Sectors
Oil edges up as Iran uncertainty, Yemen turmoil support
Crude futures rose on Monday, but closed well below intraday peaks, as concerns about Iran and turmoil in Yemen supported prices, while the global supply glut continued to cap gains.
Russia lifts ban on missile deliveries to Iran, start oil-for-goods swap
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday paved the way for long-overdue missile system deliveries to Iran and Moscow started an oil-for-goods swap with Tehran, showing the Kremlin's determination to boost economic ties with the Islamic Republic.
Oil companies’ profits hit by quest for crude price exposure
The drop in big oil companies' profits in the past eight months isn't just a function of lower crude prices – it also reflects strategic choices.
Japan machinery orders fall, uncertain outlook keeps BOJ on edge
Japan's core machinery orders fell for a second straight month in February in a sign that business investment remains soft, and analysts say the smaller-than-expected decline won't necessarily allow policymakers to relax given an uncertain economic outlook.