Commodities
EU warns of energy price crisis risk, urges demand curbs amid Iran conflict
Brussels asks member states to consider trimming energy use as Brent crude stays above $107 a barrel and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Gold heads for weekly loss on dollar strength, Fed rate outlook
Spot gold fell 2% for the week to around $4,288 as a stronger dollar and hawkish Federal Reserve commentary weighed on prices.
Tether’s exposure to seized EQIBank reported at ~$64M
Stablecoin issuer Tether disclosed minimal financial risk from a $89M U.S. asset seizure involving EQIBank, a Dominica-licensed lender linked to Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase.
Hamak Strategy Announces 210,430oz Gold Resource at Ghana Project
The company reports a significant oxide gold resource at Akoko, Ghana, and updates on capital raising and debt restructuring efforts.
Bond volatility spikes as Bitcoin and equities remain resilient
U.S. Treasury volatility surges to March highs amid energy price pressures, while Bitcoin and Wall Street indices show subdued volatility.
European gas prices drop sharply amid profit-taking
European and British wholesale natural gas futures fell by 3.2% each on Friday, with both benchmarks on track for an 8% weekly loss, their steepest decline since mid-June.
European equities rebound on oil price drop, UBS speculation drives gains
Oil price declines eased inflation fears and supported European markets as the Euro Stoxx 50 rose and the FTSE 100 and SMI gained, though oil sector losses and downgrades to EssilorLuxottica weighed.
Treasury yields hit 2007 highs amid bond selloff, oil gains
U.S. bond markets and equities showed mixed movement Friday as Treasury yields rose to post-2007 peaks, oil prices climbed, and Costco reported stronger-than-expected earnings.
Rhein bei Kaub erreicht Rekordtief von zwei Zentimetern
Extrem niedriges Wasserstandsniveau unterbricht Schifffahrt und belastet deutsche Lieferketten und Industrieproduktion
WhiteHawk Completes $111.8M Natural Gas Asset Acquisitions
WhiteHawk Minerals Corp. has closed on a series of natural gas asset acquisitions totaling $111.8 million, including a $105 million purchase of Marcellus, Utica, and Haynesville Shale assets.
Global bond sell-off continues amid rising interest rate concerns
Eurozone and US bond yields hit record highs, raising concerns about asset risks and inflation. Rising oil prices and government spending further fuel inflation fears.
Dax erholt sich bei Ölpreis-Rückgang, aber SDax bleibt schwach
Frankfurter Börse zeigt leichte Erholung nach Ölpreis-Stabilisierung, während Einzelwerte wie Hellofresh unter Druck bleiben.
FTSE 100 climbs as U.S.-Iran talks offset Strait of Hormuz tensions
Global equities advanced on Friday, with the FTSE 100 gaining 0.50% amid hopes of progress in U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, countering concerns over reduced shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
HSBC Raises Oil Stock Ratings, Boosts BP and TotalEnergies to Buy
Analysts at HSBC upgraded BP and TotalEnergies to Buy, citing higher oil prices and improved earnings expectations, while retaining Shell and Chevron as Buy and downgrading OMV to Reduce.
Switzerland ranks 9th in WEF's Travel & Tourism Development Index
The index evaluates the conditions for sustainable and resilient tourism development, not tourism popularity. Japan leads the ranking, followed by the USA and Spain.
Dom Pérignon launches its most limited 2017 vintage
LVMH’s Dom Pérignon releases the 2017 vintage, its most restricted edition, with an early harvest and a Chardonnay‑dominant blend.
Popular US Treasury ETF Hits Record Low on Bond Selloff
BlackRock's iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF fell 1.6% to $80.46, erasing more than half its value since 2020 as Fed rate expectations weigh on long-duration bonds.
Gold edges lower, set for weekly loss as oil fuels Fed hike bets
Gold posted a weekly decline exceeding 2% as rising oil prices and Treasury yields intensified expectations of additional Federal Reserve rate increases.
Oil prices dip after sharp gains as US‑Iran Hormuz talks progress
Brent fell 0.6% to $105.94 and WTI slipped 0.8% to $93.86 after a prior 5% rally, while US‑Iran negotiations and limited Hormuz traffic pressured markets.
Hot Chili Raises La Verde Outlook at Copper Summit
Copper developer adds 50% to bulk tonnage at Costa Fuego; targets 150,000t/y output with mine life extending to 30 years.
Estithmar Holding Approves QAR 528M Sukuk Exchange Offer
Qatari issuer secures 86.7% approval for exchange of 8.75% sukuk due 2027 into new QAR 3.4bn tranches due 2029
Brent Crude Surges Above $115 on Middle East Attacks, Settles at One-Week High
Oil climbed after Houthi missiles targeted Saudi Arabia and Iranian strikes hit energy infrastructure across the Gulf, while U.S.-Iran talks explored a path to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Qivalis eyes EMI license to accelerate euro stablecoin trade finance push
European stablecoin issuer Qivalis aims to launch a regulated euro-pegged token by year-end, leveraging 37 bank partnerships to transform cross-border trade finance with blockchain-based payments.
Gold Prices Slip as Markets Anticipate Prolonged Fed Tightening
Spot gold eased 0.1‑0.3% to near $4,280 per ounce on Thursday as investors priced in higher‑for‑longer Federal Reserve policy, while oil rose and other precious metals showed mixed moves.
