Energy & Commodities
Opec cuts 2026 global oil demand growth forecast
The war has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route
Oil little changed as Trump visits China
The International Energy Agency said global oil supply would not meet total demand this year
Oil prices slip on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China
Elevated interest rates make borrowings more expensive, potentially denting demand for oil
India hikes gold and silver tariffs to 15% as it defends rupee against Iran war fallout
The move aims to dampen demand in the world’s second-largest bullion market
Gold steady with US-China summit, Middle East developments in focus
President Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will discuss the Iran war
Hengli’s ex-Singapore unit dismisses staff after US sanctions, at risk of being wound down: sources
Singapore is an important base for many China-based firms seeking to source crude and metals
Oil prices jump on latest US-Iran peace process impasse
[LONDON] Oil prices rose by more than 3 per cent on Tuesday as stark differences between the US and Iran on a proposal to end the war in the Middle East pushed supply concerns back into the spotlight.
China LNG imports hint at recovery as buyers replace lost supply
The country’s petrol sector is better insulated from the disruptions due to sellers from Canada to Nigeria
China’s independent crude refiners cut output in May as losses mount amid Iran war: sources
Some of the smaller refiners have shut their plants for maintenance, sources say
Oil prices settle higher after Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘on life support’
He pointed to disagreements over several demands, such as the cessation of hostilities on all fronts