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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Global shares rose on Tuesday and Brent crude oil prices were poised for a record monthly increase, as traders came to the end of a tumultuous March dominated by the Iran war.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS rose 10.42 points, or 1.08%, to 971.29.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Tuesday, as investors cheered a report signaling potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has set the S&P 500 and the Dow on track for their biggest monthly decline in nearly four years.

At 11:55 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 445.59 points, or 0.99%, to 45,663.12, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 84.31 points, or 1.33%, to 6,427.88 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 373.77 points, or 1.80%, to 21,168.20.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European stocks ended Tuesday with their steepest monthly decline in nearly four years, underscoring the degree to which the Middle East conflict has shaken regional equities.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX fell 8% in March, snapping an eight-month run of gains and posting its biggest monthly loss since June 2022.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average fell for the fourth straight day on Tuesday, capping its worst month since the 2008 global financial crisis as the widening Middle East war weighed on sentiment.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index .N225 fell 1.6% to close at 51,063.72, bringing its cumulative loss in March to 13.2%, the most since October 2008.

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SHANGHAI - China stocks ended lower on the final trading day of March and saw their worst monthly loss since early 2022, as positive manufacturing data failed to ease investor caution over the Middle East conflict. Hong Kong shares ended higher.

At the close on Tuesday, the Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC was down 0.8% while China's blue-chip CSI300 Index .CSI300 dropped nearly 1%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares eked out modest gains on Tuesday on dip-buying and logged their biggest monthly fall since June 2022 as the widening Middle East war stoked investor anxiety over inflation risks, sluggish demand, and higher borrowing costs.

The benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 .AXJO closed out a tumultuous March down 7.8%, as the Middle East war drove crude prices above $100 a barrel, threatening runaway inflation at home and a tighter monetary policy by the central bank, which could dent consumer demand and economic growth.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean markets buckled on Tuesday, with shares sliding toward their worst monthly performance since the global financial crisis and the won sinking to post-crisis lows, as the Middle East war sent investors fleeing worldwide.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 sank 4.3% on Tuesday, taking its fall from late February's record closing high to 19.9%, a whisker short of confirming, on some measures, a bear market.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar slipped on Tuesday on a report of potential de-escalation in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, though it remained on track for its best quarter since Q3 2024, supported by safe-haven demand amid lingering uncertainty over the conflict's duration.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, was last down 0.56% at 100.00. It is headed for a 2.5% monthly gain, the best since July, and a 1.85% return for the first quarter.

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan edged higher against the dollar on Tuesday supported by strong manufacturing data, but remained on track for its first monthly decline since July as the Middle East conflict boosted demand for the safe-haven U.S. currency.

The yuan CNY=CFXS was 0.11% higher at 6.9053 per dollar by 0300 GMT, after trading in a range of 6.9016 to 6.9070.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian and New Zealand dollars seemed destined for heavy monthly losses on Tuesday with the Middle East war threatening a damaging economic mix of higher inflation, weaker demand and rising borrowing costs.

The Aussie looked punch drunk at $0.6852 AUD=D3, after falling for eight straight sessions to hit a two-month low of $0.6834. That left it down 3.7% for March and under major support at $0.6897. The next bear target was $0.6766.

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SEOUL - South Korean won weakened past 1,500 on Tuesday.

The monthly drop of 19% is the largest since 2008 and the won KRW= slumped around 1% to trade weaker than 1,500 to the dollar - levels previously broached only in the aftermath of the global financial crisis in 2009 and the late 1990s Asian crisis.

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasuries ended the first quarter higher on Tuesday, rebounding after a month of heavy selling, as a report suggesting possible de-escalation in the Middle East boosted demand for government debt.

In late morning trading, the benchmark 10-year yield slipped 2.2 basis points to 4.321% US10YT=RR, falling for a second straight session. For the month of March, however, 10-year yields surged 35 bps, putting them on track for their largest monthly rise since December.

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - Euro zone government bond yields were little changed on Tuesday after falling the previous day, as traders weighed the chances of an end to the Iran war and digested data showing inflation in the bloc jumped in March due to surging energy prices.

Germany's 10-year yield DE10YT=RR, the euro zone benchmark, was last unchanged at 3.035%. Yields move inversely to prices.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bonds (JGBs) rallied on Tuesday as demand increased at a sale of two-year securities and markets assessed the central bank's response to inflationary pressures from the Middle East crisis.

The benchmark 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC fell 1.5 basis points (bps) to 2.340% after reaching as high as 2.390% on Monday, a level not seen since February 1999.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD

Gold rose on Tuesday, but remained on track for its steepest monthly decline since October 2008, as persistent inflation worries and expectations of higher interest rates due to the impact of the Iran war weighed on the non-yielding metal.

Spot gold XAU= was up 3.2% to $4,652.31 per ounce by 1:31 p.m. EDT (1731 GMT), highest level since March 20.

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE

Iron ore fell on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on ending the Iran war eased concerns about rising freight costs driven by soaring energy prices.

The most-traded iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 closed daytime trade down 0.8% to 808 yuan ($116.99) a metric ton. It was up 7.7% for March, its biggest monthly gain since July 2025.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS

Aluminium rose on Tuesday, hovering near four-year highs and poised for its biggest monthly gain in almost two years, amid fears of a prolonged supply squeeze after Iranian strikes damaged key Gulf smelters over the weekend.

Benchmark three-month aluminium CMAL3 on the London Metal Exchange rose 2.1% to $3,471.50 a metric ton by 1600GMT, having earlier hit $3,536, its highest since March 12. The metal is up 10.6% so far in March.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL

Brent futures for June delivery were down more than $3 on Tuesday following unconfirmed reports that Iran's president said the country was ready to end the war, assuming some guarantees were put into place.

Brent crude futures for May LCOc1 were up $5.52, or 4.89%, at $118.30 per barrel at 1:05 p.m. EDT (1705 GMT) , while U.S. crude futures CLc1 were down $2.17 or 2.11% at $100.71.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL

Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, driven by short covering and robust March export data, to post their biggest monthly gain in four years.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for June delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 57 ringgit, or 1.19%, to 4,829 ringgit ($1,193.52) a metric ton at the close. The contract rose 19.47% in March and logged its highest monthly gain since April 2022.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER

Japanese rubber futures snapped a five-session winning streak on Tuesday, as early tapping in China helped ease supply pressures, while inventories at the import hub of Qingdao continued to build.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for September delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: edged down 0.1 yen, or 0.03%, at 380.6 yen ($2.39) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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(Bengaluru Bureau; +91 80 6749 1130)

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Benchmark oil prices extended gains on Monday, as Wall Street indexes and European shares advanced in choppy trade and investors focused on a Gulf conflict that they fear will drive inflation and raise the risk of recession across the globe.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS fell 2.18 points, or 0.23%, to 964.17.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Wall Street's main indexes gained in choppy trading on Monday after logging sharp declines in the previous session, as investors took heart from President Donald Trump's comments on U.S.-Iran talks even as the Middle East conflict widened.

At 11:31 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 324.12 points, or 0.72%, to 45,491.47, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 19.64 points, or 0.31%, to 6,388.49 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 9.79 points, or 0.05%, to 20,958.15.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares kicked off the week on a stronger footing as utilities and media stocks climbed, but analysts warned that any reprieve could be temporary as the Middle East conflict continues to widen.

After a weak open, the pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX rose 0.8% to 580 points on Monday, following two straight sessions of declines.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average tumbled on Monday, while benchmark bond yields briefly touched a 27-year high before retreating, as the widening Middle East war fuelled recession concerns.

The Nikkei .N225 closed down 2.8% at 51,885.85, having fallen as much as 5.3% earlier in the session before recovering some ground.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China stocks closed largely flat in choppy trading on Monday while Hong Kong shares tumbled, as the escalating conflict in the Middle East continued to dent risk appetite in broader Asia markets.

The Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC lost as much as 1% before recouping losses and closing 0.2% higher at 3,923.29.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares fell on Monday, dragged by banks and technology stocks, as inflation concerns on the back of high energy prices hit investors' risk appetite.

The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO closed down 0.7% at 8,461 points, after falling as much as 1.6% earlier.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares fell nearly 3% on Monday while the won hit a 17-year low on worries over a widening Middle East war.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed down 161.57 points, or 2.97%, at 5,277.30.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The euro fell against the dollar on Monday on concerns about the growth impact from an extended U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, while the yen was supported after Japanese officials stepped up currency intervention threats.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, rose 0.15% to 100.46.

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan slid against the U.S. dollar on Monday, and was headed for its first monthly decline since July, with the greenback benefiting from safe-haven flows as the Iran war extended into a second month.

The yuan CNY=CFXS weakened as far as 6.9211 against the U.S. dollar, a level not seen since March 9, and was changing hands at 6.9182 by 0259 GMT.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian and New Zealand dollars hit multi-month lows on Monday as surging energy costs from a protracted Middle East war darkened the outlook for global growth, sending investors to hide in the safety of the U.S. dollar.

The Aussie slipped 0.3% to $0.6851 AUD=D3, down for a seventh straight session to hit the lowest level since January 23.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - South Korean won weakened against dollar on Monday.

The won KRW=KFTC was quoted down 0.5% at 1,518.7 per dollar, hitting its weakest level since March 2009.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasuries rose across the curve on Monday as mounting global growth concerns eclipsed inflation worries, with investors increasingly uneasy about a war entering its fifth week with no clear path to resolution.

The benchmark U.S. 10-year yield, which falls when prices rise, dropped for the first time in three days, down 7.9 basis points at 4.36% US10YT=RR, on track for its largest one-day fall since October 10.

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LONDON - Euro zone bond yields fell from around multi-year highs on Monday, as investors mulled the risks of the Iran war for inflation and economic growth.

German 10-year bund yields DE10YT=RR, the benchmark for the euro zone, were last 7 basis points (bps) lower at 3.032%. They hit 3.13% on Friday, their highest level since May 2011 and were last on track to end March around 38 bps higher.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Benchmark Japanese government bonds (JGBs) slumped on Monday, sending yields to a near three-decade high, as the worsening Middle East conflict stoked inflation concerns and expectations for an early central bank interest rate hike.

The benchmark 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 2 basis points (bps) to 2.390%, a level not seen since February 1999.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD

Gold rose for a second straight session on Monday as safe-haven demand picked up, although prices were headed for a monthly decline as the Middle East conflict drove expectations of inflation and higher global interest rates.

Spot gold XAU= rose 0.6% to $4,518.57 per ounce by 1:32 p.m. ET (1732 GMT) after hitting its lowest level since November early last week.

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE

Iron ore futures prices were stuck in a tight range on Monday, as investors assessed the cost impact of elevated energy prices and a pickup in steel demand in top consumer China against high portside stocks.

The most-traded iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 closed daytime trade up 0.06% at 813 yuan ($117.68) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS

Aluminium prices surged to near four-year highs on Monday as Iranian airstrikes on two major Middle East producers over the weekend raised the risk of a prolonged supply shock.

Benchmark aluminium CMAL3 on the London Metal Exchange was up 3.7% at $3,417 a metric ton at 1603 GMT. Prices of the metal used in the transport, construction and packaging industries touched $3,492 earlier in the session.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL

Brent oil prices slipped on Monday after Group of Seven finance leaders signalled readiness to act to stabilize energy markets, paring earlier gains that had pushed the global benchmark close to $117 a barrel following the Yemeni Houthis’ attacks on Israel.

Brent futures LCOc1 rose to a high of $116.89 a barrel earlier in the session but pared gains later in the day to trade down 52 cents or 0.5% at $112.05 at 12:36 p.m. ET (1646 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures CLc1 were up $3.45 or 3.5% at $103.09 a barrel.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL

Malaysian palm oil futures hit a 15-month high on Monday, driven by expectations that Indonesia would go ahead with its palm oil-based biodiesel programme, with rising crude oil prices adding further support.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for June delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was up 141 ringgit, or 3.04%, at 4,772 ringgit ($1,185.30) a metric ton at closing, the highest since December 13, 2024.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER

Japanese rubber futures rose for the fifth consecutive session on Monday as the yen hit a one-and-a-half-year low, while rising oil prices also lent support.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for September delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was up 6.5 yen, or 1.74%, at 380.7 yen ($2.38) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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(Bengaluru Bureau; +91 80 6749 1130)

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Major stock indexes eased on Thursday as Brent oil futures rose above $105 a barrel, with Iran's denial of any talks with the U.S. dimming hopes of a quick resolution to the nearly one-month-long Middle East war.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS dropped 6.75 points, or 0.68%, to 988.71.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Wall Street's main indexes dropped on Thursday following gains in the previous session, as conflicting signals from the U.S. and Iran on the prospects of a de-escalation in the Middle East kept investors on edge.

At 12:00 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 202.81 points, or 0.45%, to 46,221.54, the S&P 500 .SPX lost 50.27 points, or 0.77%, to 6,540.93 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC lost 229.53 points, or 1.05%, to 21,700.29.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares ended a three-day winning streak on Thursday as hopes of an imminent de-escalation in the Middle East conflict faded, prompting traders to reassess their interest rate expectations.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX fell 1.2% to 580.59 points.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average reversed early gains to end lower on Thursday, as growing uncertainty over the Middle East conflict prompted investors to sell stocks.

The Nikkei .N225 fell 0.27% to close at 53,603.65.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China and Hong Kong stocks dropped on Thursday, as investors weighed the prospects of a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.

The Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC dipped 1.1%.

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares ended little changed on Thursday, with losses in miners offsetting gains in the energy and healthcare sectors, as investors stayed on the sidelines amid conflicting signals to de-escalate the war in the Middle East.

The S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO fell 0.1% to 8,525.70 points.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares and currency fell, while bond yields stayed elevated on Thursday even as the government announced emergency measures, including bond buybacks, to counter a global market rout sparked by the U.S.–Israeli war on Iran.

The blue-chip KOSPI .KS11 closed down 181.75 points, or 3.22%, at 5,460.46.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The U.S. dollar nudged higher against most major currencies on Thursday, moving higher roughly in line with the price of oil which rose as investors reassessed Middle East ceasefire prospects.

The dollar also rose 0.05% on the Japanese yen JPY= to 159.54 yen.

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan ticked lower against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, as the greenback strengthened on uncertainty about ceasefire negotiations for the war in Iran.

The spot yuan CNY=CFXS opened at 6.9043 per dollar and was last trading at 6.9047 at 0305 GMT.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian and New Zealand dollars were on the defensive on Thursday as rising energy costs from the Middle East war darkened the economic outlook, leaving both currencies close to major support levels.

The Aussie was looking shaky at $0.6940 AUD=D3.

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SEOUL - The South Korean won weakened against the dollar on Thursday.

The won was quoted at 1,503.3 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC.

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasury yields rose early on Thursday as ongoing Middle East tensions drove investor concerns about higher oil prices and persistent inflation.

The benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yield US10YT=RR on Thursday was last up 4.2 basis points at 4.37%.

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - Euro zone bond yields rose on Thursday as energy prices climbed again, with traders growing sceptical over the conflicting claims about the status of any ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Germany's 10-year bond yield DE10YT=RR, the benchmark for the euro zone, rose 10.5 bps to 3.06%.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - The yield on Japan's two-year government bond rose to a three-decade high on Thursday, as the protracted Middle East crisis added to inflationary pressures and reinforced expectations for a Bank of Japan interest rate hike as early as April.

The benchmark 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 2 bps to 2.270%.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold prices retreated on Thursday, hurt by a firmer dollar and higher oil prices that kept inflation fears intact and sustained expectations of elevated interest rates, while market participants reconsidered the chances of a Middle East ceasefire.

Spot gold XAU= was down 2.7% at $4,384.38 per ounce by 1:30 p.m. ET (1730 GMT).

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE - Iron ore futures rose on Thursday, supported by concerns over supply from Australia due to the closure of key ports in the Pilbara region for a cyclone.

The most-traded May iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 climbed 0.18% to 817 yuan ($118.40) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS - Copper fell on Thursday as brimming inventories and macroeconomic concerns weighed on prices for the metal, while aluminium rose to its highest in almost a week on fading hopes for a de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

Benchmark London Metal Exchange three-month copper CMCU3 was down 1.4% at $12,148.50 per metric ton as of 1705 GMT.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL - Oil prices rose 5% on Thursday, rebounding from the previous session's losses, on worries that a prolonged Middle East conflict could continue to disrupt supplies.

Brent futures LCOc1 were up $5.26, or 5.2%, to $107.48 a barrel at 10:57 am EDT (1457 GMT).

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures rose nearly 2% on Thursday, rebounding after two sessions of losses, as stronger Chicago soyoil, crude oil prices and robust export data supported the market.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for June delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange closed up 85 ringgit, or 1.89%, at 4,581 ringgit ($1,147.55) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures gained for a third straight session on a softer yen and firmer crude oil, with higher physical rubber prices in Thailand also lending support.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for September delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was up 6.5 yen, or 1.77%, at 372.9 yen ($2.34) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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(Bengaluru Bureau; +91 80 6749 1130)

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Major global stock indexes were mixed on Tuesday as oil prices extended recent sharp gains and worries persisted over how long the Israeli-U.S. war on Iran will go on.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS rose 4.46 points, or 0.45%, to 989.37.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Wall Street's main indexeswere mixed in choppy trading on Tuesday as investors assessed the prospect of easing Middle East tensions, a day after President Donald Trump postponed strikes on Iranian power plants that sparked a relief rally.

At 11:53 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 178.17 points, or 0.39%, to 46,386.64, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 12.94 points, or 0.20%, to 6,593.94 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC lost 44.61 points, or 0.20%, to 21,902.15.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares settled higher after a choppy session on Tuesday, as investors weighed hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East war against concerns of long-term economic harm.

The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX rose 0.4% to 579.28 points.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japanese shares pared gains on Tuesday as investors remained unconvinced that U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about holding off on targeting Iran's energy infrastructure would lead to a breakthrough in the Middle East conflict.

The Nikkei .N225 rose 1.4% to close at 52,252.28.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China and Hong Kong stocks rebounded on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed a threat to strike Iran's power grid, offering a brief lift to risk appetite even as investors stayed wary following Tehran's denial that any talks had taken place.

The Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC gained 1.8%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares closed higher on Tuesday, underpinned by miners, but trimmed early gains after Iran denied reports of any negotiations with Washington, while investors remained cautious ahead of a key domestic inflation reading this week.

The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO closed 0.2% higher at 8,379.40 points.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares closed more than 2% higher on Tuesday, after volatile trading amid heightened uncertainty over the Middle East conflict.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed up 148.17 points, or 2.74%, at 5,553.92.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar edged higher on Tuesday as investors doubted a quick end to the Middle East conflict, partly reversing Monday's optimism-fueled market action.

The dollar index =USD was up 0.18% at 99.36.

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan eased against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday as the greenback clawed back overnight losses, with traders digesting conflicting news headlines about the war in the Middle East.

The spot yuan CNY=CFXS opened at 6.8890 per dollar and was last trading at 6.8928 as of 0230 GMT.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian and New Zealand dollars fell again on Tuesday as investors questioned whether the brief rally in global stocks would last, after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed his ultimatum to strike Iran for five days.

The risk-sensitive Australian dollar AUD=D3 fell 0.6% on Tuesday to $0.6970.

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SEOUL - The South Korean won weakened against the dollar.

The won was quoted at 1,495.2 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, on Tuesday.

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasury yields inched higher on Tuesday morning as optimism over a quick easing of the Middle East crisis faded, renewing concerns about inflation risks.

The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield US10YT=RR was last up 4.9 basis points at 4.403%.

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LONDON - Euro zone benchmark Bund yields edged down from their highest levels in nearly 15 years on Tuesday, with investors growing more cautious over the Middle East conflict following mixed signals about potential negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

Germany's 10-year government bond yield DE10YT=RR, the euro area's benchmark, dropped one basis point (bp) to 3.01%.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bonds rose on Tuesday as investors saw signs of an off-ramp in the Middle East conflict after U.S. President Donald Trump held off on striking Iran's energy infrastructure.

The benchmark 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC fell 3 basis points to 2.275%.

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COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold held steady on Tuesday after touching a four-month low in the previous session, as markets assessed developments in the Middle East and their implications for inflation and interest rates.

Spot gold XAU= was little changed at $4,408.77 per ounce by 11:00 a.m. ET (1500 GMT).

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IRON ORE - Iron ore futures gained for a third consecutive session on Tuesday on the back of recovering hot metal output, but are expected to trade range-bound as high port inventories limit upsides.

The most-traded May iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 traded 0.61% higher at 824 yuan ($119.66) a metric ton.

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BASE METALS - Copper slipped on Tuesday, giving up some of its gains in the previous session's relief rally, while aluminium jumped as the conflict in the Middle East continued despite U.S. President Donald Trump postponing his threat to bomb Iranian power plants.

Benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange was down 0.5% at $12,105 a metric ton at 1700 GMT.

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OIL - Oil rallied on Tuesday as the world's biggest supply disruption persisted and Iran denied it held talks with the United States to end the war in the Gulf, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump, who said a deal could be reached soon.

Brent futures LCOc1 rose $4.19, or 4.19%, to $104.13 a barrel at 12:06 p.m. ET (1606 GMT) on Tuesday.

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday, as a recent surge in butadiene rubber prices led manufacturers to substitute synthetic rubber for natural rubber.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for August delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was up 3.8 yen, or 1.06%, at 360.7 yen ($2.27) per kg.

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Global shares slumped for a third straight session and were poised for a third consecutive weekly decline on Friday, while bond yields climbed on fears the Iran war would keep upward pressure on oil prices and spark inflation.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS tumbled 13.79 points, or 1.39%, to 981.37.

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NEW YORK - Wall Street ended sharply lower on Friday, with the S&P 500 closing at its lowest in six months, as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran entered its fourth week, deepening worries about inflation and the potential for higher interest rates.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 443.96 points, or 0.96%, to 45,577.47, the S&P 500 .SPX fell 100.01 points, or 1.51%, to 6,506.48 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC fell 443.08 points, or 2.01%, to 21,647.61.

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LONDON - European equities fell for a third straight week, their longest streak of losses in almost a year, as the deepening conflict in the Middle East stoked inflation fears and revived bets for interest-rate hikes.

The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX closed 1.8% lower at 573.28 on Friday.

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TOKYO - Japanese stocks and bonds fell on Thursday and the yen remained fragile as investors weighed the economic impact of the prolonged Middle East conflict.

The blue-chip Nikkei .N225 plunged 3.4% to close at 53,372.53.

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SHANGHAI - Mainland China shares ended lower on Friday, logging their biggest weekly drop since November, as the Middle East war continued to weigh on investor sentiment.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite index .SSEC closed down 1.24%.

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares were poised to open lower on Monday, potentially dragged by heavyweight miners and gold stocks due to weaker commodity prices, while the conflict in the Middle East intensifies.

The local share price index futures YAPcm1 fell 1.8%, a 85.4-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark fell 0.8% on Friday.

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SEOUL - South Korean shares climbed on Friday and logged their first weekly gain in three, as bargain hunting in technology stocks outweighed concerns over the Iran conflict. The won weakened, while the benchmark bond yield fell.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed up 17.98 points.

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar gained on Friday but was still headed for a weekly fall against major currencies as investors pared back bets on interest rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve given the likelihood of higher inflation from rising energy prices.

The dollar index =USD was up about 0.26% at 99.59.

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan slipped against the dollar on Friday but looked set for a marginal weekly gain, with steady central bank backing cushioning the currency as the Middle East war heightens geopolitical tensions.

The onshore yuan CNY=CFXS traded at 6.8941 per dollar as of 0319 GMT.

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian and New Zealand dollars held firm after another head-spinning rally on Friday, with the mounting risk of energy-driven inflation sending bond yields surging and widening the spread over U.S. debt.

The hawkish shift saw the Aussie up at $0.7084 AUD=D3.

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SEOUL - The South Korean won weakened against the dollar.

On Friday, the won was quoted at 1,500.2 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC.

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasuries declined for a third straight session on Friday, tracking the broader selloff in UK and European government bonds, as escalating Middle East tensions kept oil prices elevated and reinforced inflation worries.

The benchmark 10-year yield also increased, up 10.5 bps at 4.388% US10YT=RR.

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LONDON - Benchmark euro zone government bond yields hit their highest in 15 years on Friday, with oil prices heading towards their biggest three-week rise in nearly 40 years and the U.S. military preparing to deploy thousands of extra troops to the Middle East.

Yields on 10-year German Bunds, which serve as a benchmark for the wider euro zone, rose as much as 8 basis points to 3.035%.

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TOKYO - Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell on Thursday as investors awaited a decision by the central bank and signals for how policymakers will address inflation pressures from surging oil prices.

The benchmark 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 3.5 basis points to 2.250%.

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COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold prices fell by 1.8% on Friday as the dollar strengthened on a report that the United States will deploy extra troops in the Middle East, fanning concerns of higher oil prices, inflation, and with it, elevated interest rates.

Spot gold XAU= fell 1.8% to $4,563.64 per ounce as of 2:14 p.m. ET (1814 GMT).

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IRON ORE - Iron ore futures gained on Friday, as China's restrictions on buying miner BHP's products are expected to come into effect, while recovering hot metal output in the country supported demand.

The most-traded May iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 rose 1.05% to 815.5 yuan ($118.29) a metric ton.

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BASE METALS - Aluminium and copper prices extended losses on Friday after news that the U.S. was sending thousands of more troops to the Middle East boosted the dollar and fuelled worries that a prolonged conflict and surging oil prices will hurt economic growth and metals demand.

LME copper CMCU3 slumped 2.1% to $11,897.50 a ton.

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OIL - Oil prices look set to rise further on Monday, having closed before the weekend at their highest in nearly four years, after U.S. and Iranian threats to target energy facilities, analysts said on Sunday.

On Friday, Brent futures for May LCOc1 settled up 3.26% at $112.19 a barrel.

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures settled more than 1% higher on Thursday, extending gains to a third consecutive week, as firmer Dalian oils supported the market, while profit-taking limited gains in a holiday truncated week.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for June delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 84 ringgit.

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures declined for a third session on Thursday, with the harvest season expected to start next week easing supply concerns.

The Osaka Exchange rubber contract for August delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was down 3.5 yen, or 0.94%, at 367 yen ($2.30) per kg.

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Global shares fell on Thursday as attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf and warnings from Iran shattered prospects of an imminent de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, pushing oil prices to around $100 a barrel and stoking fresh inflation concerns.

The MSCI All-World index .MIWD00000PUS fell 1.2%.

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NEW YORK - U.S. stocks fell on Thursday, as Iranian strikes on two oil tankers sent crude prices surging toward $100 per barrel, further exacerbating inflation fears and sending investors fleeing equity markets.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 739.42 points, or 1.56%, to 46,677.85, the S&P 500 .SPX lost 103.22 points, or 1.52%, to 6,672.58 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC lost 404.15 points, or 1.78%, to 22,311.98.

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LONDON - European shares extended losses on Thursday as investors grappled with a surge in oil prices, which brought concerns about inflation amid the war in the Middle East to the forefront again.

The pan-European benchmark STOXX 600 .STOXX closed 0.6% down.

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower on Thursday as global oil prices resumed their climb, while concerns grew that the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could drag on.

The Nikkei .N225 fell 1.04% to 54,452.96.

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SHANGHAI - China and Hong Kong stocks closed down on Thursday as investor risk appetite waned amid few signs that the U.S.-Israel war with Iran will end soon.

Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC lost 0.1%.

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares were likely to fall on Friday as appetite towards global equity markets withered on heightened inflation fears due to higher oil prices.

The local share price index futures YAPcm1 fell 0.3%, a 37-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark fell 1.3% on Thursday.

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SEOUL - South Korean shares fell on Thursday with chipmakers leading losses after a two-day rebound, as uncertainty remained over the conflict in the Middle East and its impact on oil prices.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed down 26.70 points, or 0.48%.

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar rose against the euro for a third straight day on Thursday, inching closer to its strongest levels this year as surging energy prices sparked worries about Europe's import-dependent economy and drove investors toward the safety of the greenback.

The dollar =USD has risen by more than 1.5%.

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CHINA - The yuan eased against the dollar on Thursday as the conflict in the Middle East underpinned safe-haven bids for the greenback, though the Chinese currency remained firm on a trade-weighted basis.

The spot yuan CNY=CFXS opened at 6.8750 per dollar and last traded at 6.8773 at 0228 GMT.

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian dollar was restrained by a fresh bout of global risk aversion on Thursday as oil prices again climbed toward $100 a barrel, though the prospect of higher interest rates at home kept it well underpinned.

Reports of Iranian attacks on shipping in the Gulf nudged the Aussie back a touch to $0.7141 AUD=D3.

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SEOUL - The South Korean won weakened against the dollar on Thursday.

The won was quoted at 1,481.2 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC.

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - Two-year Treasury yields hit a six-month high on Thursday as Iran ramped up attacks on energy and transport targets in the Gulf, boosting oil prices and stoking concerns about resurgent inflation that could keep U.S. interest rates higher for longer.

The yield on benchmark U.S. 10-year notes US10YT=RR rose 4.9 basis points to 4.255%, the highest since February 5.

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LONDON - German government bond yields were hovering around their multi-year highs on Thursday after markets boosted bets on European Central Bank rate hikes as conflict in the Middle East fuelled inflation fears.

Germany’s 10-year government bond yield DE10YT=RR was flat at 2.94%.

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TOKYO - Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Thursday, as a renewed climb in oil prices stoked bets that the government may expand spending to cope with inflation.

The benchmark 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 3 basis points (bps) to 2.185%.

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COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold prices fell more than 1% on Thursday, pressured by a stronger dollar and diminishing hopes for a reduction in borrowing costs as the ongoing Iran war stoked inflation concerns.

Spot gold XAU= dipped 1.1% at $5,118.16 per ounce by 1:31 p.m. ET (1731 GMT).

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IRON ORE - Iron ore futures climbed on Thursday, buoyed by hopes of higher hot metal output as mills in China's steelmaking hub of Hebei completed regulatory checks, though weaker auto sales and a softer outlook for car exports may cap price gains.

The most-traded May iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 traded 1.34% higher at 795.5 yuan ($115.68) a metric ton.

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BASE METALS - Aluminium prices hit their highest level in almost four years on Thursday on investor worries of tighter supply to Europe and other regions as the Middle East conflict disrupts shipments via the Strait of Hormuz.

Benchmark three-month aluminium CMAL3 on the London Metal Exchange rose 1.6% to $3,511.50 a metric ton by 1705 GMT.

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OIL - Oil prices settled up about 9% on Thursday, attheir highest in nearly four years, as Iran stepped up attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East, and the country's supreme leader vowed to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz shut.

Brent futures LCOc1 settled at $100.46 a barrel, up $8.48, or 9.2%.

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Thursday, underpinned by gains in rival edible oils, higher crude oil prices and expectations of stronger biodiesel demand, following Indonesia's move to speed up road testing for B50 blend.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for May delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 42 ringgit, or 0.93%, to 4,541 ringgit ($1,157.24) a metric ton at the close.

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures rose for the second session on Thursday, buoyed by a weaker yen and firmer oil prices, although gains were capped by subdued buying interest at elevated price levels.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for August delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was up 1.8 yen, or 0.48%, at 376.8 yen ($2.37) per kg.

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