Oil rises as Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

LONDON, July 2 (Reuters): Oil futures edged up on Wednesday as Iran suspended cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog and markets weighed expectations of more supply from major producers next month while the US dollar softened further.Brent crude added 92 cents, or 1.4 per cent, to $68.03 a barrel at...

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India renewable power output grows at fastest pace in 3 yrs

BENGALURU/SINGAPORE, July 2 (Reuters): India's renewable power output rose at its fastest pace since 2022 in the first half of 2025, a Reuters analysis of government data showed.Renewable power output jumped 24.4 per cent to 134.43 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) for January-June 2025, according to a Reuters analysis of daily...

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Gold edges higher ----

Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday as investors shifted their focus to the US fiscal situation and lingering uncertainty ahead of the July 9 deadline for US tariffs to take effect, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up 0.1 per cent at $3,340.67 per ounce at 1157 GMT. US gold futures were...

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