German and Austrian authorities searched two businesspeople suspected of routing vehicles to Russia via third countries in breach of EU sanctions.
Trump expects new Iran talks this week after rejecting Tehran’s Hormuz proposal, keeping energy and geopolitical risk in focus.
Yemen’s leadership called for mobilization as Houthi gains near the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb raise risks for oil flows, shipping and energy prices.
Zelensky told the UN that Putin is spreading global war risk and said Russia’s oil revenues and energy infrastructure remain central to the conflict.
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a Houthi missile targeting Riyadh as attacks and pipeline outages heighten risks around oil flows through Yanbu.
Trump warned the EU of steep tariffs or a trade halt if its proposed Canada partnership is deemed hostile, widening a fast-moving trade dispute.
Ukraine’s parliament will consider seven difficult bills tied to billions in Western aid as Kyiv seeks to close a defense-driven budget gap.
Trump said the U.S. will remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey imports, a trade-policy signal watched by beverage markets.
Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline shutdown could threaten 4% of global oil supply as traders await repair timelines and export updates.
Russia is expected to attend next week’s G20 energy meeting in Houston as geopolitical risks keep energy security in market focus.
Zelensky expects late-September U.S. talks on grain exports and energy security as markets track Black Sea disruption and infrastructure risks.
A drone attack sparked a fire at an industrial site in Russia’s Yamal gas region, raising new market focus on infrastructure risk.
A drone attack on Novorossiysk sparked fires at a fuel oil terminal and residential building, putting Russia’s key Black Sea export hub back in focus.
Volkswagen approved a historic restructuring plan with about 50,000 job cuts, a smaller model range and new profit and investment targets.
Russia operates a complex shadow air fleet to supply troops in Africa’s Sahel, circumventing Western sanctions with military and private flights across multiple countries.
US President Trump announces an unprecedented economic war on Iran, threatening severe sanctions on countries supporting Tehran amid escalating regional tensions.
Ukraine sanctions 13 ships and 28 companies over illegal grain exports from Russian-occupied areas, signaling tighter controls on unauthorized trade flows.
Turkey has reopened its straits for Black Sea shipping after previously restricting vessel passage due to increased attacks on commercial ships amid regional conflict.
Russia deploys the large anti-submarine ship Admiral Levchenko from the Northern Fleet to the Baltic Sea near Germany, replacing Severomorsk to protect maritime logistics.
Uzbekistan moves forward with national navigation and digital governance platforms to boost IT exports and improve public administration efficiency.
Russia’s July oil and gas revenues are expected to rise 60% year-on-year due to higher global oil prices, despite ongoing sanctions and a weaker year-to-date performance.
Ukraine requests urgent UN Security Council meeting over Russian attacks on Black Sea commercial ships, warning of global food security risks.
The IRGC has mined a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and threatens to block unauthorized vessels, amid reports of a Greek-owned tanker’s possible seizure by Iran.
Russia’s State Duma revises fuel dampener and compensation rules to curb price swings amid export restrictions and refinery disruptions.
The US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods including wine and cement, escalating trade tensions under the USMCA agreement and impacting key sectors.
US forces struck Iran for the third time this week after attacks on commercial vessels, leading to the closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and escalating regional tensions.
Russia has indefinitely closed the Azov-Don Canal after Ukrainian drone strikes on vessels, disrupting key grain export routes and triggering a spike in wheat prices.
The Saratov oil refinery has suspended operations after Ukrainian drone attacks damaged its primary processing unit, exacerbating fuel shortages in Russia.
The US has launched new airstrikes on Iran targeting over 80 military sites to curb Tehran’s interference with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
Fuel prices in Crimea nearly doubled in early July amid Russia's domestic supply shortages and export restrictions, with prices rising 78.4% on average for the week.
President Trump promises to remove Syria from the terrorism sponsor list, enabling new investment opportunities and signaling a strategic US-Syria rapprochement.
US military strikes Iranian targets after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions remain stalled.
Two German brothers admitted to illegally exporting €830,000 of machinery parts to Russia via front companies in Central Asia and Turkey, violating EU sanctions.
The US and Iran agreed to halt attacks until June 30 ahead of talks in Qatar on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil markets and shipping volumes.
Russia's maritime oil exports surged to a 2026 high amid US-Iran negotiations that triggered a 16% drop in global oil prices, intensifying market competition and price pressures.
EU leaders agree to extend sanctions on Russia for one year, reflecting a unified stance and signaling potential impacts on energy, finance, and trade sectors.
G7 leaders unveil new sanctions targeting Russian energy exports and pledge increased delivery of advanced weaponry to Ukraine amid shifting battlefield dynamics.
The US House passed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia and boosting military aid for Ukraine, pending Senate approval and potential presidential veto.
Russia and the Taliban have signed a military-technical cooperation deal, signaling potential arms transfers and expanded strategic ties between Moscow and Kabul.
Russia plans a 1-2 month ban on diesel and aviation kerosene exports due to refinery disruptions caused by increased drone attacks on fuel plants.
Russia warns Armenia that closer EU ties risk ending duty-free gas and oil supplies, threatening Armenia’s energy security and strategic cooperation with Moscow.
The EU and Mexico have signed a major trade agreement eliminating most tariffs and easing trade barriers, aiming to boost exports, investments, and sector rotation by 2030.
The UK authorized indefinite imports of diesel and aviation fuel from Russian oil processed abroad, responding to rising fuel prices and global energy supply tensions.
Following talks in Beijing, Trump reveals China’s interest in U.S. oil and soybean purchases and potential influence on Iran amid shifting trade dynamics.
Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, trade, and Taiwan, key topics with significant implications for global markets and energy sectors.
US President Trump delays 25% tariff hike on EU auto imports until July 4 amid progress in trade talks with the European Commission.
Iran has presented a detailed 14-point peace plan to the US, outlining demands to end the Middle East conflict, while Washington remains skeptical about the proposal's acceptance.
Munich's ifo warns that US tariff hikes on EU cars and potential retaliatory duties could push Germany into recession by 2026, escalating trade tensions amid political disputes.
The US warns European allies of major delays in arms deliveries due to urgent replenishment needs from the Iran conflict, affecting key missile systems like NASAMS and HIMARS.
Uzbekistan’s halted gold exports since September 2025 caused a 29.3% drop in exports despite overall trade growth in Q1 2026, driven by strong import growth and dominant trade with China.