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A Reuters investigation found over 20 banned mercury-containing skin bleaching products available on major e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Temu, highlighting ongoing regulatory challenges despite
A Reuters poll indicates the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates due to firm inflation fueled by record-high crude oil and diesel prices, marking a reversal of prior expectations.
OPEC crude output fell by 640,000 barrels per day to 19.71 million bpd in August due to disruptions in Saudi and Iranian shipments. Geopolitical conflicts prevented OPEC+ members from executing planne
The Bank of England is expected to maintain interest rates at 3.75% through mid-2027 due to inflation risks linked to war-driven energy prices. Economists forecast Brent crude near $100/barrel, potent
A Reuters poll predicts the ECB will raise interest rates twice in September, driven by energy and food price inflation, though further hikes are unlikely due to recession risks.
A Reuters poll forecasts the STOXX 600 to reach record highs by year-end driven by strong earnings, though investors remain cautious due to geopolitical risks and rising crude oil and natural gas pric
Reuters Open Interest highlights depressed Middle East crude oil exports conflicting with U.S. claims and London Metal Exchange aluminium inventories hitting 1990 lows due to supply chain shocks. The
OPEC oil output rose by 1.17 million barrels per day in July to 19.85 million bpd, driven by Gulf producers restoring supplies despite regional conflicts. Iraq recorded the largest increase, while US
NY Fed President John Williams indicated oil and commodity prices have peaked despite Middle East tensions, with tariff impacts largely absorbed. He projects inflation returning to 2% by 2028 assuming
A Reuters poll forecasts Brent crude averaging $85.22 in 2026 due to Middle East supply disruptions. Demand growth is expected to fall while OPEC+ may pause output increases amid persistent geopolitic
A Reuters poll forecasts China's manufacturing PMI may drop to 50.0 in July, signaling stagnation amid weak domestic consumption and cost pressures from the Middle East conflict. Policymakers face pre
A Reuters poll of nearly 500 economists raises inflation forecasts for 39 major economies due to Middle East hostilities pushing crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, while cutting growth views.
Reuters' Open Interest review highlights Houthi threats to Saudi crude exports, UK gilt stability, record-low yen levels, refining sector pressures from geopolitical conflicts, and US wildfires disrup
Reuters poll shows Middle East conflict doubled 2026 oil deficit forecast to 1.5 million bpd, while 2027 surplus expected due to recovering Gulf flows and robust U.S. production.
German producer prices rose 1.8% year-on-year in June, missing the expected 1.9% increase reported by federal statistics. Analysts polled by Reuters had anticipated a slightly higher growth rate for t
Mylan Inc plans to sell up to 92 million shares in Indian drugmaker Biocon Ltd, valued at up to $363 million, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters.
A Reuters poll reveals bond strategists anticipate falling Treasury yields despite oil price surges from Middle East tensions, as markets revise Federal Reserve rate hike expectations.
OPEC oil output rose by 3.3 million barrels per day in June to 19.43 million bpd, recovering from two-decade lows as Gulf producers revived supplies. Key increases came from Kuwait and Iran following
Reuters analysis indicates the US-Iran conflict caused the largest daily oil supply shock in history, though cumulative losses trail the 1979 revolution. Global energy and fertilizer markets face disr
Analysts have reduced 2026 oil price forecasts following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, projecting Brent crude averages at $84.50 per barrel amidst softening demand and potential market surplu
Reuters poll forecasts China's factory activity to grow marginally in June with a PMI of 50.1, supported by high-tech exports. Meanwhile, upstream industrial profits rose sharply while downstream manu
Tanzania's national power grid suffered a technical failure causing a nationwide blackout, per state utility Tanesco, though Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co has instructed customers to resume crude oil loading from its Das and Zirku island ports in the Gulf. The directive was reported by Bloomberg News, though Reuters could not i
OPEC oil output hit its lowest level since 2000 in May, falling 1.06 million barrels per day to 16.13 million bpd. A U.S. naval blockade on Iran and Strait of Hormuz disruptions drove the decline amon
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Trump's approval remains near record lows as Americans anticipate rising gasoline prices due to the Iran conflict disrupting global oil trade.
Reuters poll indicates the U.S. dollar may weaken later this year despite current strength driven by Middle East tensions, while surging Brent crude prices continue to fuel global inflation concerns a
A Reuters poll forecasts declines in U.S. crude, gasoline, and distillate inventories last week, estimating a 4 million barrel drop in crude stockpiles ahead of official EIA and API reports. Refinery
A Reuters analysis shows only one-third of Euro zone firms plan price hikes despite Iran war energy shocks, contrasting with 2022 trends. While chemical giants like BASF face input cost pressures, sub
Analysts raised 2026 oil price forecasts amid ongoing Iran conflict disruptions, projecting Brent crude averages $90.44 per barrel due to Strait of Hormuz closures. Global markets face a substantial s
A Reuters poll forecasts China's manufacturing PMI to drop to 50 in May, reflecting stagnation driven by weak demand and cost pressures from Middle East conflicts. Rising input costs and energy price
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