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The U.S. fuel supply entered June with a mixed signal that deserves a closer look from fuel haulers, over-the-road carriers, terminal operators, and freight customers. Gasoline inventories finally rose after a long slid…
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil extends its decline on Tuesday as traders assess fresh Middle East developments, keeping energy prices under pressure for a fifth straight day. At the time of writing, WTI trades around…
Crude oil has retreated sharply from wartime peaks, yet diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, and other refined-product markets are still pricing thin inventories, constrained conversion capacity, strong export pull, and regional…
While oil prices tumbled upon signing of the Iran ceasefire, the Thai economy faces several hurdles in its protracted recovery
Oil prices are under pressure on Wednesday morning amid shifting expectations around a potential US‑Iran deal, although risks remain elevated with ongoing tension near the Strait of Hormuz
August 12, 2026, 3:51 AM EDT. Hill & Smith PLC posted 8% revenue growth to $606.7m in H1 2026, led by 14% organic constant currency expansion in US operations. Underlying operating profit climbed 8% to $102.9m while mar…
（Singapore, 22.09.2026）Alibaba Group Holding is stepping up its challenge to global artificial intelligence leaders with a new homegrown AI chip and plans for a major expansion of data centres, as Chinese technology com…
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U.S. Stock Market Today: US equity markets closed stronger in a volatile but optimistic session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping more than 300 points to reclaim the 50,000 mark. A sharp rally in Cisco Syst…
Bitcoin remains range-bound between $63,000 and $66,000, limiting altcoin momentum.
Gold (XAU/USD) falls on Wednesday, hitting a fresh seven-month low as hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations and a stronger US Dollar (USD) keep the precious metal under pressure. At the time of writing, XAU/USD tra…
Turkey’s sensitivity to energy price changes draws attention to the economic impact of recent geopolitical developments. In turn, the policy response from local authorities – built around a managed exchange rate as a ce…
August 14, 2026, 3:44 AM EDT. Stellantis (BIT:STLAM) has rolled out a broader selection for the 2027 Grand Cherokee, introducing new Trailhawk, Overland, and Upland variants with advanced features. However, the company’…
An LNG tanker carrying American liquefied natural gas to Italy stopped short of its destination this month, after its crew found they could no longer reach some of the ship’s internal control systems.
The metal opened the year at $28.92 and ended just below $72 per ounce, marking an annual gain of approximately 144% — silver’s sharpest calendar-year advance since 1979. That move shattered a decade-long ceiling near $…
Warren Buffett is relinquishing his position as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway following more than five decades in the role.
That is no longer a theoretical risk. With the Strait of Hormuz still effectively closed to most traffic by the U.S.-Iran war and Houthi forces tightening their grip on Bab el-Mandeb, the kingdom’s last high-volume work…
(Kitco News) – Gold prices saw another dramatic week, as early momentum from dollar weakness and lingering fiscal concerns reversed after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh used his Jackson Hole speech to reinforce the central bank’…
India's stock market showed little sign of panic a day after the U.S. announced a 50% tariff on goods from the country and threatened secondary sanctions over its continued oil trade with Russia.
European stock markets opened August on a positive note Monday as investor sentiment improved following renewed hopes for diplomacy between the United States and Iran, easing concerns over energy supply disruptions that…
Oil prices eased after Saudi Arabia offered more crude via Oman and worked to restore its East-West pipeline, alleviating immediate supply concerns despite persistent Middle East conflict risks.
A widely expected move could still unsettle markets as investors await Kazuo Ueda’s clues about how far tightening may go.
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended losses for the second straight session on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index dipped 1,464 points, or 0.81%, in the backdrop of a sharp rise in oil prices and fading hopes of a …
Gold rose on Tuesday after briefly touching a two-week low, as investors avoided large bets before US inflation data and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s congressional testimony.