Ukraine’s military intelligence says it has struck two Russian landing ships in Crimea.
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GERMANY (MAR) GERMAN PPI (MOM) ACTUAL: 2.5% VS -0.5% PREVIOUS;EST 1.4%
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GERMANY (MAR) GERMAN PPI (YOY) ACTUAL: -0.2% VS -3.3% PREVIOUS
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The German engineering industry association VDMA maintains its 2026 outlook of 1% real production growth, noting that sector recovery hinges on conditions in the Gulf region.
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The yield on the 30-year Japanese government bond eases by 4.0 basis points to 3.565%.
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U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Tensions Remain Over Strait of Hormuz-wsj
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IFX reports that a 67.2% stake in Russian gold miner UGC has been priced for sale at 140.4 billion roubles.
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The ASX 200 index rises 0.1% to close at 8,953.30 points.
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INDONESIAN RIGHTS BODY, MILITARY CLASH OVER REPORTS OF PAPUA CIVILIAN KILLINGS-SCMP
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Ukraine reports that its drone unit targeted and hit the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia, according to its commander.
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IFX reports that Russian authorities have detained a German national.
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IFX, citing Russia’s FSB security service, says a German national was detained in the Stavropol region over alleged plans to carry out a terrorist attack at a law enforcement site.
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Iran’s President Pezeshkian stresses that being wary of enemies and staying alert in engagements remains an “undeniable necessity,” as reported by IRNA.
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According to IRNA, President Pezeshkian of Iran stated that war benefits no party and called for using every diplomatic and rational path to ease tensions.
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Jefferies raises Plus500’s target price to 5,100p from 4,800p.
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PAKISTAN HAS INTENSIFIED DIPLOMATIC CONTACTS SINCE SUNDAY WITH WASHINGTON AND TEHRAN TO ENSURE TALKS PROCEED AS SOON AS TUESDAY- AP
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CHINA EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER US SEIZURE OF IRANIAN SHIP: GUO
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JAPAN WILL PROHIBIT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM UTILIZING CHINESE IT PRODUCTS, ACCORDING TO KYODO.
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CHINA'S SILVER IMPORTS HIT RECORD LEVELS IN MARCH DUE TO STRONG DEMAND FROM RETAIL INVESTORS AND THE LARGE SOLAR INDUSTRY.
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IRAN'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON BAGHAEI SAYS THERE IS NO PLAN FOR A SECOND ROUND OF NEGOTIATIONS WITH U.S. FOR NOW
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