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A Reuters poll of economists predicts persistent global inflation into next year, driven by rising crude oil prices due to Middle East conflict. Inflation forecasts were raised for 31 of 50 economies
Reuters investigation reveals Myanmar's military junta disguised Iranian jet fuel imports as diesel to evade US sanctions via tankers Reef and Noble. The scheme highlights continued energy flows impac
Italian energy group Eni is expected to sign $1.8 billion in contracts for offshore Cyprus gas infrastructure construction in the coming days, according to the Wall Street Journal. Reuters could not i
Reuters reports Russian oil tax prices averaged $103.4 per barrel in October, surpassing budget assumptions by 60%. High global crude prices boost government revenues despite widening budget deficits.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals 78% of Americans blame Trump's policies for rising costs, citing inflation driven by energy prices, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions ahead of midterm elections.
A Reuters poll identifies crude oil volatility as the top earnings risk for Japanese firms, with 37% citing rising energy costs. Geopolitical tensions have increased prices for oil-derived products li
Reuters poll of FX strategists predicts US dollar weakness over the next year despite recent gains, citing high oil prices and Fed rate hikes as key inflation drivers.
BP is considering a potential sale of its Brazilian biofuels business, according to Bloomberg News, although Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
The Trump administration proposed a $5 billion fund to rebuild Middle East energy infrastructure damaged by the Iran war and reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz for oil and gas transport. Cited by
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
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