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Ukraine says pact signed with U.S. is first step towards minerals deal
KYIV/WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - Ukraine said on Thursday Kyiv and Washington had signed a memorandum as an initial step towards clinching an agreement on developing mineral resources in Ukraine, a deal promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump.Although both had been poised in February to sign a ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
WTI drifts higher to near $63.50 on trade deal hopes, fresh Iran sanctions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $63.50 during the Asian session on Friday. The WTI price edges higher to a two-week high amid hopes for a trade deal between the United States and the European Union and fresh US sanctions on Iran.
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Fri, Apr 18
VEGOILS-Palm trades higher, but on track for third weekly loss
By Dewi Kurniawati JAKARTA, April 18 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Friday, snapping a four-session losing streak on strength in rival vegetable oils, but remained headed for a third straight weekly decline. The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for July delivery o...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
EXCLUSIVE-India plans to ease nuclear liability laws to attract foreign firms, sources say
India plans to ease nuclear liability laws to attract foreign firms, sources sayProposes amendments to allay suppliers' fears of unlimited liability, they say Aims to attract U.S. nuclear firms to boost nuclear power capacity to 100 GW by 2047By Sarita Chaganti Singh NEW DELHI, April 18 (Reut...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
United States eases port fees on China-built ships after industry backlash
USTR exempts owners of vessels servicing Great Lakes, Caribbean and US territoriesIndustry feared fees could raise US export prices, import costsPlan revised after opposition from global maritime industryFees apply once per vessel voyageEmpty bulk ships that collect US exports are exemptBy Jonathan ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Mazda Says It Is Temporarily Halting Canada-Bound Production Of Cx-50 Crossover Suv At U.S. Plant From May 12 In Response To Market Situation
April 18 (Reuters) - Mazda Motor Corp 7261.T:MAZDA SAYS IT IS TEMPORARILY HALTING CANADA-BOUND PRODUCTION OF CX-50 CROSSOVER SUV AT U.S. PLANT FROM MAY 12 IN RESPONSE TO MARKET SITUATIONSource text: [ID:]Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
VEGOILS-Palm snaps four-session losing run, but on track for third weekly loss
By Dewi Kurniawati JAKARTA, April 18 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday, snapping four straight sessions of losses, supported by strength in rival vegetable oils although, it is on track for a third consecutive weekly loss.The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for July deliver...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
METALS-Shanghai copper gains on tariff deal hopes
April 18 (Reuters) - Copper prices in Shanghai rose on Friday, as a possible end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the U.S. and China came into view after U.S. President Donald trump expressed optimism over a potential deal.The most-traded copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
US Forest Service to approve land swap for Resolution Copper project
April 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Forest Service said on Thursday it would approve a controversial land swap needed for Rio Tinto RIO.L and BHP BHP.AX to build an Arizona copper mine that Native American tribes say will destroy a site of cultural and religious value.The Forest Service said it will repub...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Corn basis barge bids steady, soybean bids ease
CHICAGO, April 17 (Reuters) - Basis bids for soybeans delivered by barge to U.S. Gulf Coast terminals eased on Thursday, while corn bids were steady, as barge freight rates softened and spot demand remained somewhat sluggish, traders said.* U.S. grain futures markets are closed on Friday for the Goo...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
More than 40% of Puerto Rico customers without power after island-wide blackout
Puerto Rico's grid struggles since 2017 hurricanesLuma Energy aims to restore 90% power in 48 hoursOutage caused by protection system failure and vegetation on linesBy Scott DiSavino and Laila Kearney April 17 (Reuters) - Nearly half of the homes and businesses in Puerto Rico that receive ele...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
BlackRock can keep big US utility stakes, regulator rules
FERC says BlackRock can continue to own up to 20% of utility sharesBlackRock faced concerns over its market power, work with climate groupsPower industry trade groups supported FERC approachBy Ross Kerber April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. energy regulators gave BlackRock BLK.N renewed permission to own m...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
LIVESTOCK-CME cattle gain on pre-weekend positioning, weak dollar
By Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, April 17 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures gained ground on Thursday as stronger beef exports, a weak dollar and position squaring ahead of the long Easter weekend pushed prices higher, analysts said.Hog futures chopped up and down and ended slight...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
US Cash Crude-Grades rise despite expected rise in domestic output
April 17 (Reuters) - Grades broadly rose on Thursday, dealers said, even as future supply is expected to rise. U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for the first time in four weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes BKR.O said in its closely followed report on Thursday.The oil...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
COLUMN-By the numbers: Mixed outlook for key US ag exports in 2025-26: Braun
By Karen Braun NAPERVILLE, Illinois, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. exporters have racked up robust corn volumes following last year’s bountiful harvest. They have been less successful with soybeans and wheat in the current 2024-25 season as they continue battling growing global competition.But almost...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
US-owned and registered vessels exempt from USTR port fees, sources said
April 17 - Under a plan from the office of the U.S. Trade Representative, port fees on China-linked vessels will not apply to U.S.-owned and registered vessels, two maritime sources told Reuters.The agency proposed the fees to remedy China's growing domination on the high seas. Proceeds from the...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
MP Materials stops sending US rare earths to China amid Beijing's tariffs
April 17 (Reuters) - MP Materials MP.N, which owns the only U.S. rare earths mine, said on Thursday it has stopped shipping the critical minerals to China for processing after Beijing boosted import tariffs to 125% in response to U.S. levies, sending the company's shares down nearly 5%.The move ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Ukraine, US sign memorandum on minerals deal, top Ukrainian official says
April 17 (Reuters) - Ukraine and the United States on Thursday signed a memorandum as an initial step towards the clinching of an agreement on developing minerals in Ukraine, Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine's first deputy prime minister and economy minister, said."We are happy to announce the sign...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
US Plains HRW Wheat-Basis stays mostly flat, Kansas drought worsens
CHICAGO, April 17 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for hard red winter (HRW) wheat were mostly unchanged in the southern U.S. Plains on Thursday as concerns over dry conditions limited farmer selling, dealers said.* Farmers are unsure how much wheat they will produce after struggling with dry weather and...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
