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.
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.
China's Economic Slowdown: Domestic Demand Weakens, Exports Surge
China's Q2 GDP growth disappointed, hitting a soft 4.3% year-on-year. This indicates significant structural challenges within its domestic consumption.
Trump Reverses Hormuz Fee: Oil Shipping, Energy Outlook Improves
President Trump reversed a proposed Strait of Hormuz cargo fee, preventing a significant increase in global oil shipping costs.
AI Boom's Physical Demands: Power, Water, Copper, Gold Mining
Wall Street celebrates AI-driven earnings, but the digital boom relies on vast physical resources.