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The safe-haven Swiss franc and Japanese yen have gained in value following the weekend's US and Israel strikes on Iran, while the euro has declined.

Nigeria is set to launch a new crude grade, Cawthorne, in March, aiming to boost output and exports, and potentially increase its baseline in OPEC+ agreements.

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation is considering a $7 billion deal with global investors to buy a stake in its crude oil pipeline network, following the footsteps of Saudi and Abu Dhabi peers.

Oil tanker rates have surged to a six-year high due to increased demand from the Middle East to China and potential military action in Iran, causing daily rates to triple since the beginning of 2026.

The dollar is experiencing a decline due to renewed concerns over US tariffs, causing Asian markets to weigh the impact on global trade.

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Global shares rose on Friday despite heightened US-Iran tensions, driven by a strong risk appetite and a boost in oil prices.

Shell will proceed with a natural gas project in Venezuela after receiving U.S.

Asia's crude oil imports are expected to reach a record high in February, driven by strong demand and geopolitical changes, with an estimated 28.51 million barrels per day (bpd) of imports.

Autodesk Inc (ADSK) is a top S&P 500 stock with high upside potential, and has recently taken bold moves by suing Google over trademark infringement.

China's oil imports from Russia are expected to reach an all-time high of 2.07-2.08 million barrels per day in February, driven by discounted supply and India's reduction in Russian oil purchases.