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Oil: US-Iran talks steer price risks – ING
ING’s Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey say the outcome of US-Iran nuclear talks will be crucial for Oil, with a sizeable risk premium at stake. They note that ICE Brent timespreads signal better supply, while fundamentals and OPEC+ decisions could push prices lower if tensions ease.Fxstreet
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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 dayUS 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-hav...Reuters
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Kremlin says Cuba situation is escalating, humanitarian needs must be solved
MOSCOW, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that the situation in Cuba was heating up and called for restraint after a deadly incident with a Florida-registered speedboat off the coast of the Caribbean island. Cuban forces killed four exiles and wounded six others who sailed into Cuban w...Reuters
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Kremlin says Cuba situation is escalating, humanitarian needs must be solved
MOSCOW, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that the situation in Cuba was heating up and called for restraint after a deadly incident with a Florida-registered speedboat off the coast of the Caribbean island. Cuban forces killed four exiles and wounded six others who sailed into Cuban w...Reuters
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Ukraine's Naftogaz to deliver US LNG via Klaipeda terminal
KYIV, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Ukraine’s state oil and gas company Naftogaz will deliver U.S. liquefied natural gas to Ukraine via Lithuania's Klaipeda terminal for the first time, the firm said on Thursday.Russia has sharply increased the number and intensity of strikes on Ukraine's energy sector...Reuters
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Singapore fuel oil inventories broadly stable for second week
SINGAPORE, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Singapore onshore fuel oil inventories inched up slightly this week, while holding at largely unchanged levels for a second consecutive week, official data showed on Thursday. Residual fuel stockpiles were up by 0.5% to 22.63 million barrels (about 3.56 million metric ...Reuters
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Oil steadies as investors await US-Iran talks
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 Enes Tunagur LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Oil prices inched up on Thursday as investors assessed whether U.S.-Ira...Reuters
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Global aluminium producers seek Q2 premiums of $220-$250/T from Japan buyers, sources say
TOKYO, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Global aluminium producers have offered Japanese buyers premiums of $220 to $250 per metric ton for April to June primary metal shipments, up 13% to 28% from the current quarter, three sources directly involved in quarterly pricing talks said on Thursday. Japan is a major A...Reuters
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Ukraine's Naftogaz to deliver 90 mcm of US LNG via Klaipeda terminal
KYIV, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Ukraine's state oil and gas firm Naftogaz will deliver U.S. LNG to Ukraine via Klaipeda terminal to Ukraine for first time, the company said on Thursday."Naftogaz Group, in cooperation with the Lithuanian state-owned energy holding Ignitis Group, has secured the supp...Reuters
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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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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.Fxstreet
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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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