Bloomberg Investors in Gulf assets breathed a sigh of relief after US President Donald Trump showed restraint against Iran. Calling off airstrikes and opting for additional sanctions on Iran eases the risk of military combat between the Persian nation and its Arab neighbours, and will probably have a positive impact on GCC spreads, according to Arqaam Capital Ltd. “While GCC …

Bloomberg The solar industry has a new way of ducking the Trump administration’s tariffs on its imports: two-sided panels. The US Trade Representative said in a notice that it’s granting an exemption to solar duties for bifacial panels, ones that can generate power on both sides. The carve-out is a win for both Asian manufacturers including JinkoSolar Holding Co, LG …

Bloomberg After Mexico’s National Energy Control Center cancelled a widely anticipated long-term power auction almost five months ago, the frustration among private companies was palpable. Now, they are taking matters into their own hands — with the help of an upstart energy company formed by some of the power auctions’ original architects. Mexico City-based Bravos Energia is launching new, private …