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JERA CEO Yukio Kanno expects LNG spot prices to continue rising due to low European inventories and supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
JERA CEO Yukio Kanno expects LNG spot prices to continue rising due to low European inventories and supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Al Jazeera analysis: Rising energy prices are pushing global inflation higher again, forcing major central banks to raise interest rates
Al Jazeera analysis indicates that rising energy prices are once again driving global inflation, compelling major central banks to increase interest rates. Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel last we
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Al Jazeera Commentary: Trump's remarks on the Houthis may signal the limitations of US security commitments in the Middle East
Al Jazeera commented that US President Donald Trump's remarks on September 12 regarding the Houthi movement might suggest the limitations of US security commitments in the Middle East. In Dublin, Trum
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Saudi Arabia Shifts Oil Exports to Hormuz, Employs Dark Shipments and Ship-to-Ship Transfers Following Pipeline Damage and Red Sea Blockade
Saudi Arabia, the world's second-largest crude exporter, is rerouting crude via dark shipments and ship-to-ship transfers off Oman. This comes after drone attacks last week knocked out part of the cou
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Brent crude oil is down 5.23% today, now trading at $100.300.
Brent crude oil is down 5.23% today, now trading at $100.300.
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WSJ: Saudi Arabia's shuttle service through the Strait of Hormuz has become the best backup option for its oil exports after a pipeline was destroyed by militants.
The Wall Street Journal analysis points out that militants have destroyed the world's most important oil pipelines, making shuttle services through the Strait of Hormuz, along with Saudi Arabia's reco
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Analyst Sutcliffe: Houthi aim is leverage over Saudi Arabia
Megan Sutcliffe, Principal Analyst for the Middle East and Africa at Sibylline, stated that the Houthi attacks in the region are aimed at gaining leverage over Saudi Arabia.
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Indian sugar prices have surged to 75 rupees per kilogram, an increase of nearly 90% compared to the same period last year, driven by declining production and robust festival demand.
India, the world's largest sugar consumer, has seen its retail sugar prices rise from 40 rupees per kilogram in September 2025 to 75 rupees (approximately $0.79) in recent months. The government proje
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Huawei Ascend 950 SuperNode has entered the phase of large-scale commercial deployment, with over 1,000 sets already deployed.
Wang Tao, Vice Chairman and Rotating Chairman of Huawei, announced at the 2026 HUAWEI CONNECT conference that the Ascend 950 SuperNode has entered large-scale commercial deployment with over 1,000 set
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Huawei officially released the Ascend 960 ultra-node and launched Hi-ONE, the industry's first mass-produced NPO optical interconnect product.
At HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei announced the official release of the Ascend 960 SuperNode, with air-cooled and liquid-cooled versions to be available in Q3 and Q4 2027, respectively. Concurrently, Hua
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U.S. diesel prices surged to a record high of $6.29 per gallon, and the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75%-4% on Thursday.
The average price of diesel in the U.S. reached a record $6.29 per gallon this week, up nearly 80% year-to-date, exacerbating inflation concerns. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates b
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Thailand seeks more crude oil supplies outside Middle East, reducing reliance to below 30% from 60%
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan stated that oil supply disruptions are prompting Thailand, like many other countries, to accelerate its energy transition. He added that Thailand has diversified its oi
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Posco International acquires US shale gas asset for $550 million
Posco International, the trading and energy arm of South Korea's Posco Group, signed an agreement on Monday to acquire a 100% stake in US shale gas assets from a subsidiary of Texas-based Chord Energy
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Indonesia doubles its bioethanol blending target to 20% by 2028, aiming to reduce oil imports.
Indonesia's move aims to accelerate the reduction of its reliance on fuel imports under President Prabowo Subianto.
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Argentinian judge orders suspension of British-Israeli oil project near Falkland Islands
The interim ruling, issued by a court in Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego province, is a symbolic move amid Argentina's escalating claim over the British-administered territory. The judge ordered Britain’
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GPU cloud service provider Nebius announced a comprehensive price increase for its GPU cloud services, effective October 1st, with an average increase of approximately 20%.
This marks Nebius' second price hike since May this year, covering multiple chip models including H100, H200, B200, and B300. The price per GPU hour for H100 increased from $3.85 to $4.50, a rise of a
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JPMorgan Chase Global Macro Conference Minutes: Geopolitical Risk Premium Expected to Persist Until 2027, Brent Crude Average Price Potentially Reaching $87/barrel in 2027
JPMorgan Chase's Strategic Research Department's meeting minutes indicate that geopolitical risk premiums are underestimated and are expected to persist until at least 2027. The commodities strategy t
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Yemen Conflict Escalates: Houthis Attack Saudi Bases and Oil Facilities, Saudi Arabia Requests Missile Defense Support from Allies
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed late Wednesday to have attacked Saudi Arabia's Khamis Mushait airbase and an oil facility in Yanbu port, and shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet. This followed 40 airstrik
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Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders at UN next Tuesday to discuss Iran war's endgame: report
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet leaders from six Gulf Cooperation Council states on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York next Tuesday, Axios reported. The discuss
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Copper Steadies as Traders Shrug Off Fed’s Hawkish Rate Signals
Copper Steadies as Traders Shrug Off Fed’s Hawkish Rate Signals
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China’s Gas Demand Outlook Clouded by Guangdong’s Power Shift
Electricity market reforms in one of China’s economic powerhouses could herald a more sweeping slowdown in the country’s demand for natural gas.
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"New Fed News Agency" Nick Timiraos: Energy Shocks and AI Investment Are Changing the Inflation Landscape
Nick Timiraos, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, noted that this rate hike reflects a changed inflation environment for the Federal Reserve. He believes that rising energy prices due to the war
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U.S. military states the Strait of Hormuz remains open, having assisted in the transport of over 900 million barrels of crude oil and intercepted more than 100 non-compliant vessels.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins stated on Wednesday that despite an ongoing blockade on Iranian maritime trade and attacks by the Iranian military on merchant vessels,
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US Plan to Boost Biofuel Exports Targets Restrictions Abroad
The Trump administration is taking the next step to help the domestic biofuels industry by targeting policies abroad that limit the uptake of fuels made from US crops, following up on its efforts to b
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China Buys More US Soybeans Just Days Before Trump-Xi Summit
China bought more US soybeans just days ahead of a key leaders’ summit, a sign of further progress toward Beijing’s pledge to boost purchases of American farm goods.
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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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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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NVIDIA VP: Vera Rubin Platform Achieves 30x Throughput Increase on Agentic AI Workloads
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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.
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NVIDIA VP: Agentic AI to Boost Computing Power Demand 100-fold, Altering Traditional Scheduling Models
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OpenAI is in preliminary discussions with investors for a new private funding round, potentially valuing the company at over $1.2 trillion.
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NVIDIA VP: AI Era Reshapes Hardware Cost Reduction Logic, Chip Evaluation Shifts to "Total Tokens Throughput Per Megawatt"
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Big Tech uses guarantees to keep $300bn of AI exposure off balance sheets, with Wall Street facilitating cheaper funding
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Foreign envoys in Taiwan warn China's maritime pressure challenges 'rules of game at sea'
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CryptoSlate Analysis: Bitcoin's Unmoved Supply for Over a Year Reaching 63.3% Is Not a Strong Bull Market Signal
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