Russia’s Wheat Crop Under Threat From Miserable Start to Spring

Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Russia’s Wheat Crop Under Threat From Miserable Start to Spring – Cold weather in central areas and the Volga valley delayed the resumption of winter wheat growth by about two to three weeks compared with last year, according to the Institute for Agricultural Market Studies, or IKAR. Lingering snow has also given farmers in the world’s top exporter less time to sow spring crops, potentially leading to smaller-than-expected plantings.

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Gold Down on Dollar Strength, Easing North Korea Tensions

Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Gold Down on Dollar Strength, Easing North Korea Tensions — Spot gold was down 0.1 percent at $1,329.04 per ounce at 0335 GMT. The yellow metal rose 0.5 percent on Tuesday to break a three-session losing streak. U.S. gold futures eased 0.2 percent to $1,330.60 per ounce.       

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U.S. Softens Stance on Rusal Sanctions; Aluminum Plunges

Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – U.S. Softens Stance on Rusal Sanctions; Aluminum Plunges – the first time, the U.S. Treasury discussed a path for lifting the sanctions on Rusal, saying it would provide relief if Oleg Deripaska relinquished control. It also extended the deadline for companies to wind down dealings with the Russian aluminum producer by almost five months.       

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Metals Gripped by Turmoil as Rusal’s Sanctions Fallout Spreads

Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Metals Gripped by Turmoil as Rusal’s Sanctions Fallout Spreads — Consumers, manufacturers and traders are scrambling to secure supply cut off by Rusal, the largest aluminum producer outside China. Aluminum reached a six-year high and nickel jumped the most since 2009. Alumina, a raw material needed to make aluminum, notched a fresh record.

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