China’s factories are experiencing the fastest growth in a year as the risks of war are increasing

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Item 1 of 2 A worker works on the Nio electric vehicle production line at the JAC-NIO production plant in Hefei, Anhui province, China August 28, 2022. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo [1/2]A worker works on the Nio electric vehicle production line at the JAC-NIO production plant in Hefei, Anhui province, China August 28, 2022. … Read more

Crude oil and LNG supplies are vulnerable to worst-case scenarios

Clyde Russell

LAUNCESTON, Australia, March 30 (Reuters) – A month after the US and Israel attacked Iran, the global market for the supply of crude oil, refined products and liquefied natural gas is now at its second worst. Everything depends on the Strait of Hormuz. This chokepoint, which typically accounts for 20% of the world’s crude, products … Read more

Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for monthly gains

Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for monthly gains

Nikkei futures slide, S&P futures widen in fall Brent rose 60% in March, the largest monthly increase Gulf peace talks are uncertain as the US builds up troops SYDNEY, March 30 (Reuters) – Stock markets tumbled in Asia on Monday as investors watched for a prolonged Gulf conflict that has already pushed oil prices to … Read more