East-West battleground will shift to metals

In 2019, China accounted for 64% of the global production of graphite, 60% of rare earth elements, 13% of lithium and 8% of copper, IEA data shows.

24 December 2022

France strains to avert power cuts as cold snap tests Europe

Belgium's natural gas supply could be at risk this winter in the event of a cold wave.

10 December 2022

Most Gulf markets fall on lower oil prices; Abu Dhabi up

The Qatari Stock index dropped 1.7%, with most of its constituent stocks in negative territory.

1 February 2023

Oil rises on hopes for China's economy; recession fears

The U.S. Federal Reserve and European Central Bank raised interest rates last week and promised more.

20 December 2022

Oil gives up the year's gains, closing at 2022 low

Russia is considering options including banning oil sales to some countries to counter the price cap imposed by Western powers.

8 December 2022

Oil drops, but poised for biggest weekly gain since early Oct

On Thursday, the Bank of England and the European Central Bank raised interest rates to fight inflation.

16 December 2022

Oil falls on prospect of Keystone resumption, weakening demand

"In a healthy economic climate, such a development would be the equivalent of firing the starting gun in the race back to $100."

9 December 2022

India asked by sanctions-hit Russia for parts for key sectors

Indian imports from Russia have grown nearly five times to $29 billion between Feb. 24 and Nov. 20.

30 November 2022