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The Hormuz crisis and Trump's ultimatum pushed Brent to $113. Goldman Sachs warns of 2008-level records, while the IEA releases reserves to shield the global economy from a massive supply shock.

The EU summit reached a compromise: ETS will be reformed, not suspended. By June, the EC will propose price-lowering measures and a realistic post-2030 decarbonization path tailored to national needs.

Europe and Japan are stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices fell below $110 as risks of further attacks on energy plants subsided.

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There are three factors that will determine the future of the commodities business: access to capital, sophisticated operational processes, and access to physical flows. All are crucial to outperform.

A potential further opening of the European market, this time to Australian goods and products.

China's 6.3% industrial growth, fueled by AI, defied Mideast risks. However, sluggish retail sales and 5.3% unemployment highlight ongoing domestic fragility.

The U.S. secures supply with a 30-day license for Russian oil transit. The move aims to stabilize markets but raises fears of a sanctions breach.

The global economy is caught in the grip of a new wave of volatility. While the world's eyes are fixed on the Strait of Hormuz, the effects of the conflict are rebounding across nearly every sector—from bonds and stocks to food and fertilizer prices.

GTradX has the potential for cost optimization, given its ecosystem that delivers tangible benefits to users. This reinforces the argument that the platform can serve as an alternative, a complement, or an enhancement to the current business strategy.

It is now widely recognized that risk identification, continuous analysis, and risk management are essential elements of effective corporate governance. Technological, demographic, and geopolitical transformations present the business environment with unprecedented challenges. Companies equipped with financial and non-financial resources that allow for investments in growth and long-term security undeniably gain a competitive advantage over entities lacking such means. This market imbalance is not a new phenomenon, yet it consistently remains a significant challenge for management teams.

Update 1.1 is live! We’ve revamped the Marketplace, introduced a powerful "My Listings" management hub, enhanced counterparty profiles, and added deep operational metadata to help you track market views and active deals directly from your iPhone.