Sterling rises as May chases Brexit extension
LONDON: The British pound rose Tuesday as Prime Minister Theresa May launched a new diplomatic push to avert a no-deal Brexit at the end...
Venezuela removes 8 tonnes of gold from central bank
CARACAS: Venezuela removed eight tonnes of gold from the central bank's vaults last week, and the cash-strapped socialist state is expected to sell the...
Copper gains on China stimulus; zinc slips on producer selling
LONDON: Copper prices rose on Monday on news of fresh stimulus measures in top metals consumer China and hopes for a US-China trade deal.
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Pound edges higher at start of Brexit heavy week
LONDON: The pound rose on Monday as investors weighed the risks of another Brexit-themed week, with many willing to bet money on another, perhaps...
South Korean corn buying hits 600,000 T with KFA deal
HAMBURG: The Korea Feed Association (KFA) bought about 66,000 tonnes of corn in a tender which closed on Wednesday, continuing a surge in Korean...
Palm jumps nearly 2pc on stronger related oils
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures surged nearly 2 percent on Tuesday evening, tracking gains in related edible oils and on prospects of reduced...
Wheat falls after US crop seen in good condition
HAMBURG: Chicago wheat fell on Tuesday after the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave a good initial assessment of the current state of US...
Palm erases gains to trade little changed
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose in early trade on Monday on cargo surveyor data showing stronger March exports, before paring gains to...
Raw sugar hits 1-week low on signs of slack demand
LONDON: Raw sugar prices hit a one-week low on Monday as the premium for white versus raws collapsed, indicating weak demand from end-use sectors.
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Dollar edges up, Kiwi slides as RBNZ flags possible rate cut
TOKYO: The dollar edged higher on Wednesday and antipodean currencies beat a hasty retreat after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand surprised the markets...
