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☆ Perth: Australian police shoot dead armed teen after stabbing attack that had ‘hallmarks’ of terror
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Angus Watson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Australian police shot dead a teenage boy after he stabbed an injured a man in an attack that had the “hallmarks” of terror, authorities said. The teenager, described as a 16-year-old Caucasian male, was armed with a knife when he carried out the attack in a suburb of Perth, Western Australia (WA) Premier Roger Cook said. When the officers arrived at the scene, they were confronted by the teen, who was alone and holding a “large kitchen knife,” Blanch said. Two tasers were deployed and when they failed to subdue him, the third officer “fired a single shot and fatally wounded the male,” Blanch continued. Police discovered after the shooting that the teen had stabbed and injured a middle aged man prior to his confrontation with the police.

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☆ Teenager Fatally Shot by Australian Police After He Stabbed a Man
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Jin Yu Young | More About Jin Yu Young | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The police in Perth, Australia, fatally shot a 16-year-old boy who had stabbed a man in a parking lot and who officials said had been on their radar for suspicion of having extremist tendencies. Members of the public had also alerted the police that the teenager was wielding a knife, and officers were dispatched to the scene. A mass stabbing in a shopping mall in Sydney killed six people and injured at least a dozen on April 13. On Saturday in Perth, the two officers who arrived to confront the teenager drew their tasers and a firearm, Commissioner Blanch said. They tried to convince him to drop his knife, but he did not comply and rushed at one of the officers.

Persons: Col Blanch, Blanch Organizations: Police Locations: Perth, Australia, Western Australia, Sydney

☆ Rafael Nadal continues to face injury ‘limitations’ and is unsure if he will compete at French Open
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Rafael Nadal said that he is trying to enjoy each moment he gets on a tennis court as he looks to extend his career while battling ongoing injury issues. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Madrid Open, Nadal – who has played only five matches this year – was doubtful about whether he will compete at next month’s French Open, a tournament he has won a record 14 times. Prior to that, he suffered a third-round exit at the Brisbane International in January before withdrawing from the Australian Open. He has won five titles at the Madrid Open, the last coming in 2017. “I’m going to be on court tomorrow,” he added.

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☆ Judge bench-slaps Trump lawyer 5 times on day 1 of hush money trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Laura Italiano | Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Merchan didn't hit Blanche as hard as a federal judge in Manhattan has hit Trump lawyer Alina Habba for her lawyering. During the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial in January, Judge Lewis Kaplan bench-slapped Habba 14 times during a single day of testimony. "Please direct me to the portion of the original gag order, or the subsequent gag order, where it makes any exception if Mr. Trump feels he is under attack. The judge told Blanche to file a response, in writing, explaining why Trump should not be held in contempt for violating the gag order. The judge paused, then added, with some sarcasm, "I don't recall inserting that anywhere in either gag order."

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☆ Energy stocks rise after crude oil prices touch five-month highs
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailEnergy stocks rise after crude oil prices touch five-month highsFrancisco Blanch, BofA Securities head of global commodity and derivatives research, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss what's driving energy prices, geopolitical impacts on energy supply and demand, and more.

Persons: Francisco Blanch Organizations: Energy, BofA Securities

☆ Oil, copper and gold prices on the rise: BofA Securities' Francisco Blanch on commodity price trends
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailOil, copper and gold prices on the rise: BofA Securities' Francisco Blanch on commodity price trendsFrancisco Blanch, BofA Securities head of global commodity and derivatives research, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the oil, copper and gold markets, why prices are reaching their highest levels in months, impact of interest rates, and more.

Persons: Francisco, Francisco Blanch Organizations: Email, BofA Securities

☆ Slowing oil demand will keep barrel prices between $60-80 into 2029, says BofA's Francisco Blanch
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSlowing oil demand will keep barrel prices between $60-80 into 2029, says BofA's Francisco BlanchFrancisco Blanch, BofA Securities head of global commodity and derivatives research, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss BofA's forecast for oil prices, the impacts these prices would have on oil-producing countries, and more.

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☆ A Dinner Party So Easy You Don’t Even Need Recipes
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( David Tanis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

For the main course, cauliflower cheese, a British comfort-food classic, you really don’t need a recipe. Again, it’s the technique you need, specifically making a white sauce (béchamel). Coat the cauliflower in sauce, shower with whatever kind of cheese you like and bake until golden and bubbling. The “recipe” is quite forgiving, and because cauliflower cheese can often be a bit bland, I added a sprinkling of cumin seeds and a touch of ground cayenne. Baked cauliflower for dinner on its own is lovely, but it can also be a vegetable accompaniment, say, for roast chicken (which, dare I say, you could even make without a recipe).

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☆ Goldman Sachs warns US energy policy is backfiring
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN Business —America’s emergency oil stockpile has plunged to 40-year lows. It has less levers left in its policy toolkit,” Daan Struyven, head of oil research at Goldman Sachs, told CNN in a phone interview. That’s one reason Goldman Sachs expects oil prices to stay high, averaging $100 a barrel this time next year. Saudi Arabia has an incentive to keep oil prices high in order to balance their budget. “Extremely high prices destroy long-term demand for Saudi barrels,” Struyven said.

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☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with BofA Securities' Francisco Blanch and Again Capital's John Kilduf
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with BofA Securities' Francisco Blanch and Again Capital's John KildufFrancisco Blanch, global head of commodity & derivatives strategy at BofA Securities, and John Kilduff, Again Capital founding partner, join 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the rising oil prices and their impact on the market.

Persons: Francisco Blanch, John Kilduf Francisco Blanch, John Kilduff Organizations: BofA Securities, Capital

☆ Oil will hit triple digits if OPEC sustains cuts and demand holds up: BofA Securities' Blanch
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailOil will hit triple digits if OPEC sustains cuts and demand holds up: BofA Securities' BlanchFrancisco Blanch, global head of commodity & derivatives strategy at BofA Securities, and John Kilduff, Again Capital founding partner, join 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the rising oil prices and their impact on the market.

Persons: Francisco Blanch, John Kilduff Organizations: Email, BofA Securities, Capital

☆ Oil prices are likely to move higher as they near $100/barrel, says Bank of America
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailOil prices are likely to move higher as they near $100/barrel, says Bank of AmericaFrancisco Blanch, Head of Global Commodity and Derivatives Research at Bank of America, discusses the oil markets and where prices are likely to go from here.

Persons: Bank of America Francisco Blanch Organizations: Bank of America, Global Commodity, Research

☆ Oil just hit its highest level of the year — and some analysts expect a return to $100 before 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Sam Meredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In an aerial view, oil storage tanks are shown at the Enterprise Sealy Station on August 28, 2023 in Sealy, Texas. Oil prices climbed to their highest level of the year this week, extending a rally that has put a return to $100 a barrel sharply into focus. Indeed, some analysts believe crude prices could hit this milestone before year-end. Analysts at Bank of America have indicated they now believe oil prices could soon spike beyond triple digits. "Should OPEC+ maintain the ongoing supply cuts through year-end against Asia's positive demand backdrop, we now believe Brent prices could spike past $100/bbl before 2024," analysts led by Francisco Blanch said Tuesday in a research note.

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☆ Supply considerations are fueling the energy market rally, says BofA Securities' Francisco Blanch
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSupply considerations are fueling the energy market rally, says BofA Securities' Francisco BlanchFrancisco Blanch, global head of commodity & derivatives strategy at BofA Securities, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss supply levels fueling the price runup in oil markets, consistent growth in oil inventories, and China's service industry rebound creating a need for oil.

Persons: Francisco Blanch Francisco Blanch Organizations: BofA Securities

☆ China can take crude above $90 a barrel, says Bank of America's Francisco Blanch
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailChina can take crude above $90 a barrel, says Bank of America's Francisco BlanchFrancisco Blanch, Bank of America head of global commodities, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the oil trade and headwinds to the sector.

Persons: America's Francisco Blanch Francisco Blanch Organizations: China, America's, Bank of America

☆ Gasoline prices are spiking. That’s a problem for Powell and the Fed
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The two-day jump in gasoline prices — the biggest in a year — is combining with a rally in wheat and other agricultural commodities. All told, gas prices have spiked 9 cents in 48 hours. Lower gas prices have been central to progress on slowing price increases. The IMF warned on Tuesday that grain prices could rise by 10% to 15% because of the collapse of the grain deal. Yawger noted that soybean futures have also climbed sharply amid concerns about high heat hurting crops in the United States.

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☆ Conservative Feijoo emerges as winner from debate ahead of Spanish election
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MADRID, July 11 (Reuters) - Spanish opposition leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo, leader of the conservative People's Party (PP), won an ill-tempered televised debate on Monday night ahead of an election later this month, a poll published by El Mundo newspaper indicated on Tuesday. With Feijoo leading in polls before the July 23 election, the onus was on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, a Socialist, to go on the attack. About 54% of voters thought Feijoo won the debate compared to 46% for Sanchez, according to the Sigma Dos survey for El Mundo. It found that 22% of people who voted for the Socialists in the past election felt Feijoo had won the debate while only 6% of PP voters assigned the victory to Sanchez. The expectation is that the election at the height of the summer holiday season will also suffer from a lack of engagement.

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☆ Mothers accused of harming their babies are turning to the same science that freed Kathleen Folbigg
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

Confirmation of a likely genetic cause for the children’s deaths has implications far beyond Australia for parents who have been accused of killing or harming their babies. The advances in genetic testing used to free Folbigg are giving other families hope that science may explain why their children have died, but experts say sometimes even that can’t exonerate parents – often mothers – accused of harming them. How the science is helping othersOne of the lead authors of the study, Professor Carola Vinuesa, says that Folbigg’s case has encouraged other families and lawyers to come forward, seeking genetic evidence to clear mothers accused of harming their babies. Some mothers accused of injuring their children are seeking a genetic explanation for their symptoms to counter claims of child abuse, she said. “The majority of these mothers have not harmed their children, but the children have these very rare conditions.

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☆ Blanch: There's a battle royale going on in the oil market between the Saudis and the Fed
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBlanch: There's a battle royale going on in the oil market between the Saudis and the FedFrancisco Blanch, global head of commodity & derivatives strategy at BofA Securities, discusses the case for WTI crude to average $75/bbl this year and Brent $80/bbl.

Persons: Fed Francisco Blanch, Brent Organizations: Fed, BofA Securities, bbl

☆ Oil prices are facing a 'battle royale' between Saudi Arabia and the Federal Reserve, Bank of America says
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Oil prices will remain under pressure until the Fed eases up on monetary tightening, Bank of America said. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is trying to boost oil prices by cutting production. Energy markets are facing a "battle royale" between the top oil exporter and the Federal Reserve. In a note last week, BofA commodities strategist Francisco Blanch pointed to the downward trend in oil prices compared to last summer, when oil hit triple digits. Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia announced a production cut of 1 million barrels per day starting in July, piling onto prior cuts from earlier this year.

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☆ Oil edges lower ahead of Fed meeting
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-12 | by ( Florence Tan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SINGAPORE, June 12 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged lower on Monday ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting as investors try to gauge the central bank's appetite for further rate hikes, while concerns about China's fuel demand growth and rising Russian crude supply weighed on the market. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was at $69.93 a barrel, down 24 cents, or 0.3%. "The bearish allocators will maintain the upper hand for now, as oil prices struggle to rally until the Fed eases money supply," Blanch said. Goldman Sachs cut its oil price forecasts on higher-than-expected supplies from Russia and Iran and raised 2024 supply forecasts for the two producers and Venezuela by a total 800,000 bpd. The bank's December crude price forecast now stands at $86 a barrel for Brent, down from $95, and at $81 a barrel for WTI, down from $89.

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☆ International drug bust nets $677 mln of cocaine bound for Australia
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SYDNEY, March 4 (Reuters) - A joint U.S. and Australian law enforcement operation busted an international drug ring after intercepting 2.4 tonnes of cocaine aboard a vessel off the coast of South America that had been bound for Australia. Western Australian police substituted the cargo with identically packed fake cocaine and dropped it roughly 40 nautical miles west of state capital Perth on Dec. 28. Three suspected members of the "Australian arm of a drug syndicate" with 1.2 tonnes of fake cocaine were arrested on Dec. 30, after allegedly making three trips out through rough seas to collect the packages. Hailing the success of "Operation Beech" Western Australia police commissioner Col Blanch in a statement: "The operation sends a message to international drug traffickers – your deadly drugs are not welcome here." ($1 = 1.4775 Australian dollars)Reporting by Lewis Jackson; Editing by Simon Cameron-MooreOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Oil price owed to more-than-expected Russian oil in the market, commodities expert argues
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailOil price owed to more-than-expected Russian oil in the market, commodities expert arguesFrancisco Blanch, head of global commodities at BofA Global Research, explains how key geopolitical factors are shaping commodity markets.

☆ All investors need a worldview. Here's mine and how to think about developing your own
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-26 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +23 min

You need to know what you think will happen and then you can insert stocks into that worldview. I think this view, which Jay cares and is most likely going to get it right, is fundamental to my worldview. I think that's an absurd tradeoff and those who are making it, those who own 10-year Treasurys, are sorely ill-advised. Fortunately, I don't think the Fed has to go that far to break the trio. The companies you think might not make it I think aren't going to make it because they won't be able to raise cash.

☆ Natural Gas is close to a bottom, says BofA Securities Francisco Blanch
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNatural Gas is close to a bottom, says BofA Securities Francisco BlanchFrancisco Blanch, BofA Securities, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss his thoughts on natural gas bottoming and the overall market.

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