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Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking its energy infrastructure despite moratorium on such strikes
MOSCOW, April 1 (Reuters) - Russia's Defence Ministry on Tuesday accused Ukraine of attacking Russian energy infrastructure twice in the past 24 hours despite a U.S.-brokered moratorium on striking each other's energy facilities.Ukrainian drones hit electricity substations in part of Russian...Reuters
Tue, Apr 1
MOVES-Mercuria's ex-Beijing head joining China's Rongsheng, sources say
By Chen Aizhu SINGAPORE, April 1 (Reuters) - The former head of trader Mercuria's Beijing operation is joining China's largest private oil refining and chemical group Rongsheng Holdings in a senior position, according to sources and an internal memo seen by Reuters.Li Xinhua, 54, will be ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 1
EUROPE GAS-Prices edge higher on cooler temperature forecasts, Norwegian maintenance
LONDON, April 1 (Reuters) - Dutch and British gas prices edged higher on Tuesday morning on forecasts for cooler temperatures from the weekend and ahead of maintenance at some Norwegian infrastructure later this week.The Dutch front-month contract TRNLTTFMc1 was up by 0.34 euro to 40.69 euros per me...Reuters
Tue, Apr 1
Top Japanese shipping line fears US tariffs will slow cargo flows, president says
Tariff-related procedural delays may disrupt logisticsCargo movement saw a slight pick-up in December and JanuaryRed Sea avoidance expected to continue for a whileBy Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, April 1 (Reuters) - Nippon Yusen (NYK) 9101.T, Japan's largest shipping line, is concerned that U.S. Presi...Reuters
Tue, Apr 1
Gold sails to record high as tariff jitters fuel safe-haven allure
Global investors await Trump's massive tariff plan on WednesdayTariff uncertainty to sustain gold's traction, analyst saysU.S. job openings data due later in the dayBy Anjana Anil and Anushree Mukherjee April 1 (Reuters) - Gold prices surged to an all-time high on Tuesday, extending their...Reuters
Tue, Apr 1
Nissan To Consolidate Pickup Truck Production In Latin America To Mexico By Jan 2026, Ending Production At Renault Plant In Argentina, Nikkei Says
April 1 (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co Ltd 7201.T:NISSAN TO CONSOLIDATE PICKUP TRUCK PRODUCTION IN LATIN AMERICA TO MEXICO BY JAN 2026, ENDING PRODUCTION AT RENAULT PLANT IN ARGENTINA, NIKKEI SAYSSource text: https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUC0165R0R00C25A4000000/Reuters
Tue, Apr 1
London copper rebounds from two-week low on positive China data
SHANGHAI, April 1 (Reuters) - London copper prices rose on Tuesday, rebounding from a two-week low hit in the previous day, as positive Chinese economic data outweighed concerns about a potential global trade war triggered by impending reciprocal tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump.Reuters
Tue, Apr 1
TABLE-Asian physical rubber prices - April 1
April 1 (Reuters) - GradePricesThai RSS3 (May)79.84 baht/kgThai STR20 (May)71.50 baht/kgThai 60-percent latex (bulk/May)51.87 baht/kgMalaysia SMR20 (May)N/AIndonesia SIR20N/A NOTE: Prices are sourced from the Rubber Authority of Thailand, the Malaysian Rubber Board, the International Rubber C...Reuters
Tue, Apr 1
Dryness set to shrink Australia's 2025/26 wheat output by 16%, poll shows
Victoria, S.Australia face dryness, affecting wheat plantingExcessive rains in NSW, Queensland to challenge plantingGlobal wheat prices expected to rise as supplies tightenForecast in line with historic levels after previous bumper cropBy Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE, April 1 (Reuters) - Australia...Reuters
Tue, Apr 1
Goldman Sachs Says Risks To Brent Oil Prices Are Skewed To Upside In Short-Term
April 1 (Reuters) - GOLDMAN SACHS:SAYS RISKS TO BRENT OIL PRICES ARE SKEWED TO UPSIDE IN SHORT-TERM AND TO DOWNSIDE IN MEDIUM-TERMSAYS BRENT PRICES RALLIED TO THE MID-70S/BBL AS GROWING RISKS TO SHORT-TERM SUPPLY DUE TO SANCTIONS ALONGSIDE SOLID SPOT DEMAND OUTWEIGHED INCREASED U.S. GROWTH CONCERNS
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Tue, Apr 1
Boeing slowed production of 737 Max to 31 planes per month, Air Current reports
April 1 (Reuters) - Boeing BA.N slowed the production of 737 MAX airplanes to 31 per month from 38 over wing production delays, the Air Current website reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the progress of the planemaker's Renton, Washington factory.The Renton factory had briefly reac...Reuters
Tue, Apr 1
Boeing Slows Production Of 737 Max To 31 Airplanes Per Month From 38 To Keep From Derailing The Assembly Line - Air Current
April 1 (Reuters) - Boeing Co BA.N:BOEING SLOWS PRODUCTION OF 737 MAX TO 31 AIRPLANES PER MONTH FROM 38 TO KEEP FROM DERAILING THE ASSEMBLY LINE - AIR CURRENTBOEING IS FURTHER SLOWING PARTS OF ITS WING PRODUCTION EARLIER IN THE PROCESS TO ALLOW MACHINISTS TO CATCH UP - AIR CURRENTSource text: http...Reuters
Tue, Apr 1
Motiva FCC at Texas refinery shut for two weeks, sources say
March 31 (Reuters) - A fluidic catalytic cracker (FCC) at Motiva Enterprises' refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, is expected to remain shut for two weeks after a second unsuccessful restart attempt over the weekend, sources familiar with plant operations said on Monday.The unit, called FCC3, and an...Reuters
Tue, Apr 1
Gas giants say Australia opposition’s plan to reserve supplies could worsen shortfall
Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron warn against government intervention in energy marketGas reservation plan would not solve domestic supply shortfall, they sayChevron says energy security has become a 'political football'By Christine Chen SYDNEY, April 1 (Reuters) - Global gas giants said on Tue...Reuters
Tue, Apr 1
