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UN rights chief warns that more Iranians face execution after protests
GENEVA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk on Friday called for an immediate moratorium on the use of the death penalty in Iran, warning that dozens more people risk execution after the first death sentence linked to January mass protests was issued this week. "I am horr...Reuters
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China suspends tariffs on Canadian canola meal, peas, lobsters and crabs for 2026
BEIJING, Feb 27 (Reuters) - China suspended 100% tariffs on Canadian canola meal and peas imports, and halted 25% tariffs on lobster and crabs imports, from March 1 through the end of 2026, according to a statement released by the finance ministry on Friday.Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold broadly steady as lower Treasury yields balances out moderation in safe-haven bids
Gold set for a monthly gain of over 6%Gold set for seventh straight month of gainsSilver, platinum, palladium also on track for a monthly riseBy Ishaan Arora Feb 27 (Reuters) - Gold was broadly steady on Friday as a drop in U.S. Treasury yields eased the opportunity cost of holding bullion, while...Reuters
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TECHNICALS-CBOT corn set to break resistance at $4.44-3/4 and rise further
SINGAPORE, Feb 27 (Reuters) - CBOT corn CK26 is poised to break a resistance at $4.44-3/4 per bushel and rise into the $4.47-1/4 to 4.51-1/2 range.The contract is 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.The market has ...Reuters
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Russia says local truce established to enable repairs at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
MOSCOW, Feb 27 (Reuters) - A local ceasefire took effect near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine on Friday to enable repairs to an external power line, Russian officials said. The plant, Europe's largest, has been under Russian control since shortly after the...Reuters
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD jumps above $90 as AI valuation risks boost safe-haven demand
Silver price (XAG/USD) is up 2.4% to near $90.60 during the European trading session on Friday. The white metal strengthens as escalating concerns over valuations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) stocks have prompted demand for safe-haven assets.
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TABLE-North Sea gas maintenance schedule
Feb 27 (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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TECHNICALS-CBOT soybeans to revisit Thursday low of $11.45-3/4
For more technical analyses, please click SINGAPORE, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The CBOT soybean May contract SK26 is expected to revisit its Thursday low of $11.45-3/4 per bushel, as a five-wave cycle from the January 13 low of $10.51-1/4 might have completed around a resistance at $11.71-1/2.The fifth wav...Reuters
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Ceasefire established near Zaporizhzhia plant as repairs start, Rosatom says
MOSCOW, Feb 27 (Reuters) - A local ceasefire has been established near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine to enable repairs to power lines, Russian news agencies reported on Friday, citing the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation.Reuters
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WTI sets for weekly drop near $65.50 as US-Iran talks continue
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $65.65 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The WTI price edges higher on the day, but heads for a weekly decline after the United States (US) and Iran extended nuclear talks.Fxstreet
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Northam Platinum's profit surges on higher metal prices; dividend up
Prices rise on tight supply, EU decarbonisation relaxationNortham CEO says declining platinum output to persistSouth Africa's platinum output down 26% since 2006 Feb 27 (Reuters) - South Africa's Northam Platinum NPHJ.J on Friday reported a 25-fold surge in its half-year profit, driven ...Reuters
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Russia hits port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa, deputy PM says
KYIV, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Russia struck port infrastructure overnight in Ukraine's southern region of Odesa, setting off fires and damaging equipment, warehouses, and food containers, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said on Friday."The enemy continues to attack maritime logistics," K...Reuters
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Kazakhstan says output at supergiant oilfield Tengiz nears capacity
Production recovery at Tengiz slower than planned, sources sayTengiz output beset by power outages at the end of JanuaryKazakhstan's oil exports seen stable in 2026, minister says By Tamara Vaal ASTANA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov said on Friday oil output ...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold broadly steady as fall in Treasury yields balances tempered safe-haven bids
Gold set for a monthly gain of over 6%Gold set for seventh straight month of gainsSilver, platinum, palladium also on track for a monthly riseBy Ishaan Arora Feb 27 (Reuters) - Gold was broadly steady on Friday as a drop in U.S. Treasury yields eased the opportunity cost of holding bullion, while...Reuters
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Oil heads for weekly decline as US, Iran extend talks
US-Iran talks end with no deal but potential signs of progressOPEC+ mulls 137,000 bpd oil output hike for April, sources sayOPEC+ meets on March 1By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed on Friday but stayed on track for a weekly decline after the United States and Iran ex...Reuters
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JP Morgan Raises 3Q TTF Gas Price Forecast To 27 EUR/Mwh From 25 EUR/Mwh
Feb 27 (Reuters) - JP MORGAN: SAYS IT IS INCREASING 3Q TTF GAS PRICE FORECAST TO 27 EUR/MWH FROM 25 EUR/MWHSAYS IT IS INCREASING 4Q26-1Q27 TTF GAS PRICE FORECAST TO 30 EUR/MWH FROM 27 EUR/MWHSAYS EUROPEAN GAS STORAGE REMAINS NEAR RECORD LOWS, BUT FUNDAMENTALS HAVE IMPROVED ON MILDER WEATHER, HIGHER ...Reuters
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Kazakhstan says Tengiz oil output almost at full capacity
ASTANA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov said on Friday that oil output at the country's largest oilfield Tengiz, which had suffered a power outage at the end of January, has reached almost full capacity.The minister also said that oil exports this year from Kazakh...Reuters
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