Click outside menu or press ESC to close
Energy & Commodities · May 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Gold remained under pressure near the $4,500 per ounce zone after several sessions of weakness, as markets reassessed the chances of a…
Read more →
China · May 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Aluminium prices have surged close to their highest level in four years as markets react to potential production cuts in China, the…
Read more →
Global · May 22, 2026 · 2 min read
Kevin Warsh has taken over as the 17th Chair of the Federal Reserve at a critical moment for US monetary policy, as…
Read more →
Global · May 22, 2026 · 2 min read
Gold prices slipped toward $4,520 per oz, heading for another weekly decline as a stronger US dollar and renewed expectations of Fed…
Read more →
Global · May 21, 2026 · 2 min read
The International Energy Agency expects global electric vehicle sales to keep growing in 2026, supported by higher fuel prices, lower battery costs,…
Read more →
Global · May 20, 2026 · 2 min read
UK inflation surprised to the downside in April, easing more than expected despite higher fuel costs linked to the Middle East energy…
Read more →
Global · May 18, 2026 · 2 min read
The latest US inflation data, alongside President Trump's comments that the Iran war could delay his rate cut plans, further complicates the…
Read more →
China · May 18, 2026 · 2 min read
China has committed to purchase at least USD 17 billion per year of US agricultural products, with 2026 prorated and the commitment…
Read more →
Global · May 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Gold fell sharply to its lowest level in more than a week as rising US inflation concerns pushed Treasury yields and the…
Read more →
Global · May 15, 2026 · 2 min read
The Iran war is disrupting one of the market's usual relationships: oil and the US dollar are rising together.Normally, a stronger dollar…
Read more →
Global · May 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Federal Reserve Chair marks one of the most politically sensitive leadership changes at the US central bank in…
Read more →
China · May 14, 2026 · 2 min read
President Trump's Beijing summit with President Xi Jinping is no longer only about trade. It is becoming a wider negotiation over energy…
Read more →
Russian crude exports are moving close to their highest levels of 2026 as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz reshapes global oil trade. The shift is increasing demand for alternative barrels, with India emerging as the clearest near term driver of Russian crude flows. The latest tanker tracking data shows average Russian crude shipments over…
US tariff refunds are entering a major operational phase, with around USD 20.6 billion moving toward disbursal to importers that successfully filed claims through the US Customs and Border Protection’s new electronic refund process. The figure marks an important step in the repayment of duties collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, but it…
Gold remained under pressure near the $4,500 per ounce zone after several sessions of weakness, as markets reassessed the chances of a US Iran agreement while higher rate expectations continued to weigh on the non yielding metal. The move reflects a more complex market environment than a simple decline in geopolitical risk. Middle East uncertainty,…
Aluminium prices have surged close to their highest level in four years as markets react to potential production cuts in China, the world’s largest producer. Trading at $3,678 per tonne on May 26—up 0.75% on the day—the metal has extended gains of 2.7% over the past month and 48% year on year, reflecting a supply-driven…
Kevin Warsh has taken over as the 17th Chair of the Federal Reserve at a critical moment for US monetary policy, as inflation pressures, rising bond yields and political scrutiny increase the challenge facing the central bank. Key insights: Warsh assumes the Fed leadership after Senate confirmation and a White House swearing in ceremony, replacing…
Gold prices slipped toward $4,520 per oz, heading for another weekly decline as a stronger US dollar and renewed expectations of Fed tightening reduced demand for the non yielding metal. Key insights: Spot gold traded around $4,523 per oz, down about 0.2% in early trading, while gold futures eased near $4,524 per oz. Gold was…
The International Energy Agency expects global electric vehicle sales to keep growing in 2026, supported by higher fuel prices, lower battery costs, policy support and rising interest in reducing oil dependence. Key insights: The IEA expects electric car sales to reach 23 million units in 2026, equal to about 28% of global car sales. In…
UK inflation surprised to the downside in April, easing more than expected despite higher fuel costs linked to the Middle East energy shock. Key insights: Consumer price inflation slowed to 2.8% YoY in April, down from 3.3% in March and below market expectations of around 3.0%. Monthly CPI rose 0.7%, compared with 1.2% in April…
The latest US inflation data, alongside President Trump’s comments that the Iran war could delay his rate cut plans, further complicates the path toward monetary easing. April CPI rose 3.8% year on year and 0.6% month on month, moving further away from the Fed’s 2% objective. Core CPI rose 2.8%, food increased 3.2%, shelter rose…
China has committed to purchase at least USD 17 billion per year of US agricultural products, with 2026 prorated and the commitment applying in full for 2027 and 2028. The pledge is separate from the earlier soybean understanding announced in October 2025, making it a meaningful new floor for bilateral agricultural trade. Key insights: The…