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How US-Iran tensions could shape world markets

By Dhara Ranasinghe and Hadeel Al Sayegh LONDON/ABU DHABI, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new conflict that President Donald Trump said would end a security... Read More.

Market analysts react to US-Israel strikes on Iran

Feb 28 (Reuters) - The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new conflict that President Donald Trump said would end a security threat and give Iranians a chance to topple... Read More.

Chilean lithium miner SQM’s fourth-quarter profit jumps 53%

Feb 27 (Reuters) - Chilean lithium producer SQM on Friday reported a rise in fourth-quarter net profit, as a stronger pricing environment lifted average lithium prices and boosted results. The world's second-largest lithium producer said net income for the quarter was $183.8 million, up 53%... Read More.

Brazil partially rolls back import tax hike

By Marcela Ayres and Bernardo Caram BRASILIA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Brazil's government partially rolled back a controversial increase in import tariffs approved earlier this year, the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services said on Friday. The move, previously reported by Reuters, citing sources,... Read More.