IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’ World Economic Outlook says states’ oil stocks are low and budgets are overstretched, as it upgrades UK GDP growth forecast for 2026 The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
Oil ticks lower as Russia diesel supply prospects counter Gulf supply risks Oil prices dipped following a prior rise, with Brent crude futures down by 61 cents per barrel. Traders weighed supply risks stemming from recent assaults in Saudi Arabia and the potential increase of Russian diesel imports. Ongoing concerns about the robustness of Gulf energy infrastructure arose after strikes near vital… The Economic Times · Oct 13
Aussie shares pare early losses, mining and tech drop A sell-off in global microchip stocks has hammered the technology sector, as competition and concentration worries rattled confidence in the AI narrative. AAP · Oct 13
D-Street poised for positive start as GIFT Nifty signals gains Benchmark Nifty encountered a decline of 0.7% on Monday, driven by growing geopolitical tensions. Market analysts foresee a cautious atmosphere in India, primarily due to volatile crude oil prices and the crisis in West Asia. Foreign portfolio investors exited the market, selling shares worth Rs 1,708 crore, whereas domestic institutional… The Economic Times · Oct 13
Miliband urges need to stand with Ukraine as Trump has fresh dig at Zelensky The US president claims Vladimir Putin, who started the conflict, wants a peace deal more than the leader of the Kyiv government. Evening Standard · Oct 12
Cotton Closes higher on Monday Cotton futures closed the Monday trade with contracts 6 to 22 points higher on Monday. Crude oil is up $1.31 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.343 higher. The Seam reported 2,539 bales sold on 10/9, at an average of 79.53 cents/lb. The Cotlook A index... Barchart · Oct 12
Soybeans Slip Lower on Monday Soybeans pulled off early sharp losses on Monday, with contracts fractionally to 4 ¼ cents higher and nearly a dime off the lows. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 6 3/4 cents at $12.27 1/4. Soymeal futures were 40 cents to $6.90 higher, with Soy Oil futures... Barchart · Oct 12
'We Noticed From The Carfax': Woman’s Jiffy Lube Oil Change Turns Disastrous. Corporate Still Hasn’t Called Back “I can’t accelerate or anything." Motor1 · Oct 12
Trump claims he brokered an energy ceasefire on Truth Social. Then glide bombs hit Kharkiv and the Kremlin responds: ‘We don’t want a ceasefire’ There seems to be a complete breakdown of communications between them. We Got This Covered · Oct 12
Stocks Settle Lower as Crude Prices Jump and Chipmakers Fall The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.06% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.71%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) fell -0.04%, and December E-mini... Barchart · Oct 12
US stocks: Nasdaq ends lower as oil prices surge ahead of earnings, economic data The Nasdaq composite index faced a downturn as oil prices surged following attacks on a Saudi airport. With major banks set to release their earnings reports, investor focus sharpens this week. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones saw mixed performances, while the energy sector thrived. Heightened inflation concerns due to… The Economic Times · Oct 12
French navy intercepts and boards 'shadow fleet' ship, Macron says Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence says the DF Peak tanker is involved in the transportation of Russian crude oil and that it is associated with the Sovcomflot shipping firm. Euronews · Oct 12
Dollar Rallies on Higher Crude Oil Prices and Hawkish Fed Comments The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1.5-year high on Monday, finishing up +0.37%. The dollar rallied on Monday amid stronger crude prices. WTI crude rose more than +2% on Monday, raising inflation expectations that could prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy and support the dollar. The dollar... Barchart · Oct 12
Airlines raised fares as fuel costs surged, but Delta’s CEO says those higher ticket prices could be here to stay as long as demand holds up Oil prices are more than 70% higher than they were a year ago. Fortune · Oct 12
Barchart · Oct 12 Threats to Global Supplies Push Crude Oil Prices Sharply Higher November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed up +1.89 (+2.06%) on Monday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed down -0.035 (-0.11%). Crude oil prices settled sharply higher on Monday amid threats to global energy supplies. Saudi Arabia has seen an increase in attacks from Houthi rebels in Yemen, while...
France 24 · Oct 12 How exposed is Saudi Arabia? Yemen's Houthis scale up drone and missile attacks How exposed is Saudi Arabia? Just as Iran's retaliation to Donald Trump's war suddenly exposed the vulnerability of neighbouring Gulf states, how much is Riyadh reeling from the escalation with Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthis? We assess the physical and material damage from strikes on airports and oil facilities, as well as…
Motor1 · Oct 12 Woman Takes Car To Ford For Oil Change. Then Her Car Catches On Fire “My multi-point inspection didn’t say anything..."
The Times of India · Oct 12 'America first': Trump defends Russia diesel deal amid bipartisan backlash US President Donald Trump on Monday defended his decision to allow Russian diesel supplies to the United States, saying his administration had acted in the interests of the American people. He also accused the media of ignoring the European Union's energy payments to Moscow, as Ukraine criticised the deal and…
Barchart · Oct 12 Soybeans Falling Back on Monday Soybeans are showing 5 to 6 cent losses so far on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 8 cents at $12.26. Soymeal futures were $1.30 to $4.60 higher, with Soy Oil futures up 15 to 55 points. The harvest price for Crop Insurance is discovered during...
Barchart · Oct 12 Cotton Posting Mixed Monday Trade Cotton futures are trading with contracts up 8 points to 7 points lower at midday. Crude oil is up $2.09 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.353 higher. Crop Production data from Friday raised yield by 14 lbs/ac to 790 lbs. That added another 240,000 bales...
The Independent UK · Oct 12 Trump’s oil deal with Russia may not lower diesel prices as much as president hopes, analysis warns Diesel prices are up about $2.55 per gallon from a year ago, as the Iran war continues into its eighth month
Evening Standard · Oct 12 Stocks up ahead of US earnings data but oil prices stays high The FTSE 100 index ended up 104.23 points, 1.0%, at 10,656.28.
Barchart · Oct 12 Crude Prices Rally on Threats to Global Supplies November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is up +1.62 (+1.77%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is up +0.133 (+0.40%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today amid threats to global supplies. Saudi Arabia has seen an increase in attacks from Houthi rebels in Yemen, while Iran...
The Economic Times · Oct 12 Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday Indian benchmark indices reversed early gains on Monday, with the Sensex falling 548 points and the Nifty closing below 22,400 amid persistent FII selling, rising bond yields and geopolitical concerns. Investors will track key stocks, global cues, crude oil prices, inflation data and earnings expectations for Tuesday’s market direction.
Capital & Main · Oct 12 Flares, Leaks and Toxic Spills: All in a Day’s Work A day along the Pecos River with thermographer Charlie Barrett.