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The latest commodities coverage from the TrustFinance editorial desk.
An unclaimed drone attack on two gas tankers in Egyptian waters is fueling concerns over the security of the Suez Canal and Sumed pipeline, a critical export artery for Saudi oil amid escalating regional conflicts.
The main sea freight index for dry bulk commodities rose for the first time in four sessions on Thursday, supported by a significant recovery in rates for larger capesize and panamax vessels.
France, the EU's top grain producer, is projected to see soft wheat yields of 7.0 metric tons per hectare, 3% below the long-term average, according to the Arvalis crop institute, signaling a challenging harvest season shaped by adverse weather.
A series of high-profile departures has hit major investment banks as hedge funds and trading houses aggressively recruit top base metals traders, driven by supply chain disruptions and surging demand from the energy transition.
As conflict disrupts vital Mideast waterways, Gulf Arab nations are increasingly looking to China, rather than the U.S., to use its economic leverage over Iran, putting Beijing's diplomatic power and regional ambitions to the test.
The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates, despite significant dissent, sent 30-year Treasury yields to their highest level in nearly two decades as investors questioned the central bank's long-term inflation stance.
European natural gas futures retreated on Thursday as traders booked profits and steady LNG supplies offered temporary relief. However, concerns over critically low storage levels and Middle East tensions continue to support prices ahead of the winter heating season.
Gaza's beekeeping industry has suffered a catastrophic collapse due to conflict, with hive numbers falling from 30,000 to just 700 and honey production dropping to 10% of pre-war levels, according to local experts.
The U.S. military launched a major retaliatory operation against Iran's Revolutionary Guard, striking command centers and drone facilities after Tehran fired ballistic missiles at American forces. The escalation has intensified conflict in the Middle East and sent global oil prices sharply higher.
