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GRAINS-Soybeans fall on conflicting US, China remarks on trade talks; corn, wheat down
Soybeans down due to lack of clarity on U.S.-China trade talksChicago corn, wheat futures give up last week's gainsBy Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE, April 28 (Reuters) - Chicago soybeans lost more ground on Monday as conflicting statements by U.S. and Chinese officials on talks to end the Washingt...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
TECHNICALS-CBOT soybeans may test support at $10.48
For more technical analyses, please click SINGAPORE, April 28 (Reuters) - The CBOT soybean July contract SN25 may test support at $10.48 per bushel, a break below which could open the way toward $10.36.A five-wave cycle from $9.85-1/4 is believed to have completed, as indicated by a break below a ri...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
CORRECTED-EXCLUSIVE-Aster Chemicals to bid for Exxon Mobil's Singapore fuel stations, sources say
Exxon seeking $1 billion for its gas stations, sources sayAster Chemicals, operator of Bukom refinery, plans to bidFinancial firms also in the runningBinding bids due in MayBy Trixie Yap, Siyi Liu and Chen Aizhu SINGAPORE, April 25 (Reuters) - Aster Chemicals and Energy, the new operator of the B...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
RPT-Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply over Kashmir
By Ariba Shahid and Krishna N. Das LATIFABAD, Pakistan/NEW DELHI, April 27 (Reuters) - Spraying pesticides on his parched vegetables one street away from the Indus River, Pakistani farmer Homla Thakhur is worried about his future. The sun is at its peak, the river is running very low, and India h...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD breaks below $33.00 as safe-haven demand weakens
Silver price (XAG/USD) continues to lose ground for the second straight day, hovering around $32.80 per troy during Asian trading hours on Monday. The precious metal faces pressure as improving trade relations between the United States (US) and China diminish its safe-haven appeal.
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Mon, Apr 28
Cargill bullish on Brazil this year, to handle higher grain volumes, company president says
By Roberto SamoraSAO PAULO, April 28 (Reuters) - The Brazilian unit of U.S. grain trader Cargill expects to handle higher volumes of grains and other products in the South American country this year compared to 2024, Paulo Sousa, president of Cargill, said in an interview.The optimism expressed by S...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
METALS-London metals prices mixed on optimism around trade talks
SHANGHAI, April 28 (Reuters) - London metals prices traded mixed on Monday as optimism over easing U.S.-China trade tensions offered some respite to investors, although concerns over the fragile negotiations lingered. Benchmark copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was down 0.5% at $9,327 ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Pacific Edge Says Will Not Seek Re-Coverage Of Cxbladder Detect
April 28 (Reuters) - Pacific Edge Ltd PEB.NZ:WILL NOT SEEK RE-COVERAGE OF CXBLADDER DETECT AS NO NEW EVIDENCE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED THAT CAN BE SUBMITTED FOR RECONSIDERATIONFOR CXBLADDER TRIAGE PLUS, WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT RECONSIDERATION REQUESTReuters
Mon, Apr 28
Alkane Resources Says Co & Mandalay Merge To Create Gold & Antimony Producer
April 28 (Reuters) - Alkane Resources ALK.AX:ALKANE & MANDALAY MERGE TO CREATE GOLD & ANTIMONY PRODUCERIMPLIED MARKET CAPITALIZATION OF COMBINED COMPANY IS ESTIMATED AT A$1,013 MILLIONALKANE WILL ACQUIRE ALL ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES OF MANDALAY IN PLAN OF ARRANGEMENTMANDALAY SHA...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Australia's Alkane to merge with Canada's Mandalay in $358 million acquisition
Alkane to buy Mandalay in A$559.1 mln all-share dealMerged entity to produce 160,000 ounces in 2025Mandalay shareholders to own 55% of combined entityBy Roushni Nair and Melanie Burton April 28 (Reuters) - Australia's Alkane Resources ALK.AX will acquire Canada's Mandalay Resources MND.TO...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Oil edges up despite murky economic outlook, potential OPEC+ supply hike
By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, April 28 (Reuters) - Oil prices inched up in early trade on Monday but remained dogged by uncertainty over trade talks between the U.S. and China clouding the outlook for global growth and fuel demand, while the prospect of OPEC+ raising its supply cast more gloom.Brent...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD edges lower to near $3,300 as US-China trade tensions ease
The Gold price (XAU/USD) drifts lower to around $3,310 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal retreats after hitting its record high last week amid signs that global trade tensions may be easing.Fxstreet
Mon, Apr 28
GRAINS-Soybeans fall on conflicting US, China remarks on trade talks; corn, wheat down
SINGAPORE, April 28 (Reuters) - Chicago soybeans lost more ground on Monday as conflicting statements by U.S. and Chinese officials on talks to end the Washington-Beijing trade war added downward pressure on prices.Corn and wheat slid for the first time in three sessions.FUNDAMENTALS* The most-activ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Gold falls on firmer dollar, US-China trade tension subside
April 28 (Reuters) - Gold prices eased on Monday as the thawing of trade tensions between the U.S. and China provided some relief to investors, while a stronger dollar further weighed on prices.FUNDAMENTALS* Spot gold XAU= fell 0.3% to $3,309.31 an ounce, as of 0016 GMT. Bullion hit a record high ofReuters
Mon, Apr 28
S-Oil sees Q2 refining margins impacted by developments in US tariff talks
SEOUL, April 28 (Reuters) - South Korea's S-Oil 010950.KS, whose main shareholder is Saudi Aramco 2223.SE, said on Monday it expects second-quarter refining margins to be impacted by developments in U.S. tariff negotiations amid heightened global market volatility. In the January-March period, t...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
TECHNICALS-Commodities intraday targets/key levels
For more technical analyses, click SINGAPORE, April 28 (Reuters) - Contract Target Support/Resistance Brent oil $66.15/$65.36res $67.73/$68.71Palm oil (3rd month)4,026/3,968 ringgitres 4,072/4,119 ringgitWTI* $62.83/$61.87res $63.78/$64.97Spot gold$3,270/$3,198res $3,349/$3,385LME copper (3rd...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
RPT-ANALYSIS-Japan is a test case for Trump's tariff deals. But talks may be tortuous.
U.S. ally Japan seen as front runner to clinch dealSecond round of talks scheduled for next week Rice imports and auto tariffs among thorny itemsJapanese lawmakers wary of blowback as election loomsBy John Geddie, Yoshifumi Takemoto and Trevor Hunnicutt TOKYO/WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - Whe...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
COLUMN-Funds hold bullish corn and soybean bets steady as trade talks await clarity: Braun
By Karen Braun NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS, April 27 (Reuters) - Speculators held on to bullish bets in Chicago corn and soybeans last week in hopes that U.S. talks with trading partners might progress, potentially stimulating U.S. grain exports.U.S. farmers are off to an efficient start on spring plant...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Greenland, Denmark affirm alliance amid Trump's interest in US control
By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Louise Rasmussen COPENHAGEN, April 27 (Reuters) - Greenland and Denmark agreed on Sunday to strengthen their ties in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in taking control of the strategically located Arctic island, their leaders said after talks ...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
