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Gold Climbs as Markets Reassess Risks After Trump Pauses Iran Attacks
April 8 (Reuters) - Gold prices climbed to a near three-week high on Wednesday as markets reassessed near-term risks after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks, easing fears of energy-driven inflation.
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Russian drone damages infrastructure at Ukraine's largest Danube port
KYIV, April 8 (Reuters) - A Russian overnight drone attack on Ukraine's largest Danube river port, Izmail, damaged a port facility, Ukraine's regional development ministry said on Telegram on Wednesday."The enemy continues to target logistics and port infrastructure," the ministry sa...Reuters
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EUROPE POWER-Forward curve drops on ceasefire deal
PARIS, April 8 (Reuters) - European forward prices fell sharply on Wednesday, tracking lower oil and gas prices after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.The deal was subject to Iran's agreement to pause its blockade of oil and gas supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, U.S...Reuters
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WTI Crude Oil steadies near $90.00 after a ceasefire-led sell-off
Crude prices tumbled on Wednesday after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war. The price of the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) barrel plunged more than 15% from Tuesday’s highs above $106.00 to consolidate around $90.00 at the time of writing.
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France will monitor to ensure petrol prices go back down after Iran-U.S. ceasefire, PM says
PARIS, April 8 (Reuters) - The French government will closely monitor petrol pump prices to ensure they fall as quickly as they rose following the ceasefire deal between Iran and the United States, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Wednesday.He added in a post on X that there will be a...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 10-point peace proposal Uncertainties still create room for geopolitical premium By Ahmad Ghaddar and Jeslyn Lerh LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - Oil fell below $100 per barrel on Wednesday after U.S....Reuters
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Maersk cautious on Strait of Hormuz shipping despite US-Iran ceasefire
Maersk says working to obtain further clarity on ceasefireSays it is not making any changes to specific servicesMiddle East war has brought shipping in Gulf to near standstill COPENHAGEN, April 8 (Reuters) - Maersk MAERSKb.CO said on Wednesday the two-week ceasefire agreed between the U.S. and Ir...Reuters
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More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says
PARIS, April 8 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's oil supply usually flows, after a ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announce...Reuters
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Israeli military says it has ceased fire in the campaign against Iran
April 8 (Reuters) - The Israeli military said on Wednesday it has ceased fire in the campaign against Iran in accordance with directives from the political echelon, after the United States announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran.Reuters
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Shell flags hit to Q1 gas output, capital outflow, due to Iran conflict
Shell cuts Q1 integrated gas outlook after Qatar disruptionsMiddle East conflict boosts trading profits, oil prices surgeWorking capital to swing sharply amid extreme price volatilityBy Stephanie Kelly and Shadia Nasralla LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - Shell on Wednesday gave an early glance into th...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold climbs as markets reassess risks after Trump pauses Iran attacks
Ceasefire comes hours before Trump's deadlineIran says talks with U.S. to begin Friday in IslamabadGold has lost over 8% since Iran war began on February 28March Fed minutes due at 1800 GMTBy Anmol Choubey April 8 (Reuters) - Gold prices climbed to a nearly three-week high on Wednesday as mar...Reuters
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India set to get first Iranian oil cargo in 7 years, tracking data shows
By Nidhi Verma and Siyi Liu NEW DELHI, April 8 (Reuters) - India is set to receive its first oil from Iran in seven years after the U.S. temporarily removed sanctions on Iranian oil and refined products to ease supply shortages, ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler showed on Wednesday.State-run...Reuters
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TABLE-UAE's Fujairah oil inventory data for week ended April 6
April 8 (Reuters) - The Fujairah Oil Industry Zone published the following inventory data for oil products for the week ended April 6, according to industry information service S&P Global Commodity Insights.Volumes are in thousands of barrels. Figures in brackets represent the volume change from...Reuters
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France's Macron welcomes US, Iran ceasefire deal, calls for Lebanon's inclusion
PARIS, April 8 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, at the start of his meeting on defence with advisers and members of his cabinet, but added the situation in Lebanon remained critical and called for Lebano...Reuters
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RUBBER-Japan futures snaps five-day rally as oil plummets
By Ruth Chai April 8 (Reuters) - Japanese rubber futures fell for the first time in five sessions on Wednesday, as oil plummeted after a ceasefire agreement was reached in the Middle East conflict, with Iran allowing the safe passage of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz. The Osaka Exchang...Reuters
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TECHNICALS-CBOT corn may stabilise around $4.42-3/4 and bounce
SINGAPORE, April 8 (Reuters) - CBOT corn CK26 may stabilise around a support at $4.42-3/4 per bushel, and bounce toward $4.46-3/4.The support is identified as the 161.8% projection level of a wave c from $4.70-1/2, which may either end around this barrier or extend far below it.Regardless of the end...Reuters
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WRAPUP 4-US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire with reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Trump says Iran proposal is basis for negotiationIran describes deal as victory over TrumpSeveral Gulf countries report Iran missile and drone attacksTrump's earlier threat draws international condemnationBy Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Enas Alashray, Ahmed Tolba and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON/D...Reuters
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European benchmark gas plummets on Middle East ceasefire deal
By Nina Chestney LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - The European benchmark gas contract plunged on Wednesday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, raising hopes of a resumption in oil and liquefied natural gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.The last-minu...Reuters
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RPT-Hezbollah pauses attacks under US-Iran ceasefire, sources close to group tell Reuters
April 8 (Reuters) - Lebanon's Hezbollah halted fire on northern Israel and on Israeli troops in Lebanon in the early hours of Wednesday as part of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced earlier, three Lebanese sources close to the group told Reuters. Israel has continued its strikes on southern Leban...Reuters
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UK's Starmer heads to the Gulf to discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening
LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Gulf on Wednesday to hold talks with regional leaders to try to ensure the Strait of Hormuz opens permanently after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, his office said."I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, whic...Reuters
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