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US NYMEX natgas average daily futures volumes rose in March
April 3 (Reuters) - Average daily volume (ADV) in U.S. natural gas futures and options rose on the New York Mercantile Exchange in March from a year earlier, data from its owner CME Group CME.O showed.For the month, futures ADV was 598,188 contracts, up 36.1% from a year ago. Futures ADV hit a month...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
EXPLAINER-What to know as a new CEO takes over at Nigeria's state oil firm NNPC
LAGOS, April 3 (Reuters) - Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has appointed ex-Shell executive Bayo Ojulari and a new board to run the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, raising hopes of a much-needed overhaul at the troubled state-owned firm and a boost in oil production.Long serving as Nigeria&...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
NORDIC POWER-Front-quarter plummets to over 4-year low following lower energy rates
April 3 (Reuters) - Nordic front-quarter prices hit a four-year low on Thursday, following lower rates in related energy markets after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs. * The Nordic front-quarter baseload power contract ENOFBLQc1 dropped to its lowest since November ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
U.S. nuclear power plant outages
April 3 (Reuters) - The following table lists total U.S. nuclear power generation capacity and the capacity offline due to planned and unplanned reasons, according to the daily data from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Total capacity EL-USTOTCAP-MW ......... 96,986 MW Total...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
RPT-COLUMN-Trump's tariffs already have a major carve-out. Oil and gas: Russell
By Clyde Russell SYDNEY, April 3 (Reuters) - Almost unnoticed in the sweeping new import tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump is that energy commodities have been excluded.The baseline of 10% on all imports to the United States, and higher for many major trading partners, won't ap...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
ANALYSIS-Mining consolidation to speed up as Chinese demand growth slows
Miners look at creating value and strength through scaleM&A discussions typically take place at top or bottom of cycleCopper makes selling consolidation to boards easierBy Pratima DesaiLONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - Joint ventures and asset sales are expected to accelerate in the mining industry, w...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Ukraine's corn could benefit from US tariffs, analyst says
KYIV, April 3 (Reuters) - Ukrainian corn, a key element of the country's grain sector, could benefit from the tariffs imposed by the U.S., as it is able to partially substitute for U.S. corn if retaliatory sanctions are imposed, ASAP Agri analysts said on Thursday.Ukraine is a global major corn ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
GRAINS-Chicago grains slip on fears of tariff retaliation
By Gus Trompiz and Ella Cao PARIS/BEIJING, April 3 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean, corn and wheat futures slid on Thursday amid concerns that new U.S. tariffs could trigger retaliatory measures against U.S. exports, though losses were limited by a weaker dollar and relief that U.S. duties were not h...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
RPT-COLUMN-By the numbers: The erosion of US grain export dominance: Braun
By Karen Braun NAPERVILLE, Illinois, April 2 (Reuters) - The United States was once the world’s breadbasket, commanding global grain and oilseed trade by a wide margin.The country still leads in corn exports. That title, however, has recently been threatened by Brazil, the same party that demoted...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Russia says U.S. threats of military strikes against Iran are unacceptable
Russia says threats of military strikes are unacceptableRussia says it is searching for solutions on nuclear programmeRussia warns of catastrophe if Iran is attacked MOSCOW, April 3 (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday that threats of military strikes against its ally Iran were unacceptable and w...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Trump's policies to spur further central bank gold buying
Central banks bought over 1,000 tons of gold annually since 2022Trump's policies pushing them to diversify away from dollarGold purchases may not be fully disclosed due to tariff threatsBy Polina Devitt LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - Central banks are expected to help keep gold's stunning ra...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
RPT-COLUMN-Oil and gas got off easy on Trump's Liberation Day: Bousso
Oil, gas exempt from Trump's import tariffsUS remains dominant in global energy marketsCountries may increase US energy purchases to offset tariffsBy Ron Bousso LONDON, April 3 - President Donald Trump's reveal of sweeping import tariffs further darkened the outlook for the global economy...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
US committed to funding Angola's Lobito rail corridor despite spending cuts, diplomat says
U.S pledged $550 mln loan for Lobito corridorRailway key to copper, cobalt exports to the WestProject strategic to countering Chinese influence in the regionBy Miguel GomesLUANDA, April 3 (Reuters) - The United States remains committed to funding the Lobito rail corridor, a project to help transport...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Middle East Crude-Benchmarks extend gains to one-month high over supply fears
SINGAPORE, April 3 (Reuters) - Middle East crude benchmark spot premiums of Oman, Dubai and Murban rose for a second session on Thursday, hitting a more than one-month high as Russia tightened restrictions on Black Sea oil export ports.Russia, the world's second-largest oil exporter, on Wednesda...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
VEGOILS-Palm falls as Trump tariffs trigger profit booking
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures slipped on Thursday, snapping a four-session rally, as profit-taking weighed down the market following U.S President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs on trade partners.The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for June delivery on the Bu...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Myanmar's tin-rich Wa State delays mining resumption meeting after earthquake
SHANGHAI, April 3 (Reuters) - Myanmar's tin-rich Wa State has postponed a meeting to discuss the resumption of mining in the region, a regional spokesman confirmed on Thursday.The meeting, originally called for Tuesday, was postponed and no alternative date was set, according to a notice dated M...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Spain's Acerinox says tariffs positive in principle, but wary of surplus flooding EU
MADRID, April 3 (Reuters) - Spanish steel maker Acerinox ACX.MC said on Thursday that the U.S. tariffs would have "in principle" positive effects on the company as the country is its main market and where its main steel mills are located.The positive impact would offset the broad effects th...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Russia says using military force against Iran would be illegal and unacceptable
MOSCOW, April 3 (Reuters) - Russia believes any use of military force against Iran would be "illegal and unacceptable", Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday, commenting on U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to bomb the country unless it reached an agre...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
