Bloomberg Natural gas prices in Europe declined as Russia’s shipments increased and weather forecasts pointed to milder temperatures in the region. Orders to send gas through Ukraine via Velke Kapusany, a major entry point in Slovakia, rose to the highest level since January 1, according to data from operator Eustream. Shipments still remain below normal. Above-average temperatures are expected …

  Bloomberg The UK plans to bulk up the amount of power capacity it has ready for next winter, beyond the amount recommended by network operator National Grid Plc. The government set the target for the 2022-23 power capacity auction 14% higher than National Grid’s recommendation, according to a letter from Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng. Under the system, Britain pays …

  Bloomberg Global traders already on tenterhooks over this week’s key Federal Reserve meeting were jolted further on Tuesday by Australian inflation data that smashed expectations, a surprise monetary tightening in Singapore and further swings in US equity futures. A maelstrom of volatility in the past 24 hours saw almost $3 trillion wiped off global stocks before a reversal with …