Energy & Commodities
Oil prices climb on worries of possible Iran-US conflict
[HOUSTON] Oil prices settled higher on Friday (Feb 6), reversing earlier losses as traders worried that this week’s talks between the US and Iran had failed to reduce the risk of a military conflict b...
China’s easy money floods metals markets as real economy falters
Copper, gold and silver all hit record highs, and activity on Chinese futures markets has soared
Gold, silver extend losses on global tech rout, firmer dollar
Investors expect at least two 25-basis-point rate cuts in 2026, with the first one expected in June
Inside Singapore’s largest silver vault: How is the metal stored and handled?
BT interviews the founder of the city-state’s largest silver vault
Rio walks away from Glencore mega merger on price impasse
The idea of a combination of the two companies has been discussed several times over more than a decade
Oil settles almost 3% down on easing supply concerns ahead of US, Iran talks
[HOUSTON] Oil prices settled down almost 3 per cent on Thursday in choppy trading, after the US and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, easing concerns about Iranian crude supplies.
Aster to complete Singapore refinery expansion, berth works in second-half of 2026
The company has announced a string of projects to boost its competitiveness
Syngenta targets up to US$10 billion Hong Kong listing in 2026: sources
The company could float up to 20% of its shares
Shell keeps buybacks steady as profit falls, misses expectations
It has a Q4 net profit of US$3.3 billion, dropping 11% from the year before amid lower oil prices
Gold rises over 1% as geopolitical, economic tensions lift precious metals
Investors expect at least two Fed interest rate cuts in 2026
