The U.K., a Maritime Insurance Hub, Commits to Cap Price of Russian Oil
WASHINGTON—The British Treasury chief said the U.K. was committed to a U.S.-led effort to put a cap on the price...
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Heat in Europe Is Driving Up Olive Oil Prices
Soaring temperatures in Spain this summer are expected to hit the country’s olive oil production, pushing up prices and threatening...
BHP Earnings Nearly Triple as Coal Prices Run Hot
ADELAIDE, Australia—BHP Group Ltd. said its annual profit nearly tripled as it benefited from the sale of its petroleum business...
Aramco Reports Record Profit, Injecting Saudi Kingdom With Cash
DUBAI—High crude prices are infusing Saudi Arabia with billions of dollars in cash, fueling record profit at its national oil...
Shale Drillers Warn of Higher Costs as They Report Record Profits
Shale companies are reporting banner profits but are warning that inflation in the oil patch is leading them to increase...
Russia, Ukraine Clear Way for Grain Exports to Resume Amid Fears of Global Food Crisis
ISTANBUL—Russia and Ukraine agreed Friday to resume exports of millions of tons of Ukrainian grain via the Black Sea for...
Russia’s Central Bank Slashes Rates, Sees Smaller Hit From Sanctions
Russia’s central bank Friday lowered its key interest rate below its prewar level, and said it expects the economy to...
U.S. Inflation Hits New Four-Decade High of 9.1%
U.S. consumer inflation climbed to 9.1% in June, a pace not seen in more than four decades, adding pressure on...
Manufacturers Brace for Nord Stream Repairs, Fearing Pipeline Won’t Reopen
PARIS—European manufacturers are preparing for possible natural-gas rationing that would force them to shut production amid fears that Russia is...
G-7 Bid to Cap Russian Oil Price Faces Hurdle of Global Enforcement
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U.S. Push for Exceptions in Europe’s Sanctions on Russian Oil Gains Traction
A U.S. push to pare back one of the European Union’s sanctions on Russian oil has tentatively started to gain...
U.S. Retail Sales Declined in May as Inflation Stings Consumers
Americans’ retail spending declined in May, as consumers felt the pinch from inflation, higher gasoline prices and rising interest rates.Retail...
As Gas Prices Near $5 a Gallon, Record Fuel Costs Upend Businesses, U.S. Economy
As U.S. gasoline prices approach a record average of $5 a gallon, fuel costs are rippling through almost every corner...
Bottleneck Fuels Record-High Gas Prices
A shortage of fuel-making facilities is pushing U.S. gasoline and diesel prices to record levels, just as drivers prepare for...
Glencore Settles Corruption and Bribery Charges in U.S., U.K., Brazil
Glencore GLNCY 2.01% PLC said Tuesday it would pay at least $1.2 billion and two business units would plead guilty...
Saudi Aramco Posts Record Quarterly Profit on Surging Oil Prices
DUBAI—Saudi Aramco posted a record quarterly profit on Sunday, as the oil giant benefits from surging oil prices following Russia’s...
Why It’s So Hard to Keep Russian Diamonds and Gold Out of the U.S. Despite Sanctions
Russian gold and diamonds could still be sold in the U.S. despite being sanctioned, lawmakers and industry participants say, unless...
Oil Prices Top $100, Yet Some Big U.S. Frackers Let Their Production Fall
Oil prices are at their highest in years and politicians want companies to pump more. But most large American frackers...
Starbucks Plans Barista Raises, Says Unionized Cafes Will Need to Bargain
Starbucks Corp. said it would boost pay for U.S. baristas who have been with the company for at least two...
Tariff Probe Casts Shadow on U.S. Solar Build-Out
American utilities are anticipating a significant slowdown in the build-out of new solar farms amid a U.S. probe into Asian...
