Taiwan Imposes Record Fine on Central Union for Carcinogen Breach
Central Union Oil received a record NT$165.2 million fine for tainted soybean oil.
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Hormuz Choked: Oil Transit Paralysis Amid Geopolitical Friction
Hedge funds are making bullish bets on Brent crude amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
Amundi Pushes EU Funds to Include Oil, Gas for Security
The EU's largest asset manager advocates for including oil and gas in clean energy funds.
Supreme Court Ruling Highlights Fed Autonomy Risk for Global Capital
A Supreme Court decision on a Fed Governor highlights central bank independence concerns.
Global Oil Market Resilient Despite Hormuz Strait Closure
Despite renewed hostilities closing the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices remain stable.
Johannesburg Water Crisis: Power Outage Imperils Gold, Platinum Mines
An explosion on power lines has halted water supply to Johannesburg and vital mining towns.
Baldwin's Hamptons Property Highlights Real Estate Market Illiquidity
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin's Hamptons home remains unsold despite price cuts.
Gold's Ground Truth: Geopolitical Friction, Mining Realities, Fed
The Federal Reserve held rates steady as inflation cooled. Geopolitical risks and physical mining challenges continue to influence gold's true value.
Hormuz Strait Crisis: Australia's Fuel Security Under Threat
Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz has quadrupled shipping insurance rates, impacting global oil supply.
Global Oil Inventories Plummet: IMF Warns of Supply Crisis
The IMF projects global oil inventories will fall to a five-year low this month.