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BHP's says third-quarter iron ore output rises, keeps full-year outlook

BHP's says third-quarter iron ore output rises, keeps full-year outlook

April 22 (Reuters) - BHP Group on Wednesday said its third-quarter iron ore production rose 3%, as a strong performance at its Western Australia operations outweighed impacts from tropical cyclones, while the miner maintained its outlook for the full year.

Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs

Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs

April 21 (Reuters) - Governments worldwide are trying to shield consumers from soaring energy costs resulting from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Treasury Wine uncorks fresh regional model; shares at two-month high

Treasury Wine uncorks fresh regional model; shares at two-month high

By Shivangi Lahiri April 22 (Reuters) - Australia's Treasury Wine Estates said on Wednesday it will shift to a new regional operating model on October 1 to simplify its structure and lower costs, lifting shares of the luxury winemaker to their highest point in more than two months.

South Korea economy likely returned to growth in Q1 - Reuters poll

South Korea economy likely returned to growth in Q1 - Reuters poll

By Rahul Trivedi BENGALURU, April 21 (Reuters) - South Korea's economy likely returned to growth last quarter due to strong semiconductor exports and steady domestic demand, a Reuters poll of economists showed, although some warned the Middle East war could begin weighing on activity.

Goldman Sachs maintains 2026 copper price, surplus forecasts

Goldman Sachs maintains 2026 copper price, surplus forecasts

April 21 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs on Tuesday maintained its forecast for the copper price to average $12,650 per metric ton this year and its estimate of a 490,000-ton 2026 surplus for the metal.

South Africa's central bank sees upside inflation risks, says markets pricing for hikes

South Africa's central bank sees upside inflation risks, says markets pricing for hikes

PRETORIA, April 21 (Reuters) - South Africa's central bank said on Tuesday that the Iran war presented material upside risks to the country's inflation trajectory, with markets pricing in two interest rate hikes this year, but that it still expected inflation to remain within the tolerance band of

Oil prices jump and stocks are mixed as the US-Iran standoff keeps the Strait of Hormuz in limbo

Oil prices jump and stocks are mixed as the US-Iran standoff keeps the Strait of Hormuz in limbo

Oil prices have climbed more than 5% while shares are mixed as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevents tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz

Moderna starts late-stage trial of bird flu vaccine in US, UK

Moderna starts late-stage trial of bird flu vaccine in US, UK

April 21 (Reuters) - Moderna said on Tuesday it had started a late-stage study of its experimental bird flu vaccine in the U.S. and the UK, marking the first time a pandemic bird flu vaccine made with mRNA technology has reached late-stage trials.

Halliburton beats profit estimates on oilfield services demand in Latin America, Europe

Halliburton beats profit estimates on oilfield services demand in Latin America, Europe

April 21 (Reuters) - Halliburton beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, as steady demand in Latin America and Europe helped offset a slowdown in activity in the Middle East due to the Iran war.

Oil falls on expectations US-Iran talks likely to proceed, opening supply

Oil falls on expectations US-Iran talks likely to proceed, opening supply

By Anmol Choubey April 21 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Tuesday, reversing gains in the previous session, on expectations peace talks between the U.S. and Iran will take place this week and allow more supply to flow from the key Middle East producing region.

Equifax profit jumps on US mortgage strength, maintains revenue outlook

Equifax profit jumps on US mortgage strength, maintains revenue outlook

April 21 (Reuters) - Credit bureau Equifax reported a jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, as higher loan demand lifted its U.S. mortgage business, and maintained its full-year revenue outlook, citing macroeconomic uncertainty. Its shares rose 0.5% in premarket trading after results.

National Australia Bank flags $503 million impairment hit on Mideast volatility

National Australia Bank flags $503 million impairment hit on Mideast volatility

By Scott Murdoch and Shivangi Lahiri April 20 (Reuters) - Australia's largest business lender, National Australia Bank, on Monday said it expects to incur credit impairment charges of A$706 million ($503 million) in the first half, as the Iran war roils the global economy and financial markets.