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July 29 2010 12:00:00 EST
Activity increase as iron ore market continues to firm; European steel scrap prices up (podcast)
Discussing iron ore prices delivered into China rising and Turkish mills diving into the ferrous scrap market.

Jul 28 2010 11:30:00 EST
Renewable Power: A Mainstream Source? (news feature)
Several new analyses from energy regulators and renewables advocates make the case for treating renewable resources as part of the mainstream flow of electricity production.

Jul 28 2010 10:00:00 EST
Maintenance and strong demand push Forties differentials to two-year highs (podcast)
Disussion of the soaring strength in North Sea Forties crude oil and its impact on the Dated BFOE benchmark assessment.

Jul 28 2010 05:00:00 EST
US Financial Reform Bill: Some fear US financial reform may overwhelm CFTC(news feature)
Under the new law, the CFTC will have unprecedented oversight over the more than $600 trillion OTC derivatives markets.

Jul 28 2010 05:00:00 EST
Gulf of Mexico Rig Disaster: US Senate Democrats unveil energy bill and aim for quick vote (news feature)
US Senate Democrats unveiled legislation July 27 designed to respond to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.