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Donald Trump urged Ukraine to halt drone strikes against Russian diesel infrastructure, citing worsening global fuel shortages. Ongoing disruptions to Russian refining capacity continue to support el…
Energy stocks edged higher on Friday despite sharp declines in benchmark crude prices, with WTI dropping 2.4% to $100.05 and Brent declining 2.5% to $104.92. Meanwhile, reports highlighted potential …
Crude oil retreated over 2% toward $100 after Iran agreed to meet Gulf states regarding Strait of Hormuz shipping. Downward pressure was amplified by bearish IEA demand cuts and rising US production …
WTI crude fell 2.37% after the IEA warned of demand destruction from elevated prices. However, the agency widened its global oil deficit forecast to 1.7 million bpd as escalating US-Iran conflict, Sa…
European stock indices climbed midday Friday as Brent crude dropped over 3% following IEA demand downgrades. Easing oil prices provided relief from inflation pressures, lifting bank shares and pushin…
WTI crude fell nearly 3% following warnings from the IEA that high prices and constrained supply will trigger the largest drop in global oil demand since the pandemic. A mostly bearish EIA report and…
Escalating Middle East conflicts and shipping disruptions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent and WTI crude past $100 per barrel. Analysts warn prices could reach $120, reigniting g…
Canada's 10-year bond yield surged to 3.904% as Brent crude spiked past $100 amid Middle East tensions. The oil rally has renewed global inflation worries, delayed anticipated interest-rate cuts, and…
Expedia raised its multi-year outlook following robust Q2 earnings, noting that US travel demand surged despite record-high Labor Day gas prices. Resilient consumer booking trends suggest steady tran…
WTI crude surged over 6% to a 3.5-month high, driven by geopolitical tensions. The oil rally is rippling into agricultural markets, lifting sugar prices as higher energy costs incentivize mills to di…
Sugar prices rallied as WTI crude surged over 5% to a 3.5-month high, incentivizing mills to divert cane crushing toward ethanol production. Expanding global sugar deficits and weather-related supply…
Crude oil prices remained elevated above $100 per barrel, reigniting inflation anxieties across equity markets as investors digest retail earnings and broader macroeconomic headwinds.
Crude oil surpassed $100 per barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions, US strikes on Iranian tankers, and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. Severe refinery constraints are driving refined f…
US crude inventories fell by 300,000 barrels alongside drops in Cushing and gasoline stockpiles. Commercial crude has declined over 48 million barrels in 21 weeks despite a 1.2 million-barrel SPR rel…
Sugar prices rallied following a 3% surge in crude oil futures to 3.25-month highs, incentivizing cane diversion into ethanol. Further support stems from projected global deficits and production decl…
Renewed U.S.-Iran clashes have dimmed prospects for a diplomatic settlement, pushing WTI crude up 3.5% to $96.25 and Brent past $101. While geopolitical risks support sustained upside, steady Persian…
Crude oil surged over 3% to a 3.25-month high, driven by geopolitical tensions. The rally is boosting ethanol demand and prompting sugar mills to divert cane toward biofuel production, reinforcing bu…
US natural gas futures fell nearly 2% as above-average domestic supplies outweighed hotter late-summer weather forecasts. Storage levels sit 5.2% above seasonal norms, with the EIA projecting 10-year…
Corn futures have rallied toward $5.50 per bushel following bullish USDA WASDE data, decade-low carryout, and elevated energy prices fueled by Middle East tensions. Firm crude oil and gasoline prices…
Suez Canal revenue surged 42% year-on-year to $505 million in July as Middle East disruptions, including Hormuz closures and Red Sea risks, rerouted oil tankers. Monthly vessel transits jumped to 1,3…