The United States issued a 30-day waiver for countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products stranded at sea, drawing criticism from Germany and other European allies on Friday, but approval from Moscow. The waiver, which will last till April 11, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, was intended to stabilise global energy
US stocks opened in green on Friday after oil prices displayed some sign of easing, and officials from the Trump administration signalled that the Strait of Hormuz blockade will not be a long-term problem. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 301 points, or 0.7%, while the S&P 500 added 0.5%, with the Nasdaq Composite also
The S&P 500 Index remains under pressure this week, continuing a slow downtrend that started in January when it peaked at a record high of $7,000. It has retreated by over 4.8% and is now hovering at its lowest level since November last year. Technicals suggest that this index has more downside to go as
Rivian stock price is stuck in a technical bear market after falling from last December’s high of $22.7 to the current $15.20. It retreated after the company shared details of the upcoming R2 vehicle, with its short interest continuing to rise. So, will the stock rebound or continue the downward trend? Rivian announced details for
Oil prices fell more than 2% on Friday after the US granted a waiver for sanctioned Russian crude and an Indian tanker sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz. However, both benchmarks, Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude oil, were on course for weekly gains due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. On
The UK’s transition to renewable energy and low-carbon technologies could protect households and businesses from volatile global fossil fuel markets while costing far less than critics claim, according to analysis from the Climate Change Committee. The climate advisers estimate that reaching net zero emissions by 2050 would require about £4 billion a year, or roughly
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a pullback after a positive start to the week. Bitcoin has retraced below $70,000, while Ether is also trading around the $2,000 psychological level. However, PI, the native coin of the Pi Network, continues to rally higher. The coin is trading at $0.2307 at press time on Wednesday and could
China’s government agencies and state-owned enterprises have begun warning staff against installing the artificial intelligence agent OpenClaw on office devices, citing potential security concerns. The guidance, as reported by Reuters, highlights caution inside the Chinese state sector over emerging autonomous AI tools. OpenClaw is an open-source system capable of independently performing complex digital tasks with
Nio stock price surged to its highest point since December last year, continuing an uptrend that started earlier this year when it formed a double-bottom pattern. It surged to $6.70 after the company published its strong financial results and its first quarterly profit. Nio published strong financial results Nio’s share price surged this week after
Gold prices struggled to capitalise on gains from earlier in the day as the yellow metal fell below $5,200 per ounce once again. A stronger dollar weighed on gold and silver prices on Wednesday. The dollar’s strength makes commodities priced in the greenback more expensive for overseas buyers, thereby limiting demand. Experts said that the