Economy
Brent crude slipped below 110 dollars a barrel on Thursday, pulling back from a brief spike above 120 dollars the previous day, one of the most volatile stretches on oil markets since the start of the Strait of Hormuz crisis two months ago. The sharp moves underscore a market caught between fears of......
Russia has expressed confidence in the stability of the OPEC+ alliance, stating that cooperation among major oil producers will continue despite the recent decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave the group. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak emphasized that the departure of one member is unlikely......
Russia’s VTB, one of the country’s largest banking institutions, has reported a decline in its first-quarter profit compared to the same period last year, reflecting ongoing economic pressures. The bank indicated that its earnings fell modestly on a year-on-year basis, highlighting the challenges......
The European Union has adopted a sweeping ban on cryptocurrency transactions involving service providers based in Russia and Belarus, marking a major escalation in its sanctions regime. The measures form part of the bloc’s 20th sanctions package targeting Moscow and its allies, shifting from selective......
Russia’s fiscal position has deteriorated sharply in early 2026, forcing the government to introduce emergency measures as revenues fall and spending rises. The federal budget deficit reached 4.6 trillion rubles, or about 58.8 billion dollars, in the first quarter alone, already exceeding the full......
India has broadened its list of approved Russian marine insurers, allowing more companies to provide coverage for vessels calling at its ports. The move reflects New Delhi’s effort to maintain stable maritime operations while adapting to evolving geopolitical and energy market conditions. According......
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sharply criticized the easing of sanctions on Russian oil, arguing that such measures risk indirectly funding Moscow’s military operations in Ukraine. In recent statements, Zelensky warned that revenues generated from oil exports could be redirected toward......
The war between the United States and Iran has triggered a widening disruption in global chemical supply chains, with sulfur emerging as a critical bottleneck across multiple industries. As the conflict enters its seventh week, repeated closures of the Strait of Hormuz have restricted access to one of......
The war in Iran is reshaping global metal supply chains and forcing major producers to overhaul logistics. Nornickel, the world’s largest palladium producer and a key supplier of nickel and copper, has redirected all maritime shipments away from the Suez Canal. The company now routes exports around......
The world’s largest oil and gas companies, along with major producing states, are on track to generate an additional $234 billion in profits by the end of 2026 if crude prices remain around $100 per barrel. The projection, based on data from Rystad Energy, reflects how the conflict linked to Iran......
Europe will face elevated natural gas prices for years, even under the most optimistic scenario, the EU’s energy chief has warned, citing extensive damage to production infrastructure in the Gulf during the war involving Iran. The disruption has already tightened global supply and driven sharp......
European defense stocks dropped sharply on Friday after Ukraine’s chief negotiator signaled progress toward a potential peace deal with Russia, prompting investors to shift toward construction and materials companies expected to benefit from postwar rebuilding. Kyrylo Budanov said in an interview......
ING, the largest Dutch bank by total assets, announced Tuesday it had terminated its agreement to sell its Russian subsidiary to Moscow-based Global Development JSC, more than 14 months after the deal was first announced. The bank said there was "no realistic prospect" that the buyer would......
