Friday

18-07-2025 Vol 19

Category: News

US Inflation Stays Stable but Faces Risks from Tariff-Driven Price Increases

The latest US inflation data for May has raised a sense of relief, as both headline and core Consumer Price…

US Trade Truce Resumes, Yet Many Chinese Exporters Face Struggles and Declining Prospects

Jacky Ren, the owner of a kitchen appliance factory in China, reveals the difficult realities faced by exporters in the…

Stocks Decline and Dollar Weakens Amid Trade Issues and Geopolitical Tensions

Global stocks and the dollar experienced a decline on Thursday as investors analyzed a benign U.S. inflation report alongside fragile…

Saudi Crude Production Surge Fuels 180,000 b/d OPEC+ Increase in May: Platts Survey

In May, OPEC+ crude production increased to 41.19 million barrels per day (b/d) as Saudi Arabia seized the opportunity to…

Soybean Prices Decline Amid US-China Trade Concerns and Favorable US Weather; Wheat Gains Stability

Soybean prices in Chicago dipped for the second consecutive session on Thursday, influenced by ongoing uncertainties surrounding U.S.-China trade relations…

Supply-Side Uncertainty and Global Trade Tensions Impact Sentiment as US Aluminum Midwest Premium Reaches New Highs

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%,…

Tariffs Might Provide the Boost Required for Europe’s Single Market to Thrive

Tariffs may provide the impetus needed to enhance Europe’s single market. Businesses like Umicore, a materials group that manages electronic…

OPEC+ Increases Output as Demand for U.S. Light Sweet Crude Declines

The demand for light sweet crude from the United States has diminished as OPEC+ increases its oil production. This surge…

Oil Prices Drop as Market Evaluates Ongoing Tensions in the Middle East

Oil prices dipped on Thursday, reversing earlier gains made during the Asian trading session. This shift came as market participants…

Black Sea Corn Prices Anticipated to Stay Low with Improved Harvest Forecasts

Black Sea corn prices are projected to stay low as the region anticipates a more favorable harvest, with production estimates…