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METALS-London copper hits over two-week high as dollar slumps
NEW DELHI, April 22 (Reuters) - Copper prices in London hit a more than two-week high on Tuesday, tracking a sharp fall in the dollar as U.S. President Donald Trump's ramped-up criticism of the Federal Reserve chairman shook investor confidence in the U.S. economy.The benchmark three-month coppe...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Palladium price today: Rare metals advance at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade with a positive tone at the beginning of Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Palladium (XPD) changes hands at $947.04 a troy ounce, with the XPD/USD pair advancing from its previous close at $932.87.Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 22
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Tuesday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $62.78 per barrel, up from Monday’s close at $62.63.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also up, advancing from the $65.74 price posted on Monday, and trading at $65.94.
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Tue, Apr 22
PRECIOUS-Gold hits key $3,500 mark as Trump's attacks on Fed chief rattle traders
Trump warns of economic slowdown unless Fed cuts ratesEconomic uncertainty to uphold gold demand despite likely pullback, analyst saysBy Anmol Choubey April 22 (Reuters) - Gold prices soared to a record high, hitting the crucial $3,500 mark on Tuesday, as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Thai PM says US tariff negotiations postponed to review 'issues'
BANGKOK, April 22 (Reuters) - Thailand's negotiations with Washington on steep trade tariffs were postponed because the United States has asked Bangkok to review important issues, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday. A new meeting date was being scheduled, she said. The previou...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
COLUMN-Europe can ride LNG wave to build strategic gas reserves: Bousso
Europe relies heavily on natural gas importsSurge in LNG production to keep global prices low in coming yearsGovernment reserves would act as critical buffer in case of supply disruptionBy Ron Bousso LONDON, April 22 - European governments may have a rare window of opportunity to build up strateg...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Gulf issuers plan more debt sales, undeterred by recent market turmoil, sources say
PIF seeking to raise $1.5-$2 billion sukuk in coming weeks, say sourcesRecent bond market turmoil means issuers face higher borrowing costs Saudi faces pressure to raise debt or cut spending after crude price slump By Hadeel Al Sayegh and Federico Maccioni DUBAI, April 21 (Reuters) - Gulf issuers...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - April 22
April 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Uber Technologies UBER.N, accusing it of signing up some Uber One subscribers without the...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Environmental lawyers get ready to pounce on Trump’s energy deregulation moves
Administration moves to rapidly slash regulations through new executive ordersEPA opens door to exemptions for air, water rules while formally undertakes deregulation processEnvironmental groups ready to launch legal defense of clean air, water rulesBy Nichola Groom and Valerie Volcovici April 22...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
TECHNICALS-CBOT soybeans to fall toward $10.16-1/4
For more technical analyses, please click SINGAPORE, April 22 (Reuters) - The CBOT soybean May contract SK25 is expected to break support at $10.31 per bushel and fall toward $10.16-1/4.The consolidation in the range of $10.31 to $10.45-1/2 may develop into a top pattern, rather than a continuation ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Chevron cuts output at Wheatstone LNG facility for planned maintenance
SINGAPORE, April 22 (Reuters) - Chevron CVX.N is conducting minor planned maintenance at its Wheatstone natural gas facility in Australia, temporarily reducing production rates on LNG Train 1, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday. "The annual service event is expected to be completed within th...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
GRAINS-Wheat gains as dryness hits US winter crops; corn firms on plating delay
SINGAPORE, April 22 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat futures gained some ground on Tuesday, underpinned by worries over dry weather threatening to reduce U.S. winter crop yields.Corn rose on support from wet weather delaying field work in the U.S. Midwest. Soybeans also inched higher.Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
India imposes temporary tariff on some steel to stem cheap imports from China
By Neha Arora and Surbhi Misra NEW DELHI, April 21 (Reuters) - India, the world's second-biggest producer of crude steel, on Monday imposed a 12% temporary tariff on some steel imports, locally known as a safeguard duty, to curb a surge in cheap shipments primarily from China.A flood of Chine...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD edges lower to near $32.50 as US Dollar stages a recovery
Silver price (XAG/USD) dips slightly during Tuesday’s Asian session, trading around $32.60 per troy ounce, after posting gains in the previous session. The grey metal is under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) regains strength.
Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 22
METALS-London copper hits over two-week high as dollar tumbles
NEW DELHI, April 22 (Reuters) - Copper prices in London hit a more than two-week high on Tuesday, tracking a sharp fall in the dollar as President Donald Trump's ramped-up criticism of the Federal Reserve chairman shook investor confidence in the U.S. economy.The benchmark three-month copper CMC...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
GRAINS-Wheat prices gain as dryness hits US winter crop; corn firms
SINGAPORE, April 22 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat futures gained some ground on Tuesday, with prices underpinned by worries over dry weather threatening to reduce U.S. winter crop yields. Corn rose on support from wet weather delaying field work in the U.S. Midwest, while soybeans inched higher.FUNDAMEN...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Breaking: Gold breaks through $3,450, fresh record highs
Gold price continues to build on its record rally, hitting another all-time high above $3,450 in Asian trading on Tuesday. Investors continue to flock to safety in the traditional store of value, the Gold price, amidst heightened risks of a US recession and financial market instability.Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 22
Oil prices climb on short-covering, but tariff concerns linger
TOKYO, April 22 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed in early trade on Tuesday as investors took advantage of the previous day's losses to cover short positions, although concerns persisted over economic headwinds from tariffs and U.S. monetary policy that could dampen fuel demand.Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
RPT-China's CNOOC agrees LNG deal with UAE’s Adnoc amid tariff war with US
CNOOC signs 5-year LNG deal with ADNOC starting 2026China avoids U.S. LNG due to tariff war, seeks new suppliersENN and Zhenhua Oil also secure LNG contracts with ADNOCChina imported no U.S. LNG in March, Kpler and LSEG data showBy Chen Aizhu SINGAPORE, April 21 (Reuters) - China National Offshor...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
