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The Indian importer has 20-year deals to buy 5.8 million tonnes a year of U.S. LNG, split between Dominion Energy's Cove Point plant and Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass site in Louisiana.

Gold Rises 1% On Weaker Dollar, US Stimulus Cheer

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Silver rose 0.8% to $26.84 an ounce, while palladium climbed 1.2% to $2,344.76. Platinum gained 2.6% to $1,219.

Oil Drops On Dollar Strength And OPEC+ Supply Expectations

Energy & Infra Oil and Gas

Brent crude futures for April, which expired on Friday, fell 75 cents in the session, or 1.1%, to settle at $66.13 a barrel. The more actively traded May contract slipped by $1.69 to $64.42.

Unjustified, inaccurate conclusions: Saudi Arabia rejects US' report implicating MBS in Khashoggi's murder

Unjustified, inaccurate conclusions: Saudi Arabia rejects US' report implicating MBS in Khashoggi's murder

FDA Advisory Panel To Review Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine With Thumbs Up Expected

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J&J's vaccine uses a common cold virus known as adenovirus type 26 to introduce coronavirus proteins into cells in the body and trigger an immune response.

Positive step towards greater peace: US welcomes India, Pak decision to ceasefire along LoC

Positive step towards greater peace: US welcomes India, Pak decision to ceasefire along LoC

COVID-19 Headwinds Heighten Integrity Challenges For Emerging Markets: EY

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32% of respondents in emerging markets believe that bribery and corrupt practices present the greatest risk to the long-term success of their businesses, compared with 25% in India.

Wall Street Finishes Up As Fed's Powell Soothes Inflation Fears

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 424.51 points, or 1.35%, to 31,961.86, the S&P 500 gained 44.06 points, or 1.14%, to 3,925.43 and the Nasdaq Composite added 132.77 points, or 0.99%, to 13,597.97.

Oil Rises After Data Shows Slump In U.S. Output Amid Texas Freeze

Energy & Infra Oil and Gas

Brent crude futures rose $1.67, or 2.6%, to settle at $67.04 a barrel. The global benchmark hit a session high of $67.30 a barrel, its loftiest since Jan. 8, 2020.

Biden To Press For $37 Billion To Boost Chip Manufacturing Amid Shortfall

Economy

The White House said his remarks were in reference to measures aimed at boosting chip manufacturing capacity that were included in this year's National Defense Authorization Act but which require a separate appropriations process to garner funding.

US seeks to regain seat on UN Human Rights Council

US seeks to regain seat on UN Human Rights Council

Huawei 2020 Revenue Ticks Up Despite U.S. Sanctions, Chairman Says

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Huawei set up 50,000 base stations in Indonesia, Hu said, adding that it planned to build 2,000 base stations in remote regions of Ghana.

Boeing Recommends Airlines Suspend Use Of Some 777s After United Incident

Companies & Markets

The moves involving Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines came after a United Airlines 777 landed safely at Denver International Airport on Saturday local time after its right engine failed.

China's new coast guard law might escalate maritime disputes, says US