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Brent Oil Falls Below $90 to Lowest Since August on Peace Hopes

Brent crude slid below $90 for the first time since August as peace hopes on Iran and Ukraine deflated the war premium — but tanker rates tell another story.

James WhitfieldNovember 10, 20267 min read

Global LNG market uncertainty with price chart showing volatility above $30 per MMBtu

Energy

Global LNG Markets Face Winter Uncertainty

Global LNG markets face extreme uncertainty with prices above $30/MMBtu and low inventories. Key regions show divergent demand patterns as El Niño influences weather patterns worldwide.

Amara OkaforNovember 9, 20262 min read

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MarketsAnalysis

Why Is Gold Falling Despite War? Worst October Since 2008

Gold should have thrived on war, falling yields and a softer dollar this week. Instead, the gold price fell below $4,000 and closed its worst October since 2008.

James WhitfieldNovember 1, 202612 min read

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Economy

Global Shipping Costs Outlook for Q4 2026: What Importers Should Budget Now

The global shipping costs outlook for Q4 2026 points to calmer freight markets, yet tariff front-running, capacity swings and reroutes still shape importer budgets.

Amara OkaforOctober 30, 20267 min read

Aerial view of container ships navigating through a narrow strait with land visible on both sides

TradeAnalysis

Chokepoint Economics: How a Few Sea Lanes Shape Global Trade

Maritime chokepoints like the Suez Canal and Strait of Hormuz serve as critical arteries for global commerce, with disruptions creating ripple effects that can last for months.

Amara OkaforOctober 23, 20268 min read