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Gold: Higher yields cap bullion despite risk-on – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank’s Early Morning Reid notes that risk sentiment improved across equities and credit, but rising US Treasury yields and reduced odds of early Fed cuts weigh on Gold. The 10‑year Treasury yield rose to 4.05% as markets priced out H1 easing.
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PRECIOUS-Gold ticks up on safe‑haven bids; markets eye US-Iran talks
US, Iran to hold talks in Geneva later in the dayU.S. tariff rate for some countries will rise to 15%, says GreerUS weekly jobless claims data due later in the dayBy Noel John Feb 26 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged up on Thursday as uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy boosted the metal's safe-h...Reuters
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Belgium to install air‑defence system at port of Antwerp in 2027, newspaper says
BRUSSELS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Belgium will install an air‑defence system at the Port of Antwerp, Belgian newspaper Gazet van Antwerpen reported on Thursday, citing Prime Minister Bart De Wever. Belgium last year faced multiple drone sightings that forced the temporary closure of airports and a mil...Reuters
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WTI hovers around $65.50 ahead of another US-Iran nuclear talks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price remains steady after two days of losses, trading around $65.40 per barrel during the European hours on Thursday. Crude Oil prices hold steady amid ongoing United States (US)-Iran tensions that threaten potential supply disruptions.
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Oil edges up as US-Iran tensions keep supply risks in focus
US-Iran nuclear talks aim to avert military conflictSaudi Arabia boosts oil production amid potential US-Iran conflictUS oil stockpiles rise by 16 million barrels, capping price gainsBy Yuka Obayashi and Emily Chow TOKYO, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Oil prices inched up on Thursday as investors gauged whe...Reuters
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Schneider beats profit expectations as data center demand offsets weak dollar
By Alessandro Parodi Feb 26 (Reuters) - French industrial group Schneider Electric SCHN.PA on Thursday reported stronger-than-expected core earnings, driven by robust data centre demand, supporting its 2026 outlook despite pressure from a weakening dollar.The group reported triple-digit year-on-y...Reuters
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TABLE-North Sea gas maintenance schedule
Feb 26 (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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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds firmly above 20-day EMA, US-Iran talks in focus
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades in a tight range around $89.00 during the European trading session on Thursday. The white metal consolidates ahead of nuclear talks between the United States (US) and Iran in Geneva later in the day.
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - February 26
Feb 26 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- British luxury carmaker Aston Martin AML.L will cut 20 percent of its global work force as tariffs have eaten into its profitabili...Reuters
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ROI-Geopolitical turmoil gives OPEC+ cover for cautious output hike: Bousso
By Ron Bousso LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - OPEC+ meets on Sunday to set its next production move amid heightened geopolitical friction affecting nearly a third of its output. That volatility may give the group cover to stick to its balanced-market narrative, even if the facts on the ground sugg...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold gains on softer dollar; Iran-US talks in focus
Silver, platinum, palladium hit three-week highs on WedUS, Iran to hold talks in Geneva later in the dayUS weekly jobless claims data due By Ishaan Arora Feb 26 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged higher on Thursday, boosted by a softer dollar and safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over U.S. tariff pol...Reuters
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Saudi Aramco sells first Jafurah condensate cargoes to US firms, sources say
By Florence Tan and Siyi Liu SINGAPORE, Feb 23 (Reuters) - State energy major Saudi Aramco 2222.SE has sold several cargoes of ultra light crude oil from its $100 billion Jafurah gas plant to U.S. majors as it prepares to export its first cargo later this month, four trade sources said.The Jafura...Reuters
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TECHNICALS-CBOT corn to rise into $4.44-3/4 to $4.47-1/4 range
SINGAPORE, Feb 26 (Reuters) - CBOT corn CK26 is expected to break a resistance at $4.42-3/4 per bushel and rise into $4.44-3/4 to $4.47-1/4 range.The contract is presumed to be riding on a wave C from $4.34, which may either end around its 61.8% projection level of $4.44-3/4 or extend to $4.51-1/2.G...Reuters
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Schneider beats profit expectations as data center demand offsets weak dollar
Feb 26 (Reuters) - French industrial group Schneider Electric SCHN.PA on Thursday reported stronger-than-expected core earnings, driven by robust data centre demand, supporting its 2026 outlook despite pressure from a weakening dollar.The group saw triple-digit year-on-year growth in demand in the p...Reuters
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Russia says boat incident near Cuba is an 'aggressive provocation' by United States, TASS reports
MOSCOW, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman said on Thursday that an incident with a boat off the coast of Cuba was an ‘aggressive provocation by the United States’ aimed at escalating the situation and triggering a conflict, TASS news agency reported.Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold gains on softer dollar; Iran-US talks in focus
Silver, platinum, palladium hit three-week highs on WedUS, Iran to holds talks in Geneva later in the dayUS weekly jobless claims data due later todayBy Ishaan Arora Feb 26 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged higher on Thursday, boosted by a softer dollar and safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over U.S...Reuters
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TECHNICALS-CBOT soybeans to rise to $11.79-3/4
For more technical analyses, please click SINGAPORE, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The CBOT soybean May contract SK26 may rise to $11.79-3/4 per bushel, as suggested by an expanding wedge and a projection analysis.The wedge has been more or less confirmed as a bullish continuation pattern, suggesting a target ...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Rare earth shortages worsen in US aerospace, chips despite trade truce, sources say
Aerospace coatings firms ration yttrium due to Chinese export controlsSemiconductor firms run low on scandium; 5G chips at riskTwo aerospace suppliers temporarily pause production US President Trump set to visit Beijing in MarchBy Allison Lampert, Laurie Chen, Lewis Jackson and Michael Martina MO...Reuters
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GRAINS-Soybeans hit three-month high on strong demand, wheat under pressure
Chicago soybeans extend gains as Chinese buying hopes aid rallyExpectations of higher U.S. soyoil use for biodiesel supportBy Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Chicago soybeans rose on Thursday to their highest in more than three months, as brisk U.S. domestic demand and expectations o...Reuters
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