US president has “paused” military mission to guide commercial ships through the vital waterway
With little slack in the system, soaring prices don’t give operators that much of an incentive to let rip
Most ambitious British timeframe yet for the technology comes as US and China race ahead in funding for sector
Leaving the oil cartel is not just a commercial decision — it reflects structural changes in global energy markets
Volatility is more damaging than higher prices and will cause merchandise flows to drop, according to Global Trade Alert
US president says there has been ‘great progress’ on a deal with Iran
Stocks near 8-year low ahead of summer travel season despite collapse in demand
Investing in alternatives to this and other maritime chokepoints is costly but necessary
Increased priority on security of power supply might see some countries continue to rely on fossil fuels
Move comes as Europe looks to secure more supplies from producers outside the Middle East and Russia
Blast at Kazzinc’s facility killed two people and injured five, according to Kazakhstan’s government
The global economy will soon be running on fumes
Also in today’s newsletter, oil surges after US and Iran exchange fire
Executives warn that a prolonged energy shock would increase pressure to pass on costs to customers
Debate on power standards is playing out across industries
Rebound may spell end of the era of ever-cheaper cells after a price war that stoked huge losses among biggest producers
Reliance on external advisers has drawn criticism for potential conflicts of interest
Oil jumps to $115 and Treasuries sell off as Tehran targets UAE and US hits Iranian fast boats
The longer the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues, the more likely a crisis-like adjustment in rich economies becomes
Oil jumps to $114 as tensions flare up in Middle East
US tech billionaire leads $140mn investment into Panthalassa as search for AI power pushes into exotic new frontiers
Brussels cites security concerns in latest crackdown on sensitive China-made imports
Move to soften impact on companies of flagship climate legislation is a setback for environmental groups
‘Somewhat counterintuitive’ indeed
Farmers fear a flood of cheap meat as Carney government looks for entry to South American bloc
