China is the world's largest energy importer and would therefore appear vulnerable to the surge in crude oil and natural gas prices from the conflict between Israel and the United States against Iran. But the opposite is most likely the case, with China's vast stockpile of crude a cushion against price spikes, meaning that any energy-led inflation in the rest of the world will not hit China. It is also possible that China's refiners could reap windfall profits in the event of a prolonged [Read more]
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Saudi Aramco seeks to reroute crude away from Strait of Hormuz, sources say
Saudi oil giant Aramco is attempting to reroute some of its crude exports to the Red Sea to bypass the Strait of Hormuz where the risk of attacks has slowed shipping to a near halt, sources said on Tuesday. The world's largest oil firm hopes to avert production cuts by rerouting oil to its Red Sea port of Yanbu but sources, including buyers, traders and analysts, said the East-West Pipeline had limited capacity and could become a target of attacks by Iran's allies. The pipeline has a [Read more]
US natural gas futures leap 6% as Middle East conflict disrupts global supplies
U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 6% to a two-week high on Tuesday on soaring oil and gas prices around the world as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran widened across the Middle East region, disrupting the movement of energy supplies. Front-month gas futures for April delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 18.7 cents, or 6.3%, to $3.147 per million British thermal units, putting the contract on track for its highest close since February 13. In the cash market, average prices at [Read more]
Shell sees ‘enormous opportunity’ for Brazil oil amid Middle East conflict
The U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran presents Brazil with an "enormous opportunity" to attract investments to develop its oil assets, Shell's CEO in the country told reporters on Tuesday. Brazil's geopolitical stability and track record as a reliable oil producer give it an advantage over other nations, Cristiano Pinto da Costa said, though acknowledging the country has limited ability to increase output in the short term. Brazil would likely benefit over the medium to long term, he added, [Read more]
Iran war traps Treasuries investors in stagflationary oil dilemma: McGeever
U.S. Treasuries just clocked their best month in a year. But with war suddenly raging in the Middle East, investors must decide whether safe-haven demand will accelerate the bond market rally or if an inflationary surge in oil prices will send it screeching into reverse. The joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran on Saturday, in which Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, marked a dramatic escalation in regional tensions. In recent weeks, the simmering conflict had already helped lift [Read more]
Iran war exposes 60-40 portfolio frailty: McGeever
For investors, the conflagration in the Middle East and flaring geopolitical tensions worldwide raise an uncomfortable question: how can you hedge these risks if the traditional equity-bond portfolio no longer works? The answer isn't immediately obvious, but the volatility that has rocked world markets since the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran over the weekend suggests the pressure on investors to find one is only going to intensify. Implied volatility in U.S. Treasuries on Monday rose the [Read more]
Halo Exploration Ltd. Sale and Investment Solicitation Process
On February 10, 2026, FTI Consulting Canada Inc. (the “Receiver”) was appointed receiver and manager of Halo Exploration Ltd. (“Halo” or the “Company”) pursuant to an order of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. Halo is a private, Alberta-based junior exploration and production company holding a 100% working interest in a large, contiguous land position in the Kaybob Montney and Duvernay light oil fairways (January production of 379 boe/d). The Company’s asset base includes existing [Read more]
Oil prices keep climbing as expanding conflict heightens supply risks
Crude oil benchmarks rose about 8% on Tuesday, soaring for a third session as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran widens, disrupting fuel shipments and heightening fears of further Middle East oil and gas supply disruption. Brent crude futures were up $6.05, or 7.8%, at $83.79 a barrel by 1143 GMT after touching their highest since July 2024 at $85.12. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained $5.31, or 7.5%, to $76.54 after hitting its highest since June at $77.53. The U.S. and Israeli [Read more]
Global energy costs soar as Iran crisis disrupts shipping, oil and gas production
Global oil and gas prices jumped on Tuesday as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran halted energy exports from the Middle East, with Tehran attacking ships and energy facilities, closing navigation in the Gulf and forcing production stoppages from Qatar to Iraq. Oil prices have risen more than 15% since Friday and the benchmark Brent Crude contract gained 6% on Tuesday to above $82 per barrel, the highest since July 2024, while European gas prices have soared 40% adding to a 40% surge on Monday. Sugar, [Read more]
Iran’s strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say
Iranian airstrikes on Gulf states could push them into a broad coalition aligned with the United States and widen the war against Iran, Middle East analysts said, after attacks on ports, cities and oil facilities in a vital energy-producing region. By striking at the Gulf’s economic lifelines in its response to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Tehran may be driving wary Gulf states closer to Washington and towards coordinated action against the Islamic Republic, the analysts said. The [Read more]
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