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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Raymond Rises On Thane Land Development Plans

Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Raymond Rises On Thane Land Development Plans – Shares of the Mumbai-based textile maker rose as much as 4.54 percent, the most since April 9, to Rs 1,113 after its board approved Rs 300 crore development plan for 20 acres of land in Thane near Mumbai. Meanwhile, Raymond’s net profit in March quarter fell 61 percent to Rs 53 crore while its revenue rose 11 percent to Rs 1,630 crore.                 

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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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