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Gold Price Rebounds Strongly to $4,700 Mark. But March Still Records Significant Pullback
TradingKey - During Wednesday’s Asian trading session, international gold prices surged, breaking through the $4,700 threshold intraday to reach a new periodic rebound high. This followed signals from both the U.S. and Iran expressing a willingness to end the conflict. Driven by this, capital flowed back into risk assets, while gold, which experienced a sharp decline in March, also recorded synchronized gains.
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Trump Flags End to Iran Conflict, Sparking 5% Korea Surge After Best US Day Since May
TradingKey - Wednesday, April 1: Driven by an overnight surge in U.S. equities, Japanese and South Korean stock markets opened significantly higher. South Korea's KOSPI index opened up 5.3%, returning to the 5,300-point mark. During the session, KOSPI 200 futures rose 5%, triggering a circuit breakeTradingKey
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Today’s Market Recap: US and Iran Signal Willingness to End Conflict, Three Major US Stock Indexes Surge, Dollar Ends Five-Day Winning Streak
TradingKey - As the US and Iran signaled a de-escalation of tensions, market risk appetite rebounded significantly. The three major US stock indices rallied sharply, recording their largest single-day gains since last May, although monthly performance remains under pressure.
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WRAPUP 4-US eyes a swift end to war as fresh attacks hit Gulf states and Iran
Trump says US will be leaving Iran 'very soon'Kuwait, Bahrain hit by more Iran attacks, tanker damaged off QatarRubio says direct talks with Tehran possible; to 'reexamine' NATO tiesAsian stocks rebound on hope for end to warTrump plans national address on Iran crisisBy Nandita Bose,...Reuters
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Kospi Index Gains Extend. Samsung Electronics Shares Surge 10%, SK Hynix Rises 9.5%
TradingKey - Buoyed by signals from the U.S. and Iran of a willingness to end the conflict, Asia-Pacific stock markets rallied strongly today. After triggering a circuit breaker at the market open, the KOSPI Index continued to extend its gains, led by tech heavyweights. Samsung Electronics surged 10%, while memory chip leader SK Hynix jumped 9.5% in tandem.TradingKey
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REFILE-EXCLUSIVE-SpaceX lines up 21 banks for mega IPO, code-named project Apex
By Echo Wang March 31 - SpaceX is working with at least 21 banks on its blockbuster initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, one of the largest underwriting syndicates assembled in recent years.The listing, internally codenamed Project Apex, is expected to be amon...Reuters
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Australian Shares Surge on Hopes of De-escalation of Mideast Conflict
April 1 (Reuters) - Australian shares jumped on Wednesday, with miners and financials gaining the most, as reports of potential de-escalation in the month-long Middle East conflict improved investor sentiment and eased concerns about inflation.The S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO was up 1.6% at 8,618.80 ...Reuters
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Trump to give an address to nation on Iran on Wednesday, White House says
LOS ANGELES, March 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will provide an update on Iran in an address to the nation at 9 pm on Wednesday (0100 GMT on Thursday), White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on X.Reuters
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WTI, June Brent crude futures settle down on reports that Iran may be ready to end war
Brent May contract up 64% for month of March, WTI up 52%Unconfirmed reports of Iran president looking to end war send prices lower Oil prices volatile on Iran war, Hormuz threats and mixed diplomatic signalsOPEC output drops, US and Iran issue threats, supply risks persist despite de-escalation hope...Reuters
7 hours ago
REFILE-FOCUS-Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies
Trump most-favored-nation deals cause pricing uncertaintyData shows 35% drop in European new drug launchesCompanies say they want more clarity on US prices first Situation bolsters US position as first go-to marketEurope needs to rethink drug pricing to stay competitive, lobby group saysBy Maggie Fi...Reuters
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Euro zone bonds steady as war brings inflation, growth risks
Euro zone yields steady as war rumbles onEuro area inflation jumped to 2.5% in MarchGrowth fears mount due to energy shockBy Harry Robertson LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields were little changed on Tuesday after falling the previous day, as traders weighed the chances ...Reuters
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Three Major US Stock Index Futures Rise Over 1% in Asia Trading as Easing Geopolitical Expectations Fuel V-Shaped Reversal
TradingKey - Driven by a rapid reversal in geopolitical expectations, global market sentiment has seen a significant recovery. The three major U.S. stock index futures strengthened collectively during the Asian trading session, with gains all expanding to over 1% as risk assets staged a periodic rebound.TradingKey
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Nikkei 225, Kospi Post Largest Monthly Declines Since Financial Crisis in March
TradingKey - During Tuesday’s Asian trading session, the Nikkei 225 Index closed down 1.6% at 51,063.72 points, marking a 13.2% slump for March. South Korea’s Seoul Composite Index closed down 4.3% at 5,052.46 points, falling 19.1% in March. Both indices recorded their largest monthly declines since October 2008, as regional risk sentiment deteriorated significantly.TradingKey
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Big Tech's $635 Billion AI Spending Faces Energy Shock Test, S&p Global Says
TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - Massive investments in artificial intelligence that underpinned record runs in equities face a major hurdle as the Middle East crisis clouds prospects for growth and energy costs, said Melissa Otto, head of research at S&P Global Visible Alpha.Reuters
22 hours ago
Gas Majors Warn Australia Against Taxing LNG Windfall Profits
SYDNEY/PERTH, March 31 (Reuters) - Gas majors including Shell SHEL.L and Chevron CVX.N warned Australia against introducing a windfall tax on gas exporters, saying it would deter investment and undermine energy security as LNG prices surge amid disruption caused by the Iran war.Reuters
22 hours ago
Unilever Says Nears Deal to Merge Foods Unit with McCormick
March 31 (Reuters) - Unilever ULVR.L said on Tuesday it was in advanced talks with spice maker McCormick MKC.N about a potential combination of its foods business in a deal that would include an upfront cash component of about $15.7 billion, with the majority of the consideration in McCormick equityReuters
22 hours ago
Gold Price Nears $4,600 Mark Again, Can It Successfully Break Through This Time?
TradingKey - On March 31, gold prices strengthened further during intraday trading, briefly breaking through the $4,600 mark to reach $4,619.46 before fluctuating around the $4,600 level. As of press time, gold was trading near $4,590, representing a current gain of 1.78%.TradingKey
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