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Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp Oil Stocks Hit 12-Year Low Amid Middle East Conflict

Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp Oil Stocks Hit 12-Year Low Amid Middle East Conflict

Oil product stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region have dropped to their lowest levels since 2014, according to data from Dutch consultancy Insights Global. The decline is attributed to disruptions in imports caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Total stocks fell by 4% to 4.72 million metric tons, with significant decreases in naphtha and middle distillate inventories. Jet kerosene stocks reached a four-year low, while gasoil and diesel stocks also saw a decline due to slower imports and increased inland demand.
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Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn’t start flowing soon
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U.S. Import Prices Rise Amid Middle East Conflict, Impacting Inflation

U.S. Import Prices Rise Amid Middle East Conflict, Impacting Inflation

U.S. Import Prices Rise Amid Middle East Conflict, Impacting Inflation
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IMF warns of Asia's vulnerability to war-induced energy shock

IMF warns of Asia's vulnerability to war-induced energy shock

By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Asia is more vulnerable to an energy shock than other regions because of its heavy reliance on Middle East fuel, an International Monetary Fund executive said, warning of an acute hit to growth if a prolonged war triggers supply shortages.
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Stocks set for weekly gain, oil below $100 on peace deal hopes

Stocks set for weekly gain, oil below $100 on peace deal hopes

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 17 (Reuters) - Asian stocks were poised for a second week of strong gains and oil prices were pinned below $100 a barrel with investors hopeful for a near-term resolution to the Middle East war.
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IMF Anticipates Loan Requests from Over a Dozen Countries Amid Middle East Conflict

IMF Anticipates Loan Requests from Over a Dozen Countries Amid Middle East Conflict

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is preparing for an influx of loan requests from at least a dozen countries due to the economic disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted the severe impact of the war on global supply chains, particularly affecting countries reliant on oil and gas imports from the Gulf region. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exacerbated these disruptions, leading to increased energy prices and supply chain breakdowns. Georgieva noted that the IMF is considering financial support ranging from $20 billion to $50 billion to assist affected nations. The IMF is also advising countries to implement measures to reduce fuel consumption and avoid broad energy subsidies, which could prolong economic difficulties.
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Deutsche Bank expects Fed to hold rates in 2026

Deutsche Bank expects Fed to hold rates in 2026

April 17 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged in 2026, citing oil-driven inflation risks linked to the Middle East war, resilient growth and a tight labour market that leave little room to cut.
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Middle East Conflict Raises Inflation Concerns, Says New York Fed President

Middle East Conflict Raises Inflation Concerns, Says New York Fed President

Middle East Conflict Raises Inflation Concerns, Says New York Fed President
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Middle East Conflict Escalates Supply Chain Pressures to Three-Year High

Middle East Conflict Escalates Supply Chain Pressures to Three-Year High

Middle East Conflict Escalates Supply Chain Pressures to Three-Year High
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Wall Street futures hold steady; earnings in focus

Wall Street futures hold steady; earnings in focus

April 15 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were largely unchanged on Wednesday as investors caught their breath after a rally, while awaiting fresh signals from a raft of corporate earnings and remarks from Federal Reserve officials.
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Japan manufacturers' confidence dips most in three years on Middle East concerns: Reuters Poll

Japan manufacturers' confidence dips most in three years on Middle East concerns: Reuters Poll

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Japanese manufacturers' confidence posted its biggest month-on-month drop in more than three years in April, dampened by surging oil prices and supply-chain disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, the Reuters Tankan poll showed.
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Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume

Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume

By Katya Golubkova TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations peace talks between the U.S. and Iran may resume and eventually release supply from the key Middle East producing region trapped by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.