Author name: David Ryabchikov

KINIGUIDE | The Houthis and why they trigger another surge in oil prices

KINIGUIDE | The Houthis and why they trigger another surge in oil prices

KINIGUIDE | Oil prices are climbing once again as attacks by a Yemeni armed group on commercial ships in the Red Sea threaten another one of the world’s important energy trade routes. The latest attacks have ignited a new phase in the crisis between the United States and Iran, drawing fresh attention to Yemen’s Houthi […]

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Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea, as oil surges over US$100

Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea, as oil surges over US$100

The US president says he is considering relaunching major combat operations in Iran and is close to a decision Published: 1:53am, 24 Jul 2026 Updated: 2:39am, 24 Jul 2026 US President Donald Trump promised on Thursday “major military punishment” for Iran and its Houthi allies, after Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the

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Donald Trump says decision on ‘massive attack’ against Iran is close

Donald Trump says decision on ‘massive attack’ against Iran is close

Donald Trump has said he is close to deciding whether to launch “a massive attack” against Iran, on a scale larger than strikes already witnessed during the months-long conflict with Tehran. Speaking to the Axios news site, the US president said: “I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to

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How Tantita’s Pipeline Security Is Driving Nigeria’s Oil Output, Revenue Growth

How Tantita’s Pipeline Security Is Driving Nigeria’s Oil Output, Revenue Growth

Nigeria is once again poised to benefit from rising global crude oil prices, with Brent trading significantly above the Federal Government’s 2026 budget benchmark. However, beyond favourable market prices, experts say the country’s ability to maximise the windfall will depend largely on sustaining crude production through effective protection of oil pipelines and other critical infrastructure—a

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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to drop after Trump threatens harder strikes on Iran; Oil at four-week high

FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to drop after Trump threatens harder strikes on Iran; Oil at four-week high

Wednesday 15 July 2026 6:30 am  |   Updated:  Wednesday 15 July 2026 7:50 am Trump has threatened to scale up strikes on Iran. Welcome back to the City AM liveblog. Oil prices have reached a four-week high after the Strait of Hormuz became too unsafe for ships travel through following the exchange of strikes between

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The return of rising oil prices risks killing off the emerging positive vibes

The return of rising oil prices risks killing off the emerging positive vibes

Analysis – For a brief few weeks in the wake of the ceasefire in the Middle East, it felt as though New Zealand’s economy might finally be catching a break. With oil prices falling back towards pre-crisis levels, businesses and workers had good reasons to feel confident again about investing and spending, as they were

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