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A fresh surge in oil prices tied to the Iran conflict pushed crude to the highest levels since the war began, complicating market reaction to a hawkish Federal Reserve hold and heavy tech sector capital spending. Treasury yields and futures repriced Fed prospects, while earnings from major technology firms pointed to continued large-scale AI invest…
Chinese customs records show a 60-ton shipment of yttrium oxide to the United States in March, a volume 50% larger than all yttrium exports to the U.S. since Beijing imposed export controls last April. The move comes after most rare earth exports resumed following a trade truce late last year, though yttrium shipments had largely remained halted, d…
Saudi Arabia's real gross domestic product expanded 2.8% year-on-year in the first quarter, according to preliminary government figures, down from 3.7% a year earlier. The slowdown reflects the economic effects of regional hostilities tied to the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran and subsequent Iranian strikes that have damaged energy infrastructu…
The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC on May 1, freeing itself from group production quotas and reducing OPEC+ control of global oil output. While the exit weakens the alliance’s market influence, delegates and analysts say the remaining members are likely to continue coordinating oil supply policy rather than fragmenting.
Around Myrotske and other sites north-west and north of Kyiv, Ukrainian demining crews are pairing manual detection with remote-operated machines and artificial intelligence to clear vast areas contaminated by mines and unexploded ordnance. Organisations such as HALO Trust have mobilised local staff and begun using AI to analyse drone imagery and t…
Gold recovered modestly from a one-month trough in Asian trading as markets balanced persistent concerns over the U.S.-Iran war with signs of a potentially hawkish outlook from the Federal Reserve. While bullion gained, broader pressures - including dollar strength and rising oil prices - continued to cap upside for non-yielding assets.
Unidentified sources say President Donald Trump will be briefed on Thursday by the head of U.S. Central Command, Brad Cooper, on several new military options concerning Iran. Plans described as a "short and powerful" strike package, a possible operation to secure part of the Strait of Hormuz to reopen commercial shipping, and a special forces opera…
Crude prices continued to climb as the stalemate in efforts to resolve the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran keeps key Middle East supplies constrained. Benchmark contracts posted further gains after strong prior-session rallies, while geopolitical moves - including shipping restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz and a nascent U.S. blockade of Ira…
Brent futures briefly climbed above $120 a barrel as continued disruption of the Strait of Hormuz and reports of U.S. plans for an extended naval blockade of Iran pushed oil prices higher. West Texas Intermediate also rose, while diplomatic efforts to reopen the waterway remain stalled and uncertainty around OPEC membership and regional retaliation…
Goldman Sachs says the United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC and the wider OPEC+ alliance increases the risk that oil supply could rise more than previously expected over the medium term. While immediate output remains constrained by the effective closure of the Strait, the exit could allow Abu Dhabi to expand production once export routes r…
Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures climbed after crude oil surged and soybean crush margins strengthened, lifting demand for soy-based biofuel feedstock. U.S. early planting remains on track but potential Midwest storms could slow seeding in parts. Brazil's April export estimate was revised modestly lower by ANEC.
Corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade climbed to their highest level in a year as robust export demand combined with weather-related planting concerns and higher crude oil prices lent support to prices. Market participants cited expectations of reduced planting driven by elevated fertilizer costs and short-term Midwest storms that could delay …
Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange advanced Wednesday after vegetable oil benchmarks tracked a sharp rise in crude oil. July and November contracts posted notable gains, while market conditions and late seeding in Western Canada could influence planting choices and near-term supply dynamics.
Major international energy firms are reevaluating investments in Canadian oil and gas following geopolitical disruption in the Middle East. Shell’s announced $16.4 billion agreement to acquire ARC Resources has prompted other global players to take fresh looks at Canadian producers, with TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips, Equinor and BP among those rep…
President Donald Trump said he discussed the possibility of a limited ceasefire in Ukraine during a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin had reported that the two leaders spoke about a temporary ceasefire to coincide with next month's anniversary of the end of World War Two. Trump also said Putin offered to assi…
The Kremlin said Russia will continue participating in OPEC+ after the United Arab Emirates announced it would leave the grouping, expressing hope the producer alliance can continue functioning despite heightened tensions in energy markets. Russian officials cautioned that uncoordinated policy following the UAE’s departure could lead to increased p…
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+ exposes a widening strategic and personal rupture with Saudi Arabia, driven by disputes over output quotas, differing regional policies and heightened security concerns following recent conflict involving Iran. UAE officials frame the move as a recalibration of national interests and capaci…
OPEC+ ministers are expected to sign off on a modest oil production quota rise of around 188,000 barrels per day at a meeting on Sunday, according to multiple anonymous sources. The proposed increase mirrors last month’s adjustment less the share of the United Arab Emirates, which is leaving the group on May 1. The decision would come as Gulf expor…
The United States moved into a weekly net exporter position for crude oil for the first time on record, sending a surge of barrels overseas and triggering substantial draws in domestic inventories, government data show. Exports reached historic highs as refineries and international buyers competed for supply following disruptions tied to the Iran c…
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vigorously defended the campaign against Iran during Congressional testimony, rejecting characterizations of the conflict as a quagmire and accusing Democratic lawmakers of providing propaganda to U.S. adversaries. The testimony came after the U.S. and Israel launched military action on February 28, an escalation…
Mexico's president announced a rule requiring all federal public works to use steel produced by Mexican companies, after efforts to secure a deal to lift U.S. tariffs did not succeed. The move signals a public policy effort to reduce heavy economic reliance on the United States amid ongoing trade frictions and a review of the USMCA agreement.
At least six vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, mostly through Iranian waters, according to ship-tracking and satellite data. Traffic remains a sliver of normal volumes amid a deadlock between the U.S. and Iran over arrangements to re-open the waterway. U.S. Treasury warned that payments to Iran for passage would create sa…
President Donald Trump convened senior officials from Chevron and other energy firms to explore options for moderating oil markets if the blockade of Iranian ports continues for months. The discussion included U.S. oil output, futures, shipping rules and natural gas, and reviewed administration steps already taken such as a Jones Act waiver, Defens…
The Energy Information Administration reported substantial weekly declines in U.S. petroleum inventories for the week ending April 24. Crude oil stocks fell by 6.2 million barrels to 459.5 million barrels, while gasoline inventories dropped by 6.1 million barrels to 222.3 million barrels, well below analyst expectations. Distillate supplies also fe…
Geopolitical tensions, constrained supply chains, and accelerating demand driven by electrification and defense needs are converging to reshape global thinking about copper. A January 2026 S&P Global study projects copper demand reaching 42 million metric tons by 2040 - about 50% above current levels - even as the mining sector faces compoundin…
