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ASIA COFFEE-Supplies remain scarce in Vietnam amid uncertainty around US tariff impact
By Phuong Nguyen HANOI, April 3 (Reuters) - Supply of robusta beans remained scarce in Vietnam amid escalating tariff uncertainties globally and tightening supplies from farmers, while activities were muted in Indonesia for Eid al-Fitr, traders said on Thursday.Farmers in the Central Highlands, V...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Thursday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $32.75 per troy ounce, down 3.52% from the $33.94 it cost on Wednesday.Silver prices have increased by 13.35% since the beginning of the year.
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Thu, Apr 3
Japan's Mitsubishi may consider investing in Alaska LNG project, CEO says
Careful study is needed before deciding on Alaska project Under new 3-year strategy, plans to invest $27 bln to drive growthTargets net profit of 1.2 trillion yen in FY2027/28By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp 8058.T may consider investing in an LNG...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
US South, Midwest face 'generational' flood threat after severe storms, two dead
By Brad Brooks April 3 (Reuters) - The National Weather Service warned on Thursday of "generational" floods in the U.S. South and Midwest as storms ripped across a swath of the country from Texas to Michigan, whipping up tornadoes and killing two people. At least 19 tornadoes str...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Russia says it is ready to help the U.S. and Iran reach accord before it is too late
MOSCOW, April 3 (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Thursday that Russia is ready to offer its help for the U.S. and Iran to reach a reasonable agreement before it is too late.Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
REFILE-COMMODITIES-Oil, copper slide as Trump tariffs rattle markets; gold hits record high
Oil drops around $2, copper down 1.5% on fears of slowing growthSafe-haven gold climbs to record as Trump announces tariffsStock markets plunge, tech sector hit by new tariffsRetaliatory tariffs by China could impact U.S. farm exportsBy Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE, April 3 (Reuters) - Commodities in...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
EUROPE POWER-Forward curve contracts fall with fuels and carbon
PARIS, April 3 (Reuters) - European forward curve contracts dropped on Thursday following lower gas, carbon and oil prices after the announcement of sweeping new tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump that could spark concerns in the manufacturing sector.The European carbon market is bearish with ta...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs and Commodities Trading: Gold Rises, Copper Falls – Is Risk Aversion King?
TradingKey - Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a comprehensive baseline tariff and reciprocal tariffs, international gold prices surged to new all-time highs, while concerns over sluggish global economic growth weighed on copper prices, which had risen sharply before the...
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Thu, Apr 3
Singapore fuel oil stockpiles dip but hold above 21 million barrels
SINGAPORE, April 3 (Reuters) - Singapore's onshore fuel oil stockpiles dropped slightly this week but remained above 21 million barrels, a level higher than typical averages, data showed on Thursday. Residue inventories STKRS-SIN were at 21.17 million barrels (about 3.33 million metric tons) in ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Israeli foreign minister says not ruling out diplomacy to stop Iran nuclear weapon
PARIS, April 3 (Reuters) - Israel is not ruling out a diplomatic path to prevent Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday, adding that there were signs that there could be indirect talks between Tehran and the United States."We don't hold discuss...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Australian beef farmers say Trump tariffs to boost price of US hamburgers
Australian beef industry to pass on price increases to US consumerAustralia receives identical 10% tariff to export rivals Brazil and Argentina Government to help access new markersDonald Trump renowned as consumer of McDonald's By Alasdair Pal and Jill Gralow MOSS VALE, Australia, April 3 (R...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
EUROPE GAS-Prices fall as warm weather continues to curb demand
LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - Dutch and British gas prices continued their downtrend and fell further on Thursday morning as warmer weather continues to curb demand, while the market is monitoring the impact of Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff plan. The Dutch front-month contract TRNLTT...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000; heat and rains fuel disease risk
Death toll rises to 3,085 from Myanmar earthquakeMany survivors said to camp in open, afraid to return homeWeather extremes fuel disease risks, aid officials sayCould also complicate rescue, relief effortsJunta leader to attend regional summit in Bangkok BANGKOK, April 3 (Reuters) - Extreme heat...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Warning of 'generational' floods as storms hit US Midwest and South
By Brad Brooks April 3 (Reuters) - The National Weather Service warned on Thursday of "generational" floods in the southern and Midwestern United States, as storms ripped across a swath of the country from Texas to Michigan, flinging down hail and whipping up tornadoes. At least ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
TECHNICALS-CBOT soybeans to consolidate in $9.44 to $11.07-1/4 range in Q2
For more technical analyses, please click SINGAPORE, April 3 (Reuters) - The CBOT soybean first-month contract Sc1 is expected to consolidate further in the range of $9.44 to $11.07-1/4 per bushel in the second quarter of 2025.The range is formed by the 61.8% and the 50% retracements on the uptrend ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
PRECIOUS-Gold eases from record peak on profit-taking; Trump's tariffs in focus
Bullion hit record high of $3,167.57 an ounceTrump announces Reciprocal tariffs US non-farm payrolls report due on FridayBy Anjana Anil and Anushree Mukherjee April 3 (Reuters) - Gold dipped on Thursday as traders locked in profits after prices hit a record high, following a rush to safe-haven as...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
