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There is an economic argument for diplomacy that rarely appears in the photographs of negotiators. Each tanker delayed, shipping premium...
Ukraine’s expanding campaign against Russian oil infrastructure is revealing vulnerabilities in Vladimir Putin’s war economy. Yet damaging refineries is only the beginning. The real challenge is...
Key Takeaways Every economic forecasting body tracking the global economy in 2026 — the European Commission, the ECB, the World Bank — has built its projections...
Ceasefire negotiations are heavily priced into Brent crude benchmarks and maritime insurance premiums. Successful mediation unfreezes shipping chokepoints, reducing ‘war risk’ premiums levied by insurers, lowering...
Across boardrooms, political rallies, and the gated enclaves of Silicon Valley, a powerful narrative is taking hold: ecological collapse, social breakdown, and systemic instability are inevitable....
Oil markets spent Tuesday whipsawing between a one-month high and a partial retreat after President Donald Trump first threatened a 20% “reimbursement fee” on all cargo...
Brent crude posted its steepest one-day gain since May 2020 on July 13, 2026, after President Donald Trump announced the United States would reimpose a naval...
The US-Israel war on Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to 20% of world oil trade. The IMF warns of global recession. Europe faces stagflation. Asia...
The 2026 Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure triggered the largest oil supply disruption in history. From $120 oil to Gulf food crises to global...
The 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis sent oil above $113/barrel, triggered a global inflation surge, and reshaped energy trade flows. With a U.S.-Iran peace framework now...