Asian rebar holds steady amid uncertainty in China market
Spot prices of regionally-traded rebar in Asia held steady on May 30 for the third straight business day as trading was almost stagnant.
Asian HRC prices slide though Chinese mills withdraw offers
Spot prices of internationally-traded hot rolled coil in Asia eased May 30, though several Chinese mills were said to have withdrawn offers.
Will Russia's crude output levels surprise again?
Nadia Rodova looks at Russia's oil sector which has shown a surprising resilience to low oil prices and western sanctions over the past two years.
Gold heads lower, no physical demand to pick up investor selling
Gold headed lower over the duration of the week started May 23. So, is the bull run over or just getting going? Attitude last week was certainly mixed.
U.S. retail gasoline prices lowest since 2009 ahead of Memorial Day weekend
(Fri, 27 May 2016) The U.S. average retail price for gasoline was $2.24 per gallon (gal) on May 23, 50 cents per gallon (cents/gal) lower than at the same time last year, and the lowest average price just before Memorial Day weekend (the start of the summer driving season) since 2009.
Glass half full: the bearish dry bulk market may yet offer opportunities
The dry bulk freight market is suffering its worst period in decades. However, even this bearish environment can bring some interesting opportunities for the right shipping players.
Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade: May 2016
The May 2016 quarterly USDA forecasts for agricultural trade in the United States in FY 2016 are presented and discussed in this report.
Why Subways in the Northeast Are So Troubled
The transit systems in Boston, New York and Washington need billions of dollars to replace old infrastructure and to meet rising demand. In the meantime, riders are bracing for the worst.
Industrial and electric power sectors drive projected growth in U.S. natural gas use
(Thu, 26 May 2016) U.S. consumption of natural gas is projected to rise from 28 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) in 2015 to 34 Tcf in 2040, an average increase of about 1% annually, according to EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2016 (AEO2016) Reference case. The industrial and electric power sectors make up 49% and 34% of this growth, respectively, while consumption growth in the residential, commercial, and transportation sectors is much lower.
Ancient Roman lessons on shipping and logistics
When it comes to learning lessons from the past about the importance of strong shipping links and even stronger logistics, there is no doubt: all roads still lead to Rome.