Tag: Energy
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Volatility through the end of the week is expected, and caution is advised
Provided by TradingView WTI Crude Oil (October) Yesterday’s Close: Settled at 69.96, up 0.94 Crude rallied yesterday on increased geopolitical risk and a weaker dollar as the Israel / Hezbollah conflict intensified and traders awaited today’s Fed Decision. At the time of writing, WTI Crude Oil futures are down -0.54 to 69.43 this morning. Last night’s…
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The biggest unanswered questions about the Hezbollah pager attack
Over the past two days, the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has been targeted with an attack as sophisticated and audacious as it is brutal, with the devices in their own pockets turned into deadly weapons. On Tuesday, hundreds of pagers distributed by Hezbollah to its members and associates in Lebanon and Syria exploded, killing at…
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If you support Israel, you need to vote for Trump – opinion
Is the future of US-Israel relations at stake? By MARC ZELL SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 01:14 REPUBLICAN NOMINEE Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris: There can be little doubt that Trump is the candidate of choice for those who support Israel and a reinvigorated US foreign policy, the writer argues. (photo credit: Marco Bello/Jeenah Moon/Reuters)…
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Israel cites ‘new phase’ in regional war after Lebanon blasts
JERUSALEM – Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant ushered in what he called a “new phase” in the war with regional Islamist groups and said troops would be diverted to the Lebanese border, an indication that long-held fears of a wider conflict may soon be realised. More military resources will be deployed to north of…
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What Iraq’s Urgent Energy Talks With Washington Really Mean
Simon Watkins Simon Watkins is a former senior FX trader and salesman, financial journalist, and best-selling author. He was Head of Forex Institutional Sales and Trading for… More Info Premium Content By Simon Watkins – Sep 18, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT Iraq plans to open 10 new gas exploration blocks to international investors. Despite Iraq’s…
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Second Wave of Exploding Devices Rocks Hezbollah
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Hezbollah’s communications nightmare, regional elections in Kashmir, and a massive Ukrainian drone strike. Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Hezbollah’s communications nightmare, regional elections in Kashmir, and a massive Ukrainian drone strike. Sign up to receive World Brief in your inbox every weekday.…
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Republicans groan at Biden admin’s last-minute request for more time to send unused $6B to Ukraine
Billions of dollars allocated for Ukraine will expire at the end of the month if Congress does not act, according to a warning from the Biden administration. Some 10% of the $61 billion in funding Congress passed for Ukraine in April remains unspent – and the White House has requested Congress extend its Presidential Drawdown…
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World News Live Updates: 9 people killed and 300 injured by second wave of device explosions, says Lebanon’s health ministry
Business News›News›Newsblogs›World News Live Updates: 9 people killed and 300 injured by second wave of device explosions, says Lebanon’s health ministry 19 Sep 2024 | 12:32:54 AM IST Synopsis World News Live Updates: 9 people killed and 300 injured by second wave of device explosions, says Lebanon’s health ministry. World News Live Updates: 9 people…
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Putin’s Visits to Azerbaijan and Mongolia: Between Reinforcing Regional Influence and Challenging Western Projects
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Azerbaijan in August 2024 had several important consequences for regional geopolitics, Russia-Azerbaijan relations, and the broader dynamics in the South Caucasus. The first objective was to strengthen bilateral relations with Baku. Russia reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation in various sectors, particularly in energy and transport. Having grown in…
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Middle East latest: Israel declares ‘new phase’ of war after deadly pager and hand-held radio explosions in Lebanon
We’re pausing our coverage We’re pausing our live updates on the Middle East for now. In the meantime, here’s a reminder of the key lines over the past day: At least 20 people were killed and hundreds injured following a second wave of explosions in Lebanon, as hand-held radios detonated; The Israeli defence minister declared…