Oil prices slide as economic woes compete with geopolitical risks October 11, 2023 Oil markets have eased in today's trading with investors awaiting further price signals following worries over geopolitical risk.
Gas prices pare back gains as volatility fears rattle markets October 11, 2023 Gas prices have eased after yesterday's bumper rally which saw markets surge to their highest levels since June.
UK will struggle to meet lithium shortfalls from allies amid China dominance, minerals boss warns October 11, 2023 The UK will struggle to meet its lithium needs without China, the boss of Cornish Lithium fears.
Solar clampdown would repeat mistakes of onshore wind ban, energy boss warns October 11, 2023 The government could be about to repeat the mistakes that lead to onshore wind's demise through a clampdown on farmland solar.
Gas prices jump after Israeli gas field halts production October 10, 2023 Gas prices have jumped to their highest level since June following the closure of one of Israel's largest fields in the Mediterranean Sea.
Ryanair: UK passengers face ‘unfair burden’ from carbon clampdown October 10, 2023 Passengers risk bearing the brunt of higher prices amid an “unfair” government clampdown on carbon emissions, Ryanair has warned.
FTSE 100 close: London rises on Fed official’s comments amid Israel-Gaza uncertainty October 10, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 index soared as markets reacted well to comments by a top official at the Federal Reserve, despite ongoing uncertainty looming due to the war with Israel and Gaza. The capital’s premier bluechip index closed 1.82 per cent higher at 7,628.21, lifted by Ocado, Anglo American and Flutter. Down the most since March, [...]
Net zero risks energy security, says OPEC, as cartel slashes oil output October 10, 2023 Climate action to reach net zero undermines investment in the oil sector and jeopardises global energy security, warned OPEC.
LME: Hong Kong owners pledge to ‘strengthen its stewardship’ of the industry after nickel crisis October 9, 2023 The LME will ramp up its oversight of the market following last year's nickel crisis, the boss of its parent company has pledged.
Gold prices surge as investors embrace safe haven assets following Hamas attack on Israel October 9, 2023 Gold prices have rebounded heavily today from a nine-day slump, with investors drawn to safe haven assets amid concerns over geopolitical risk.