Poor trading day for FTSE as markets await Wednesday’s Budget The Chancellor’s statement and US and Canadian rates decisions were weighing on investors. Evening Standard · 1h ago
Big Tech Earnings, Fed Decision and Other Key Things to Watch this Week kets face a pivotal week as the Federal Reserve decides on interest rates Wednesday at 2:00pm. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh follows with a press conference at 2:30pm. Heavy earnings from Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon will test whether AI spending is paying off. Barchart · Oct 25
FTSE 100 slips as oil price hits five-month high Oil and gas prices have risen strongly this week, adding to worries about high inflation weighing on economic growth around the world. Evening Standard · Oct 23
First Thing: Former DHS aide Lewandowski investigated over claims he profited from government role Investigation marks rare move by DoJ against an ally of the US president The Guardian - UK · Oct 23
Marine life in Gulf of Mexico has still not fully recovered from 2010 BP oil spill New study reveals dramatic population drops in fish, cephalopods and more after Deepwater Horizon disaster The Guardian - US · Oct 22
Scientists uncover devastating damage to marine life 16 years after BP oil disaster In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined The Independent UK · Oct 19
Gas Station Mass Shooting: Two killed, three hurt at West Baltimore BP; liquor store attack adds to toll A tragic shooting occurred at a gas station in West Baltimore, claiming the lives of two individuals and leaving three others injured. Police arrived promptly to find multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigations indicate that the attack may have been carried out by two or three assailants armed with… The Times of India · Oct 19
Maya Jama and Mick Jagger among stars at British Museum Ball The ball is said to have been inspired by autumn exhibitions including the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry. The Independent UK · Oct 17
British Museum Ball 2026: Maya Jama and Gwendoline Christie lead best looks at star-studded London party The event saw multiple protests including from a pro-Palestine group opposing the museum’s sponsorship by BP Evening Standard · Oct 17
Venezuela's Oil Revival Is Gaining Momentum—3 Energy Stocks Positioned to Benefit Chevron, BP and Halliburton are investing billions to revive Venezuela's oil and gas industry as the U.S. looks to offset supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz. MarketBeat · Oct 14
DOE Authorizes 4 Million Barrels of Emergency Oil After Hurricane Disrupts Fuel Supplies The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has authorized an emergency exchange of up to 4 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve following hurricane-related supply disruptions along the Gulf Coast. The move is intended to help keep refineries operating and prevent interruptions that could affect gasoline and… Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 14
‘From liabilities to goldmines’: refineries eye record profits from diesel shortage Firms turning crude oil into the ‘workhorse’ fuel stand to gain most despite economic fallout from record prices The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
BP to outline strategy update in December as it reveals steep drop in debts The FTSE 100 firm has seen net debt already reduce to its 2027 target after a sharp drop in the third quarter amid a boost to earnings. Evening Standard · Oct 13
Top executives dropped from world oil event schedule after Riyadh airport attacks That airport has been attacked four times in the last week The Independent UK · Oct 12
Latin Times · Oct 9 Hurricane Isaías Knocks Two-Thirds of the Gulf's Oil Offline — and a Saudi Attack Is Making It Worse Hurricane Isaias shut down 63% of Gulf oil output as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia sent crude above $100, squeezing U.S. energy markets from two directions.
The Independent UK · Oct 9 Mastermind behind ‘despicable’ monkey torture network that shared sadistic videos online jailed Bartosz Poklek played a leading role in the online community, running chat groups and distributing thousands of videos and images
Evening Standard · Oct 8 Tesco stars but oil price gains keep stocks lower Well-received results boosted food retailer Tesco, up 5.2%.
International Business Times UK · Oct 7 Federal Lawyer John Murdock Quits Interior Department, Warns Trump Admin Is Creating 'a S***** Country' John Murdock, an 18-year Interior Department veteran, resigned after criticising the Trump administration's energy policies, environmental decisions and approach to the rule of law
The Economic Times · Oct 7 From just-in-time to just-in-case: oil executives say world needs more export routes The ongoing disruptions from the Iran conflict are reshaping energy supply chain strategies. TotalEnergies and BP are actively seeking alternative pipeline avenues to avoid conflict-affected areas. Chevron is in discussions with Iraq's government for potential oilfield access and new pipeline initiatives.
The Guardian - US · Oct 6 Veteran conservative lawyer quits Trump’s interior department and warns of ‘assault on the rule of law’ John Murdock had been working for the agency for 18 years and his resignation comes during an exodus of longtime federal workers and scientists
The Economic Times · Oct 4 Deep-sea gas becomes costlier as government raises price ceiling The government has raised the ceiling price for gas from difficult fields such as Reliance-BP’s KG-D6 block to $9.89 per MMBtu for October 2026-March 2027, from $8.90 earlier. Meanwhile, APM gas from ONGC and Oil India’s legacy fields remains effectively capped at $7 per MMBtu, with new-well gas eligible for…
Fortune · Oct 1 There’s a pipeline of deals—for pipelines—that will help power the AI boom Potential sellers ask for more money on inflated valuations, while the buyers think longer term and conservatively. It’s hard to meet in the middle on a price tag.
The Independent UK · Sep 29 FTSE 100 falls as bond worries offset lower oil The index ended down 48.17 points, 0.5%, at 10,636.71.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28 Do the British Museum’s links with Palantir and BP bring it into disrepute? Letter: Dr Chris Garrard responds to an article about George Osborne assuming that Palantir founder Peter Thiel’s visit to view the Bayeux tapestry would remain secret
The Economic Times · Sep 28 Cheaper at pumps, costlier in bulk: Jio-bp, Nayara cap diesel sales; PSUs may follow: Report Jio-bp and Nayara Energy have capped diesel purchases at their petrol pumps as industrial and bulk buyers shift to cheaper retail fuel, widening pressure on station inventories. The price gap between retail and bulk diesel has reached up to Rs 40 a litre, with IOC, BPCL and HPCL likely to…