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The US dollar has maintained its overnight gains following President Trump's decision to withdraw a threat to impose tariffs on certain countries, while the Australian dollar has surged after strong jobs data.

India has secured a $3 billion 10-year LNG supply deal with Abu Dhabi's ADNOC, making it the UAE's largest customer, and part of a broader investment agreement between the two countries.

Bolivia's new government has assured investors that it will respect existing lithium and energy contracts, including those with Russia and China, to reassure investors and maintain confidence in the country's mining and energy sector.

The dollar declined on Monday as investors sought safe-haven assets following Trump's tariff threats, with the Swiss franc being a notable beneficiary.

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International oil companies are pushing for changes to Venezuela's hydrocarbons law to allow direct export of oil, bypassing PDVSA, a key condition for investing in the country's oil industry.

Nvidia and Broadcom stocks are experiencing a decline due to China's tech bans, with Nvidia's H200 chips being restricted from sale and Broadcom's US cybersecurity software being banned for use by Chinese companies.

China's imports of Venezuelan oil are expected to significantly decrease in February due to the US blockade, with estimated deliveries at 166,000 barrels per day, a sharp decline from previous levels.

A federal judge in Washington DC has lifted the stop-work order on Ørsted's Revolution Wind offshore project, allowing the company to resume construction after a national security-related suspension.

Goldman Sachs predicts WTI crude oil prices could drop to $50 per barrel by the end of 2026 due to an expected market imbalance and excess supply, but geopolitics may act as a counterweight.

The dollar fell and US equity futures slid as the Trump-Fed feud deepens, with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stating that he was threatened with a criminal investigation by the Trump administration.

Russia's pipeline gas exports to Europe have plummeted to a 50-year low, driven by the closure of the Ukrainian transit route and a decline in demand, marking a significant shift in Moscow's energy relationship with Europe.