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March 30, 2026

Europe’s Energy Policy Reckoning

By Pieter Cleppe Europe’s energy strategy is no longer sustainable. What once passed as long-term planning has collided with geopolitical reality, and the consequences are now impossible to ignore. The war in Iran has merely accelerated a crisis that was already years in the making: a system built on fragile assumptions, increasing dependency, and political […]

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Energy Markets Drive Palm Oil Higher, Reshaping Global Trade Pressures

Palm oil prices are rising again, but the movement is about more than commodity cycles. What is unfolding is a convergence of energy markets, biofuel demand, and increasingly complex global trade rules. In Malaysia, palm oil futures have been trending upward, supported by higher crude oil prices and a weaker ringgit. These factors are making

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