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Drone attack sets fuel reservoir on fire at Russia's port of Taman
MOSCOW, Feb 17 (Reuters) - An oil product reservoir caught fire in Volna village, the site of Russian Black Sea port of Taman, following a drone attack, regional authorities said on Tuesday via Telegram messaging app.Taman, which handles oil products, grain, coal and commodities, was also targeted b...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold slides over 2% on strong dollar in light liquidity trade
Gold touches its lowest since February 6U.S.-Iran nuclear talks set for TuesdayU.S. dollar rises ahead of FOMC minutes due on WednesdayBy Pablo Sinha Feb 17 (Reuters) - Gold dropped more than 2% on Tuesday, as holidays in major markets hit liquidity, while a stronger dollar and easing geopolitic...Reuters
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WTI Oil hesitates above $63.00 with geopolitics on the spotlight
Crude Oil prices are ticking lower in quiet markets on Tuesday, but remain steady within February’s trading range with all eyes on the US-Iran talks. The US Benchmark WTI has pulled back from Monday’s highs at $63.70 but remains above $63.00 at the time of writing.
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Brent retreats as market eyes US-Iran nuclear talks
Investors gauge risk of supply disruption following Iranian drills near Strait of HormuzMany markets closed due to Lunar New Year holiday By Mohi Narayan NEW DELHI, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Brent oil prices drifted lower in Asian trade on Tuesday as investors assessed risks of a supply disruption after...Reuters
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Ukraine's air force says Russia launched more than 400 drones and missiles overnight
KYIV, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Ukraine's air force said on Tuesday Russia launched 396 drones and 29 missiles overnight, adding that it shot down 25 of the missiles and 367 of the drones.It said four ballistic missiles and 18 drones struck 13 different targets across Ukraine.Reuters
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Spain's Enagas expects lower 2026 profit after asset-sale boost in 2025
MADRID, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Spanish grid operator Enagas ENAG.MC expects lower profit this year of 235 million euros ($278.15 million), down from 266.3 million euros in 2025 when earnings were lifted by asset sales and an arbitration award.Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisatio...Reuters
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TABLE-North Sea gas maintenance schedule
Feb 17 (Reuters) - The following is a schedule of maintenance work on gas infrastructure, mainly in the North Sea.The table is arranged by outage start date.Volumes are in standard million cubic metres per day (mcm/d) or gigawatt-hours per day (GWh/d) unless otherwise indicated.OPERATORLOCATIONOUTAG...Reuters
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Putin ally warns European powers over seizure of Russian vessels
The US seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in JanuaryPatrushev: the navy is the main guarantee of safe navigation MOSCOW, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Russia could deploy its navy to prevent European powers from seizing its vessels and may retaliate against European shipping if Russian ships are seized, Ni...Reuters
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Wheaton Precious Metals Says Unit Buys Additional Silver Stream On Antamina
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Wheaton Precious Metals Corp WPM.TO:WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP -UNIT BUYS ADDITIONAL SILVER STREAM ON ANTAMINAWHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP - WPMI TO PAY $4.3 BILLION UPFRONT TO BHPWHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP - EXPECTS NET DEBT OF $2.4 BILLION AT CLOSINGReuters
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Russian strike on Odesa region causes 'incredibly serious' damage to power infrastructure
KYIV, Feb 17 - A Russian strike on Ukraine's southern Odesa region caused "incredibly serious" damage to power infrastructure supplying the regional capital, Ukrainian energy company DTEK said."Repairs will take a long time to restore the equipment to working order," the company ...Reuters
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Russian hawk warns European powers over seizure of vessels
MOSCOW, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Russia could use the navy to prevent European powers seizing its vessels and may retaliate against European shipping if Russian vessels are seized, Nikolai Patrushev, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin was quoted as saying on Tuesday, "If we don't give them a...Reuters
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ROI-'Global euro' may have to come with some FX lift: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - As American and European policymakers know well, global currency dominance and exchange rate movement are different things. But there's a decent argument that Europe's push to widen euro usage necessarily involves some revaluation of the single cur...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold slides over 2% on strong dollar in light liquidity trade
Gold touches its lowest since February 6U.S.-Iran nuclear talks set for TuesdayU.S. dollar rises ahead of FOMC minutes due on WednesdayBy Pablo Sinha Feb 17 (Reuters) - Gold dropped more than 2% on Tuesday, as holidays in major markets hit liquidity, while easing geopolitical tensions and a stro...Reuters
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Enagas swings to 2025 profit
MADRID, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Spanish gas grid operator Enagas ENAG.MC said on Tuesday it surpassed its targets last year as it swung to a 339.1 million euro ($401.6 million) profit, helped by asset sales and the upwards revision of the amount it was awarded in an arbitration on an investment in Peru. ...Reuters
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Gold weakens as USD uptick and risk-on mood dominate ahead of FOMC Minutes
Gold (XAU/USD) attracts some follow-through selling for the second straight day and slides to the $4,922 area during the Asian session on Tuesday amid thin liquidity on the back of the Lunar New Year holidays in China.Fxstreet
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PRECIOUS-Gold falls on easing geopolitical risks, stronger dollar
US-Iran nuclear talks set for TuesdayUS dollar rises ahead of FOMC minutesFOMC minutes due to release on WednesdayBy Pablo Sinha Feb 17 (Reuters) - Gold extended losses on Tuesday, pressured by easing geopolitical tensions in Iran and Russia, as well as a stronger dollar, with investors awaiting...Reuters
4 hours ago
GRAINS-Wheat down 1.4% on ample supplies, soybeans fall for 2nd session
Wheat drops on higher Russian output, Indian exportsSoybeans down, fall further from highest since early Dec.By Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat lost more ground on Tuesday due to concerns about additional supplies, after a larger-than-expected crop forecast for Russia a...Reuters
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD drops to near $76.00 while investors await FOMC minutes
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades lower to near $76.00 during the Asian trading session on Tuesday. The white metal has been slightly under pressure as dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations remain capped despite cooling United States (US) inflation in January.
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