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Mozambique's dollar bond rises after U.S. clears $5 bln LNG loan
NAIROBI, March 14 (Reuters) - Mozambique's sovereign dollar bond gained just under 2 cents on Friday, Tradeweb data showed, after the United States cleared a long-delayed $5 billion loan for a liquefied natural gas project. The 2031 bond XS2051203946=TE gained 1.83 cents to bid at 80.94 cent...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - March 14
March 14 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- Johns Hopkins University will cut more than 2,000 jobs connected to a global public-health nonprofit affiliated with the university.- Comp...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
EU diplomats suggest doubling military aid for Ukraine this year
EU's diplomatic arm says bloc may need to double Ukraine aidLeaders likely to discuss proposal next weekEU vows to continue backing Ukraine amid doubts about US By Lili Bayer and Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, March 14 (Reuters) - The European Union should be prepared to go as far as doubling its mil...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
Hong Kong's CK Hutchison under fire after China criticism of ports sale to US
State-owned media commentary calls port sale a betrayalChina's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office reposts commentaryCK Hutchison shares drop 6.4% Comments highlight political risks for HK firms, analysts sayBy Clare Jim and James Pomfret HONG KONG, March 14 (Reuters) - China's Hong Kong a...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
EU has the resources to respond to Trump's tariff threats, French central bank chief says
PARIS, March 14 (Reuters) - The European Union has the resources to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to levy more tariffs on the European Union, French central bank governor and ECB board member Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Friday.He added that he wanted to see the escalat...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
Traditional energy insurance products 'insufficient' for changing transition needs, says WTW
By Rebecca DelaneyMarch 14 - (The Insurer) - The natural resources sector is at a “tipping point” as firms seek to balance competing priorities, according to WTW, while carbon capture and battery systems are poised for growth in the medium to long term.The broker's latest global clean energy sur...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
PRECIOUS-Gold climbs to record high, $3,000/oz milestone in view
Gold hits all-time high of $2,993.80/ozFed's policy meeting due next weekPutin suggests U.S. ceasefire idea for Ukraine needs reworkingBy Anjana Anil March 14 (Reuters) - Gold reached an all-time high on Friday, driven by uncertainty over U.S. tariffs, trade tensions and growing expectations ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
METALS-Shanghai tin prices jump after Alphamin halts mining in Congo
SHANGHAI, March 14 (Reuters) - Tin prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) advanced on Friday as Alphamin Resources AFM.V halted mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Alphamin Resources said on Thursday that activity at the Bisie tin mine in Congo's North Kivu had been paused &...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
Possible US-EU trade war is 'idiotic,' French finance minister says
PARIS, March 14 (Reuters) - French Finance Minister Eric Lombard said on Friday that a possible trade war between the European Union and its ally the United States would be "idiotic," after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to levy a 200% tariff on wines and other alcoholic products fro...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
EU diplomatic arm proposes 40 bln euros in military aid for Ukraine this year
BRUSSELS, March 14 (Reuters) - The European Union's diplomatic service has suggested EU countries provide up to 40 billion euros ($43.35 billion) in military aid to Ukraine this year, according to a discussion paper seen by Reuters.The paper, an updated version of an earlier proposal, also says...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
INSIGHT-Iran's rulers caught between Trump's crackdown and a fragile economy
Iran has publicly rejected Trump's offer of nuclear talksIran says Washington's demands 'excessive'Iran's leaders worried about worsening economy, officials sayIran wants sanctions eased to reduce protest risk, officials sayBy Parisa Hafezi March 14 (Reuters) - For Iran's ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
Putin and Saudi Crown Prince discuss OPEC+ agreements and Ukraine crisis in call
MOSCOW/RIYADH, March 14 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed on the importance of upholding their OPEC+ commitments and discussed moves to bring peace to Ukraine during a phone call, the Kremlin said late on Thursday.The leaders ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
Gold price hits fresh all-time high; approaches $3,000 amid trade war fears
Gold price (XAU/USD) enters a bullish consolidation and oscillates in a narrow range near the all-time peak touched during the Asian session on Friday. Investors remain worried about US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies and their impact on the global economy, which, in turn...Fxstreet
Fri, Mar 14
Russia downed four drones headed for Moscow, mayor says, after Kyiv targeted oil complex
MOSCOW, March 14 (Reuters) - Russian air defences repelled an attack by four drones flying towards Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Friday, with no injuries reported in the capital or in an earlier attack on an oil complex in one of Russia's southern regions. "Emergency services are wor...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - March 14
March 14 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- Federal judges in California and Maryland on Thursday ordered U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to reinstate thou...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
Oil bounces as Ukraine ceasefire deal remains elusive
SINGAPORE, March 14 (Reuters) - Oil prices rebounded on Friday to recover some of their more than 1% losses in the previous session, partly due to diminishing prospects of a quick end to the Ukraine war that could bring back more Russian energy supplies.Brent crude futures rose 46 cents, or 0.7%...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
