Oil prices rose about 3% during trading today, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, after losses of nearly 10% during the previous two sessions. The rally is supported by concerns about supplies; The European Union is working to win support for a Russian oil embargo. Major producers have warned that they may struggle to plug the deficit […]
BP is planning to acquire a stake in one of the world’s largest green hydrogen projects from wind and solar energy, in Western Australia. BP plans to acquire a stake of about 30% of the Asian hub of renewable energy with a capacity of 26 gigawatts, The Australian newspaper reported. The project proposes about 14 […]
Gold prices rose during trading on Tuesday, with the dollar retreating from its highest levels in two decades, prompting investors to choose bullion priced in the US currency. This comes at a time when investors are waiting for key US data for clues regarding the Federal Reserve’s stance on raising interest rates. Gold prices ended […]
As global growth concerns mount, the Canadian dollar falls to a five-month low. On Monday, the Canadian dollar fell to its lowest level in nearly five months against the US dollar, as investors became more concerned about the global economic outlook after China’s two largest cities tightened COVID-19 curbs. Global stock markets extended recent losses, […]
Global oil prices fell on Monday, May 9, along with stock markets in Asia, weighed by weak Chinese data and fears of a global recession that could double oil demand. Oil prices fell as investors looked ahead to European Union talks on a Russian oil embargo, which could result in an agreement that could put […]
Addressing climate change has become an urgent imperative on the agenda of global companies, not only to reduce carbon emissions and thus protect societies, but also to drive innovation that will benefit them as well. In this respect, companies play an important role to invest in solutions to protect the planet and the economy, and […]
Oil prices rose about 1% during trading today, Friday, for the fourth consecutive day, as fears of disruption of Russian supplies outweighed the closures in China, the largest importer of crude in the world, due to the outbreak of the Corona virus. Yesterday, Thursday, oil prices ended more than 3% higher, after volatile trading, with […]
Gold prices fell to the lowest level in 10 weeks, during trading today, Thursday, with the strength of the US dollar and anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s decision. Markets are awaiting the Fed’s interest rate decision; The US central bank is scheduled to hold its meeting next Wednesday, amid strong expectations of a new interest […]
German inflation has reached a four-decade high as a result of rising energy prices. In April, German inflation reached its highest level in more than four decades, fueled by natural gas and mineral oil prices that have skyrocketed since Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Consumer prices harmonised to make them comparable with inflation data from other […]
Scotland counts on solar energy to achieve climate goals by 2030 The Scottish government has expressed its commitment to including solar energy in its new strategy to achieve climate goals, after the ruling Scottish National Party announced last Friday the signing of a power-sharing agreement in the country with the Green Party. The document, issued […]