Global semiconductor trade volumes reached an 18-month high in April 2026, according to data released by the Semiconductor Industry Association on Thursday, with total monthly shipments valued at $58.4 billion — up 14.3% year-on-year and 3.1% month-on-month. The surge is being driven almost entirely by AI infrastructure spending, with data…
European natural gas futures climbed to €42 per megawatt-hour on Thursday, June 4, as utilities across Germany, France, and the Netherlands ramped up injection programmes ahead of the winter heating season. European gas storage currently sits at 56% capacity, below the five-year seasonal average of 63%, raising concerns among energy…
Day-ahead power prices across continental Europe tumbled to multi-year lows this week as a record stretch of solar generation, mild temperatures, and high wind output overwhelmed midday demand. German baseload prices traded below €20 per MWh on several afternoons, with negative prints recorded in Spain, the Netherlands, and parts of…
OPEC+ extends production cuts through year-end, stabilizing crude oil prices with Brent near $84 per barrel.
Asian equity and currency markets surge as Federal Reserve signals potential rate cuts, boosting emerging market assets.
Copper futures hit 18-month highs as EV manufacturing and renewable energy infrastructure drive unprecedented demand growth.