Save the Children aid for 1.5 million in need wiped out by Iran war oil shock Charity says extra delivery costs equivalent to 47 health clinics in Afghanistan operating for six months The Guardian - UK · Sep 4
India bonds pause before weekly debt supply Indian government bond yields remained steady on Friday morning, with traders eyeing an impending debt sale that could reveal market demand. The recent stabilization of oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields is providing some influence on local markets. Banks are strategizing to cope with surplus liquidity, as ongoing global risks… The Economic Times · Sep 4
US hits Cuba with new sanctions as island's crises multiply The United States has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, targeting its oil industry and individuals. These measures aim to further strain the island's already struggling economy. Cuba's government condemned the sanctions, calling them collective punishment and genocide. Cuban citizens are experiencing prolonged power outages and water shortages due to the… The Economic Times · Sep 4
Javier Milei: ‘winds of change’ support Argentina’s claim to Falkland Islands President cites Trump’s suggestion that he might reconsider US stance on British sovereignty and threatens swifter sanctions on UK oil interests The Guardian - UK · Sep 4
Russia Sanctions Bill: India gets a breather as Trump’s 100% tariff weapon stalls in US House A US Senate bill to impose tougher sanctions on Russia is facing growing opposition in the House, making it unlikely to move before the November midterm elections. The bill could allow President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India, China and… The Economic Times · Sep 4
Iran hits US military targets in the region as Washington probes deadly wedding strike Oil prices again spiked this week after a few weeks of relative stability following the renewed fighting as Iran continues to maintain a stranglehold over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, responsible for roughly 20% of global oil shipping. Euronews · Sep 4
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Nifty at 20.5x is not expensive; smallcaps are where valuations worry us: Pradeep Gupta With the Nifty trading at around 20.5 times earnings — nearly 12% below its 10-year average — Gupta argues that the broader market is not expensive, especially at a time when corporate earnings are accelerating and upgrades are outpacing downgrades. The Economic Times · Sep 4
Argentina’s president says ‘winds of change’ support claim to Falklands as tensions rise with UK The Falkland Islands are British territory but Argentina lays claim to them The Independent UK · Sep 4
Oil Price Today (September 4): Crude oil at $96, set for a 7% weekly surge as Iran, US exchange attacks. What’s next? The latest US attacks, which killed and wounded dozens of people, including Iranian civilians, have resulted in the most intense clashes between the two countries since July. The conflict, which began with US-Israeli strikes at the end of February, has now entered its seventh month. The Economic Times · Sep 4
Oil set for steepest weekly gain since mid-July over intensifying US-Iran tensions Oil prices are on the rise, driven by escalating supply risks in the Middle East. The renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have heightened fears regarding regional stability, resulting in violent confrontations. Concurrently, Russian President Putin is advocating for a peaceful resolution in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Iran is actively adding… The Economic Times · Sep 4
Milei declares ‘Falklands are Argentinian’ amid oil sanctions Argentina’s president spoke amid renewed tensions after US President Donald Trump hinted the US would not help the UK in a future conflict. The Independent UK · Sep 4
JD Vance says Iran conflict is not a war, declines to offer timeline for end US Vice President JD Vance said Washington’s conflict with Iran should not be called a war and declined to predict when hostilities would end. His comments came amid renewed attacks, disruptions to Strait of Hormuz shipping, elevated oil prices and mounting political pressure on Donald Trump ahead of November’s midterm… The Economic Times · Sep 4
Trump Says Oil Is Flowing Through Hormuz. Independent Trackers Show a Different Picture. The Trump administration maintains that the U.S. Navy is assisting dozens of ships through the waterway at night and that many of those movements are not detected by commercial tracking services. International Business Times · Sep 3
Argentina’s president to make Falklands statement amid reports of oil sanctions It comes as Donald Trump hinted that he would not help the UK in the event of a Falklands conflict. Evening Standard · Sep 3
The Independent UK · Sep 3 US-Venezuela oil deal and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean U.S. Energy Secretary met with Venezuela’s acting president during a visit focused on expanding U.S. access to the country’s vast oil reserves. Meanwhile, Buenos Aires hosted the Tango World Dance Championship.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3 Grinding up fish to feed to fish is ‘absurd’: fears over UN aquaculture plan Huge rollout of fish farms could harm ecosystems and threaten vulnerable communities’ food sources, say experts
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3 Nobel laureate Machado: ‘Illegitimate’ Venezuela regime has no right to strike US oil deal Opposition leader says interim government lacking democratic mandate to negotiate on natural resources
Latin Times · Sep 3 María Corina Machado Challenges Trump's Venezuela Deal, Calling for Transparency María Corina Machado delivered her clearest public challenge yet to President Donald Trump's handling of Venezuela's post-Maduro transition, questioning whether an oil agreement negotiated with Delcy Rodríguez's interim government can provide the stability, transparency and legal certainty needed to attract the investment Venezuela requires.
The Economic Times · Sep 3 India’s EV push could slash annual oil and battery import bill by $125 billion by 2050: Study India has the potential to save as much as USD 125 billion every year by 2050 through a swift transition to electric vehicles. The savings from reduced import costs significantly eclipse battery costs. Accelerating the shift towards electrification mitigates the impact of global crude oil price volatility and boosts self-sufficiency.
The Economic Times · Sep 3 Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday The Indian stock market closed lower Thursday, with Sensex down 417 points and Nifty falling 41 points, pressured by high oil prices, bond yields, and geopolitical tensions. Despite strong domestic growth, near-term market direction hinges on global risks and crude oil volatility.
International Business Times · Sep 3 Iran Again Attacked Gulf Countries. Oil Is Climbing Further. Kuwait said it intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran.
Reason · Sep 3 Trump Is Taking a Stake in Venezuela's Oil Industry and This Crony Is Cashing In Alejandro Betancourt has become the key go-between for the Trump administration, Venezuela’s new regime, and American oil companies.
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Photos show broken oil infrastructure and blackouts on Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo Broken oil infrastructure peeks out of Lake Maracaibo, where fishermen work and families endure blackouts. A new deal gives the U.S. control of a fifth of the country's oil reserves and promises billions, but is seen by many Venezuelans as a surrender.
The Independent UK · Sep 3 The Latest: Trump promises to campaign for Republicans despite sagging popularity President Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers facing tough reelection campaigns to run on his record in the White House despite his sagging popularity, and he pledged to campaign in all of the roughly three dozen contests that are likely to determine control of Congress
The Economic Times · Sep 3 "Conflict will not be resolved by buying or not buying oil": S Jaishankar on US sanctions bill "But let me just add this. You know, this conflict, which is today in its third year, will not be solved because somebody is buying or not buying oil or alumina or minerals or metals or fertiliser. This conflict will be solved by dialogue, by diplomacy, by negotiation. And that…