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Aluminum prices exceeded $3,400 per tonne for the first time since April 2022

Aluminum prices hit a level not seen in almost four years on Wednesday, mainly because of worries about possible interruptions in supply from the Middle East. Aluminum futures prices on the London Metal Exchange increased by 3.1%, reaching $3,379.8 per tonne. During the session, the price went...

European Union sees no risks to gas and oil supplies

Representatives from EU member states have stated that the current situation regarding gas and oil supplies, which has been influenced by events related to Iran, does not currently cause any significant concerns, as reported by the European Commission's Energy Directorate-General. The statement...

Spot gas prices in Europe rise by a third following the shutdown of the Qatar LNG plant

Gas prices in Europe went up by tens of percent on Monday after news about military activity near Iran came out. The most recent reason for the increase was the report that Qatar's state-owned company, QatarEnergy, halted LNG production at the Ras Laffan facility because of military attacks. On...

Insurance costs for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz could increase by 1.5 times

On February 28, insurance companies informed shipowners that they were cancelling current policies and planning to raise insurance rates for ships passing through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by the Financial Times, which cited brokers. The newspaper called the...

OPEC+ plan for March calls for increase in oil production by almost 125,000 bpd compared to February

According to OPEC data, the total quota set for OPEC+ in March, which includes additional allocations from countries that violated the agreement, will be 37.823 million barrels per day. This represents an increase of 124,000 barrels per day compared to the original February plan. The increase is...

Stablecoin Enforcement Era Intensifies as Tether Freezes $4.2 Billion Tied to Illicit Activity

Tether’s decision to freeze $4.2 billion worth of its dollar-pegged stablecoin over links to alleged illicit activity marks a defining moment in the evolution of cryptocurrency oversight. The move, spanning mostly the past three years, reflects how the world’s largest stablecoin issuer is...

1,800 companies are seeking compensation from the US over increased import tariffs

According to The Wall Street Journal, at least 1,800 companies have filed lawsuits seeking compensation from the U.S. government for the losses they incurred as a result of the White House's imposition of higher import tariffs last year. Late last week, the US Supreme Court ruled that President...

Strategic Mineral Squeeze Deepens as Rare Earth Gaps Strain U.S. Aerospace and Chip Supply Chains

Rare earth shortages in the United States have moved from theoretical risk to operational strain, even during periods of diplomatic calm between Washington and Beijing. Despite episodes of trade détente and resumed export flows, suppliers to U.S. aerospace and semiconductor manufacturers continue...

Eurozone inflation slows to 1.7% in January, the lowest since September 2024

Consumer prices in the eurozone rose by 1.7% compared to the same period last year, as shown in the latest data published by the European Statistical Office. The indicator's behavior was in line with both the initial data and the forecast expected by analysts, as reported by Trading Economics....

Transatlantic Trade Tensions Escalate as Europe Pushes Back Against U.S. Tariff Volatility

Europe has moved swiftly to counter what officials describe as escalating tariff instability emanating from Washington, warning that recently negotiated trade arrangements could unravel if legal and policy clarity is not restored. The latest flashpoint emerged after the United States introduced a...
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