Iran War Delivers Biggest Geopolitical Oil Shock in a Generation
The Iran conflict has delivered the biggest geopolitical oil price shock in a generation, driving Brent crude more than 25% higher in a single week and creating energy market...
The Day Energy Markets Forgot How to Function Normally
Monday will be remembered in energy market circles as the day normal functioning effectively broke down across multiple commodity markets simultaneously. Gas prices surged more than 40% in a...
Trump Raises Tariffs to 15%: The Complete Breakdown of Who Pays What
In the immediate aftermath of President Trump's announcement of a 15% tariff on all US imports, a chorus of experts, advocates, and business leaders rushed to explain who would...
British Steel Lands Turkish High-Speed Rail Contract in £tens of Millions Deal
The Scunthorpe steelworks operated by British Steel has secured a significant export order to supply rail for a new high-speed line in Turkey, in what the company has called...
Discount Pricing Loses Decisive Influence as Broader Factors Shape Procurement
The traditional dominance of discount pricing in crude procurement decisions diminished in 2025 as Indian refiners incorporated broader factors into their sourcing strategies. Data shows that US crude imports...
Bank of England Maintains 3.75% Rate as Banking Sector Lending Conditions Influence Policy
The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, with lending conditions in the banking sector influencing the transmission of monetary policy to the real economy. Credit...