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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are discussing a defense arrangement that could shift Saudi security decisions away from the US, potentially destabilizing the region and altering the balance of power in the Gulf.

Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) is extending European natural gas and power trading hours to 22 hours a day, starting February 23, 2026, to align with other commodity trading hours and meet growing demand.

Oil ETFs rose in tandem with oil futures, driven by investors' concerns over Venezuela's short-term supply and a desire to hedge their exposure to crude futures.

The article discusses the potential decline of electric utility distribution monopolies (discos) due to changing market conditions and technological advancements, similar to the disruption of the Bell System in the 1980s.

Copper prices have surged 40% in 2025, but a closer look at physical metal inventory reveals a logistical issue rather than a scarcity problem.

China's yuan is gaining popularity in Central Asia as a form of payment, with a 102.1% increase in trade volume in the Chinese yuan/Kazakh tenge forex pair, but the US dollar remains dominant.

Copper prices have reached a record high above $12,000 per ton due to supply disruptions and US trade policies, setting the stage for the biggest annual gain since 2009.

A potential peace deal in Ukraine could lead to a decrease in the geopolitical risk premium, potentially lowering oil prices as a result.

Russian President Putin warns of potential risk to international gold and foreign exchange reserves held by EU countries after they discuss using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.

The US and EU are taking different approaches to dealing with Belarus, with the US easing sanctions and the EU imposing more restrictions, highlighting a growing divide between the allies on European security.

India and Russia have strengthened their ties through a logistics support pact, marking a significant shift in global alliances as the world's geopolitical landscape evolves.

Reform UK plans to partially nationalize Rolls-Royce in exchange for the company's accelerated nuclear expansion, particularly its small modular reactor programme.