Energy & Commodities
Japan in talks with India to explore for rare earths, sources say
Tokyo seeks to reduce reliance on China
Oil spikes stir inflation risk: which Singapore stocks are the most defensive – and vulnerable?
The situation can also lead to a ‘higher-for-longer’ interest rate environment
Gold extends gains as Middle East war boosts safe-haven demand
A stronger greenback typically makes dollar-denominated assets such as bullion more expensive for other currency holders
Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
About 20 per cent of the world’s daily oil consumption passes through the strait
US will take action to mitigate oil price spike for Americans, Rubio says
Average US retail petrol prices crossed US$3 a gallon for the first time since November on Monday
Oil and gas prices surge as Iran war disrupts Middle Eastern output
A three- to four-week disruption on Strait of Hormuz traffic could force Gulf producers to shut output and push Brent above US$100, said JPMorgan
Iran crisis puts Asia on alert for LNG scramble and US$100 a barrel oil
The region’s petrochemical refiners could also experience disruptions to feedstock supply
EMA, South Korean energy company to collaborate on nuclear energy
The parties will conduct joint studies of small modular reactors for potential applications in the city-state
Olam to guarantee US$100 million loan for Olam Agri until unit is sold
The group is selling its 44.58% stake to Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company
China’s five-year plan to target fixes to commodities supply
Beijing wants to strengthen resilience in some areas and ease cutthroat competition in others
