Articles by Rebecca Torres
South32 pivots to base metals as Mozal smelter closure looms
South32 Ltd is accelerating its transition toward base metals production, with CEO Graham Kerr projecting 90% of output will soon come from these operations. The shift coincides with the impending closure of its Mozal aluminum smelter in Mozambique.
Exxon Mobil Diverts Fuel to Australia Amid Hormuz Closure, Lifting Oil Prices
Exxon Mobil is sending its first fuel cargo from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Australia since December to address Asian supply shortages caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure. Brent crude surged 4.7%.
Silver Recovers as Dollar Retreats, Traders Eye Key Jobs Report
Silver prices climbed Wednesday, recovering from a steep selloff as the U.S. dollar weakened. Traders are now focused on upcoming U.S. employment data for signals on future Federal Reserve interest rate moves.
Chevron Shares Retreat Despite Soaring Oil Prices, Hormuz Blockade Sparks Supply Fears
Chevron shares declined alongside the broader energy sector, even as crude prices held near multi-month highs due to a critical shipping chokepoint remaining closed. Major banks have increased their oil price projections.
Lithium Futures Volatile as Albemarle Strengthens Balance Sheet
Albemarle shares gained over 3% following strategic financial moves, while Chinese lithium futures experienced significant price swings, reflecting ongoing market volatility and demand uncertainty.
Oil Prices Choppy as Hormuz Disruption, Diplomacy Drive Volatility
Oil prices fluctuated Wednesday, with Brent crude near $81, as market participants weighed supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz against potential U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks. Major banks have revised price forecasts upward.
Brent Crude Holds Above $81 Amid Hormuz Shipping Disruption
Brent crude futures edged higher, holding above $81 per barrel as sustained shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz fueled supply concerns. Major financial institutions have revised their oil price forecasts upward in response to the ongoing tensions.
Oil Prices Hover Near $81 as Hormuz Blockade Enters Fifth Day
Oil prices pared early gains Wednesday, with Brent crude trading near $81 a barrel as a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global supplies. Iraq has cut output by 1.5 million barrels per day.
Petrobras to Assess Oil Volatility Before Domestic Fuel Price Moves
Petrobras will observe oil price trends before deciding on potential adjustments to Brazilian fuel prices, CEO Magda Chambriard stated, following a 4.7% surge in Brent crude to $81.40 a barrel driven by Middle East conflict.
Glencore Shares Stabilize as Jefferies Sees Commodity Upside Amid Middle East Tensions
Glencore shares steadied in early London trading after a market slump, with Jefferies analysts pointing to geopolitical risks and inflation concerns as potential tailwinds for commodity stocks. The FTSE 100 fell sharply Tuesday as rate cut expectations faded.
BP Shares Face Volatility as Oil Surges on Middle East Supply Fears
BP shares are poised for a volatile session as Brent crude surges 3.3% to $84.07 on Middle East supply disruptions. Iraq has cut output by 1.5 million barrels per day, with warnings of deeper reductions.