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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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EU Reassesses Russian Oil Ban Timeline

Eastern Europe / ENM

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are increasing concerns about global energy supply, particularly following disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Industry leaders, including Wael Sawan, have warned that Europe could face shortages of key fuels such as diesel, jet fuel, and gasoline in the near term. These developments have contributed to heightened

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Turkey Is Determined to Stay Out of the Iran War

Middle East / ENM

Turkey has multiple reasons to be wary of the escalating conflict in Iran: the potential refugee crisis, disruptions to oil and gas supplies, impacts on trade, and losses in tourism. Above all, Ankara prefers to stay out of the fighting and maintain a role as a neutral mediator. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made this

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EU Tax Policy: Ever Closer Coordination

European Union / ENM

By Pieter Cleppe Taxation has traditionally been regarded as one of the core prerogatives of national sovereignty within the European Union. Member states determine their own tax rates, structures, and revenue priorities, reflecting domestic political choices and economic models. Yet over the past decade — and particularly since 2020 — the EU’s role in shaping

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Algeria Signals Resumption of Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Project

Africa / ENM

Algeria has confirmed that work on the proposed 4,100-kilometer Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline is expected to resume in the near future. The project is designed to transport up to 30 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas annually from Nigeria through Niger to Algeria, before connecting to Mediterranean export routes supplying European markets. If completed at

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India Balances Brussels and Washington in Parallel Trade Deals

Indopacific / ENM

India has moved to deepen its economic ties with both the European Union and the United States, advancing two significant but structurally different trade arrangements within weeks of each other. While both initiatives signal New Delhi’s intention to expand global trade partnerships, the agreements differ in ambition, scope and political context. Great news for India

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Trump Says Putin Agreed to One-Week Pause on Attacks on Kyiv and Other Cities

Eastern Europe / ENM

US President Donald Trump said on January 29 that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to a request to refrain from attacking Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities and villages for a period of one week. Speaking at a press conference, Trump stated that he had personally asked Putin not to carry out attacks during the

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France and Italy push for temporary exemption of fertilisers from EU carbon border levy

Environment, Uncategorized / ENM

France and Italy are urging the European Union to temporarily exempt fertilisers from its carbon border levy, arguing that the measure risks further straining Europe’s agricultural sector at a time of low crop prices and high input costs. According to documents seen by Reuters, the two countries are seeking a delay or suspension of the

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U.S. Signals Military Deployment Toward Iran Amid Regional Tensions

Middle East / ENM

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States is deploying naval forces toward Iran, describing the movement as an “armada” while suggesting that the deployment may serve as a deterrent rather than a prelude to immediate action. Speaking to reporters while returning from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump stated that although

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Is an agreement on the EU’s long term budget in sight?

European Union / ENM

By Pieter Cleppe EU member states are seeking to reach agreement by the end of this year on the European Union’s next long-term budget, formally known as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). The proposed framework would cover EU expenditure from 2028 to 2034. Negotiations are proving more complex than in previous cycles, partly because interest

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