EconomyLens.com_ Washington (United States) (AFP) - US and Canadian negotiators raced against the clock Friday to reach a trade deal before a midnight deadline when punishing new US tariffs are set to kick in. In the latest salvo amid months of trade hostility, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose new 50-percent duties on a range of Canadian products by Wednesday ## [Brazil’s Lula urges tariffs resolution in call with Trump](https://www.economylens.com/brazils-lula-urges-tariffs-resolution-in-call-with-trump/) _2026-08-21 · David Peterson · EconomyLens.com_ Brasília (AFP) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio da Silva urged US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call on Friday to resolve their countries' trade dispute, saying US tariffs were imposed on "baseless" grounds. Washington imposed two new sets of tariffs on the Latin American giant in July, a move that has become a key campaign issue ahead of Brazil's presidential election in October ## [US, Canada work to wrap up trade deal ahead of looming deadline](https://www.economylens.com/us-canada-try-to-wrap-up-trade-deal-before-latest-trump-deadline/) _2026-08-21 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ Washington (United States) (AFP) - The United States and Canada were back at the negotiating table Friday, with the clock ticking down to a midnight deadline when punishing new US tariffs kick in. In the latest salvo amid months of trade hostility, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose new 50-percent duties on a range of Canadian products by Wednesday ## [Trump announces temporary tariff relief on ground beef imports](https://www.economylens.com/trump-announces-temporary-tariff-relief-on-ground-beef-imports/) _2026-08-21 · Emma Reilly · EconomyLens.com_ Washington (United States) (AFP) - President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States would temporarily allow a greater volume of foreign beef imports, in his latest bid to lower costs for American consumers as midterm elections approach. The US cattle herd has shrunk to its lowest level since the 1950s -- in part due to drought and international competition -- with the diminishing… ## [Bitcoin jumps, stocks bounce as traders weigh US Treasury action](https://www.economylens.com/bitcoin-jumps-stocks-bounce-as-traders-weigh-us-treasury-action/) _2026-08-21 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ London (AFP) - Bitcoin bounced and global stocks clawed back some of their recent losses on Friday as investors assessed the US Treasury's efforts to push down long-term borrowing costs. Bond yields were steady and oil prices stabilised near recent highs as the United States and Iran remained deadlocked over a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ## [Stocks tread cautiously as traders weigh US Treasury action](https://www.economylens.com/stocks-tread-cautiously-as-traders-weigh-us-treasury-action/) _2026-08-21 · Emma Reilly · EconomyLens.com_ London (AFP) - Global stock markets traded cautiously on Friday as investors assessed the US Treasury's effort to push down long-term borrowing costs, which spiked this week. Oil prices held onto the week's gains as the United States and Iran remained deadlocked over a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ## [Asian markets extend rally as traders assess US Treasuries pledge](https://www.economylens.com/asian-markets-extend-rally-as-traders-assess-us-treasuries-pledge/) _2026-08-21 · Emma Reilly · EconomyLens.com_ Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks edged higher on Friday as investors assessed the US Treasury's move to push down long-term bond yields, while analysts warned that alone would not be enough to keep borrowing costs from spiking. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's pledge that he had more tools to provide support did little to comfort US markets as sceptical Wall Street investors resumed their selling… ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/icoo0Jx0YLqR) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [Indian captain ‘scapegoat’ in Britain’s Russia shadow fleet case, wife says](https://www.economylens.com/indian-captain-scapegoat-in-britains-russia-shadow-fleet-case-wife-says/) _2026-08-21 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ Ramnagar (India) (AFP) - The Indian captain of an alleged Russian shadow fleet oil vessel seized by British commandos has been made a "scapegoat", his wife told AFP, as her husband awaits trial. Ajay Pant, 38, in custody in Britain, has been charged with sanctions offences carrying a maximum 10-year prison sentence, in a case that could set a legal precedent for merchant seafarers ## [In US mining hub, black lung rates soar](https://www.economylens.com/in-us-mining-hub-black-lung-rates-soar/) _2026-08-21 · Emma Reilly · EconomyLens.com_ Oak Hill (United States) (AFP) - John used to love to go fishing with his son. But at age 45, after 20 years working in the coal mines of West Virginia, physical activity has become nearly impossible ## [Panama Canal to reduce shipping over El Nino-fueled drought](https://www.economylens.com/panama-canal-to-reduce-shipping-over-el-nino-fueled-drought/) _2026-08-20 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ Panama City (AFP) - The Panama Canal will reduce shipping volumes from next month because of a drought fueled by the El Nino phenomenon, the operator of the strategic waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans said Thursday. From September 3, the number of vessels allowed through the canal each day will be reduced due to a lack of rain, the Panama Canal Authority said ## [Amazon Prime Video to invest $2 bn in Latin America productions](https://www.economylens.com/amazon-prime-video-to-invest-2-bn-in-latin-america-productions/) _2026-08-20 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ Mexico City (AFP) - Amazon announced Thursday that it would invest $2 billion in Latin American productions for its Prime Video streaming service through 2030 to harness "extraordinary" momentum in the region. "What's happening in Latin America right now is extraordinary -- the talent, the stories, the audiences," Kelly Day, Vice President of International for Prime Video, told a press conference… ## [US, Canada ‘very close’ to trade deal, Ottawa says, as details emerge](https://www.economylens.com/us-canada-very-close-to-trade-deal-ottawa-says-as-details-emerge/) _2026-08-20 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ Washington (United States) (AFP) - The United States and Canada are "very close" to a final trade deal, the top Canadian negotiator said Thursday after talks with President Donald Trump's team. Canada's Dominic LeBlanc met for three hours in Washington with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, as both countries push to finalize an agreement to avert new tariffs threatened by Trump ## [US bond selloff resumes despite Treasury intervention](https://www.economylens.com/us-bond-selloff-resumes-despite-treasury-intervention/) _2026-08-20 · Thomas Barnes · EconomyLens.com_ New York (AFP) - Yields on longterm US Treasury bonds rose Thursday despite a fresh pledge from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to potentially intervene further in a bid to lower borrowing costs. All three major US indices fell decisively, following a down day on leading European bourses ## [US stocks fall as bond yields rebound despite Treasury moves, oil rises](https://www.economylens.com/us-stocks-fall-as-bond-yields-rebound-despite-treasury-moves-oil-rises/) _2026-08-20 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks fell Thursday as government bond yields rebounded despite a fresh pledge from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to push yields lower. All three major US indices were decisively lower after midday, following a down day on leading European bourses ## [US, Canada resume talks to finalize trade deal as details emerge](https://www.economylens.com/us-canada-resume-talks-to-finalize-trade-deal-as-details-emerge/) _2026-08-20 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ Washington (United States) (AFP) - US and Canadian negotiators resumed trade talks shortly after midday Thursday, as both countries push to finalize a deal to avert new tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump. The talks in Washington came after Prime Minister Mark Carney briefed Canada's regional leaders on the outlines of a pact to stabilize bilateral trade ## [US pushes allies, China to back Trump’s economic war on Iran](https://www.economylens.com/us-warns-allies-china-to-back-economic-war-on-iran/) _2026-08-20 · Andrew Murphy · EconomyLens.com_ Washington (United States) (AFP) - The United States on Thursday warned allies and China to join President Donald Trump's new campaign to isolate the Iranian economy, vowing that Washington would "collapse this regime" in Tehran. Iran branded the US threats as "economic terrorism" and said they would fail ## [Walmart reports mixed results as gas prices drag on US sales growth](https://www.economylens.com/walmart-reports-mixed-results-as-gas-prices-drag-on-us-sales-growth/) _2026-08-20 · David Peterson · EconomyLens.com_ New York (AFP) - Walmart reported mixed results Thursday, topping analyst estimates but experiencing slower US sales growth as consumers contended with lofty gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war. The giant US retailer steered much of the benefit from US tariff refunds towards investments to attract inflation-strapped customers, who faced gasoline prices above $4 a gallon for much of the quarter ## [Stocks retreat as bond yield fears persist, oil rises](https://www.economylens.com/stocks-retreat-as-bond-yield-fears-persist-oil-rises/) _2026-08-20 · Emma Reilly · EconomyLens.com_ London (AFP) - Stock markets fell Thursday on doubts about a US move to rein in soaring government bond yields, after a surge in borrowing costs for major economies worldwide. Further increases in oil prices after threats by Washington of "economic warfare" against Iran fanned inflation fears, which also weighed heavily on the dollar ## [As Europe’s rivers recede, shippers scramble to limit damage](https://www.economylens.com/as-europes-rivers-recede-shippers-scramble-to-limit-damage/) _2026-08-20 · Emma Reilly · EconomyLens.com_ Paris (France) (AFP) - Exceptionally low river levels in a Europe hit hard by drought and record heat have plunged transporters into turmoil this summer, driving up costs that everyday consumers could end up bearing. Major rivers on the planet's fastest-warming continent, including the Rhine and Danube, have sustained water shortages that scientists directly link to climate change