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WTI Nosedives Below $90 as Iran Reopens Hormuz for Two Weeks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, slide over 11% below $90.00 on Wednesday, as Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage to 20% of global energy supply, for two weeks in return for a temporary ceasefire with the United States (US).
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Gold Climbs as Markets Reassess Risks After Trump Pauses Iran Attacks
April 8 (Reuters) - Gold prices climbed to a near three-week high on Wednesday as markets reassessed near-term risks after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks, easing fears of energy-driven inflation.
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Gulf States Eye Cheap Ukrainian Interceptor Drone as Iranian Attacks Drain Missile Stocks
TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - Gulf states including Saudi Arabia and the UAE are exploring a $2,500 Ukrainian-designed interceptor drone as a cheaper way to counter Iranian attacks that are depleting stockpiles of U.S.-made missiles, a Japanese firm marketing the technology overseas told Reuters.Reuters
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US, Iran to Start Negotiations in Islamabad Friday, Whether Ceasefire Can Continue Remains Uncertain
TradingKey - US-Iran negotiations regarding a ceasefire and the Strait of Hormuz have been put on the agenda following Trump’s announcement of a two-week suspension of bombing on Iran.TradingKey
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WRAPUP 18-Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'
Trump says Iran proposal is basis for negotiationIran describes deal as victory over TrumpSeveral Gulf countries report Iran missile and drone attacksTrump's earlier threat draws international condemnationBy Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Enas Alashray and Ahmed Tolba WASHINGTON/DUBAI/CAIRO, A...Reuters
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Ethereum’s Role Expands As It’s Considered For Euro Stablecoin Settlement
As the blockchain sector gradually goes worldwide, the Ethereum Network is turning up as the top contender for blockchain infrastructure across the sector. Currently, the ETH network is the settlement layer for many stablecoins and real-world applications in the crypto space.Bitcoinist
4 hours ago
Copper Climbs to Three-week High as Us-iran Ceasefire Eases Global Slowdown Fears
April 8 (Reuters) - Copper prices rose to three-week highs on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, sending oil prices sharply lower and easing fears of a global economic slowdown.Benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange rose 2.6Reuters
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Oil slides below $100, stocks soar as Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire
Oil prices dived, stocks surged and the dollar was knocked back on Wednesday as a two-week Middle East ceasefire sparked a relief rally, fuelled by hopes that oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz could resume.Reuters
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Dollar Drops as Trump Ceasefire Prompts Risk-on Turn for Markets
By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, April 8 (Reuters) - The dollar sank to its lowest level in a month while the euro, yen, Aussie and kiwi rallied hard in Asian trading on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran. The yen JPY= strengthened 0Reuters
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Japan's Stocks, Bonds, and Yen Rally on Mideast Ceasefire Declaration
TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - Japan's blue-chip share average soared 5% to a one-month high while the nation's bonds and currency rallied on Wednesday as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement drove crude oil prices sharply lower and eased concerns of an economic slowdown.Reuters
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Today’s Market Recap: U.S.-Iran “Two-Week Ceasefire,” Three Major U.S. Indices Recover Losses, Oil Prices Plunge, Gold Prices Return to $4,800
TradingKey — During the U.S. trading session on April 7 Eastern Time, Trump threatened Iran, stating "the entire civilization will perish," causing the three major indices to decline, with the Nasdaq dropping over 1.5% intraday. Late in the session, as Pakistan called on the U.S. to extend the deadl
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Benchmark Jgb Yields Fall as Signs of Iran Ceasefire Ease Inflation Fears
TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - Benchmark Japanese government bonds (JGBs) rallied on Wednesday as early signs of a pause in hostilities in the Middle East eased worries about rising energy costs and inflation.The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC fell 5 basis points (bps) to 2.355%. Yield...Reuters
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Oil Dives, Stocks Surge as Trump Agrees to Two-week Ceasefire
SINGAPORE, April 8 (Reuters) - Oil prices dived, bonds rallied and stocks surged on Wednesday after a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East spurred a relief rally as investors cheered the possible resumption of oil and gas flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreReuters
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Gold Extends Gains as Trump Pauses Iran Attacks for Two Weeks
Ceasefire comes hours before Trump's deadlineIran says talks with U.S. to begin Friday in IslamabadBy Anmol Choubey April 8 (Reuters) - Gold extended gains on Wednesday as markets reassessed near-term risks after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on...Reuters
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Trump warns Iran’s ‘whole civilization will die tonight,' US Stock Futures Fall
TradingKey — Explosions were reported at Kharg Island, Iran's primary crude oil export hub, followed by Donald Trump issuing a fresh, hardline threat to Iran: "Tonight, an entire civilization will perish."TradingKey
17 hours ago
Samsung flags eightfold jump in quarterly profit as AI chip demand pumps prices
Samsung estimates 57.2 trillion won in Q1 operating profit vs 6.7 trillion won year earlierExpected profit beats 40.6 trillion won analysts' estimateChipmakers struggle to keep up with demand from AI data centresMiddle East conflict sparks concerns about demand slowdownBy Hyunjoo Jin and Heekyon...Reuters
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