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Iran intelligence operatives signalled openness to talks with CIA to end war, NYT reports
March 4 (Reuters) - Operatives from Iran's Ministry of Intelligence signalled openness to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to talks on ending the war, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing officials briefed on the matter.The offer was made through an unnamed country's sp...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
EU leaders to ask Brussels to stabilise carbon market, draft document shows
BRUSSELS, March 4 (Reuters) - EU leaders will ask the European Commission to curb volatility in the EU carbon market, as part of a revision of the market planned for later this year, according to draft conclusions for the next leader's summit.Leaders will also ask Brussels to address the EU carb...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Italy says it could reactivate coal-powered plants if Gulf crisis worsens
By Francesca PiscioneriROME, March 4 (Reuters) - Italy's energy minister said on Wednesday he could restart some coal-fired power stations if the conflict in the Middle East were to provoke an energy crisis, adding that the country was for the moment "quite safe".Italy has "coal-powe...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
EXCLUSIVE-Russia prepared to divert oil to India as Middle East conflict disrupts flows, source says
Fleet with 9.5 mln barrels of Russian crude near Indian waters, says sourceRussia ready to raise Indian crude import share to 40% from 30% Russia set to sell LNG to India after Qatar output stopped-sourceBy Krishna N. Das and Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI, March 4 (Reuters) - Russia is ready to divert oi...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
EU sees no impact on oil supply from Iran conflict, official says
BRUSSELS, March 4 (Reuters) - The European Union sees no impact from the conflict in Iran on its oil supply, but rising prices are a strong concern, an EU official said on Wednesday. Member states are currently not planning measures in response to the impact of oil market developments, the commissio...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Russia says US-Israeli strikes threaten Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant
MOSCOW, March 4 (Reuters) - The Russian Foreign Ministry warned on Wednesday that Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant was under threat from U.S.-Israeli air strikes and that explosions could be heard just kilometres away from its perimeter.Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the ministry, told a n...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
PRECIOUS-Gold gains as Middle East conflict revives safe-haven bid
Gold rises above 2%, silver up over 5%Platinum up 5%, Palladium up over 3%Oil, gas prices surge as Middle East energy shipments stallBy Pablo Sinha March 4 (Reuters) - Gold prices climbed 2% on Wednesday, rebounding from their lowest in more than a week reached in the previous session, as the do...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
IAEA says no damage to Iran's nuclear facilities based on latest satellite imagery
March 4 (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog IAEA said on Wednesday that it sees no damage to facilities containing nuclear material in Iran and no radiological release risk at this time, based on the latest available satellite imagery.Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
COLUMN-Uncorking a scandal: Inside the sommelier lawsuit over exam cheating
By Jenna Greene March 4(Reuters) - Six glasses of wine sit on a table, three white and three red. Based on taste, smell and appearance alone, a candidate vying for the title of master sommelier -- one of the most prestigious credentials in the wine industry -- must identify the wine's variet...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Trump to meet tech giants on energy pledge ahead of midterms
Trump hosts tech leaders to pledge to shield consumers from energy price spikesEffort aims to ease voter concerns over higher electricity billsCompanies expected to commit to efficiency and dedicated powerBy Jarrett Renshaw and Laila KearneyMarch 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to m...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
There is little US LNG producers can do to immediately replace lost Qatari cargoes
US LNG plants running near full capacity, limiting the potential for output increase amid Qatar disruptionsVenture Global has the most flexibility, with higher percentage of spot market salesGolden Pass LNG project is set to begin production this month but will take time to ramp upBy Curtis Williams...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
RPT-ROI-Gold flubs its lines amid Middle East mayhem: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) - The most peculiar market move in an alarming week of Middle East conflict was how the most obvious "safe haven" - gold - flubbed its lines. Instead of piling into gold, investors seemed to sprint for dollar cash, offloading anything that caught a ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
EUROPE POWER-Forward contracts rise slightly with uptick in gas and oil
PARIS, March 4 (Reuters) - European forward power contracts rose on Wednesday, while still below multi-month highs hit on Tuesday, tracking higher natural gas and oil prices stoked by the U.S.-Iran conflict that hit infrastructure and shipping.NG/EUO/RAround 20% of the world's liquefied natural ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Russia's Putin to discuss 'Ukrainian energy blackmail' with Hungary's Szijjarto, Kremlin says
MOSCOW, March 4 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto later on Wednesday and discuss Ukraine's "blackmailing" of Slovakia and Hungary over oil supplies, the Kremlin said. Kyiv has said that the Ukrainian branch of th...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Uncertainty faces China Inc's projects in Iran after US–Israeli strikes
Many state-backed firms figure in Iran projects, documents showProjects range from power to heavy industry and trade promotionState firms' role shows Iran crisis impact beyond private sectorBy Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, March 4 (Reuters) - Weeks before U.S.–Israeli strikes in Iran, wide swathe...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
EU sees no immediate effect of Iran conflict on gas supply security, officials say
BRUSSELS, March 4 (Reuters) - The European Union has told its member countries it does not see any immediate effect from the conflict in Iran on the security of natural gas supply, EU officials told Reuters on Wednesday.No response measures are currently planned at national or EU level, the official...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Stellantis, Toyota, Subaru not in Tesla carbon pool for 2026, EU filing shows
MILAN, March 4 (Reuters) - Stellantis STLA.MI Toyota 7203.T and Subaru 7270.T have not signed up to the current year's carbon‑credit 'pool' led by Tesla TSLA.O which is designed to help carmakers meet the European Union's carbon emissions targets, an EU filing showed.Brussels had ini...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Bayer's profit guidance falls short of expectations
Full-year guidance disappoints market, shares drop 3.8% CEO Anderson overhauls management2025 earnings slightly higher than analyst consensusCash outflow after investments could be up to 2.5 bln eur in '26 By Patricia Weiss and Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT, March 4 (Reuters) - Germany's Bayer...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
