Energy & Commodities
Oil, gas, metals and the energy transition driving inflation and markets.
Oil Stocks Rise as US-Iran Talks Keep Geopolitical Risk in Check
US energy stocks rose Monday even as crude oil prices slipped, as investors balanced weekend violence in the Middle East against the possibi
Brent Crude Tops $90 as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rattle UK Markets
Brent crude jumped 2% above $90 a barrel as US-Iran tensions squeezed oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, UK house asking
Palm Oil Futures Jump as Brent Crude Surges Past $90 on Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Palm oil futures in Malaysia opened higher Monday, tracking a sharp jump in crude oil prices. Brent crude surged past $90 a barrel as geopol
Pampa Energia's $2.7 Billion Fertilizer Bet Aims to Cut Argentina's Import Dependence
Pampa Energia will invest $2.7 billion in a granulated urea fertilizer plant in Bahía Blanca, aiming to produce 2.1 million metric tons annu
Oil Surges Past $86 as Middle East Shipping Risks Intensify, Diesel Margins Hit Record
Brent crude topped $86 a barrel as new security threats in the Middle East raised the risk of shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hor
UAE Stocks Mixed as US-Iran Strikes Keep Oil Risk Premium Elevated
Dubai's DFM fell 1.4% while Abu Dhabi held flat as US-Iran strikes kept traders focused on the Strait of Hormuz. Bank of America warns crude
Zimbabwe's Lithium Export Ban Faces Processing Hurdle as Only Plant Refuses Third-Party Ore
Zimbabwe's plan to ban lithium concentrate exports from January 2027 hits a snag as the country's only completed lithium sulphate plant says
RBC Cuts TotalEnergies Forecasts as Gas Trading Weakens Ahead of Q2 Results
RBC Capital Markets cut its earnings forecasts for TotalEnergies through 2028 after a weak second-quarter update. Gas trading cooled from a
Oil's Rebound Puts ECB Rate Hikes Back on the Table for Investors
Oil rebounded sharply this week, briefly topping $85 a barrel, as tensions in the Gulf raised supply fears. The jump pushed eurozone bond yi
Japan's Largest Power Generator JERA Explores US Stock Listing to Fund Global Growth
JERA, Japan's largest power generator, is exploring a US stock listing to fund its overseas expansion. The unlisted utility is assessing mar
Energy Stocks Climb Despite Oil and Gas Slip on Surprise Inventory Build
Energy stocks defied a drop in oil and natural gas prices Thursday, with the XLE fund rising 0.8%. A larger-than-expected build in US gas in
Standard Nuclear's NYSE Debut Falls Flat as Investors Demand Discount on Nuclear Risk
Standard Nuclear's shares fell in their NYSE debut, opening at $13.50 after a $15 IPO price. The weak start signals that investors remain ca