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PRECIOUS-Gold rises off one-month low on softer dollar; hawkish Fed caps gains
Fed and BoC keep interest rates on hold amid inflation concernsTrump considers deploying troops to Middle EastOil rises over $110 a barrel after Iran strikes Middle East energy facilitiesBy Noel John March 19 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose on Thursday after briefly touching a more than one-month lo...Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - March 19
March 19 (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- Britain to protect steel industry with new import tariffs- KPMG and Harvey Nichols among employers found to have paid less than ...Reuters
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Australian watchdog probes major fuel suppliers over anti-competitive conduct
March 19 (Reuters) - Australia's competition regulator said on Thursday that it has launched an investigation into allegations of anti-competitive conduct by major fuel suppliers, including Ampol ALD.AX, BP's Australian unit, Mobil Oil Australia and Viva Energy's unit.The Australian Comp...Reuters
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Trump says Israel attacked Iran's South Pars gas field without US and Qatari involvement
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said late on Wednesday the attack on Iran's South Pars gas field was carried out by Israel, and the U.S. and Qatar were not involved in it."The United States knew nothing about this particular attack, and the country of Qatar was i...Reuters
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD recovers from one-month low and climbs back above $76.00
Silver (XAG/USD) edges higher after showing some resilience below the $75.00 psychological mark and, for now, seems to have snapped a two-day losing streak to a one-month low, touched the previous day.
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WRAPUP 3-Fed, BoC strike hawkish tones as top central banks convene in war's shadow
Fed and BoC keep interest rates on hold amid inflation concernsBoth central banks highlight risk of persistent inflation if energy prices remain highBrazil cautious in cutting rates, raises inflation projectionsAustralian central bank hiked rates this week to contain rising pricesBOJ, ECB, BoE rate ...Reuters
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GRAINS-Chicago soybeans extend gains as soyoil prices rally
BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures climbed on Thursday, tracking gains in soyoil prices driven by higher crude oil, while investors weighed the market impact of the military conflict in the Middle East. Wheat and corn futures edged higher. FUNDAMENTALSThe most-active soybean ...Reuters
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QatarEnergy says missile attacks hit LNG facilities, causing fires
March 19 (Reuters) - QatarEnergy said several of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities were targeted in missile attacks in the early hours of Thursday, causing "sizeable fires" and extensive damage."Emergency response teams were deployed immediately to contain the resulting damage w...Reuters
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Trump Alaska lease sale draws record $163 mln from oil majors
Record NPR-A auction attracted highest-ever winning bidsRepsol–Shell JV dominated sale, spending nearly $94 mlnOther top bidders included ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillipsBy Nichola GroomMarch 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Wednesday held its most successful sale ever of oil and gas drilling rights ...Reuters
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Oil rises 3% after Iran strikes Middle East energy facilities
By Sam Li and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose as much as 3% on Thursday after Iran attacked several energy facilities across the Middle East following a strike on its South Pars gas field, a major escalation in Tehran's war with the U.S. and Israel. Brent futures L...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold rises off one-month low; firm dollar, hawkish Fed cap gains
March 19 (Reuters) - Gold prices inched higher on Thursday after briefly touching a more than one-month low, but gains were capped by a firm dollar and the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, which has limited hopes for near-term rate cuts.FUNDAMENTALSSpot gold XAU= added 0.4% to $4,838.39 per oun...Reuters
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Canada's Gold Royalty posts record Q4 revenue, sees strong annual GEO growth
OverviewCanada gold royalty firm's Q4 revenue rose to record $4.5 mlnAdjusted net loss for Q4 narrowed sharply from prior yearCompany expects over 60% yr/yr growth in GEOs for 2026OutlookGold Royalty expects 2026 GEOs of 7,500-9,300, up over 60% from 2025Company forecasts 2030 GEOs of 28,000-34,...Reuters
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Qatar Says Iran Attacked Lng Hub; UAE Shuts Gas Facilities
March 18 (Reuters) - Qatar's state oil giant QatarEnergy said on Wednesday that Iranian missile attacks on Ras Laffan, the site of the country's core LNG processing operations, caused "extensive damage", while the UAE shut gas facilities after intercepting missiles early on Thursday.Reuters
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European Airlines Look to Shake Off Green Agenda as Fuel Prices Soar
BRUSSELS, March 19 (Reuters) - European airline chiefs are meeting in Brussels on Thursday under the cloud of war in the Middle East and rising oil prices, looking to push back against the EU's green agenda and what the industry says are cumbersome rules surrounding sustainable jet fuel.Reuters
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UK to Cut Steel Import Quotas, Raise Tariffs to Protect Domestic Industry
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Britain will lower its tariff-free quota on imported steel and double the tariff on imports exceeding that quota, the government said on Thursday, launching a plan to protect its small but strategically and politically sensitive steel sector.Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-US Weighs Military Reinforcements as Iran War Enters Possible New Phase
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran, said a U.S. official and three people familiarReuters
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EU leaders to press Hungary's Orban to lift block on Ukraine loan
90 billion euro loan held up by dispute over Druzhba pipelineHungarian prime minister expected to face pressure at Brussels summitFunding seen as vital for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasionBy Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, March 19 (Reuters) - European Union leaders are expected to put hea...Reuters
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Brazil names firms breaching freight price rules, tightens oversight
SAO PAULO, March 18 (Reuters) - Brazil on Wednesday named major companies the government has fined in recent months, saying they did not comply with minimum freight price rules and that continued non-compliance could see them barred from contracting freight services.The fines come as the government ...Reuters
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