Ukraine poised to sign US minerals deal although last-minute snag appears

By Tom Balmforth and Yuliia Dysa KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine said on Wednesday it was poised to sign a minerals deal with the United...

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In Trump’s first 100 days, US energy dominance plans roiled by trade uncertainty

By Stephanie Kelly, Timothy Gardner and Curtis Williams NEW YORK (Reuters) -Just 100 days into President Donald Trump’s second...

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US targets Iran with fresh sanctions ahead of next nuclear talks

By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on entities it accused of being...

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Gold demand hits Q1 record in 2025 on strong ETF inflows

-- Global gold demand reached 1,206 tonnes in the first quarter of 2025, the highest Q1 total since 2016, as rising...

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Annual gold price forecast tops $3,000 for first time - Reuters poll

By Anmol Choubey (Reuters) - Analysts in a quarterly Reuters poll have forecast an average annual gold price above $3,000 for the...

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Iran to meet 3 European powers ahead of next nuclear talks with US

By Parisa Hafezi and John Irish DUBAI/PARIS (Reuters) -Iran will hold talks in Rome on Friday with European parties to their now...

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Morning Bid: U.S. economy creaking even before tariffs

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets There is...

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China’s solar industry remains in red as trade war adds to problems

By Colleen Howe BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s solar manufacturers reported losses this week as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade...

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Oil prices slump, poised for biggest monthly fall since 2021

By Shadia Nasralla LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices extended declines on Wednesday and were set for their largest monthly drop in...

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Gold prices extend losses, but set for monthly jump amid trade jitters

-- Gold prices extended declines in Asian trading on Wednesday, as the U.S. administration reduced the impact of auto...

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South Korea officials heading to Washington for talks over US tariffs

By Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean Industry Ministry officials will travel to Washington on Wednesday for "technical...

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Oil prices muted, set for steep April losses as demand, trade fears persist

-- Oil prices tread water in Asian trade on Wednesday as uncertainty over U.S. trade policy and global economic...

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Fired US government coal-safety workers brought back - for now

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) -About 40 federal government employees who worked on coal-mining and firefighter safety...

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Gold set to glitter again as dollar fightback to fade, fed rate cuts incoming: UBS

-- Gold has taken a breather, but is likely to return to winning ways as the dollar’s fightback against the bears...

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China waives tariffs on US ethane imports, sources say

By Siyi Liu, Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -China has waived the 125% tariff on ethane imports from the United States imposed...

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