Economy



Washington prepares new sanctions as Moscow weighs peace plan rejection

The United States is preparing new sanctions against Russia’s energy sector in case President Vladimir Putin rejects the latest peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. According to reports, the measures would target a network of vessels and intermediaries involved in transporting Russian......

Oil prices sink as peace hopes in Ukraine stir oversupply fears

Global oil prices have plunged to their lowest level in four years, driven by renewed hopes for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine and mounting concerns about a worsening supply glut. Brent crude slipped below 60 dollars a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded near 56 dollars, as markets reacted......

Oil prices decline as oversupply concerns outweigh geopolitical risks

Oil prices dipped as fears of excess supply overshadowed geopolitical tensions, which have long shaped market sentiment. Despite ongoing uncertainties linked to the war in Ukraine, traders shifted their focus to the growing imbalance between global oil production and consumption. Benchmark Brent crude......

Ukraine intensifies drone campaign with new strike on Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery

Ukraine carried out another targeted drone attack against Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery overnight, intensifying its ongoing strategy to weaken Moscow’s energy production network. The strike, the ninth of this year on the facility, triggered explosions and a fire at what is considered one of......

Russia considers debt relief to support struggling railway giant

Russia is evaluating a rescue package for its state-owned rail company, Russian Railways, which faces an overwhelming debt burden of 4 trillion roubles ($51 billion). The company, the country’s largest commercial employer with 700,000 staff, has seen revenue decline amid a slowdown in the wartime......

Oil market faces historic oversupply as prices head lower through 2027

Oil prices have plummeted amid growing forecasts of a historic supply surplus extending into 2027, raising concerns among investors and analysts about prolonged market imbalance. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, the market is bracing for a significant glut driven by supply outpacing demand at an unprecedented......

Egypt installs first nuclear reactor vessel at Dabaa power plant

Egypt celebrated a significant milestone in its nuclear energy program with the installation of the first reactor pressure vessel at the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. The ceremony, attended virtually by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi......

Global oil surplus expected to reach 4 million barrels per day by 2026, IEA warns

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has raised its global oil supply growth forecasts, cautioning that the market may face increasing imbalances in the coming years. According to the agency's latest monthly report, global oil supply is projected to outpace demand by 4 million barrels per day (bpd)......

U.S. sanctions deepen Russian oil discount to $20 per barrel under Brent

The latest U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s top oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, have driven the discount on the country’s flagship Urals crude to $20 per barrel below Brent, marking the steepest reduction this year. The price gap mirrors levels seen shortly after Russia’s invasion......

Saudi Arabia navigates delicate ties as US sanctions test OPEC+ unity

Saudi Arabia is facing a critical diplomatic balancing act as escalating US sanctions on Russia's oil industry strain the fragile cohesion of the OPEC+ alliance. This comes just weeks ahead of a crucial White House meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump,......

Oil prices surge toward biggest weekly gain since June

Oil prices have soared to their highest weekly increase in nearly five months, driven by fresh sanctions from the United States and the European Union against Russia's largest oil companies. The measures have sparked fears of supply disruptions, pushing crude futures up by over 5% on Thursday. Brent......

Belgium blocks €140 billion EU loan for Ukraine over frozen Russian assets

Belgium has unilaterally blocked a proposed €140 billion European Union loan for Ukraine, guaranteed by frozen Russian central bank assets. The move, led by Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, has forced EU leaders to postpone a final decision until December, jeopardizing Ukraine’s urgent......

US announces sweeping sanctions against Russia's 2 largest oil firms

The United States has launched its most comprehensive economic measures against Russia, targeting its two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, as efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine remain stagnant. The sanctions, announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on October 21, 2025, represent a......

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