OFF THE WIRE

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Canada's February trade deficit surges to a six-month high on gold imports

OTTAWA, April 2 (Reuters) - Canada's merchandise trade deficit came in much wider than expected in February, data showed on Thursday, as a surge in gold ‌purchases abroad pushed imports to a record high.

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Dollar jumps as Trump pledges more Iran strikes

HONG KONG/LONDON, April 2 (Reuters) - The dollar rose sharply on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump's address on Iran shattered hopes for a swift ‌end to the conflict, sending investors towards safe-haven assets as oil prices jumped and stocks tumbled.In a televised speech, Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran in the next two to three weeks, offering no concrete timeline to open the Strait of Hormuz or end a war that has rattled investors and roiled markets.

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Central banks' inflation mood puzzle: more judgment than science

FRANKFURT/WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - The world's central bankers may be attempting the impossible: to get into the psyche of business executives, labour unions and ordinary households in real time to understand how they are navigating their finances through yet another energy shock.Policymakers are contemplating whether to jack up interest rates to combat rising inflation. But they will only pull the trigger if they ‌think a surge in energy costs induced by the Iran war will filter into other prices, lifting inflation expectations across the entire economy.

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European shares fall as hopes of end to Middle East war fade

April 2 (Reuters) - Europe's main stock index fell on Thursday, as hopes for peace in the Middle East ‌conflict faded after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed, opens new tab more strikes on Iran and gave no clarity regarding when the hostilities would end.

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Japan, France agree rare earths deal to cut China reliance

Japan and France agreed to strengthen support for rare earths supply chains on Wednesday, Japan’s public broadcaster NHK reported, in the latest moves by both countries to lessen dependence on the world’s dominant supplier, China.During French President Emmanuel Macron’s three-day visit to Japan for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, officials signed a roadmap to cooperate on critical minerals supply chains, NHK said.“We cannot rely solely on specific countries, especially China,” French Finance Minister Roland Lescure was quoted as saying by NHK.

Apr 01, 2026 - 4:22 PM

Virtus launches Chemaf transition in Congo mining partnership

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 4:21 PM

India does not plan to revive offshore mining auction in near term

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 4:17 PM

US firm Virtus Minerals buys Congolese cobalt producer Chemaf

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 4:16 PM

Northern Minerals says Australia blocks Hong Kong investor from voting, selling most of stake

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 4:12 PM

Canadian dollar gains as Mideast optimism boosts risk appetite

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 2:23 PM

IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 2:21 PM

US financial advisors brace for growing array of risks in second quarter

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 1:52 PM

Bank of Canada says it will rely on judgment more than usual for rate decisions

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 1:39 PM

World markets rocket higher on optimism Iran war could end soon

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 11:13 AM

Gold extends gains on softer dollar; focus remains on Iran war

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 11:11 AM

Iran war puts Middle East Dubai oil benchmark under stress as prices soar

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 11:04 AM

Cleveland Fed data shows war impacting headline inflation data

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 11:03 AM

Canadian factory PMI hits 3-month low as war adds to economic uncertainty

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 10:41 AM

US retail sales strong in February; Iran war expected to hurt spending

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 10:40 AM

Dollar falls for second day as Middle East ceasefire expectations rise

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 9:37 AM

War-driven US dollar rebound to fade as broad safe-haven appeal erodes

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 9:35 AM

Fed's Musalem says monetary policy well positioned amid economic uncertainty

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 9:34 AM

Wall Street set for higher open as Iran war resolution hopes buoy sentiment

Reuters - Apr 01, 2026 - 9:30 AM

Paladin Energy says Saskatchewan project nod facing judicial review

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 5:25 PM

Perpetua Resources seeks $2.7B EXIM loan for Idaho gold-antimony project

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 5:20 PM

Congo gives cobalt miners until end-April to use 2025 export quotas

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 5:09 PM

Indonesian state aluminum firm calls for moratorium on new refineries due to oversupply risk

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 5:06 PM

Savannah speeds up Portugal lithium project, sees longer lifespan

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 4:58 PM

Gold rises over 3%, but on track for worst month since 2008

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 2:29 PM

US consumer confidence rises, but job openings and hiring drop sharply

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 2:24 PM

Fed's Schmid warns against complacency on inflation

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 1:27 PM

Canadian dollar extends steep March decline, nears 1.40 per U.S. dollar

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 1:26 PM

Global equities rise; oil on track for record monthly gain

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 11:38 AM

Tether cuts two gold traders hired three months ago, source says

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 11:37 AM

TSX rises on hopes of easing Mideast tensions, set for worst month in nearly four years

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 11:14 AM

Iran war shock drives steepest hike yet in oil price forecasts

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 9:53 AM

Dollar posts monthly surge as war's safe-haven shelter

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 9:33 AM

Stocks rise, bonds steady, oil on track for record monthly gains

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 9:22 AM

Gold gains but on track for biggest monthly loss in nearly two decades

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 9:12 AM

Wall St futures gain on Mideast de-escalation hopes, monthly losses loom

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 9:04 AM

Treasury market's next test: rising war costs

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 8:50 AM

Oil and war top financial markets worry list for an uncertain Q2

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 8:47 AM

Canada's GDP rises in January against forecast but posts only modest gain

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 8:44 AM

US banks raising borrowing costs for private credit funds as AI fears pummel valuations, sources say

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 8:35 AM

Sterling set for best month on euro in a year on rates moves, weakens on dollar

Reuters - Mar 31, 2026 - 8:31 AM

Fed's Williams says monetary policy 'well positioned' for 'unusual' circumstances

Reuters - Mar 30, 2026 - 4:10 PM

US dividend funds draw strong flows as investors seek safety

Reuters - Mar 30, 2026 - 3:43 PM

Oil market well supplied, control of Hormuz to shift over time, Bessent says

Reuters - Mar 30, 2026 - 3:42 PM

Canadian dollar hits nearly four-month low as war raises growth concerns

Reuters - Mar 30, 2026 - 3:16 PM

US business equipment borrowings rise more than 14% in February, ELFA says

Reuters - Mar 30, 2026 - 3:15 PM