Yemen's Houthi Rebels Sink Ship In Red Sea The sinking of the Rubymar ship by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea impacts global shipping and raises maritime security concerns. Top News · Mar 2, 2024
UK ship attacked by Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea, says Yemen The Rubymar is the first vessel to be fully destroyed as part of the Houthis' campaign over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2024
Crude Prices Supported by Geopolitical Risks and Tighter Supplies April WTI crude oil (CLJ24 ) on Friday closed up +1.71 (+2.19%), and Apr RBOB gasoline (RBJ24 ) closed up +3.34 (+1.29%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Friday closed moderately higher, with crude posting a 3-3/4 month high and gasoline posting a 5-1/2 month high. A weaker dollar on... Barchart · Mar 1, 2024
OPINION - The Houthis could inspire a new wave of piracy — and the English Channel makes us uniquely vulnerable “Well, we didn’t see that one coming — the Houthis took us all by surprise,” a distinguished former security official muttered to me this week. In just under four months the Houthis have attacked 57 vessels in and around the Red Sea. They have disrupted waterways carrying 15 per cent… Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2024
Crude Rallies Above $80 per Barrel on Tight Supplies and Geopolitical Risks April WTI crude oil (CLJ24 ) this morning is up +2.26 (+2.89%), and Apr RBOB gasoline (RBJ24 ) is up +4.86 (+1.88%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are sharply higher, with crude climbing to a 3-3/4 month high and gasoline soaring to a 5-1/2 month high. A weaker... Barchart · Mar 1, 2024
US Conducts Self-Defense Strikes Against Houthi Missiles In Red Sea U.S. conducts self-defense strikes against Houthi anti-ship missiles in the Red Sea, highlighting ongoing security challenges. Top News · Mar 1, 2024
Can US strikes on Yemen’s Houthis be justified as ‘self-defence’? A US senator says such a claim is ‘laughable’ and calls on Biden to seek permission for strikes from Congress. Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2024
Crude Prices Slip as Weak U.S. Economic News Weighs on Energy Demand Prospects April WTI crude oil (CLJ24 ) on Thursday closed down -0.28 (-0.36%), and Apr RBOB gasoline (RBJ24 ) closed up +2.98 (+1.17%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Thursday settled mixed. Crude prices gave up an early advance Thursday and turned lower as the dollar strengthened and weaker-than-expected U.S. economic... Barchart · Feb 29, 2024
Crude Supported on Expectations OPEC+ Will Extend Crude Production Cuts April WTI crude oil (CLJ24 ) this morning is up +0.19 (+0.24%), and Apr RBOB gasoline (RBJ24 ) is up +1.86 (+0.73%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher. Expectations that OPEC+ next week will extend its roughly 2 million bpd of crude production cuts beyond March... Barchart · Feb 29, 2024
Vietnam's Feb Exports And Factory Output Decline, Red Sea Impact Limited Vietnam's economy experienced a decline in exports and factory output in February, but showed resilience against external challenges. Top News · Feb 29, 2024
Australia to up its response for Red Sea stability Australia is sending additional defence personnel to support operations to ensure free navigation in the Red Sea as Houthi rebels continue their attacks. AAP · Feb 28, 2024
Houthi Rebels Launch Rocket Attack In Red Sea Recent Houthi attacks in the Red Sea raise concerns over maritime security and environmental hazards. Ongoing conflict between Houthis and Saudi-led coalit... Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Houthis deny targeting underwater cables amid marine disaster warning Yemeni government warns of Red Sea environmental disaster after cargo ship struck by rebels last week The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024
Middle East crisis: Hamas ‘showing flexibility’ in negotiations with Israel but ‘prepared to continue fighting’ – as it happened The two sides have been negotiating a deal that would reportedly see a six week pause in fighting and the release of hostages The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024
Barchart · Feb 27, 2024 1 Pure-Play Tanker Stock to Profit from Red Sea Shipping Diversions This top oil tanker stock looks well-positioned to profit from the geopolitical disruptions and favorable demand dynamics that should benefit fuel transport companies this year.
Barchart · Feb 27, 2024 Crude Prices Gain on Geopolitical Risks April WTI crude oil (CLJ24 ) on Tuesday closed up +1.29 (+1.66%), and Apr RBOB gasoline (RBJ24 ) closed up +3.72 (+1.45%). On Tuesday, crude oil and gasoline prices climbed to 2-week highs and closed moderately higher. Geopolitical risks are underpinning crude prices with the ongoing Israeli-Hamas war and continued...
Barchart · Feb 27, 2024 Crude Prices Underpinned by Geopolitical Risks April WTI crude oil (CLJ24 ) this morning is up +0.86 (+1.11%), and Apr RBOB gasoline (RBJ24 ) is up +2.63 (+1.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher, with gasoline posting a 1-week high. A weaker dollar today is supportive of energy prices. Also, geopolitical risks...
Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024 UK-Houthi conflict stirs fears of escalation among Britain’s Yemenis Some back the Houthis’ attempt to take on the West and Israel over Gaza. Many also worry about a sharper escalation.
International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024 Middle East Conflict: Iran Reportedly Pledges To Double Houthi Weapons Support, Including 'Submarines' It's Day 144 of the Israel-Hamas war, and a new ceasefire deal may be closer than it has ever been in the past week. However, tensions in the Middle East remain at a vexatious high as Iranian-backed groups run amok in the Israel-Lebanon border and waters around the Red Sea.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024 UK grocery price inflation falls to two-year low amid supermarket price war Competition helped offset impact of Red Sea shipping crisis in February, says analyst Kantar
Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024 US claims ‘preemptive’ strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen Military says it destroyed vessels and missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen that were aimed at the Red Sea.
Top News · Feb 26, 2024 Greece Approves Military Participation In EU Red Sea Mission Greece's approval to join EU mission in Red Sea to prevent arms smuggling to Gaza amidst regional tensions.
Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2024 Half of UK exporters say Houthi attacks in Red Sea disrupting business The British Chambers of Commerce says 55 percent of exporters report higher shipping costs and delays.
Top News · Feb 25, 2024 Houthis Disrupt Suez Canal, US Credibility Questioned Rising maritime security threats in the Red Sea region require a paradigm shift in defense strategies to safeguard global interests.
Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2024 US, UK bomb Houthi sites in Yemen amid surge in Red Sea ship attacks US and UK forces hit 18 Houthi targets, including underground weapons and missile storage facilities, officials say.