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Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Warns: Shipping in Strait of Hormuz Unlikely to Recover This Year, No Immediate Plans to Return
Jotaro Tamura, CEO of Mitsui OSK Lines, one of the world's largest tanker operators, said on Thursday that given the renewed escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, it is difficult to foresee
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Soaring Jet Fuel Prices Cool Investor Appetite for Airline Bonds
As the US-Iran battle escalates, surging jet fuel prices are driving up borrowing costs for airlines, further dimming the prospects for smaller American carriers.
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Barclays: If Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks make substantial progress, European energy prices and interest rates are expected to fall, and the German market may see a valuation re-rating.
Barclays reports that the Russia-Ukraine situation is a potential upside catalyst for European markets. Should credible progress be made in ceasefire negotiations, energy prices, inflationary pressure
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Diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 per gallon, surpassing the 2022 record.
Diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 per gallon, surpassing the 2022 record.
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Iran's state television reported that the Iranian military stated targeting Israel is "much easier than before."
Iran's state television reported that the Iranian military stated targeting Israel is "much easier than before."
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Saudi Arabia's biggest barley buyer is shifting away from Black Sea supply due to disruptions from the Russia-Ukraine war.
Saudi Arabia's biggest barley buyer is shifting away from Black Sea supply due to disruptions from the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Global Food Prices Jump to Highest Since 2022 as Risks Increase
Global food prices climbed in August to the highest since the end of 2022, as escalating geopolitical tensions and extreme weather deepen concerns over supplies from key producing regions.
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Ferrexpo, a Ukrainian iron ore miner, raised about $100 million in funding to stave off insolvency
The company stated the long-awaited funding program was essential for its continued survival.
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US Retail Diesel Hits Record High, Threatening Further Energy-Driven Inflation Amid Iran and Russia Crises
US Retail Diesel Hits Record High, Threatening Further Energy-Driven Inflation Amid Iran and Russia Crises
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European natural gas prices are set to record their fourth consecutive weekly increase, as escalating conflict in the Middle East heightens concerns about prolonged supply disruptions and winter fuel stockpets.
European natural gas prices are set to record their fourth consecutive weekly increase, as escalating conflict in the Middle East heightens concerns about prolonged supply disruptions and winter fuel
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South Africa’s IDC to Sell Namibian Uranium Mine Stake Due to Iranian and Russian Backers
South Africa’s Industrial Development Corp. plans to sell its stake in a Namibian uranium project because the mine’s backers include Iranian and Russian entities.
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Marisks CEO Maniatis stated that the latest intelligence assessment indicates the risk of escalation in the Strait of Hormuz has eased.
Dimitris Maniatis, CEO of Marisks, stated that the latest intelligence assessment has lowered expectations for a near-term escalation of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, following previous analy
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Deutsche Bank Report: Platinum and Palladium Face Algorithmic Selling Pressure, Nickel Price Breakout Above $17,300/ton Could Trigger Large-Scale Algorithmic Buying
Deutsche Bank's "dbMetals All Metals Flow Report" also covers other metals. The report indicates that the algorithms for platinum and palladium are heavily skewed towards selling. If prices decline, C
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Argentine President Javier Milei threatens sanctions on oil firms working off Falkland Islands, reiterating sovereignty claim
Argentine President Javier Milei stated in a national address that he would sanction oil companies, including British and Israeli firms, working off the Falkland Islands. He reiterated Argentina's cla
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Cobalt's spectacular rally is reversing as the Democratic Republic of Congo's exports pick up, testing the top producer's price control efforts.
Cobalt's spectacular rally is reversing as the Democratic Republic of Congo's exports pick up, testing the top producer's price control efforts.
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China's National Bureau of Statistics: In late August, among the 50 important means of production in the circulation sector, prices of 34 increased, while 14 decreased.
According to data from China's National Bureau of Statistics, in late August 2026, compared with mid-August, among the 50 important means of production across 9 categories monitored in the national ci
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Malaysia's palm oil exports in August fell by 8% month-on-month to 1.3 million tons, due to weak demand from India.
Malaysia's palm oil exports in August fell by 8% month-on-month to 1.3 million tons, primarily due to weak demand from major buyer India during its festive season. Inventories increased by approximate
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WTI crude futures rose 0.5% to $91.79 a barrel, as the Iranian military claimed attacks on US bases in Kuwait and the UAE, escalating concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East.
WTI crude futures rose 0.5% to $91.79 a barrel in early Asian trading. This follows claims by Iran's military of attacking US bases in Kuwait and the UAE, with Kuwait stating it had responded to missi
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Goldman Sachs: Oil Exports Through Strait of Hormuz Recover to Two-Thirds of Pre-War Levels, But 5 Million Barrels Per Day Are "Dark Fleet" Flows
Goldman Sachs strategists Yulia Zhestkova Grigsby and her team informed clients on Wednesday that Gulf oil exports have rebounded to 15-16 million barrels per day, roughly two-thirds of pre-war levels
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US Rules Out Talks With Iran Until Ship Attacks Cease; Iran's First Vice President Vows Asymmetric Response
The United States has made it clear that it will rule out any negotiations with Iran until ship attacks cease. In response, Iranian First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref vowed an "asymmetric" and "m
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Putin says "a deal is possible," Ukrainian Foreign Minister previews new progress in peace talks, CBOT wheat futures once fell over 4%.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that an agreement to end the war between Russia and Ukraine is possible. Concurrently, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha announced that peace talks
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Oil prices are set for their largest weekly gain since July, as escalating hostilities between the US and Iran fuel concerns about energy disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude oil surpassed $97 per barrel on Thursday. The escalation of hostilities between the United States and Iran has intensified market concerns about potential long-term disruptions to energy s
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Scientists warn that the 2026-27 El Niño phenomenon could be the strongest in history, potentially causing global economic losses of up to $7 trillion.
Al Jazeera reports that scientists are warning the 2026-27 El Niño phenomenon, influenced by climate change, could be the strongest on record, exacerbating global heat, droughts, and floods. Research
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UK-backed TG Octopus Energy plans to develop 1,000 small-scale solar plants in Japan to reduce exposure to Mideast turmoil
Tokyo-based TG Octopus Energy, a power retailer backed by the U.K.'s Octopus Energy, aims to develop approximately 1,000 small-scale solar power plants in the greater Tokyo region. This initiative is
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Copper prices remain elevated as traders weigh recent signs of tightening supply.
Copper prices remain elevated as traders weigh recent signs of tightening supply.
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Financial Times: The number of countries globally providing fuel subsidies has exceeded 90, as the deepening energy crisis puts pressure on public finances.
The Financial Times reported that as the energy crisis continues to deepen, the number of countries providing some form of consumer support for fuel costs has exceeded 90, putting pressure on public f
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Global shipping costs surge 201%, nearing 2021 peak; tanker charter rates hit record highs; Saudi Aramco suspends crude oil deliveries due to attacks.
Global shipping costs are experiencing a new round of severe shocks, with container freight rates surging by 201%, nearing the crisis peak of 2021, while geopolitical turmoil has pushed tanker charter
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BofA Securities Raises Memory Chip Price Forecast: DRAM/NAND to See 20-30% QoQ Increase in Q3; Hyperscale Cloud Vendors Have Locked in Higher Prices for Q1 Next Year
Bank of America Securities analyst Simon Woo noted in his latest research report that channel checks confirm DRAM average selling prices (ASPs) will rise by 20-30% quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2026, wit
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Oil prices fell on Monday, with Brent crude down 1.66% to $102.15, due to "surprisingly strong" crude flows from the Middle East; Donald Trump issued a strong warning about a potential US-Iran war.
JPMorgan Chase analysts noted in a September 18 report that despite the disruption to Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, crude oil flows from the Middle East remained "surprisingly strong," averag
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Deutsche Bank: Gold Price Rally Driven by Reserve Management Institutions, Strait of Hormuz Conflict and Oil Price Decline Outweigh Federal Reserve Rate Hikes
Deutsche Bank's latest metal flow report indicates an anomalous rise in gold prices following the Federal Reserve's rate hike, despite no significant increase in volume from conventional buyers (comme
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China's selective crop buying tests US trade truce ahead of summit
China has met over half of its pledge to buy 25 million tons of US soybeans this year, but progress on a separate commitment to spend billions more on other American crops has largely stalled. These m
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Oil declines in early Asian trade, with WTI down 0.5% at $99.76 and Brent 0.3% lower at $103.54, as concerns over extended supply disruptions from Saudi Arabia ease.
ANZ Research analysts noted that initial concerns over extended disruptions to pipeline flows from Saudi Arabia are easing. Saudi Arabia expects its East-West pipeline to return to about half its capa
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U.S. retail diesel prices have surpassed $6.50 per gallon for the first time, as the war exacerbates global fuel supply tightness.
U.S. retail diesel prices have surpassed $6.50 per gallon for the first time, extending a war-driven rally that is having ripple effects across the economy.
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Ukrainian attacks on Moscow oil refineries escalate the Russia-Ukraine conflict, driving global diesel futures and U.S. retail diesel prices to all-time highs.
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff reported that in the early hours of September 20, Ukrainian forces struck Russia's Moscow oil refinery, severely damaging the AVT-6 primary refining unit and other
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Black Sea shipping turmoil impacts wheat market, exacerbating inflation risks
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted crucial grain shipments in the Black Sea region, forcing buyers to scramble for alternative supplies and further amplifying global inflation risks
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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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China's LPR (Loan Prime Rate) has remained unchanged for 16 consecutive months, with the 1-year LPR at 3.0% and the over-5-year LPR at 3.5%. A publication overseen by the central bank stated that "the necessity of directly lowering policy interest rates is not high."
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