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ROI-Iran's Hormuz 'toll booth' set to hardwire higher energy prices
By Ron Bousso LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) - The war that closed the Strait of Hormuz has ended - for now. But Tehran's demand to act as toll booth keeper at the world's most critical oil chokepoint could leave energy markets vulnerable and hardwire higher prices for years to come.The U.S. a...Reuters
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Wheat firm after deep losses, corn eases
SINGAPORE, April 9 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat futures inched higher on Thursday, supported by bargain buying after a near 3% drop in the previous session, when a U.S.-Iran ceasefire weighed on crude oil prices.Corn prices slid, while soybeans were almost flat. FUNDAMENTALSThe most-active wheat co...Reuters
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Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel, citing ceasefire breaches
April 9 (Reuters) - Lebanon's Hezbollah said early on Thursday it fired rockets at northern Israel in its first attack against the country since the United States reached a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran.Hezbollah said in a statement that its attack came in response to what it described ...Reuters
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LIVESTOCK-CME cattle futures end modestly higher on packer demand
CHICAGO, April 8 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle futures closed modestly higher on Wednesday, hovering near historic peaks due to strong demand from meat packers who need cattle to process ahead of the U.S. grilling season, analysts said.Benchmark CME June live cattle LCM26...Reuters
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ANALYSIS-Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage
Trump pulls back from much-criticized Iran threat; critics call it a ‘TACO’ momentSome analysts say Trump's unpredictable approach undermines US credibilityTrump supporters see it as effective negotiating tacticBy Matt Spetalnick, David Brunnstrom and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuter...Reuters
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ANALYSIS-As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz
Ceasefire seen as fragile pause, risks sharper escalation aheadIran emerges entrenched, retains power after US-Israel warTehran has de facto control of Hormuz choke pointIts plans to charge tolls for safe passage rattle global energy marketsNuclear, missile and proxy threats remain unresolvedBy Sami...Reuters
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Iran's IRGC navy issues map to guide ships around Hormuz mines, Iranian media say
April 9 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy posted a map showing alternative shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz to help transiting ships avoid naval mines, the semi-official Iranian news agency ISNA said early on Thursday.Reuters
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CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Soybean barge bids firm as futures turn higher; winds disrupt some barge river traffic
CHICAGO, April 8 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for corn and soybeans shipped by barge to U.S. Gulf Coast terminals firmed on Wednesday, as soybean futures Sv1 turned higher on optimism about soy export prospects ahead of U.S.-China talks planned for next month, traders said.Empty barge freight rates f...Reuters
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US Cash Crude-Grades dip as WTI/Brent spread trades narrows, supply concerns ease
HOUSTON, April 8 (Reuters) - Cash crude grades eased on Wednesday for a third straight session, as the spread between WTI and Brent narrowed to its smallest in nearly a month, on hopes the Strait of Hormuz would reopen after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.Mars e...Reuters
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BREAKINGVIEWS-Oil shock will speed electric cars’ comeback
By Katrina Hamlin HONG KONG, April 8 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Energy crises tend to change driving habits. The oil shock of 1973 encouraged car owners to replace their gas guzzlers with smaller, fuel-efficient engines. This time, the experience of extreme supply shortages and higher petrol price...Reuters
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GRAINS-Wheat, soyoil slide on Iran ceasefire; soybeans turn higher
Wheat hits one-month low, corn dipsDeep losses in crude oil after Trump's ceasefire announcementSoybeans turn up as focus shifts to US-China talks in MayBy Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, April 8 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat futures fell nearly 3% on Wednesday while corn and soyoil also sagged after U....Reuters
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As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz
Ceasefire seen as fragile pause, risks sharper escalation aheadIran emerges entrenched, retains power after US-Israel warTehran has de facto control of Hormuz choke pointIts plans to charge tolls for safe passage rattle global energy marketsNuclear, missile and proxy threats remain unresolvedBy Sami...Reuters
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Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation
ATHENS, April 8 (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday it would be unacceptable for ships to have to pay a fee to cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has suggested, and such a move would set a dangerous precedent for freedom of navigation.The Iran war has threatened Gu...Reuters
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Fitch Downgrades Westjet To 'B-' From 'B' Outlook Stable
April 8 (Reuters) - Onex Corp ONEX.TO:FITCH DOWNGRADES WESTJET TO 'B-' FROM 'B'; OUTLOOK STABLEFITCH ON WESTJET: EXPECTS COMPANY TO OFFSET FUEL COSTS THROUGH FARE INCREASES AMID STRONG DEMANDFITCH: EXPECTS JET FUEL PRICES TO STRAIN PROFITABILITY KEEPING WESTJET'S CREDIT METRICS O...Reuters
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Delta Air Lines Expect That Fuel Consumption For Remainder Of 2026 Will Remain Aligned With Capacity Changes Compared To 2025
April 8 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc DAL.N:DELTA AIR LINES: EXPECT THAT FUEL CONSUMPTION FOR REMAINDER OF 2026 WILL REMAIN ALIGNED WITH CAPACITY CHANGES COMPARED TO 2025- SEC FILINGDELTA AIR LINES: EXPECT ELEVATED JET FUEL COST TO CONTINUE UNTIL RECENT MARKET DISRUPTIONS AND GEOPOLITICAL EVENTS A...Reuters
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CBOT corn ends lower, following as crude tumbles on US-Iran ceasefire
CHICAGO, April 8 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures fell on Wednesday, as crude oil CLc1 futures plunged below $100 a barrel after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, traders said.Corn sometimes follows energy prices due to its role as a feedstock for e...Reuters
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CBOT soybeans rally to end firm, soyoil falls as crude oil tumbles
CHICAGO, April 8 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures ended higher on Wednesday on export optimism ahead of U.S.-China talks next month, rallying from early pressure tied to a steep slide in crude oil futures, traders said.CBOT May soybeans SK26 settled up 3-3/4 cents, or 0.3%, at $11....Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Diesel hydrotreater, control room destroyed in March Valero Port Arthur refinery blast, sources say
Diesel hydrotreater and control room destroyed in March 23 Valero Port Arthur fire, sources sayValero building temporary control room to restart gasoline Gulfiner hydrotreater, sources reportPort Arthur refinery produces 6.1% of Gulf Coast distillates, key amid high fuel pricesBy Erwin SebaNo injuri...Reuters
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New Jersey ends de-facto nuclear power plant moratorium
By Laila KearneyNEW YORK, April 8 (Reuters) - New Jersey lifted a de-facto moratorium on new nuclear energy on Wednesday in the state, which is struggling with some of the fastest-rising power bills in the U.S. as electricity demand outpaces the addition of new supplies.Governor Mikie Sherrill signe...Reuters
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