Oil extends gains after US and Iran exchange attacks on ships Reuters

Global oil markets are showing fresh signs of strain after months of war, as conflict-weary traders, anxious buyers, and under-pressure executives huddle in Singapore for the region’s main industry gathering.

Ship fuel shortage looms as refiners strained by war favour other products Reuters

Stocks rattled by inflation risk from rising oil, dicey geopolitics Reuters

Rupee shrugs off oil strain as RBI intervention holds firm Reuters

COMMENTARY: China's crude oil imports stayed weak in August. Can this continue? Reuters

Indian central bank likely intervened to support rupee, traders say Reuters

A confident Beijing and a pragmatic Washington can get along.

The forces encouraging yields to move upwards are unlikely to disappear but at least we’re in the ballpark of normal again

Shootings are down. The government has taken a tough line. Will voters reward it?