Russia’s refined oil product exports to Singapore to hit highest this year in May, traders say
Russia’s exports of naphtha to Singapore are on track to rise to their highest level this year in May as…
Russian wheat export prices keep rising as May frosts hit crops
Russian wheat export prices rose last week as the current crop was hit by unseasonal May frosts. The price of…
Energy efficiency measures can save $460m per year in LNG imports: Study
Greater efficiency in gas-fired captive power generation and productive use of waste heat can help reduce the import of LNG…
Middle East diesel exports to Europe rise to 10-month high as Russia mostly stays away
Middle East diesel exports to Europe rose to a 10-month high in April with Russian product mostly heading to Turkey,…
The case for forever high interest rates
If financial markets are right, interest rates won’t just stay high this year, but possibly forever. The return of inflation…
China: Stabilizing economy augurs well for global growth
China’s economy is showing fresh signs of stabilization with a solid first-quarter performance this year, laying a strong foundation for…
Fed to cut rates in September, say nearly two-thirds of economists
The U.S. Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate twice this year, starting in September, according to a stronger…
Is a closure in the Strait of Hormuz on the cards?
In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “the Strait of Hormuz represents a vital artery for global trade,…
EU ETS: catalyst for change, mired in growing pains
The European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) continues to cause confusion and consternation for stakeholders in shipping, with questions around…