Over half of OECD countries see slowdown of food inflation in November 2025
Year-on-year headline inflation in the OECD as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 3.9% in November 2025,…
The global economy, from resilience to settlement
The disruptions experienced in 2025 have given way to a new international environment marked by greater barriers to entry into…
India’s external balances: stabilising amid tariff and INR pressures
Trade deficit widens slightly but remains under control India’s trade deficit in December edged up to USD 25 billion from…
U.S. lifts import ban on Malaysian palm oil firm FGV Holdings
The United States has lifted a ban on Malaysian palm oil firm FGV Holdings (FGVH.KL), after finding that the company…
Azerbaijan starts natural gas supplies to Germany and Austria
Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR has started sending natural gas to Germany and Austria, the company said on Friday, as…
US to finalize 2026 biofuel quotas by early March, drop import penalties, sources say
The administration of President Donald Trump plans to finalize 2026 biofuel blending quotas by early March, keeping them close to…
Russia’s seaborne oil products exports rise 17% in December amid higher fuel output, data shows
Russia’s seaborne oil products exports in December were up by 17% from November at 9.069 million metric tons, driven by…
Signal Weekly Tanker Market Monitor: Freight Market VLCC AG Supply Vs Demand
Chart of the Week| AG Supply Vs Demand • Despite some encouraging short-term signals, the underlying demand is not yet…
Tanker Market Dipped in December
The tanker market faced a downward correction during the month of December, OPEC said in its latest monthly report. Dirty…