Middle East war shakes sharemarkets as bond yields and oil prices jump
New Zealand 10-year bond yields are at 4.51% from 4.35% at the start of the week, while the…
Türkiye’s state-run energy firms could invest in Canada: Energy Minister
Türkiye’s state energy companies could invest in Canada as Ankara explores opportunities and alternatives in oil, gas and…
UK maritime agency reports explosion, oil spill off Kuwait
AFP 5 Mar, 2026 03:44 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Finance Ministry Suspends March FX and Gold Operations to Adjust ‘Budget Rule’
Russia’s Finance Ministry said Wednesday that it will halt foreign currency and gold purchases and sales in March…
How the Iran War Could Turn Into an Oil Shock Nightmare
Photo: Intelligencer; Photo: Getty Images The war in Iran is a seismic political event and a humanitarian cataclysm.…
Fuel price nears $4 per litre in Arnhem Land, with further increases expected due to war in Middle East
Fuel prices in remote areas of the Northern Territory are approaching $4 per litre, and residents are concerned…
As Oil Surges To $80, China’s Stockpiles Become Strategic Leverage
China has been amassing crude in strategic and commercial reserves for nearly a year—propping up oil prices throughout…
Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: What rising oil prices mean for New Zealand – The Front Page
The narrow sea passage sits between Oman and Iran, and experts have said a prolonged conflict in the…
Europe prepares for higher energy prices after US attack on Iran – POLITICO
“The fact is still that Europe imports most of its energy from other countries. And I think events…
‘This reform is a disaster’: Climate groups slam Germany for scrapping renewable heating law
Germany’s government has drawn heavy criticism from environmental groups after it agreed to remove parts of a controversial…
We don’t depend on Russian shipping – POLITICO
While Greece’s maritime sector still accounts for roughly 7 percent of its economic output, Stournaras dismissed suggestions that…
US Oil Drilling Activity Still Going Nowhere
By Julianne Geiger – Feb 20, 2026, 12:13 PM CST The total number of active drilling rigs for…