Global Oil Market Loses Its Safety Cushion as Stockpiles Fall
Global oil stockpile buffers are shrinking after heavy drawdowns, leaving markets more exposed to the next major supply disruption.
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Frozen Berry Recall Expands as FDA Warns Products May Still Be in Home Freezers
Frozen berry recall expands after an E. coli outbreak, with Walmart and Trader Joe’s products still potentially stored in home freezers.
Data Center Boom Is Putting New Pressure on America’s Largest Power Grid
PJM faces a 6,800 MW power shortfall as data center demand surges, raising concerns over grid reliability and household costs.
Nearly 200 Monitored After Suspected Plague Lab Exposure in Russia
Russia plague exposure puts nearly 200 contacts under monitoring after an Irkutsk lab worker dies from the infection.
China Suspends Fuel Exports as Global Diesel Supply Tightens
China fuel exports are suspended as diesel markets tighten, adding pressure to freight, agriculture and global fuel supplies.
U.S. Health Insurance Costs Head for Biggest Jump Since 2003
U.S. health insurance costs are projected to rise 8.2% in 2027, the biggest increase since 2003, with workers likely to feel it.
U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls to Lowest Level Since 1982
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level since 1982 after months of emergency oil releases.
From Ireland to the Nordics: Governments Step Up Civil Preparedness
European governments are expanding civil preparedness advice as security, cyber and infrastructure risks rise.
China’s New Mobilization Law Could Matter Far Beyond the Battlefield
China’s mobilization law expands wartime control over industry, technology, data and supply chains from October 1.
Heating Oil Costs Could Jump 31% This Winter, New Forecast Warns
Heating oil costs could rise 31% this winter as higher crude prices and Hormuz disruption pressure household budgets.