Copper markets are having a moment, not the calm, predictable kind.
A mix of extreme weather, geopolitics, and booming demand is tightening global supply, pushing prices toward record territory and keeping traders on edge.


Copper rally heats up on supply shocks

The Sri Lankan government has approved the import of non-iodised salt to address ongoing supply issues, a move aimed at stabilizing the local salt market and ensuring food availability across the nation.

Sri Lankan cabinet approves import of non-iodised salt amid ongoing supply concerns

The cost of your favorite chocolate could soon leave a bitter taste…this comes as cocoa prices hit a new record high. Cocoa futures have reached an all-time high of over 11,900 dollars per tonne, with prices almost tripling since the start of 2024.

Cocoa Futures Soar To  $11,925 Per Ton Amid Supply Woes

The cost of your favorite chocolate could soon leave a bitter taste…this comes as cocoa prices hit a new record high. Cocoa futures have reached an all-time high of over 11,900 dollars per tonne, with prices almost tripling since the start of 2024.



Airbus has initiated a stringent cost-cutting program dubbed "lead!" aimed at stabilizing its aircraft production and financial performance amidst challenges in the aviation sector. Recently forced to revise its jet production targets, airbus now faces significant supply chain pressures and internal productivity issues.

Airbus targets efficiency amid supply pressures

In the heart of Africa, a $10 billion megaproject battles nature's fury and financial uncertainty. The East African crude oil pipeline promises economic transformation for Uganda but faces a perilous journey fraught with challenges. From funding woes to environmental activism, discover why the world is watching as the pipeline navigates a path towards energy security amidst global upheaval.

Impact of disruption in African crude supply

Ghana, the world's second-largest cocoa producer, is facing a financial crisis due to a dramatic drop in cocoa bean output. Extreme weather and disease have ravaged crops, leading to a harvest forecast of just 422,500 tons - half of what the country initially expected.

Cocoa prices surpass $9,000 for the first time amid supply crunch

Europe's olive oil legacy is in danger as droughts and hailstorms continue their onslaught. The Mediterranean groves, which have supplied the world, are now facing scarcity. Olive trees have been cultivated around the Mediterranean for thousands of years. Spain alone used to produce half of the world's supply of this liquid gold. But wildfires and soaring temperatures mean, the future of this ancient industry is looking increasingly uncertain.

Europe almost out of local olive oil supplies

China's attempt to build semiconductor supply chains has been hindered. China is facing a shortage of electronics engineers. Watch this report.

China's attempt to build semiconductor supply chains hindered

Just over 1.06 million new passenger cars were registered in Europe in June of this year—the lowest since 1996—with several automakers reporting sales declines of nearly 50%, according to data from the European Automobile Association.

Lowest European car sales since 1996 due to supply issues following a 12-month decline

Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as markets weighed a rise in US gasoline and distillate inventories and worries about slower economic growth amid concerns of supply tightness.

Oil prices stable as market weigh fuel stocks amid supply concerns

India's response to the crude-oil shock has been quick. It seems to be visibly changing its oil-supply chain. The most visible change is the absence of the US from the top suppliers league in Q2CY22.

How India's oil supply is changing? India's oil supply from Russia surge

The economic impact of the "second wave" of COVID-19 was much smaller than that during the full lockdown phase in 2020-21, though the health impact was more severe, according to the Economic Survey 2021-22 tabled in the parliament on Monday.

India Budget 2022: Govt's supply-side reforms prepare economy for long-term expansion, says FM Sitharaman

US President Joe Biden urged world leaders to take action to reduce supply-chain problems and prevent them from happening in the future. While speaking to fellow leaders gathered for the G20 summit in Rome, Biden also laid out new steps his administration is taking to address the issue at home.

Biden urges world leaders to help address global supply-chain issue

Russia's energy minister said Wednesday new contracts would need to be agreed for increases in natural gas deliveries to Europe, which is struggling with a surge in prices.

New contracts needed to boost Europe gas supplies: Russia

The world economy is facing a supply chain problem that is more severe in countries like the UK where the surging delta variant has disturbed logistics.

World Business Watch: The world economy’s supply chain problem keeps getting worse

German carmaker BMW warned a chip shortage that has plagued the car industry may lead to further lost production, it showed no signs of abating and supply would remain tight in the second half of the year.

World Business Watch: BMW warns on chip shortage, output to suffer on critical supply

Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday in thin pre-Christmas trading after Russia's energy minister said cooperation with OPEC to support the market would continue and as analysts forecast a second weekly decline in US crude inventories.

Oil prices inch higher in pre-Christmas trading

Tata Steel plans to cut up to 3,000 jobs across its European operations, the company said on Monday, as the sector wrestles with excess supply, weak demand and high costs.

Tata Steel plans to cut up to 3,000 European jobs due to excess supply, meagre demand

Asian share prices inched higher on Friday as economic stimulus around the world eased fears over slowing growth, while crude oil prices climbed on concerns that last weekend's attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities still pose supply risks.

Economy hopes support shares, oil edges up on Mideast tensions

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo departed for Saudi Arabia Tuesday to discuss possible retaliation after Washington said it had proof that attacks on Saudi oil installations originated in Iran.

Mike Pompeo heads to Saudi Arabia after US blames Iran

OPEC on Wednesday cut its forecast for growth in world oil demand in 2020 due to an economic slowdown, an outlook the producer group said highlighted the need for ongoing efforts to prevent a new glut of crude.

OPEC cuts 2020 oil demand forecast, urges effort to avert a new glut

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after a reported sharp drop in US crude stocks and OPEC member Iraq said the producer group would discuss deepening output cuts amid ongoing demand concerns.

International oil prices gain after fall in US stocks

United State's rig count rose to 751 with 2 more adding in last week alone. The number points to rise in crude production in U.S. leading to price drops of crude oil

Oil prices drop on increased US drilling activity

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