Exxon Mobil warns global oil stocks may hit critical lows within weeks
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026
Neil Chapman warns oil prices would surge once global crude stockpiles fall to unprecedented lows in the coming weeks, adding pressure to energy markets.
Japan April bankruptcies climb to 12-year monthly high as costs rise
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Corporate failures in Japan hit their highest April level in 12 years, with price-driven collapses surging as smaller firms came under mounting pressure.
US-China summit may put Taiwan independence stance under pressure
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Former US deputy secretary of state says Beijing appears to have a plan for the summit, while warning on rare earth leverage and Indo-Pacific deterrence.