Energy & Commodities Desk
Marcus Adebayo
Marcus covers oil, gas, metals, agricultural commodities and the energy transition. Beat spans OPEC+ dynamics, LNG flows, base/precious metals supply chains, and producer-country macro — particularly UAE/Gulf, Brazil, and Canada. The desk tracks Brent and WTI movements, COMEX gold/silver, LME copper/aluminum, agricultural futures (CBOT corn, soy, wheat), and the geopolitics that move them. Critical-minerals supply chains (lithium, cobalt, rare earths) are an active focus.
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Gulf Oil Supplies to India Surge to 1.52 Mb/d in September as Sellers Offer Discounts
Gulf crude supplies to India surged to 1.52 million barrels per day in September, recovering from 1.03 mb/d in June, as Middle Eastern sellers offered deeper discounts to regain market share.
Sep 21, 2026
Gold Prices Retreat as Fed Rate Hike Reinforces Dollar Strength and Inflation Concerns
Gold prices declined as the Federal Reserve implemented a rate hike, reinforcing dollar strength that typically weighs on the dollar-denominated commodity.
Sep 21, 2026
Diesel Prices Hit Record High, Squeezing Logistics Operators and Stoking Inflation
Diesel prices have reached a record high, creating margin pressure for logistics operators and supply chain costs across US industries
Sep 21, 2026
Diesel Prices Surpass $6.50 Per Gallon as Global Supply Pressures Intensify
US diesel prices have surged past $6.50 per gallon, the highest level in recent months, driven by global supply constraints
Sep 21, 2026
Gold Recovers as Oil Falls and Fed Rate Hike Expectations Moderate Inflation Concerns
Gold prices edged higher in early Asian trade as a drop in oil prices and moderated Fed rate-hike fears combined to reduce real yields pressure on the metal
Sep 21, 2026