Commodities

Malaysia’s Palm Oil Production Decline Reshapes Asia Pacific Vegetable Oil Markets

Government biofuel mandates and reduced palm oil production are reshaping Asia Pacific vegetable oil markets, with South American soybean supplies buffering demand.

Commodities Rally: Oil Gains on Middle East Tensions, Gold Soars

Oil prices climb 1.4% on Middle East tensions while gold reportedly surges to extraordinary $5,100 level amid global uncertainty affecting European markets

ExxonMobil, Shell Exit Argentina as Local Players Seize Vaca Muerta Assets

Major oil companies exit Argentina's Vaca Muerta formation in $4.6B asset sale spree, with local firms and state-owned entities taking control.

Can Cuba Survive Its Worst Fuel Crisis in Decades?

Cuba faces severe fuel shortages forcing tourist evacuations while palm oil futures eye RM4,000 targets and Venezuelan oil trades shift to US-China channels.

Thailand’s GULF Secures $1.9B for Renewable Projects: What It Means for Middle East Energy Transition

Thailand's GULF secures $1.9B financing for 939 MW renewable energy projects, offering insights for Middle East clean energy transitions.

Americas: Gold ETFs Hit Record $559B as Bitcoin Funds Bleed Billions

Gold demand hit record $555B in 2025 with 84% surge in investment flows while Bitcoin ETFs faced massive outflows, marking dramatic reversal in Americas

Quebec: Major Gold Discovery Spans 1.4 Kilometers at James Bay

Canadian explorer Azimut confirms major gold discovery at Quebec's James Bay region, with high-grade intercepts spanning 1.4 kilometers

Oil Jumps 0.7% After Iran-US Negotiations End Without Deal

Oil prices rose Friday as US-Iran nuclear talks mediated by Oman ended without progress, raising concerns over Gulf crude flows through Hormuz Strait.