How summits of EU leaders became dysfunctional – POLITICO
“Of course, if you say, well, we need to reform the EU to make it faster, then the…
Japan May Extend $10 Billion to Southeast Asia to Help Buy Oil
(Bloomberg) — Japan plans to provide as much as $10 billion in financial support to nations in Southeast…
China’s Clean Tech Firms Signal Windfall From Gulf Energy Shock
(Bloomberg) — Chinese clean‑tech manufacturers are beginning to benefit from the supply crunch in the Gulf, as rising…
Ireland cuts tax on motor fuel as protests grip the country – POLITICO
“It’s beyond comprehension that we were on the precipice of losing oil refining capacity in the country in…
Brussels proposes to retain more emission rights: ETS reform sparks debate between competitiveness and green agenda
The European Commission has presented a proposal to modify the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), part of the Emissions…
Weekly Transits Reach Highest Since War Began
(Bloomberg) — Traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz has been picking up in the past week, with…
‘Volatile’ world requires Britain to get close to EU, Starmer says – POLITICO
But buoyed by a largely positive domestic reception, Starmer has since the new year hinted that he wants…
US tariffs impact the Japanese market
The Japan Aluminium Association has outlined how US tariffs will affect the Japanese market. On 12 March 2026,…
Trump Planned for Big Oil’s Global Dominance. Then He Went to War With Iran
(Bloomberg) — From capturing Venezuela’s president to attacking Europe’s methane rules, President Donald Trump had created a slipstream…
15 things we learned at the EU leaders’ summit – POLITICO
“This ETS is a great success. It has been in place for 20 years and is a market-based…
Traders Bet on Two ECB Hikes This Year as Energy Prices Surge
(Bloomberg) — Traders are fully pricing two interest-rate hikes from the European Central Bank this year, as an…
US Energy Chief Signals Iran War May Last Several More Weeks
(Bloomberg) — Energy Secretary Chris Wright signaled the war with Iran may last several more weeks with oil…