Reserve Bank of Australia says financial conditions are tighter than previously and the economy appears to be slowing as expected.

Uniper has identified about 10 European sites that could be sold, leased or developed into data centers to capture surging AI infrastructure demand, according to documents released Tuesday. The portfolio includes four UK, three German, two Swedish and one Dutch location; three projects are at an advanced stage and investment decisions could be made this year. After a multibillion-euro rescue during the 2022 energy crisis, the German government is prepared to gradually reduce its stake in Uniper, and the company says the moves are intended to boost investor appeal.

WTI crude rose above $83/bbl, up 1.93% on the day.