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Mining
Apr 8, 2026

Gold reaches a three-week high following US-Iran ceasefire

On 'Wednesday', gold reached a peak of almost three weeks, while the U.S. dollar and oil prices dropped - after Washington -and- Tehran agreed on a two...

Saudi Arabia
Apr 8, 2026

Pakistan's last ditch effort to secure a truce in the Iran war

Four Pakistani sources said that the mediation efforts to stop the war in Iran were just hours away from failure when Pakistan launched an overnight diplomatic push....

United States
Apr 8, 2026

Oil price drop ahead of ceasefire is a big bet for traders worth $950 million

Investors bet $950 million on oil falling in the hours leading up to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement. This is the latest big wager made on the direction...

United States
Apr 8, 2026

Questions are raised about some trades made ahead of Trump's policy changes

Experts have questioned whether some of Donald Trump's most important policy decisions were preceded by timely bets. This is a list. April 7, 2026: Announcement of the...

Israel
Apr 8, 2026

Trump announces 50% tariffs against nations that supply Iran with weapons

?U.S. Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that all imports of military equipment from Iran will be subject to immediate 50% tariffs. There would be no exceptions. He...

United States
Apr 8, 2026

Sources say that Rusal is planning to redirect aluminium from China towards Japan, as the Iran conflict has reshaped trade.

Two?sources who are directly involved in the matter have confirmed that Rusal, the Russian aluminium manufacturer, plans to divert some of its aluminum away from China and...

United States
Apr 8, 2026

Workers say that Venezuelan refineries are only processing 31% of their crude oil capacity.

Workers said that Venezuela's refinery network is processing 399,000 barrels of crude per day, or 31%, of its installed capacity, which is 1.29 million barrels a day....

Hungary
Apr 8, 2026

Leaked audio: Hungarian Minister offers to send Russia EU documents

Leaked recordings purportedly showed Hungary's Foreign Minister offering to send his Russian counterpart an?document on Ukraine's European Union membership, as the latest sign of Budapest's warm relationship...

United States
Apr 8, 2026

Oil price drop ahead of ceasefire is a big bet for traders worth $950 million

Investors bet $950 million on oil prices falling hours before U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran. This is the latest big wager made on...

United States
Apr 8, 2026

Source: Iranian attack damages Saudi Arabia's bypassing Hormuz oil pipeline

An industry source said that other facilities in Saudi Arabia were also targeted in an Iranian attack. An industry source said that the pipeline diverted around 7...

Iran
Apr 8, 2026

World Bank lowers its Middle East growth projection for 2026 after turmoil in the energy sector

The GCC's growth forecast for 2026 has been reduced to 1.3% due to lower hydrocarbon revenue Kuwait and Qatar's economies are expected to contract in this year...

Iran
Apr 8, 2026

How investors are dealing with Iran shocks using the new Trump trades

Investors are putting together a "Trump trade' playbook to?navigate market uncertainty. This includes determining whether a U.S. - Iran ceasefire will last and whether oil prices will...

United States
Apr 8, 2026

Hegseth declares US military victory against Iran

U.S. Defense 'Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on 'Wednesday, that the United States a 'decisive - military?victory against?Iran. The missile program in Tehran has been functionally destroyed. Hegseth,...

Ghana
Apr 8, 2026

Africa pilots bond to formalise artisanal mining

The firms have announced that a Canada-based advisory firm and a Zambian mid-tier copper miner will pilot a sustainability bond this year to integrate artisanal mining into...

Switzerland
Apr 8, 2026

Copper jumps to a three-week high after US-Iran ceasefire

Copper prices soared to a record high of three weeks on Wednesday, after the?U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to a?ceasefire? with Iran for two weeks, which...

United States
Apr 8, 2026

Trump announces that the US will discuss sanctions with Iran and work closely together

U.S. president Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States and Iran are working closely together and discussing relief from tariffs and sanctions. This follows the...

China
Apr 8, 2026

Russell: The ceasefire in Iran is a sign of hope, but the physical oil market will remain stressed.

The physical oil market is still in a state of turmoil despite a planned two-week stopfire between Iran and the United States. Brent crude oil contracts plunged...

Norway
Apr 8, 2026

Commission finds that Norway should not be pursuing nuclear energy now

A government appointment commission stated on Wednesday that Norway should not begin a comprehensive nuclear power introduction process at this time, given the?abundant hydropower and alternative energy...

Hungary
Apr 8, 2026

Slovakia ends diesel fuel export ban but other measures remain in place

Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on Wednesday that Slovakia would end the temporary ban on diesel fuel exports on Friday, but will continue to implement other fuel...

Japan
Apr 8, 2026

MORNING BID AMERICAS - Big relief rally for now

April 8th - Alun John gives us a look at what the U.S. markets and global markets will be like today. The markets exhaled Wednesday following the...

Hong Kong
Apr 8, 2026

Oil drops below $100, stocks surge as Iran ceasefire sparks rally

Stocks and bonds soared after U.S. president Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire. This brought relief to the markets as they hoped for a return of oil...

Iran
Apr 8, 2026

Ukraine imports record volumes of fuel as Prime Minister presses for lower price

Ukraine imports record amounts of fuel in March, despite the market turmoil caused by the Iran War. The pace will be maintained for April, according to Prime...

Pakistan
Apr 8, 2026

US and Iran agree on two-week ceasefire brokered through Pakistan

The United States, Iran and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire for two weeks, which was mediated by Pakistan. This could potentially end a six-week war that has...

Switzerland
Apr 8, 2026

Swatch urges shareholders not to vote for activist investor's bid on board seat

Swatch said that it has again rejected GreenWood Investors bid for a?seat on its board, and urged shareholders to vote against GreenWood Investors at the company's upcoming...

China
Apr 8, 2026

Trump accepts two-week truce after iron ore prices fall and shipments increase

The price of iron ore futures fell on Wednesday, as major suppliers increased shipments and the U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week halt in...

Japan
Apr 8, 2026

Japan's NRA rejects government's request to take emergency measures to boost nuclear energy

The government has not asked the Nuclear Regulation Authority of Japan (NRA) to take emergency measures to increase nuclear power generation. This is despite the fact that...

United States
Apr 8, 2026

Tracking data indicates that India is set to receive its first Iranian oil cargo for 7 years.

Ship tracking data from LSEG & Kpler on Wednesday showed that India will'receive' its first oil from Iran since seven years after the U.S. temporarily'removed' sanctions on...

Hungary
Apr 8, 2026

CEE ECONOMY - Inflation in Hungary rose to 1.8% annually/yearly but still below expectations

Hungary's headline inflation in March rose by 1.8% from a year ago, but was below expectations. Government measures to curb fuel price increases due to the Iran...

China
Apr 8, 2026

Sources: Stellantis and Leapmotor in advanced discussions to develop Opel EV

Three sources have confirmed that Stellantis and Leapmotor are in advanced discussions to jointly develop a Opel-branded electric vehicle SUV using the Chinese automaker’s technology. The vehicle...

Bahrain
Apr 8, 2026

Starmer, UK's Starmer, heads to the Gulf for talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz

His office announced that British Prime Minister Keir starmer would 'travel to the Gulf tomorrow to 'hold talks with regional leaders to...?ensure that the Strait of Hormuz...

France
Apr 8, 2026

EDF invests 240 millions euros in boosting electrification

The French utility EDF announced on Wednesday that it will be setting aside 240 millions euros ($280.4) to help customers invest in heat pumps and electric heavy-duty...

France
Apr 8, 2026

FT reports that Eramet's largest shareholder is considering exiting the company as a $500 million capital increase looms.

The Financial Times reported that Eramet's biggest shareholder, the Duval family, had hired bankers to consider selling its stake in the troubled French mining group. Reports added...

Japan
Apr 8, 2026

Two weeks of breathing in the morning bid Europe

Ankur Banerjee gives us a look at what the future holds for European and global markets After U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran agreed on a two...

Iran
Apr 8, 2026

Sources say that China's teapots are looking for Iranian oil as prices have fallen.

Three trade sources reported that independent Chinese refiners, with new import quotas issued by Beijing, began'seeking immediate cargoes of Iranian oil after the oil price slumped on...

United Arab Emirates
Apr 8, 2026

Israel supports Trump's two week pause on Iran attacks, but says Lebanon is excluded

The office of Prime Minister Benjamin 'Netanyahu said that Israel supported President Donald Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran during the two-week period, but that 'the...

United States
Apr 8, 2026

Australia's PM Albanese criticises Trump’s rhetoric but welcomes ceasefire

Anthony Albanese, the Australian Prime Minister, welcomed the ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran on Wednesday, but criticised the rhetoric of Donald Trump. Trump agreed...

South Asia
Apr 8, 2026

Ford's request for a reduction in aluminum tariffs is rejected by the US, reports WSJ

The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. government has rejected so far requests for relief from 'aluminum tariffs' from Ford Motor and other U.S. automobile manufacturers...

China
Apr 8, 2026

TikTok will build a second data centre worth a billion euros in Finland

TikTok will invest?1bn euros ($1.16bn) in less than one year to 'build' a second data center in Finland as it shifts data storage from Europe to the...

United States
Apr 8, 2026

Trump stops his attacks on Iran, and gold rises to a near three-week peak.

On Wednesday, gold prices rose to a three-week-high as?markets reassessed short-term risks following the announcement by U.S. president Donald Trump that he would suspend all bombings and...

China
Apr 7, 2026

Trump accepts two-week truce after iron ore prices fall and shipments increase

Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday as shipments of the key ingredient in steelmaking from major suppliers surged, and U.S. president Donald Trump agreed to an?two-week ceasefire?...

United States
Apr 7, 2026

INSTANT VIEW: Investor reactions to Trump's agreement to a two-week ceasefire.

The U.S. president Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran was reached less than two hours prior to his deadline of Tehran...

United States
Apr 7, 2026

Russell: The ceasefire in Iran is a sign of hope, but the physical oil market will remain stressed.

The physical oil markets are still in a world of pain, despite a planned two-week truce between the United States (US) and Iran. Brent crude oil contracts...

United States
Apr 7, 2026

Investors' reactions to Trump's agreement to a two-week ceasefire in Iran

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, announced on Tuesday that Iran had agreed to a ceasefire lasting two weeks. This was less than 'two hours' before Trump set...

Mineral Resources
Apr 7, 2026

Gold gains continue as Trump suspends Iran attack for two weeks

Markets reassessed the near-term risks after U.S. president Donald Trump said he agreed to'suspend' bombing and attacks against Iran for two-weeks, easing concerns of energy-driven inflation. After...

United States
Apr 7, 2026

US crude falls below $100 after Trump announces a two-week ceasefire

U.S. West Texas Intermediate Crude fell by nearly $20 per barrel after U.S. president Donald Trump announced that he had agreed to an?a two-week ceasefire, subject to...

China
Apr 7, 2026

Oil prices plunge, stocks soar after Trump announces a two-week ceasefire

After a two week ceasefire, investors cheered the possible return of oil and gas flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. president Donald Trump announced that he...

United States
Apr 7, 2026

Investor reactions to Trump's agreement to a two-week ceasefire.

U.S. president Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he and Iran had reached an agreement for a two-week ceasefire, less than 2 hours before the deadline he...

United States
Apr 7, 2026

INSTANT VIEW: Investor reactions to Trump's agreement to a two-week ceasefire.

U.S. president Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he had reached an agreement with Iran to establish a two-week ceasefire, less than 2 hours before his deadline...

Africa
Apr 7, 2026

Ghana leases Gold Fields Damang mine to local firm Engineers & Planners

The Mines Minister announced on Tuesday that Ghana has selected local mining'services' company Engineers & Planners Ltd. to take over Gold Fields Damang gold mine. Ghana, which...

Iran
Apr 7, 2026

World Bank predicts Nigerian economic growth in 2026, but Iran war raises inflation

The World Bank stated that Nigeria's economy will grow despite the Iran war in the first half of 2026. Fiseha Haile, World Bank Nigeria's lead economist during...