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Ukraine says it hit Russian battery plant which supplied missile producers
KYIV, May 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military general staff said on Friday that it had hit a Russian battery-manufacturing facility in Lipetsk region which it said supplied Russia's missile and bomb manufacturers.In a statement on Telegram, the general staff said it had hit the Energiya plant ...Reuters
Fri, May 23
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US STOCKS-Wall St falls after Trump threatens steep tariffs on EU, Apple
Indexes down: Dow 0.79%, S&P 500 0.94%, Nasdaq 1.2%Trump announces 25% tariffs on iPhones not made in USWall Street's 'fear gauge' spikes to over two-week highBy Shashwat Chauhan and Kanchana Chakravarty May 23 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes slumped on Friday after U.S...Reuters
Fri, May 23
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US ambassador to Turkey will serve as special envoy to Syria
WASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) - Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, said on Friday he has assumed the role of special envoy to Syria, as the Trump administration moves to lift sanctions on the country.Barrack said in a post on X that he would support U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in rem...Reuters
Fri, May 23
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PREVIEW-Exxon, Hess to face off over Chevron deal for oilfield riches
Arbitration tribunal under ICC to analyze dispute in confidential hearing in LondonChevron acquisition of Hess hangs in the balanceResolution expected by end of third quarter, faster than typical ICC arbitrationBy Sheila Dang HOUSTON, May 23 (Reuters) - Top U.S. oil producer Exxon Mobil XOM.N and...Reuters
Fri, May 23
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Fri, May 23
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Iran says nuclear talks show potential following proposals by Oman
May 23 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday there was potential for progess in nuclear negotiations with the U.S. after mediator Oman made several proposals, adding that the talks were complicated and more discussions were needed."We've just completed one of the ...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Stocks
Gold miners gain amid renewed tariff threats and a weak US dollar
** Shares of gold miners rise, tracking gains in bullion prices GOL/** Spot gold XAU= up ~2% at $3,357.71/ounce** Gold prices rise on a weaker U.S. dollar and renewed tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump** A weaker U.S. dollar makes the greenback-priced gold cheaper for holders of other c...Reuters
Fri, May 23
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Airbus appoints new technology head in research shake-up
Airbus names Remi Maillard Head of Technology and EVP Engineering Commercial AircraftNames Sabine Klauke head of Digital Design Manufacturing and ServicesTechnology role no longer sits on main C-suite committee, memo showsAirbus working on technologies for new civil jetlinerBy Tim Hepher PARIS, M...Reuters
Fri, May 23
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Bund yields drop, markets boost bets on ECB rate cuts after Trump's EU tariff plan
By Stefano Rebaudo and Linda Pasquini May 23 (Reuters) - Euro area government bond yields fell sharply and traders boosted bets on European Central Bank rate cuts on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was recommending a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union starting on June 1....Reuters
Fri, May 23
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South African rand boosted by gold, focus on rate decision next week
By Sfundo Parakozov JOHANNESBURG, May 23 (Reuters) - South Africa's commodity-backed currency was stronger against a weaker dollar on Friday, helped by higher gold prices as worries over the United States' worsening fiscal health sent investors into the safe-haven asset.At 1513 GMT, the ...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Commodities
Platinum rockets to two-year high on strong Chinese demand, tightening supply
Break of $1,000/oz psychological level spurs speculative buyingSpot platinum hits highest level since May 2023By Anushree Mukherjee and Polina Devitt May 23 (Reuters) - Platinum prices surged to a two-year high on Friday, propelled by a sharp rise in Chinese imports, persistent supply concerns, a...Reuters
Fri, May 23
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Harvard's foreign students in limbo after Trump administration revokes their enrollment
Harvard has sued Trump administration over the decisionThousands wait to see if they can continue studying at HarvardSome students facing delays in visa applicationsUK, Ireland see uptick in applications from US studentsBy Sam Tabahriti and Charlotte Van Campenhout LONDON/AMSTERDAM, May 23 (Reute...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Commodities
TSR becomes latest agency to forecast above-average hurricane season
By Scott VincentMay 23 - (The Insurer) - London-based Tropical Storm Risk has become the latest forecaster to predict above-average activity during this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1. TSR said on Friday that it expects activity to be around 25% above the 1991-2...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Commodities
Panama to reinforce controls for ship-to-ship transfers by flagged vessels, authority says
PANAMA CITY, May 23 (Reuters) - Panama's Maritime Authority said on Friday it will reinforce controls for ship-to-ship operations by Panama-flagged vessels, following an increase in the use of dark-fleet tankers to skirt sanctions or evade environmental requirements.Reuters
Fri, May 23
