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INQToday: Bersamin slams inclusion in ‘Cabral files’

INQToday: Bersamin slams inclusion in ‘Cabral files’

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Diesel, kerosene prices climb as 2025 closes Motorists will see higher fuel costs to close the year as diesel and kerosene prices are set to go up this week, adding pressure on transport and household expenses during the busy holiday travel period… https://www.inquirer.net/463938/inqtoday-bersamin-slams-inclusion-in-cabral-files/

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Oil Prices Edge Higher as Energy Strikes Darken Russia-Ukraine Peace Hopes

Oil Prices Edge Higher as Energy Strikes Darken Russia-Ukraine Peace Hopes

By Charles Kennedy – Dec 28, 2025, 6:36 PM CST Oil prices climbed in early Asian trading on Monday, as Russia attacked a key heating plant in Kherson and Ukraine targeted a Russian oil refinery. The strikes dampened hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, even as Trump and Zelensky claimed progress on a 20-point peace

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From AI Bubble Burst To Trump Tariffs: 5 Key Risks For Global Economy In 2026

From AI Bubble Burst To Trump Tariffs: 5 Key Risks For Global Economy In 2026

Global Economic Outlook 2026 | Image: Freepik From AI bubbles to Trump tariffs, Inflation resurgence and possible oil price spikes, have a look at 5 key risks that loom over the economic outlook for 2026.  AI bubble bursts US tech companies fail to monetise AI, questioning the logic of immense investment in hardware/software and related

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Why China Is Driving Short-Term Oil Prices But OPEC Still Holds the Lever

Why China Is Driving Short-Term Oil Prices But OPEC Still Holds the Lever

By Charles Kennedy – Dec 27, 2025, 6:00 PM CST China now drives short-term oil price moves as its opaque import patterns, refinery margins, and strategic stockpiling increasingly shape marginal demand and near-term price discovery. OPEC’s influence has shifted to the medium term. In times of genuine supply stress, pricing power returns to producers. For

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‎Oil drops over 2.5% as investors assess Russia-Ukraine peace talks

‎Oil drops over 2.5% as investors assess Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Oil drilling rigs Oil prices retreated at the close of Friday’s trading as investors assessed market prospects, alongside peace talks between Russia and Ukraine and rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela. Brent crude futures for February delivery fell 2.57%, or $1.60, to $60.64 per barrel, recording a weekly loss of 0.28%. Meanwhile, US

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UAE stock markets slip on thin year-end trading despite weekly gains

UAE stock markets slip on thin year-end trading despite weekly gains

Abu Dhabi and Dubai indices close lower on Friday but post positive weekly performance amid oil price rebound The post UAE stock markets slip on thin year-end trading despite weekly gains appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More… https://www.arabianbusiness.com/markets/uae-stock-markets-slip-on-thin-year-end-trading-despite-weekly-gains

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Crude Oil Prices Continue Higher on Recent Oil Tanker Disruptions

Crude Oil Prices Continue Higher on Recent Oil Tanker Disruptions

January WTI crude oil (CLF26) today is up +0.51 (+0.91%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26) is down -0.0024 (-0.14%). Crude oil today is higher on continued concern about oil risks related to Venezuela and Ukraine-Russia.  Other bullish factors included the weaker dollar and the slightly stronger stock market.  Crude prices have carry-over support from last

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Asian shares mostly gain and yen surges against the dollar

Asian shares mostly gain and yen surges against the dollar

Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]   NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed at another record on Wall Street Tuesday following a surprisingly strong report on economic growth over the summer. The U.S. government’s first assessment of economic growth during the third quarter also showed that inflation remains high. A separate report showed that

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Oil price collapse signals a dangerous liquidity trap and Bitcoin isn’t safe just because inflation is down

Oil price collapse signals a dangerous liquidity trap and Bitcoin isn’t safe just because inflation is down

Over the last few months, oil prices have collapsed below $60 a barrel alongside Bitcoin’s slide from $126,000 in October to around $89,000 today. So, does energy’s slide reflect weaker demand or an inflation break that could impact risk assets like Bitcoin going forward? Brent closed at $58.92 and WTI at $55.27, the lowest settlements

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