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Iran Conflict Drives United States Shale Oil Growth as Producers Stay Cautious
The war involving Iran and the disruption of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have pushed global crude prices sharply higher, creating strong...
Xi and Putin Strengthen China Russia Partnership With Energy and Trade in Focus
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing for high level summit talks focused on expanding strategic cooperation, trade, and...
Hormuz Tankers Resume Movement as United States Signals Possible Iran Peace Deal
Two Chinese oil tankers carrying millions of barrels of crude oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, raising hopes that tensions between the...
China Confirms Boeing Jet Deal and Pushes for Extended US Tariff Truce
China confirmed plans to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft as part of broader trade understandings reached with the United States following recent talks between President...
The Beijing Tactical Pause: Moving from Diplomatic Resolution to Crisis Management
Observers must look past the formal diplomatic events of the recent meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing. The event forced global...
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | May 19
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
Trump pauses Iran strike, markets bounce cautiously. Dollar steadied and Australian shares rose 1% after Trump delayed military action, though oil is still...
Turning the Tide at the G7 – School Meals for a Hungry World
These are dark days for international development. The UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with their promise of a world free of extreme poverty...
Taiwan Remains Cautiously Optimistic on United States Arms Sales Amid Rising China Tensions
Taiwan’s Defence Minister Wellington Koo said the government remains “cautiously optimistic” about future United States arms sales despite uncertainty following recent talks between United...
European Union Moves to Cut United States Import Duties to Prevent Trump Tariff Escalation
The European Union is preparing to reduce import duties on a range of United States goods as negotiators work to finalise legislation tied to...
Russia’s Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline Could Reshape Energy Trade Between Moscow and Beijing
The proposed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline is one of the most ambitious energy infrastructure projects planned between Russia and China. The project is...