Gold set for biggest weekly drop since early June on inflation, rate-hike worries

Brent crude futures settled US$3.87, or 4.59 per cent, higher to US$88.10 a barrel on Friday.

Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure

The fragile US-Iran truce reached in June has collapsed, disrupting energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil rises on intensifying US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure

The Court of Appeal has determined that Hin Leong’s trading losses were “not reasonably foreseeable” by Deloitte when it undertook the engagement of external auditor.

Hin Leong’s US$2.6 billion claim against Deloitte struck out by apex court

The higher bunker sales in June is despite 72 fewer vessels arriving for refuelling in Singapore compared with May.

Singapore marine fuel sales rise in June after 2-month decline, likely due to lower prices

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Jul 15 that Hormuz will stay shut until the US ends its strikes and the blockade of Iranian ports.

Asian LNG prices hit highest since March as US-Iran hostilities disrupt Hormuz shipping

South-east Asia’s coal plants are relatively young and backed by long-term contracts, making a phase-out challenging.

Coal dominance, fiscal constraints to temper South-east Asia’s clean energy boom

Global benchmark Brent traded below US$85 a barrel after gaining 12% in the previous three sessions, while West Texas Intermediate was under US$80.

Oil steadies after gains as Hormuz ship attacks threaten supply

Gold has traded close to US$4,000 an ounce in recent weeks after losing 14% in Q2 of 2026, its worst showing since 2013.

Gold steadies as soft US inflation, Iran war risks cloud US Fed rate outlook

Analysts say a flood of new drivers searching for work in a sluggish economy, combined with cheap electric cars, is depressing fares and attracting passengers.

China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock