Oil prices held down by Trump tariff uncertainty

LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters): Oil prices were little changed on Thursday, maintaining almost all of the previous session's losses on uncertainty over how U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and energy policies would affect global economic growth and energy demand.Brent crude futures were up 18 cents at $79.18 a barrel...

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Brazil's beef cos breathing easy over Trump tariffs prospect

SAO PAULO, Jan 23 (Reuters): Brazilian beef companies do not expect to be hurt by potential new tariffs from President Donald Trump's administration because of low inventories of cattle in the US and a sizable tariff that already exists on these exports.Roberto Perosa, head of the Brazilian beef exporters association...

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Gold slips as traders await clarity on Trump's policies

Gold prices dipped on Thursday after hitting a near three-month high in the previous session, while market participants awaited further clarity on policies from US President Donald Trump's administration, reports Reuters.Spot gold was down 0.4 per cent at $2,744.49 per ounce by 1246 GMT, having hit its highest since Oct....

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