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Germany's Merz speaks with Trump after Iran ceasefire, Bild reports
BERLIN, April 8 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by telephone on Wednesday afternoon after the latter's ceasefire with Iran, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, citing German government sources.Reuters
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Automakers did not strongly seek aluminium tariff relief, White House official says
April 8 (Reuters) - Ford Motor F.N and other U.S. automakers have not made a strong request for relief from aluminium tariffs despite supply disruptions caused by fires at a key supplier, a White House official said on Wednesday. "While Ford and other automakers have raised supply concerns...Reuters
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Gold: High carry costs now, $5,000 target later – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists argue that higher energy-linked inflation and delayed Fed cuts keep the opportunity cost of holding Gold elevated in the near term. They also flag the lack of Middle East capital as a downside catalyst.
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US military says it's ready to resume fighting if diplomacy fails
By Idrees Ali and Phil StewartWASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - The top U.S. general said on Wednesday U.S. troops stood ready to resume fighting if Tehran failed to strike a negotiated settlement as the Trump administration sought to portray the war as a decisive victory against Iran. "We hope th...Reuters
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Oil tumbles below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire
Iran says it will open up Strait of Hormuz for two weeks if attacks stopTrump says Iran has offered a 10-point peace proposal Uncertainties still create room for geopolitical premium By Ahmad Ghaddar and Robert Harvey LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - Oil tumbled below $100 a barrel on Wednesday after...Reuters
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QatarEnergy preparing for LNG production startup, source with knowledge of the matter says
April 8 (Reuters) - QatarEnergy is preparing to restart liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.In March, QatarEnergy halted production of LNG and associated products due to military attacks on facilities in Ras Laffan and Mesaieed.Reuters
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CBOT Trends-Wheat down 17-20 cents, corn down 4-7, soybeans down 1-4
CHICAGO, April 8 (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 Wednesday: WHEAT - Down 17 to 20 cents per bushel Wheat sharply lower as tumbling crude oil prices triggered long liqu...Reuters
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IEA chief warns of European aviation disruptions if Strait of Hurmuz doesn't open
FRANKFURT, April 8 (Reuters) - The executive director of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, told German paper Sueddeutsche Zeitung on Wednesday that there could be disruptions in European air traffic from mid-May because of jet fuel shortages if the Strait of Hurmuz is not fully reopened.Reuters
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RPT-ROI-Iran war ceasefire pushes energy markets into twilight zone: Bousso
By Ron Bousso LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - A ceasefire in the Iran war will deliver badly-needed relief to economies battered by the world's worst ever energy crisis, but hopes the truce will quickly restore normal oil and gas flows from the Middle East are almost certainly misplaced.U.S. Pres...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold climbs to near three-week high after US, Iran agree to ceasefire
Oil prices fall below $100-markUS dollar at lowest level in a monthIran agrees to ceasefire hours before Trump's deadlineNegotiations to begin on April 10 in Islamabad, Iran saysBy Ishaan Arora April 8 (Reuters) - Gold rose to a near three-week high on Wednesday as oil prices and the dollar f...Reuters
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US natgas drops to seven-month low on Iran war ceasefire
Waha Hub prices remain negative for record 43 days due to Permian pipeline constraintsMild weather and rising output boost storage to 5% above normal, LSEG and analysts reportU.S. LNG exports hit record highs as global disruptions tighten supply, especially after Iran conflictBy Scott DiSavino NE...Reuters
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Saudi Arabia's oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz damaged in Iranian attack, source says
April 8 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's crucial East-West oil pipeline, currently its only outlet for crude exports, was hit in an Iranian attack and other facilities in the kingdom were also targeted, an industry source told Reuters on Wednesday.The pipeline was diverting around 7 million barrels pe...Reuters
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Iranian Oil Refining Company confirms attack on Lavan refinery, Shana reports
DUBAI, April 8 (Reuters) - An oil refinery on Iran's Lavan Island was targeted in an "enemy attack" on Wednesday, which caused no casualties, the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company said, according to the Oil Ministry's news outlet, Shana. The company said the faci...Reuters
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WRAPUP 8-US and Iran agree to truce; huge strikes on Lebanon as Israel escalates
Trump says Iran proposal is basis for negotiationUS has not confirmed plan for Friday in-person talksSenior Iranian official says Strait could open this week if talks framework agreedIran describes deal as victory over TrumpIsrael escalates its campaign in LebanonBy Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Ale...Reuters
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Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline hit in Iranian attack, damage being assessed, industry source says
April 8 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline was hit in an Iranian attack and damage was being assessed, while other facilities were also targeted, an industry source told Reuters on Wednesday.The pipeline is the only outlet for Saudi crude exports after Iran's effective closure...Reuters
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EXPLAINER-What the US, Iran, Israel and Pakistan have said about the ceasefire
April 8 (Reuters) - The United States, Israel and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reached with Pakistani mediation, and U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to hold talks on Friday to discuss a long-term settlement.While Tehran and Washington have agreed to talks, Iran's 10-point pr...Reuters
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European and other world leaders urge 'swift and lasting end' to Iran war
LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - Leaders of Britain, Germany, Japan, Canada and other European countries said on Wednesday that the goal must be to negotiate "a swift and lasting end to the war" in Iran within the coming days, following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. "Our governments will contribute...Reuters
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Hegseth says Strait of Hormuz is open, US military will ensure Iran complies with ceasefire
April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz is open and the U.S. military would be "hanging around" in the Middle East to ensure Iran complies with the ceasefire.Reuters
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Africa to pilot bond aimed at formalising artisanal mining
Bond involves regulated offtake and community investmentInterest rates tied to social, environmental targets, not outputFirst bond would raise $100-200 million for Zambia-based Metalex By Maxwell Akalaare Adombila DAKAR, April 8 (Reuters) - A sustainability bond aimed at integrating artisanal min...Reuters
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