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Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate

By Pesha Magid RIYADH (Reuters) – Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year’s haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities, with the result…

Gold prices dip below $2,300, copper weak on China woes

Investing.com– Gold prices fell below key levels in Asian trade on Thursday, as traders remained biased towards the dollar and wary of metals before key inflation data that is likely…

Factbox-The complexity of transforming rare earths from mine to magnet

LONDON (Reuters) – The EU will struggle to meet ambitious goals for rare earths in new legislation designed to boost domestic output of critical minerals and reduce dependence on China.…

Factbox-Companies forging a rare earths industry in the EU

LONDON (Reuters) – In the rare earths sector, the EU will struggle to meet most of its ambitious goals in new legislation designed to boost domestic output of critical minerals…

Oil eases as stock build raises spectre of slower US demand

By Yuka Obayashi and Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices dipped on Thursday as a surprise build in U.S. stockpiles fuelled fears about slow demand from the world’s top…

Asia FX muted as dollar nears 2-mth high; yen crosses intervention levels

Investing.com– Most Asian currencies moved little on Thursday as traders remained largely biased towards the dollar in anticipation of more key U.S. economic cues. Focus was also squarely on potential…

Senior Russian diplomat says US must take heed of discussions on nuclear doctrine

(Reuters) – A senior Russian diplomat, in an interview published on Thursday, urged the United States to pay attention to discussions under way on possibly altering Moscow’s nuclear doctrine to…

Oil prices dip amid dollar strength; US inventory build spurs demand fears

Investing.com– Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Thursday amid pressure from a stronger dollar as traders grew uncertain over the path of inflation and interest rates, while a surprise…

Oil prices slide on fears of slow US demand after surprise inventory build

By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices slid in early Asian trade on Thursday as a surprise build in U.S. stockpiles fuelled fears about slow demand from the top…