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Russia hits port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa, deputy PM says
KYIV, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Russia struck port infrastructure overnight in Ukraine's southern region of Odesa, setting off fires and damaging equipment, warehouses, and food containers, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said on Friday."The enemy continues to attack maritime logistics," K...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
Kazakhstan says output at supergiant oilfield Tengiz nears capacity
Production recovery at Tengiz slower than planned, sources sayTengiz output beset by power outages at the end of JanuaryKazakhstan's oil exports seen stable in 2026, minister says By Tamara Vaal ASTANA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov said on Friday oil output ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
PRECIOUS-Gold broadly steady as fall in Treasury yields balances tempered safe-haven bids
Gold set for a monthly gain of over 6%Gold set for seventh straight month of gainsSilver, platinum, palladium also on track for a monthly riseBy Ishaan Arora Feb 27 (Reuters) - Gold was broadly steady on Friday as a drop in U.S. Treasury yields eased the opportunity cost of holding bullion, while...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
JP Morgan Raises 3Q TTF Gas Price Forecast To 27 EUR/Mwh From 25 EUR/Mwh
Feb 27 (Reuters) - JP MORGAN: SAYS IT IS INCREASING 3Q TTF GAS PRICE FORECAST TO 27 EUR/MWH FROM 25 EUR/MWHSAYS IT IS INCREASING 4Q26-1Q27 TTF GAS PRICE FORECAST TO 30 EUR/MWH FROM 27 EUR/MWHSAYS EUROPEAN GAS STORAGE REMAINS NEAR RECORD LOWS, BUT FUNDAMENTALS HAVE IMPROVED ON MILDER WEATHER, HIGHER ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
Kazakhstan says Tengiz oil output almost at full capacity
ASTANA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov said on Friday that oil output at the country's largest oilfield Tengiz, which had suffered a power outage at the end of January, has reached almost full capacity.The minister also said that oil exports this year from Kazakh...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
Buses, trams and trains grind to a halt across Germany at start of two-day strike
BERLIN, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Buses, trams and trains across Germany ground to a halt early Friday as local transport workers heeded a call by the Verdi public sector union to stage a strike on February 27 and 28.The union is aiming to gain leverage in negotiations that cover working conditions, specif...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
Kazakhstan energy minister says no issues with CPC oil exports, Ifax reports
MOSCOW, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan's energy minister said on Friday there have been no problems with oil exports via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Interfax news agency reported.Kazakhstan had faced disruptions to its oil sector due to Ukrainian drone attacks on the CPC oil terminal i...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
CORRECTED-GRAINS-Soybeans rise, wheat inches higher
Wheat, soybean set for two consecutive monthly gainsCorn set for first monthly increase in three months JAKARTA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures rebounded on Friday from a bout of profit-taking in the previous session, hovering around its highest level in more than three months and app...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
Northam Platinum half-year profit soars on higher metal prices
Feb 27 (Reuters) - South Africa's Northam Platinum NPHJ.J on Friday reported a 25-fold increase in half-year profit, driven by higher metal prices and increased output.Northam's headline earnings per share came in at 15.24 rand ($0.9583) in the six months to December 2025, from 0.61 rand pr...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
Gold consolidates below $5,200 as Fed outlook counter geopolitical risks
Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on its modest gains registered over the past two days and oscillates in a narrow trading band below the $5,200 mark, during the Asian session on Friday. Geopolitical risks remain in play amid a huge American naval and air power buildup in the Middle East.Fxstreet
Fri, Feb 27
PRECIOUS-Gold steady as drop in US Treasury yields offsets firm dollar
Gold set for a monthly gain of over 6%Gold set for seventh straight month of gainsSilver, platinum, palladium also on track for a monthly riseBy Ishaan Arora Feb 27 (Reuters) - Gold was broadly steady on Friday, as a drop in U.S. Treasury yields eased the opportunity cost of holding bullion, offs...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
TECHNICALS-US oil biased to retest resistance at $65.70
For more technical analyses, click SINGAPORE, Feb 27 (Reuters) - U.S. oil CLc1 is biased to retest resistance at $65.70 per barrel, a break above which may trigger a gain to $66.74.The high volatility during the previous trading session indicates the formation of an uptrend, as the fall from $67.28 ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
Philippines, Japan, US hold joint military drills in South China Sea
MANILA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The navies of the Philippines, the U.S. and Japan trained alongside each other in the South China Sea this week to ramp up cooperation among the military allies, the Philippines' armed forces said on Friday. Since 2023, the Philippines has worked with a number of count...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
PRECIOUS-Gold steady as investors weigh progress in US-Iran talks
Feb 27 (Reuters) - Gold prices held broadly steady on Friday, with investors digesting the previous day's U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, while the dollar, hovering near three-week highs, pressured the yellow metal. FUNDAMENTALSSpot gold XAU= was steady at $5,187.39 per ounce by 0146 GMT. Bu...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
REFILE-Oil prices edge lower after US, Iran extend talks
By Nicole Jao Feb 27 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Friday and were on track for a weekly decline after the United States and Iran extended talks over the OPEC member's nuclear programme, easing concerns about potential hostilities that could disrupt supply.Brent crude futures LCOc1 lost 28 c...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
GRAINS-Soybeans ease on profit taking, wheat inches higher
JAKARTA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures eased on Friday on profit-taking after hitting their highest in more than three months in the previous session.Wheat nudged higher, extending gains to a second session, while corn eased after two consecutive sessions of gains. FUNDAMENTALSThe m...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
