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Natural Gas Soars 75% in 3 Days as Arctic Cold Grips US

U.S. natural gas futures rocketed to the highest price since 2022, as frigid weather sweeps across major markets for the heating fuel and forces traders to cover bearish positions.

January 22, 2026
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GM to Move Buick SUV Production From China to Kansas

The Detroit-based manufacturer also said it will likely end output of its all-electric Chevrolet Bolt that’s built in the Kansas plant in about a year and a half.

January 22, 2026
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STB Rejects Union Pacific Bid to Buy Norfolk Southern for Now

In a document posted to the STB’s website Jan. 16, the agency said Union Pacific’s application to acquire Norfolk Southern was rejected, but it could be revised and refiled.

January 22, 2026
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US Won’t Offer Security Guarantees to Oil Firms in Venezuela

Oil executives and industry leaders have stressed companies need political and legal reforms, contract certainty and security guarantees before investing in Venezuela.

January 22, 2026
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Consumer Spending Pushes Economy Up 4.4% in Q3

GDP rose at a 4.4% annual pace in the third quarter, the Commerce Department reported Jan. 22, up from 3.8% in the April-June quarter and from the 4.3% growth the department initially estimated.

January 22, 2026
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Japan Records 5th Straight Yearly Trade Deficit on Tariffs

The United States has imposed a 15% tariff on most imports from Japan. Another concern is the impact on Japanese manufacturing, including automakers, from China’s curbs on exports of rare earths.

January 22, 2026
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Venture Global Surges After Arbitration Win Against Repsol

Venture Global won a dispute with Spain’s Repsol involving the sale of liquefied natural gas shipments from its export plant in Louisiana. 

January 22, 2026
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Echo Global Acquires 3PL ITS Logistics From GHK

Echo Global Logistics will buy third-party logistics provider ITS Logistics for an undisclosed sum from private equity firm GHK Capital Partners, the companies said Jan. 21.

January 21, 2026
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Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threat, Cites ‘Framework’ Deal

President Trump said he would not impose tariffs on goods from European nations opposing his effort to take possession of Greenland, citing a “framework" of a deal he has reached for the island.

January 21, 2026
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VW Posts Higher-Than-Expected Auto Cash Flow on Less Spending

Volkswagen ended up with more cash in its automotive division than forecast in 2025 as the German carmaker delays projects and investments as part of an overhaul of its EV strategy.

January 21, 2026

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