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Who is Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev and what will he discuss in Washington?
By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Who is Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy, who is reportedly heading to Washington for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration?WHAT IS HIS JOB?Dmitriev, 49, the chief of Russia's soverei...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Kremlin says visit to U.S. by Putin envoy Dmitriev is 'possible'
MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that a visit to the U.S. by President Vladimir Putin's envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, was "possible", and that contacts with the U.S. were continuing.Reuters reported that Dmitriev is expected in Washington this week for talks with U.S. ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Gold price stabilizes ahead of Trump's tariffs announcement on “Liberation Day”
Gold price (XAU/USD) stabilizes just above $3,130 at the time of writing on Wednesday following a mean reversal move the prior day after a fresh all-time high got eked out at $3,149 before closing in negative territory.
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Wed, Apr 2
Russia says Ukraine struck its energy infrastructure twice in past day
MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Russia's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that Ukraine had attacked Russian energy facilities twice during the past 24 hours, despite a U.S.-brokered moratorium on energy strikes by both Russia and Ukraine.The ministry said Ukraine had conducted drone and shelling a...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Trump seriously considering Iran's offer of indirect nuclear talks, Axios reports
April 2 (Reuters) - The White House is seriously considering Iran's proposal for indirect nuclear talks, while significantly increasing U.S. forces in the Middle East in case President Donald Trump chooses to conduct military strikes, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing sources.Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Shell completes Singapore refinery sale to Chandra Asri-Glencore venture
SINGAPORE, April 1 (Reuters) - Shell SHEL.L has completed the sale of its Singapore refinery and refining assets to a Chandra Asri-Glencore joint venture, the company said on Tuesday, and trade sources said the new owners had already started purchasing feedstock.Last year, Shell announced the sale o...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
EUROPE GAS-Prices down on warmer weather, eyes on Trump's tariff plan
LONDON, April 2 (Reuters) - Dutch and British gas prices moved lower on Wednesday morning as warmer weather forecasts curbed demand, while the market is also closely monitoring Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff plan. The Dutch front-month contract TRNLTTFMc1 was down by 0.54 euro to 42...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
TABLE-Asian physical rubber prices - April 2
April 2 (Reuters) - GradePricesThai RSS3 (May)80.04 baht/kgThai STR20 (May)75.42 baht/kgThai 60-percent latex (bulk/May)51.85 baht/kgMalaysia SMR20 (May)$1.99/kgIndonesia SIR20N/A NOTE: Prices are sourced from the Rubber Authority of Thailand, the Malaysian Rubber Board, the International Rub...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
PRECIOUS-Gold inches up on safe-haven demand ahead of US reciprocal tariffs
Gold hit record high of $3,148.88/oz on TuesdayInvestors await "Liberation Day" announcementADP employment report due later in the dayBy Anushree Mukherjee and Anjana Anil April 2 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday as investors sought the comfort of the safe-haven metal in ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
METALS-London copper rises; caution ahead of US reciprocal tariffs caps gains
SHANGHAI, April 2 (Reuters) - Copper prices in London rose on Wednesday, but gains were capped as investors cautiously awaited details of reciprocal tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump expected later in the day.The benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LME) rose 0.5% ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
TABLE-UAE's Fujairah oil inventory data for week ended March 31
April 2 (Reuters) - The Fujairah Oil Industry Zone published the following inventory data for oil products for the week ended March 31, according to industry information service S&P Global Commodity Insights.Volumes are in thousands of barrels. Figures in brackets represent the volume change fro...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Russia's Transneft says it suspends oil mooring at Novorossiisk for 90 days
MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Russia's oil pipeline monopoly Transneft TRNF_p.MM said on Wednesday it has suspended a mooring at the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk for 90 days following a snap inspection by a transportation watchdog.The snap checks, which are also carried out at the ports of Taman...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
COLUMN-US natural gas prices brace for impact from tariff crossfire: Maguire
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, April 2 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas prices are already up by around 80% from a year ago, but are due for a fresh jolt from the knock-on effects of the latest round of trade tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on goods entering the country.Regardless of ho...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Gold price remains close to record high amid concerns over Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some dip-buyers during the Asian session on Wednesday and stalls the previous day's modest retracement slide from a fresh record high. Investors continue to take refuge in traditional safe-haven assets amid the uncertainty over US President...Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 2
Cuts to food stamps and Medicaid could imperil this California Republican
Republican budget cut proposals could fall heavily on SNAP and Medicaid California congress member David Valadao feels the heat at home from cuts proposed in WashingtonLocal hospitals and clinics could be at risk, if budget cuts are passedBy Renee Hickman and Andy Sullivan BAKERSFIELD, California...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
