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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

War in Hormuz... LNG Crisis, Production of This Commodity Has Decreased by 50%

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has severely impacted LNG supply, resulting in a 50% cut in urea production in India due to disruptions in the Hormuz Strait.

Mar 23 • 01:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Fuel tourism is gaining momentum: cheap prices are driving drivers across the border

The conflict in the Middle East has exacerbated Europe's commodity crisis, prompting drivers to seek cheaper fuel in neighboring countries, leading to serious issues that require intervention from governments across Europe.

Mar 21 • 06:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Monetary Policy: ECB Keeps Key Interest Rate Steady Despite Rising Commodity Prices

The European Central Bank decided to maintain its key interest rate at 2.0% in light of increasing commodity prices and economic uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 19 • 14:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Monetary Policy: ECB Keeps Key Interest Rate Constant Despite Rising Commodity Prices

The European Central Bank maintains its key interest rate at 2.0% despite rising commodity prices and pressure due to military tensions in Iran.

Mar 19 • 13:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What is Happening in Latvia? - On the Risks of Rising Fuel Prices and Inflation and Their Mitigation

Latvian ministers have agreed on reducing fuel excise taxes and the potential introduction of a super-profit tax on fuel traders amid rising fuel and commodity prices.

Mar 18 • 13:39 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Government Says It Cannot Contain Global Commodity Prices Amid Middle East Tensions

The Liberian government acknowledges its inability to control rising local commodity prices linked to tensions in the Middle East and ongoing global economic pressure.

Mar 18 • 12:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Tuttofood is launching the international food manifesto

Italy is positioning itself to lead global food sectors toward a more sustainable, inclusive, and transparent system with a universal and conscious access to food as a value rather than a mere commodity.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The U.S. SEC: Bitcoin is a Digital Commodity, Not a Security... Ending a 10-Year Interpretation Controversy

The U.S. SEC and CFTC have officially classified Bitcoin and Ethereum as 'digital commodities' rather than securities, resolving a decade-long debate regarding their regulatory status.

Mar 18 • 03:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

HOT MARKET ⟩ Businessmen and journalists offer money and contacts to 'buy' Trump's private number

Trump's private phone number has become a hot commodity in Washington, attracting offers of money from wealthy individuals and trade of contacts among journalists.

Mar 16 • 17:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Trump's phone number is spreading - the mobile is ringing incessantly

Trump's private phone number has become a hot commodity in Washington, leading to incessant calls from various individuals seeking the digits.

Mar 16 • 15:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

The gasoline spike following the attack: 'Incredible consequences'

The U.S. bombing of the strategic Kharg island may lead to severe repercussions for oil prices, according to commodity analyst Christian Kopfer.

Mar 14 • 09:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now we're investigating which profession is the hottest commodity in the dating market - vote for your favorite!

The article engages readers in a poll to determine which professions are most attractive in the dating market, presenting various characteristics people look for in potential partners.

Mar 13 • 16:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Panel of experts: If the war in Iran drags on for months, Slovakia faces recession

Experts warn that a prolonged conflict in Iran could plunge Slovakia into a recession due to rising commodity prices and inflation.

Mar 13 • 10:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now a harsh forecast for food prices

The prolonged conflict in the Middle East may significantly impact food and commodity prices, warns Pellervo Economic Research Institute (PTT).

Mar 13 • 07:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The price of food is threatened to rise if the war continues

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could significantly impact food and commodity prices, according to Pellervo Economic Research.

Mar 13 • 07:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Oil Falls and Gold Rises Amid US Moves to Contain Energy Shock

Global commodity markets show mixed movements as oil prices drop due to US actions to ease restrictions on certain Russian oil shipments while gold prices rise.

Mar 13 • 06:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fishermen block the Transamazon Highway in protest against the explosion of the Pedral do Lourenço in Pará

Artisanal fishermen and activists have blocked the Transamazon Highway in Brazil to protest against the planned detonation of the Pedral do Lourenço, aimed at facilitating commodity transport.

Mar 13 • 00:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Measures Align to Secure and Shield Ecuadorian Oil

Ecuador is taking significant steps to implement hedging operations for commodity prices to protect the country from negative impacts of international pricing fluctuations.

Mar 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Trump opens US oil reserves. Iran attacks, commodity prices rise

The US is set to release 400 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserves as part of a coordinated plan by 32 nations, but tensions with Iran following attacks on Iraqi tankers have led to a spike in oil prices.

Mar 12 • 09:22 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese firms with success in go-global efforts poised to reap profit rewards

Mainland Chinese firms are set to surpass their Hong Kong counterparts in earnings, driven by successful global expansions and rising commodity prices.

Mar 11 • 23:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The UN calls for "humanitarian exemptions" for aid delivery through the Strait of Hormuz

The UN aid chief warns that the ongoing war in the Middle East is disrupting aid routes and calls for exemptions to facilitate humanitarian supplies.

Mar 11 • 16:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

The Impact of the ‘Hormuz Blockade’ on Commodity Markets... Prices of Aluminum, Helium, and Ethanol Surge

The blockade of the Hormuz Strait amid the Israel-Iran conflict has led to significant price increases in essential commodities such as aluminum and helium.

Mar 11 • 08:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Can Brazil Experience a New Commodity Boom Due to the War?

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is creating economic uncertainty that could lead Brazil to benefit from a surge in commodity prices, especially oil and fertilizers.

Mar 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Silver Now ₹1.44 Lakh Cheaper From Its High, Price Drops Suddenly Today, Gold Also Falls

The prices of gold and silver are experiencing fluctuations amidst ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with silver prices dropping significantly on the multi-commodity exchange.

Mar 11 • 04:53 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Pokémon cards are a hot commodity, and B.C. thieves aren’t playing around

A gang of thieves in Abbotsford, B.C., targeted a collectibles store, stealing approximately $30,000 worth of Pokémon cards.

Mar 10 • 22:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Hidden Cost of Bombing Iran: A Commodity That No One Can Do Without May Become More Expensive

The article discusses the potential rise in food prices linked to Iran's bombing, particularly focusing on the impact on nitrogen fertilizers reliant on natural gas from the Persian Gulf.

Mar 10 • 18:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sudden Surge in Gold and Silver Prices, Silver Increased by 10,000 Rupees Today

Gold and silver prices surged dramatically amid escalating tensions between the US-Israel and Iran, with silver seeing a jump of 10,000 rupees.

Mar 10 • 10:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Treated as a commodity, a woman sold three times in a month suffers and attempts suicide before fourth deal.

A 21-year-old woman in Maharashtra was sold three times in a month and forced into marriages, ultimately attempting suicide due to her unbearable suffering.

Mar 10 • 06:18 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

US$17 billion question: why China and South Africa are so far apart on trade data

China and South Africa's trade data discrepancies reveal extensive gaps in reporting practices and global commodity chains.

Mar 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Dangote Refinery buys Nigerian crude at international prices — CEO

The CEO of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, highlights that fuel prices are expected to remain high due to the refinery's reliance on international commodity markets for crude oil.

Mar 9 • 21:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Industry, Retail, and Tourism: Understand How the War in Iran is Transforming Global Business

The ongoing conflict between the US and Israel against Iran is significantly impacting businesses worldwide by driving up energy prices and disrupting essential commodity supplies.

Mar 9 • 16:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The bullish rally of soybeans continues due to the war in the Middle East, reaching its highest price since May 2024

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing significant increases in grain prices, with soybeans reaching their highest value since May 2024 in the Chicago market.

Mar 9 • 12:37 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Cocoa beans rot in Ivory Coast after commodity crash

A major price drop in cocoa has led to unsold cocoa beans rotting in warehouses in Ivory Coast, impacting farmers' livelihoods.

Mar 9 • 10:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Oil: Sharp rise in price - Above $113 for Brent

Oil prices soared by up to 25% on Monday, reaching their highest level since mid-2022, primarily due to escalated tensions in Iran affecting global energy supplies.

Mar 9 • 05:54 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Today's Stock Markets, March 6: Qatar Sounds Alarm on Energy Exports, Markets Slow Down

Stock markets are experiencing renewed caution due to concerns about potential interruptions in energy exports from Gulf countries.

Mar 6 • 10:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Mining Conference to Tackle Industrial Challenges

The upcoming Botswana Mining and Energy Conference and Expo aims to address the challenges facing the national economy in the energy sector and commodity sales.

Mar 5 • 15:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Santiago Bulat revealed why the war in the Middle East could be a "great economic opportunity" for Argentina

Economist Santiago Bulat argues that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could provide significant economic opportunities for Argentina, particularly through energy exports and rising commodity prices.

Mar 3 • 16:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Holi Tomorrow... Why is the Stock Market Closed Today? No Trading in Commodity Market Either

On March 3, the Indian stock market is closed in observance of Holi, providing some relief after a significant decline on previous trading days.

Mar 3 • 03:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Drops and rises in agricultural prices and fear for key inputs: what experts say after the attacks in Iran

After attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, commodity prices show slight declines for major grains and a significant rise in soy oil prices, as experts express concerns about future market impacts.

Mar 2 • 20:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Impact of the War in Iran on Basmati Rice Exports, What Does India Export to Iran?

The ongoing conflict involving Iran has created uncertainties for India’s basmati rice exports to the country, which is its largest market for this commodity.

Mar 2 • 08:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Michaela Tomešová: Normality is a Rare Commodity Today

Michaela Tomešová discusses the scarcity of normality in contemporary society.

Feb 28 • 11:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A corn in the tank... of the tractor

John Deere unveiled a high-power tractor prototype that runs on E98 ethanol at the Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, emphasizing the potential for field-generated fuel.

Feb 28 • 08:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Another decline in mass consumption: it fell 1.1% in January and the collapse was greater in supermarkets

Mass consumption in Argentina declined by 1.1% in January, with a notable drop in supermarket sales and basic commodity categories.

Feb 27 • 18:53 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Sugar, Wheat Flour, Mangoes and Electricity Prices Fall in Feb

In February, key commodity prices in Kenya, including sugar and wheat flour, saw a decline, contributing to a decrease in inflation to 4.3 percent.

Feb 27 • 09:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation investigates former sales representative and lawyer for alleged fraud that caused R$ 2.5 million loss to the agricultural industry

The Civil Police conducted searches and seizures to investigate a supposed scheme involving forgery, fraud, and money laundering related to the agricultural commodity industry, allegedly causing significant financial losses.

Feb 26 • 22:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: ASX poised for fresh record as Wall Street powers higher

The ASX is set to reach new highs as Wall Street continues its tech-driven rally ahead of key Nvidia earnings, buoyed by rising commodity prices.

Feb 25 • 20:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The world's largest producer: Resuming cocoa purchases from Côte d'Ivoire after canceling the price premium

Cocoa traders have resumed buying from Côte d'Ivoire after the country agreed to eliminate the price premiums that were stalling sales.

Feb 25 • 12:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Time is now the most valuable commodity, appeals Řehka. Zůna defends the lower military budget

The article discusses the perspectives of political figures Řehka and Zůna on the importance of military budgeting and the value of time.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

AI Boom and Commodity Prices: Should Investors Now Invest in Emerging Markets?

The article discusses the recent performance of emerging markets and whether this presents a viable investment opportunity for investors.

Feb 24 • 06:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

AI Boom and Commodity Prices: Should Investors Now Invest in Emerging Markets?

The article discusses the recent performance of emerging markets, particularly in light of the AI boom and commodity prices, suggesting that investors might find new opportunities there.

Feb 24 • 06:42 UTC

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