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Image for Investors see quick stock market drop if US joins Israel-Iran conflictHeadlines

Investors See Quick Stock Market Drop if US Joins Israel-Iran Conflict

Image for Russia's Novak discusses global oil market situation with OPEC secretary general, government saysHeadlines

Russia's Novak Discusses Global Oil Market Situation With OPEC Secretary General, Government Says

Image for G7 needs to raise pressure on Russia, von der Leyen saysHeadlines

G7 Needs to Raise Pressure on Russia, Von Der Leyen Says

Image for Pope Leo appeals for 'reason' amid Israel-Iran airstrikes, calls for dialogueHeadlines

Pope Leo Appeals for 'reason' Amid Israel-Iran Airstrikes, Calls for Dialogue

Image for Trading Day-London calling, stocks crawling higher

Trading Day-London Calling, Stocks Crawling Higher

Date: June 9, 2025

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  I'm excited to announce that I'm now part of Reuters...

Image for World food prices dip in May as cereal, sugar and vegoils drop

World Food Prices Dip in May as Cereal, Sugar and Vegoils Drop

Date: June 6, 2025

PARIS (Reuters) - Global food commodity prices declined in May, driven by marked drops in cereal, sugar, and vegetable oil prices, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday....

Image for Tariff-fueled surge in container shipping rates shows signs of peaking

Tariff-Fueled Surge in Container Shipping Rates Shows Signs of Peaking

Date: June 5, 2025

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Container shipping rates continued their climb this week, fueled by the temporary tariff pause between the U.S. and China, but there are signs that demand underpinning the surge...

Image for Factbox-Auto companies face shortages due to China's rare earth restrictions

Factbox-Auto Companies Face Shortages Due to China's Rare Earth Restrictions

Date: June 5, 2025

(Reuters) -Automakers and their suppliers are facing shortages due to restrictions on Chinese exports of rare earths, minerals and magnets, an issue that has forced some to shut down production of...

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ECB's Lagarde Says She's Determined to Complete Her Term

Date: June 5, 2025

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday she was determined to complete her term at the ECB, following speculation she might leave early to take up a...

Image for Suzuki Motor halted Swift production due to China's rare earth curbs, sources say

Suzuki Motor Halted Swift Production Due to China's Rare Earth Curbs, Sources Say

Date: June 5, 2025

TOKYO (Reuters) -Suzuki Motor's suspension of production of its flagship Swift subcompact is due to China's rare earth restrictions, two people familiar with the matter said, becoming the first...