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India's March palm oil imports fall to 3-month low as prices surge
By Rajendra Jadhav MUMBAI, April 2 (Reuters) - India's palm oil imports fell nearly 19% in March to a three-month low as a rally in tropical oil prices, tracking energy markets, prompted refiners to curb purchases and wait for a correction, five dealers said.Lower imports could deplete stocks...Reuters
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Indonesia completes stock market reforms requested by index providers, official says
JAKARTA, April 2 (Reuters) - Indonesia has completed the stock market reforms that were requested by index providers, a senior official said on Thursday, part of efforts to restore investor confidence in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.Authorities will publish a list of stocks with high shareho...Reuters
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Commodities
China says trade talks with US have injected stability into ties
BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) - China's trade talks with the United States have injected more stability and certainty into trade relations, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, sounding upbeat on the first anniversary of the U.S. so-called 'Liberation Day'. Last year, U.S. Presid...Reuters
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US STOCKS-Wall St futures slide as Trump signals tougher Iran strikes, oil jumps 6%
Futures off: Dow 1.18%, S&P 500 1.31%, Nasdaq 1.57% April 2 (Reuters) - Futures tracking Wall Street's main indexes slid on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled more aggressive attacks on Iran, dampening expectations for an end to the month-long war and sending crude prices up...Reuters
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UK borrowing costs rise as Trump threatens further strikes on Iran
LONDON, April 2 (Reuters) - British government bond yields climbed on Thursday as oil prices rose back above $100 after U.S. President Donald Trump signalled more aggressive strikes on Iran, spooking investors who had hoped for a de-escalation in the war.Short, medium and long-dated gilt yields jump...Reuters
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Forex
Sterling slides as Trump vows more strikes on Iran, driving up dollar
By Harry Robertson LONDON, April 2 (Reuters) - The pound fell sharply on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran and gave little reassurance about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil surging and investors flocking to the U.S. dollar.Sterling...Reuters
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Doordash, Phillips 66, United Therapeutics
April 2 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Doordash, Phillips 66 and United Therapeutics, on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS Doordash DASH.O: JP Morgan cuts target price to $244 from $272Marathon Petroleum...Reuters
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USD/CHF hesitates at 0.8000 following Swiss inflation figures
The US Dollar (USD) is trading higher against the Swiss Franc (CHF) on Thursday. The pair bounced up from lows near 0.7900 on Wednesday, but it is struggling to confirm above the 0.8000 psychological level, despite the release of softer-than-expected Swiss inflation figures.
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EUR/USD resumes decline as early Mideast ceasefire hopes fade
The EUR/USD pair is down 0.5% to near 1.1530 in the European session on Thursday, resuming its decline after a two-day recovery move. The major currency pair faces intense selling pressure as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens due to fears that the Middle East war is far from over.
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European oil shares regain some ground after Trump says U.S. will hit Iran hard
Shares in European oil companies pare Wednesday's losses after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington will hit Iran "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks, squashing hopes for a de-escalation in the Middle EastA basket of European energy stocks .SXEP are up 1%Oil prices j...Reuters
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Markets price three ECB rate hikes in 2026 as Iran de‑escalation hopes fade
By Stefano Rebaudo April 2 (Reuters) - Euro zone benchmark Bund yields snapped a three-day decline on Thursday and traders raised bets for central bank interest rate hikes as hopes of de‑escalation in the Middle East conflict faded.Money markets priced in an ECB deposit facility rate of 2.75% at ...Reuters
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China urges all parties in Iran war to cease military operations
BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) - China urges all parties in the Iran war to cease military operations, and refrain from creating a more serious impact on the world economy and energy security, Mao Ning, spokesperson at the Chinese foreign ministry, told reporters on Thursday when asked to comment on U.S...Reuters
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Japan's Nikkei reverses gains as Trump threatens more Iran attacks
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, April 2 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell more than 2% on Thursday, reversing earlier gains as hopes for a quick end to the Middle East conflict faded after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more strikes on Iran.The Nikkei .N225 closed 2.38% lower at 52,463....Reuters
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Silver Price Analysis: XAG/USD tumbles to near $70.50, near-term outlook turns bearish
Silver price (XAG/USD) slumps to around $70.60 during the early European session on Thursday. The white metal faces some selling pressure after comments from US President Donald Trump on the Iran conflict.
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Geely Automobile hits nearly 4-1/2-year peak on March sales; Citi lifts PT
Geely Automobile 0175.HK rises 6.8% to HK$23.48, highest since December 2021Stock on track for biggest one-day pct rise since March 11Top pct gainer on Hang Seng Index .HIS, Hang Seng SCHK Auto Driving Theme Index .HSAMI, which are down 1.3% and 0.5%, respectivelyCo says March sales volume at 233,03...Reuters
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Indonesia completes stock market reforms requested by index providers, official says
JAKARTA, April 2 (Reuters) - Indonesia has completed the stock market reforms that were requested by index providers by the end of March, including more detailed shareholders data, a senior official said on Thursday.Authorities will publish stocks with high-concentration shareholders after market cl...Reuters
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