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US Retail Diesel Prices Hit Four-Year High, Topping Iran War Peak and Approaching Record as Global Supply Strains Persist
US Retail Diesel Prices Hit Four-Year High, Topping Iran War Peak and Approaching Record as Global Supply Strains Persist
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The Japanese Yen surged to a three-week high of 157.63 against the US Dollar, as markets remained vigilant for potential intervention by Japanese authorities. Brent crude oil fell over 1% on the day to $94.67 per barrel after Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood of a prolonged conflict between the US and Iran.
The Japanese Yen strengthened against the US Dollar for a second consecutive trading day, rising to 157.63 at one point and hitting a three-week high, fueling speculation that Japanese authorities mig
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Analysts: China's Support for Iran Shows Limitations as US Pressure Mounts
Analysts point out that China's support for Iran is being balanced against its other relationships in the region, including those with the United States and Gulf states. Despite China's opposition to
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Implats Hikes Dividend as Profit Soars 40-Fold on Platinum Price Rally
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. announced a bulked-up dividend after profit in the last fiscal year soared more than 40-fold on a recovery in metal prices.
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ANZ Says Copper Could Hit Record Early Next Year Due to Tariff Concerns, Supply Challenges and Resilient Demand
ANZ Says Copper Could Hit Record Early Next Year Due to Tariff Concerns, Supply Challenges and Resilient Demand
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South Korea's Posco partners with Australia's BHP to commercialize hydrogen-based steelmaking technology.
POSCO said the two companies signed the HyREX cooperation agreement on Thursday to test BHP's iron ore to determine the most suitable raw materials for the commercial production of its hydrogen-based
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Asian spot LNG prices surged to $25.908/mmBtu on Wednesday evening, reaching their highest level since December 2022, following an escalation of the situation in the Middle East.
Renewed tensions in the Middle East and the risk of supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have sparked widespread market concern. According to traders, Asian spot LNG prices have risen by over 5%
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WMO forecasts current El Nino almost 100% likely to persist through February 2027, bringing drought and elevated temperatures to much of Asia.
WMO forecasts current El Nino almost 100% likely to persist through February 2027, bringing drought and elevated temperatures to much of Asia.
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Asian Economies Accelerate Domestic Oil and Gas Storage Expansion After Strait of Hormuz Crisis, with Japan, India, South Korea, and China Unveiling Specific Plans
Asian economies are increasing their oil and gas storage capacity closer to home to reduce reliance on Middle East conflicts. Japan launched a $10 billion POWERR Asia initiative to help Southeast Asia
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Kuwaiti forces repelled Iranian missile and drone attacks on Thursday, and Donald Trump said a new round of hostilities in the Middle East would not "last long."
Kuwait's military said on Thursday it was countering missile and drone attacks from Iran and advised residents to follow safety instructions. This follows U.S. President Donald Trump's statement on We
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China's upcoming export restrictions on critical minerals are attracting investment interest from Japan and Western countries in Malaysia's rare earth reserves.
Malaysia's rare earth reserves are attracting increased foreign investment as Japan and Western nations seek to diversify their supply chains, following China's plans to implement stricter export cont
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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, says US can hit 'anytime we want' as death toll rises to 18
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened further attacks on Iran, warning that Washington could strike "anytime we want". This comes as the death toll from the latest US strikes, which includ
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Donald Trump stated that a new round of strikes on Iran would not "last too long" and reiterated that the United States controls the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices stabilized after a cumulative gain of approximately 9% over three days.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on September 2nd local time that the new round of U.S. strikes against Iran would not "last long," reiterating that the U.S. has been and will continue to control th
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Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports plummeted to approximately 3 million barrels per day in August, marking a nine-year low, amid threats in both the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
Bloomberg reported on September 2 that tanker tracking data from Vortexa and Kpler showed Saudi Arabia's observable crude oil exports in August were approximately 3 million barrels per day, the lowest
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European natural gas prices on Wednesday hit their highest level since early 2023.
European natural gas prices surged on Wednesday to their highest levels since early 2023, driven by rising global energy costs stemming from the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Donald Trump stated that any attack on Iran would be brief and reiterated that the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz, leading oil prices to stabilize after three days of gains.
Donald Trump stated that any attack on Iran would be brief and reiterated that the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz, leading oil prices to stabilize after three days of gains.
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U.S.-Venezuela oil cooperation is accelerating, with the White House stating that crude oil under the agreement could enter U.S. reserves as early as November. Chevron plans to invest $7 billion to expand production, and its stock price hit an all-time high on Wednesday.
Oil cooperation between the United States and Venezuela is accelerating. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly stated on Wednesday that crude oil obtained through the agreement with Venezuela could reac
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U.S. Stocks Rise as Oil Gains on Iran-U.S. Clashes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.56% to 53061.95, the S&P 500 added 0.46% to 7666.60, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.45% to 26217.83. This occurred as a rally in Treasury yields stalled, but
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Brazilian Stocks Outperform Nasdaq Year-to-Date, Options Trading Surges
The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) is up 19% year-to-date, surpassing the Nasdaq-100's 15% gain. Options volume for EWZ surged to more than six times its 30-day average on Wednesday, with traders placi
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Europe's winter natural gas reserves are only 65% full, the lowest for this period in 15 years, due to delayed purchases on bets of an end to the Iran war.
Europe's winter natural gas reserves are only 65% full, the lowest for this period in 15 years, due to delayed purchases on bets of an end to the Iran war.
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Donald Trump stated that oil prices would fall.
Donald Trump stated that oil prices would fall.
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Trump says Iran was trying to rebuild radar and missile systems
Trump says Iran was trying to rebuild radar and missile systems
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Trump states that the renewed campaign against Iran will not continue for too long.
Trump states that the renewed campaign against Iran will not continue for too long.
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Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attack on Saudi tanker Sidr in Strait of Hormuz, killing two Filipino sailors; incident occurred Monday
Saudi national shipping company Bahri confirmed on Wednesday that its vessel Sidr was involved in a security incident while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, resulting in the deaths of
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Trump's 50% tariff on Canadian dairy products has led to stalled sales in the U.S., leaving Canadian dairy farmers with a milk surplus.
Canadian dairy exports to the United States have largely ceased since US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on C$20 billion worth of Canadian goods, including dairy products, on August 22. Ca
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The U.S. State Department urges citizens to reconsider travel to the Middle East, and the Iranian Parliament Speaker reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed.
The U.S. State Department issued a warning Saturday night, urging American citizens to reconsider travel to the Middle East, citing the potential for rapid escalation of the conflict with Iran. This f
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US Retailers Restrict Motor Oil Supply, Prices Soar Fourfold
A U.S. retailer has begun limiting sales of automotive engine oil due to supply shortages, leading to a fourfold price increase.
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Houthis attack Saudi capital and Aramco facilities, US warns of "rapid escalation" of conflict, Saudi Arabia urgently seeks aid from multiple countries.
On September 19, Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a new round of missile and drone attacks targeting "sensitive sites" in the Saudi capital Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu. U.S. embassies in
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NVIDIA VP: AI Era Reshapes Hardware Cost Reduction Logic, Chip Evaluation Shifts to "Total Tokens Throughput Per Megawatt"
NVIDIA Vice President Ian Buck stated that in the era of AI factories, the most effective way to reduce token costs is to deliver significantly improved computing performance (10 to 30 times) with eac
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NVIDIA VP: Agentic AI to Boost Computing Power Demand 100-fold, Altering Traditional Scheduling Models
NVIDIA VP Ian Buck stated that the shift from Chat mode to Agentic AI removes the human-in-the-loop buffer, allowing hashrate to operate at seamless, high-frequency full load. In AgentX benchmarks, th
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Hong Kong to expand renminbi-denominated bond, gold and commodity markets, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
Financial Secretary Paul Chan stated on Sunday that Hong Kong would expand its renminbi-denominated bond market and develop renminbi-denominated gold and commodity markets. This initiative aims to str
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The Strait of Hormuz cargo trade has vanished, forcing businesses to find alternative routes
The Strait of Hormuz, once a transit hub for goods ranging from helium to corn, has seen its cargo trade disappear, prompting businesses to seek alternative shipping routes.
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Global oil shipping costs have surged to historic highs, with supertankers earning over $1.2 million per day. A South Korean shipping magnate is making a massive bet, investing $7 billion, and is set to profit handsomely.
The global supertanker market is experiencing unprecedented supply-demand tightness, with soaring freight rates rendering some long-haul crude oil trades economically unviable and profoundly altering
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Venezuela and TotalEnergies Sign MOU, Paving Way for French Oil Giant's Return
Venezuela and TotalEnergies SE signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday, setting up the French company for a return to operations in the South American country.
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JPMorgan Chase analysts warn: The biggest impact of El Niño on global agriculture is expected to materialize in Q1 2027.
Tracey Allen, JPMorgan Chase's head of agricultural commodities, stated in a research report published on September 18 that the intensifying El Niño phenomenon, coupled with global diesel and fertiliz
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U.S. retail diesel prices surged to a record high of $6.45 per gallon, as Congress considers legislation to ban exports.
Global diesel supplies remain tight due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the situation in the Middle East. U.S. Representative Tim Burchett introduced a bill this week to ban diesel exports, and Sen
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The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels towards Riyadh, while the Houthis claimed responsibility for attacking sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu.
The Saudi-led coalition announced that Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh, at dawn on Saturday, but it was successfully intercepted and destroy
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US Commander Says Strait of Hormuz Oil Shipments Hit Six-Month High, Citing Effective US Navy Escorts and Mine Clearance
Oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz reached a six-month high in the past two weeks, a U.S. regional commander said, indicating that U.S. Navy protection and mine clear
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Russia attacked two merchant ships in the Black Sea, and Poland raised its air defense alert level.
Ukraine's Air Force stated that Russia used dozens of drones and two anti-ship missiles to attack Ukraine overnight. Russia's Ministry of Defense, meanwhile, claimed that its forces used "Geran-4 Seek
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Brent crude oil surged to $132 this week after the Saudi East-West Pipeline was attacked and shut down, forcing Saudi Arabia to rely on high-cost "relay oil transportation" via the Strait of Hormuz.
A drone launched from Iraq by Iranian-backed militants recently struck Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, forcing its shutdown, the Wall Street Journal reported. The pipeline, previously a critica
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MarketWatch Analysis: Oil Prices and Energy Stocks Would Be Hit by a Sudden End to Iran War, But Company Insiders Are Still Buying
MarketWatch analysis suggests that despite a sudden end to the Iran war potentially leading to a drop in oil prices and energy stocks, company insiders are still buying these related stocks, indicatin
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World faces supertanker shortage, threatening long-haul oil flows as costs soar
The rising cost of global oil transportation is rendering some long-distance crude trades uneconomical, potentially disrupting flows at a time when fuel markets are exceptionally tight.
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Europe's winter power market is flashing its strongest warning since the energy crisis, with German wholesale electricity prices for January soaring over 60% year-on-year.
Bloomberg Markets reports that as Europe enters winter, the electricity market is flashing its strongest warning since the energy crisis. German wholesale electricity prices for January have traded ab
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Barclays: Humanoid robot computing power demand is mainly concentrated in edge AI, with limited but significant incremental growth for data centers.
Barclays Research states that the inference stage for humanoid robots needs to be completed on edge processors within the robots themselves. Data center computing power is primarily used for simulatio
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, issues its first air raid alert since Houthi attacks escalated in July.
Saudi civil defense authorities issued air raid alerts in the capital Riyadh and several other regions on Friday evening and Saturday morning local time, following reports of explosions in the capital
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Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of 26 attacks in 24 hours, EU raises alert level for Red Sea naval mission.
The conflict in Yemen continues to escalate, with Houthi rebels stating that Saudi Arabia launched 26 attacks on their controlled areas in the past 24 hours, totaling 300 over the past week. Meanwhile
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Venezuela's government is sidelining a senior American oil executive from Chevron.
The veteran oil executive, previously responsible for Chevron's strategy in Venezuela amidst years of political turmoil, is currently being sidelined by the Venezuelan government.
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Japan's Sojitz plans chip material transport hub for Tata fab in India
Japanese trading house Sojitz plans to establish a specialized logistics center in India for semiconductor materials. The hub will be located near a chip fabrication plant currently under construction
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