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Bloomberg Oil fell below $42 a barrel in New York at the start of a week that will see Opec+ gather to assess its supply deal as countries struggle to contain the virus that’s hurt economies and fuel demand globally. The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee — the panel which reviews the deal between the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) …

Bloomberg The first commercial deal under an Africa-wide free trade zone will take place on January 1 next year as outstanding talks are set to move online, the African Union said. While African Continental Free Trade Area entered into force legally last year, transactions that were due to start on July 1 were delayed as the virus set back negotiations …

Bloomberg Oil squeezed out a gain for the second straight week but uncertainty around the US-China trade deal and fears of a resurgent pandemic limited the price rally. Crude futures in New York fell 0.5%, but rise 1.9% for the week. The US and China postponed talks planned for over the weekend that had been aimed at reviewing progress at …

Bloomberg Oil climbed to near a five-month high after an industry report pointed to a third straight weekly drop in American crude stockpiles. Futures in New York rose past $42 a barrel after losing 0.8% Tuesday. The American Petroleum Institute reported inventories fell by 4.01 million barrels last week. The improving picture in the US overshadowed lingering concerns about the …

Beijing / WAM The UAE Ambassador to China has said that both the UAE and China have been making headway in technological innovation and achievements. “This is a seismic age for technology, from the apps we use on our phones and new ways of working to high technology itself,” Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri wrote in an Op-Ed in the …

Bloomberg Oil snapped a two-day losing streak as Saudi Aramco predicted demand will continue to improve through the rest of the year, despite many regions across the world struggling to bring the coronavirus under control. Crude consumption in Asia is almost back to pre-virus levels, Aramco Chief Executive Officer Amin Nasser said. Meanwhile, oil drilling in the US falls to …

Bloomberg Saudi Arabia’s oil giant pressed ahead with a plan to pay $75 billion in dividends this year. Saudi Aramco said net income in the three months ending in June was $6.6 billion, according to a statement. Aramco will pay a dividend of $18.75 billion for the quarter. “Strong headwinds from reduced demand and lower oil prices are reflected in …

Bloomberg India will stop importing more than 100 items used by its armed forces in a bid to boost local manufacturing. The ban will be implemented gradually, starting with products like sniper rifles and light-combat helicopters in December 2020 and long range land-attack cruise missiles in December 2025, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Sunday. Similar items …

Bloomberg Drillers cut exploration in US oil fields to a 15-year low as billions of barrels from old discoveries became worthless and explorers abandoned growth plans. The number of active oil rigs in the US fell by four to 176, the lowest since 2005, according to Baker Hughes Co. data. Energy companies have been parking rigs on an almost uninterrupted …

Bloomberg Oil climbed to a five-month high in London, topping $45 a barrel after US industry data showed a decline in the nation’s stockpiles. Brent futures gained for a fourth day, rising as much as 2.6% to the highest price since March 6. The American Petroleum Institute reports 8.59 million-barrel drop in crude inventories last week. The international benchmark moved …