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PRECIOUS-Gold and silver extend gains on softer dollar
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Gold and silver extended gains on Monday as the dollar weakened, while investors awaited a key U.S. labour market report due later in the week to gauge the interest rate trajectory. FUNDAMENTALSSpot gold XAU= rose 1.4% to $5,029.09 per ounce by 0037 GMT after a near 4% c...Reuters
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Trump administration appeals ruling on releasing New York City tunnel funds
By David Shepardson and Costas Pitas Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Sunday appealed against a decision requiring the Transportation Department to unfreeze federal funding for the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project in New York, according to a court filing. U.S...Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - February 9
Feb 9 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- Morgan McSweeney resigns as Downing Street chief of staff- UK's Argus lobbied Moscow over rules threatening its Russia business- Sou...Reuters
39 minutes ago
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD jumps above $5,000 as China's gold buying drives demand
Gold price (XAU/USD) rises to near $5,035 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal extends its recovery amid a weaker US Dollar (USD) and rising demand from central banks. The delayed release of the US employment report for January will be in the spotlight later on Wednesday.
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Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges historic election win
Takaichi's ruling coalition secures supermajority in lower houseJapan's first female leader gambled on rare winter snap electionShe has seen strong ratings since becoming PM in October Takaichi has strained ties with Beijing, rattled marketsBy John Geddie and Tim Kelly TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reute...Reuters
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Trump administration appeals ruling it must unfreeze New York City tunnel funding
Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Sunday appealed a decision requiring the Transportation Department to unfreeze federal funding for the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project in New York, according to a court filing.Reuters
2 hours ago
RPT-Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal
Indian refiners not taking March–April Russian crude offersTrump says India committed to halting Russian oil importsNew Delhi has not announced halt to Russian purchasesIndian refiners cut Russian intake, buy from other suppliersBy Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Indian refiners are avoi...Reuters
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JBS expands Middle East operations investing $150 million in Oman
By Ana Mano SAO PAULO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Global food producer JBS JBS.N has acquired an 80% stake in a new food holding company in Oman, it said on Sunday, expanding its footprint in a fast-growing market that has historically relied heavily on food imports.KEY CONTEXTThe world's largest meat...Reuters
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Russian energy sector is a legitimate target for Ukrainian strikes, Zelenskiy says
KYIV, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Russian energy infrastructure is a legitimate target for Ukrainian strikes because the energy sector is a source of funds for the production of weapons, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday."We do not have to choose – whether we strike a military target ...Reuters
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Ukraine's Naftogaz says Russia attacked its facilities overnight
KYIV, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Russia attacked facilities of Ukraine's major oil and gas company Naftogaz in the eastern Poltava region overnight, causing damage, Naftogaz said on Sunday."This attack was the 19th targeted Russian attack on the Group's facilities since the beginning of the year,...Reuters
17 hours ago
Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal
Indian refiners not taking March–April Russian crude offersTrump says India committed to halting Russian oil importsNew Delhi has not announced halt to Russian purchasesIndian refiners cut Russian intake, buy from other suppliersBy Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Indian refiners are avoi...Reuters
21 hours ago
REFILE-Japan votes in test for PM Takaichi as snow weighs on turnout
Polls suggest gains for Takaichi's LDP-Ishin coalitionRecord snow may hurt turnout, favouring organised voting blocsYoung voters favour Takaichi but less likely to votePolls close at 1100 GMTBy Tim Kelly TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Japanese voters were casting ballots on Sunday in an election ex...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Ivory Coast's cashew nut output forecast steady in 2026
Feb 7 - Ivory Coast's cashew nut output is forecast steady in 2026 at between 1.5 million and 1.7 million metric tons due to favorable weather conditions and a crackdown on smuggling, the general director of the Cotton and Cashew Council Mamadou Berte told reporters on Saturday.Ivory Coast is th...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Ukrainian says it hit oil depot in Russia's Saratov region
KYIV, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Ukrainian troops struck an oil depot known as "Balashovo" in Russia's Saratov region, the Ukrainian General Staff said on Saturday.Several drone control centres in territories occupied by Russia were also hit, it said in a statement on the Telegram app.Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
CAIRO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Iran will strike U.S. bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by U.S. forces that have massed in the region, its foreign minister said on Saturday, insisting that this should not be seen as an attack on the countries hosting them.Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke to Qa...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Ukrainian drones hit Russian plant that makes missile fuel, SBU says
KYIV, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drones struck a plant that makes missile fuel components in the Tver region of western Russia, an official from Ukraine's SBU security service said on Saturday.The official said that components for missile fuel for Russia's X-55 and X-101 cruise missiles and...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
India-US trade deal excludes GM crop imports, trade minister says
Feb 7 (Reuters) - India’s trade minister said on Saturday there is no provision allowing imports of genetically modified (GM) agricultural products under the India–U.S. trade pact, addressing concerns from farm groups about market access and food standards under the agreement.The United States and I...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
No date set for next Iran-US nuclear talks but should be held soon, Al Jazeera cites Iran foreign minister
CAIRO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Qatar's flagship Al Jazeera TV cited Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as saying that no new date was currently set for the next round of nuclear talks with Washington, a day after the two sides held talks in Oman.Araghchi said in an interview with the channel on S...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Hong Kong summons Panama envoy over CK Hutchison ports ruling
BEIJING, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's commerce chief on Friday summoned the Panamanian Consul General in the city to condemn a court ruling that annulled Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison's 0001.HK contract to operate two ports at the Panama Canal.The move came after China's Hong Kong and Ma...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
