Crude Climbs Past $111 With Iran Peace Talks Frozen and Hormuz Risks Unresolved

Oil prices moved back above $111 a barrel as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran continued to fade, keeping traders focused on the risk of a prolonged supply shock. Peace talks had stalled with no clear path to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important routes […]

Indonesia palm oil firms eye new markets as US trade war casts shadow

Indonesian palm oil companies are seeking new markets in Europe, Africa and the Middle East as they try to protect themselves from the impact of Donald Trump’s trade war, a top industry executive told AFP. Indonesia is the world’s biggest producer of the edible oil — used in making foods such as cakes, chocolate, and […]