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Finland's Stubb says diplomacy needed for lasting solutions after Iran statement on Hormuz Strait
STOCKHOLM, April 17 (Reuters) - Finland's President Alexander Stubb said on Friday the Nordic country welcomes Iran's announcement on opening the Strait of Hormuz, adding that lasting solutions require diplomacy.Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
EU calls on Iran to drop transit fee plans in Hormuz Strait
BRUSSELS, April 17 (Reuters) - Iran should abandon all plans to levy transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz and keep transit open for all, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas Said on Friday."Under international law, transit through waterways like the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and free of c...Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
PRECIOUS-Gold extends gains after Iran minister declares Strait of Hormuz open
Trump expects Iran deal 'soon'Spot gold up over 2% for the week Silver, platinum and palladium head for weekly gains Indian banks halt gold, silver imports amid delay in government clearanceBy Ashitha Shivaprasad April 17 (Reuters) - Gold prices extended gains on Friday, supported by a we...Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
Vessels passing via Hormuz need IRGC permission, Iran state TV cites senior military official saying
April 17 (Reuters) - Commercial vessels can pass through the Strait of Hormuz along a determined route with the permission of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards navy, Iran's state TV reported, citing a senior military official.Military vessels will not be allowed to pass through the strait, the of...Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
WTI Oil falls near $80 as Iran fully reopens Strait of Hormuz, easing supply fears
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil price collapses on Friday, trading near $81.50 at the time of writing after losing 9.12% during the day. The move marks a sharp acceleration lower after the Crude briefly surged above $90 earlier in the day before sellers took control.
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Fri, Apr 17
PRECIOUS-Gold up more than 1%, poised for fourth straight weekly gain
Trump says Iran war should end 'soon'Indian banks halt gold, silver imports amid delay in government clearanceSpot silver up over 7% for the week By Ashitha Shivaprasad April 17 (Reuters) - Gold prices gained more than 1% on Friday and headed for a fourth consecutive weekly gain, aided by...Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
EXCLUSIVE-US is leading G20 initiative to ensure fertilizer access, sources say
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. is urging G20 members and the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to take coordinated action to ensure fertilizer access amid disruptions in food trade supply chains caused by the war in the Middle East, two sources familiar with t...Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
CBOT Trends-Wheat, corn down 1-2 cents, soybeans down 4-5
CHICAGO, April 17 (Reuters) - The following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 GMT) on Friday: WHEAT - Down 1 to 2 cents per bushelWheat edged down as traders booked profits after a weather-driven rally t...Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
GRAINS-Wheat pauses after weather rally
CANBERRA/PARIS, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. wheat futures edged down on Friday as traders booked profits after a weather-driven rally this week, while investors became more optimistic about a possible end to the Middle East war.Corn and soybeans also eased.Wheat has climbed sharply this week on concer...Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
European oil majors outshine US rivals with Iran war trading bonanza
Europe's top-three majors made billions trading in Q1, sources sayBP flags 'exceptional' trading resultsShell, TotalEnergies also report strong trading results Chevron, Exxon fail to capitalise on crisis, shares trail By Shadia Nasralla, Stephanie Kelly and Dmitry Zhdannikov LONDON, A...Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
EXCLUSIVE-US is leading G20 initiative to ensure fertilizer access, sources say
WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - The U.S., current chair of the Group of 20 major economies, is urging G20 members and the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to take coordinated action to ensure fertilizer access and a buffer against disruptions in food trade supply chains, two sources famil...Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
PRECIOUS-Gold gains, poised for fourth straight weekly gain
Trump says Iran war should end 'soon'Indian banks halt gold, silver imports amid delay in government clearanceSpot silver up over 5% for the week By Ashitha Shivaprasad April 17 (Reuters) - Gold prices gained on Friday and headed for a fourth consecutive weekly gain, aided by a softer dol...Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
Gold Steady Near $4,800 as US-Iran Deal Hopes Grow, Fed Rate Cut Bets Return
Gold (XAU/USD) holds steady on Friday as expectations grow around a potential US-Iran peace agreement. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,807, up nearly 0.35% on the day, and remains on track for a fourth consecutive weekly gain.
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Fri, Apr 17
China reaches record 125 gigawatts of installed nuclear power capacity, state media says
BEIJING, April 17 (Reuters) - China's total installed nuclear power capacity has reached a world-leading 125 gigawatts, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Friday, citing an industry annual report.China has 60 commercial nuclear reactors in operation, with 36 under construction and 16 approved fo...Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
PRECIOUS-Gold holds steady, set for fourth weekly gain on US-Iran deal optimism
Oil prices hold below $100 per barrelIsrael-Lebanon ceasefire commencesDollar heads for second weekly dropBy Ishaan Arora April 17 (Reuters) - Gold held broadly steady on Friday, poised for a fourth straight weekly rise, supported by optimism over a potential U.S.–Iran peace deal that cooled infl...Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
Angola in talks for AfDB budget support, but oil shields worst of war fallout
Oil sector growth offsets war fallout, growth may stay at 4%Angola looking for 'best moment' for more fuel subsidy scalebacksNot currently seeking IMF loan, but getting technical supportExamining oil windfall to potentially lower external financing needs By Libby George WASHINGTON, April ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
GLOBAL LNG-Asia spot LNG slips on softer demand, contained geopolitical risk
By Emily Chow SINGAPORE, April 17 (Reuters) - Asia spot liquefied natural gas fell for a fourth straight week, weighed by softer demand and contained geopolitical risk as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire held, despite some spot purchases by South Asian buyers. The average LNG price for June delivery into ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rebounds above $79 as weaker US Dollar supports demand
Silver (XAG/USD) rebounds on Friday, trading around $79.40 at the time of writing and gaining 1.25% on the day. The Silver price remains close to the $79 mark as investors monitor geopolitical developments and monetary policy expectations in the United States (US).
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Fri, Apr 17
Europe faces summer flight cancellations from jet fuel shortage, IATA says
April 17 (Reuters) - Flights in Europe could start to be cancelled from the end of May due to a lack of jet fuel, the International Air Transport Association's director general Willie Walsh said on Friday, highlighting the risk of disruption to the busy summer travel season."Along with doing...Reuters
Fri, Apr 17
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