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Japan, France mull rare earths deal to cut China reliance, Nikkei reports
April 1 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron will agree to create a roadmap for diversifying supplies of rare earths and other critical minerals, the Nikkei reported on Wednesday.The report said a joint statement will be issued by the two leaders, w...Reuters
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US warns Americans in Saudi Arabia to shelter in place after threats
WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - The State Department said on Tuesday it was monitoring threats to Americans in Saudi Arabia and warned all U.S. citizens in the country to shelter in place. "We are tracking reports of threats against locations where American citizens gather," the U.S. Embass...Reuters
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US warns Americans in Saudi Arabia to shelter in place after threats
WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department is tracking reports of threats against locations where American citizens gather in Saudi Arabia, including hotels, U.S. businesses and educational institutions, the State Department said on Tuesday, advising U.S. citizens in the country to s...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Vitol trader Addison, architect of US-Venezuela export deal, set to retire, sources say
Vitol's head of Americas refined products John Addison to retire Tuesday, sources sayAddison's deputy Jean-Marc Monrad will take over as Americas products chief, source saysAddison to focus on politics, energy policy, roles at alma mater Vanderbilt University, source saysBy Shariq Khan NE...Reuters
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FAA restricts some San Francisco airport landings, warns of delays
By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday that it was imposing new safety restrictions at San Francisco International Airport that will limit some landings and lead to significant delays.The 13th-busiest U.S. airport will experience ...Reuters
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US Cash Grains-Corn, soybean basis bids steady to firmer
CHICAGO, March 31 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for corn and soybeans were flat to up at grain elevators, river terminals and processing facilities in the U.S. Midwest on Tuesday, dealers said.U.S. farmers intend to plant 95.338 million acres of corn this year, down from 98.788 million acres in 2025, ...Reuters
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US exempts Gulf of Mexico drillers from endangered species rules
Exemption granted based on national security groundsImpacted species include critically endangered Rice's whaleEnvironmental groups vow to challenge vote in courtOil and gas industry says environmental protections remainBy Nichola Groom March 31 (Reuters) - A committee of senior Trump adminis...Reuters
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WTI, June Brent crude futures slide on report that Iran may be ready to end war
Brent May contract up 64% for month of March, WTI up 50%Unconfirmed reports of Iran president looking to end war send prices lower Oil prices volatile on Iran war, Hormuz threats and mixed diplomatic signalsOPEC output drops, U.S. and Iran issue threats, supply risks persist despite de-escalation ho...Reuters
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US farmers to plant less corn as Iran war spikes fertilizer prices
USDA publishes first survey-based plantings estimatesAnalysts say survey does not fully reflect war impactUSDA may cut corn planting estimate later, analysts noteBy Tom Polansek CHICAGO, March 31 (Reuters) - U.S. farmers plan to plant less corn and more soybeans in 2026 than last year, the U.S. D...Reuters
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Iran's Araqchi says he's been receiving direct messages from US envoy Witkoff, Al Jazeera TV reports
CAIRO, March 31 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said he has been receiving direct messages from U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff but they do not constitute "negotiations", Qatar's Al Jazeera TV cited him as saying on Tuesday.The messages include threats or exchanged vi...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold rises over 3%, but on track for worst month since 2008
Hegseth says coming days will be decisive for IranGoldman still sees gold reaching $5,400 per ounce by end of 2026Platinum, palladium head for monthly declines By Ashitha Shivaprasad March 31 (Reuters) - Gold rose on Tuesday, but remained on track for its steepest monthly decline since October 20...Reuters
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US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply
Gasoline prices pressured higher after Strait of Hormuz closureHigh fuel costs impact US households, Trump's political standingAnalysts expect crisis to be shorter than 2022 Ukraine conflictBy Nicole Jao and Noel John NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) - U.S. average gasoline prices rose above ...Reuters
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EU wheat adds to March gain with war and weather in focus
PARIS, March 31 (Reuters) - Euronext wheat rose on Tuesday to confirm a monthly gain as dry weather threatened U.S. harvest prospects while the latest developments in the Iran war spurred gains in wider markets.Tuesday's advance on Euronext was limited, however, by the euro's EUR= sharp rise...Reuters
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GRAINS-CBOT corn, soybean futures rally on USDA planting estimates, stocks data
Corn turns higher on planting report, export demandUSDA says all wheat plantings to hit lowest level since 1919Soybean acreage rises to highest level in two years, misses analyst forecastsBy P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO, March 31 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean and corn futures turned high...Reuters
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Georgia Power Begins Construction Of Newest Battery Storage System In Wadley, Ga.
March 31 (Reuters) - Georgia Power:GEORGIA POWER BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF NEWEST BATTERY STORAGE SYSTEM IN WADLEY, GA.GEORGIA POWER - WADLEY BATTERY STORAGE PROJECT EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN 2027GEORGIA POWER: TO BUILD 260 MW BESS TO MEET GROWING ENERGY NEEDSGEORGIA POWER: PLANS TWO NEW SOLAR PLUS B...Reuters
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Europe Gasoline/Naphtha-Gasoline margins halved
LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - Northwest European gasoline refinery profit margins fell more than $6 on Tuesday to $6.84 despite rising prices of the fuel. About 6,000 metric tons of E5 gasoline barges traded in the Argus window, with Shell and Exxon selling to Varo and TotalEnergies. An additional 13...Reuters
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Japan, France to ink rare-earths deal, Nikkei reports
April 1 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to agree to create a roadmap for diversifying supplies of rare earths and other critical minerals, the Nikkei reported on Wednesday.Reuters
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WRAPUP 8-Hegseth says coming days will be decisive for Iran, Tehran threatens US businesses in region
Iran threatens to target major US companies in retaliation for attacksOil prices surge after tanker attack in GulfChina and Pakistan urge ceasefireBy Phil Stewart, Steven Scheer and Yomna Ehab WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/CAIRO, March 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday the...Reuters
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