Palm oil prices plunge as Prabowo’s export policy and fertilizer shock squeeze Indonesian smallholders Indonesia’s palm oil sector reels after a sudden export policy change and soaring fertilizer costs, forcing …
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ECB chief economist Lane warns oil shock likely to push June inflation forecast higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiECB rate outlook: Lane signals inflation revision and further tightening Philip Lane tells Nikkei the ECB will lift its June inflation forecast as oil shocks push prices, reinforcing a path …
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Global crude oil inventories fall below 100 days amid Strait of Hormuz blockade
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGlobal crude oil inventories to drop below 100 days amid Strait of Hormuz blockade Global crude oil inventories set to fall below 100 days of demand as the Strait of …
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Nikkei Rises 3% as U.S.-Iran Peace Optimism Pushes Topix to Intraday Record Nikkei climbs about 3% on May 25, 2026 as U.S.-Iran peace optimism drives oil prices lower, lifting Tokyo …
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Indonesia imposes state export monopoly on coal, palm oil and nickel
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndonesia export controls send shock through coal, palm oil and nickel markets Indonesia export controls: Jakarta’s new state export monopoly for coal, palm oil and nickel sparks market shock, legal …
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Indonesia forms state-owned enterprise to control palm oil, coal and minerals
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndonesia export controls: Prabowo orders state firm to manage palm oil, coal and minerals Indonesia export controls prompt market jitters as President Prabowo creates a state-owned enterprise to manage palm …
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Indonesia announces state-owned enterprise to control palm oil and coal exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndonesia export controls: Prabowo creates state-owned commodities exporter for palm oil, coal and minerals On May 20, 2026, President Prabowo Subianto announced the creation of a state-owned enterprise that will …
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Hengyi Petrochemical builds largest coal-to-chemicals plant as Iran oil tensions rise
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHengyi Petrochemical to build “world’s largest” coal-to-chemicals plant as oil supply worries grow Hengyi Petrochemical says it will build the world’s largest coal-to-chemicals plant to secure supply, citing national security …
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Japan, South Korea stocks tumble as oil tops $103 and yields surge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese stocks slide as tech sell-off, oil spike and JGB yields trigger regional market rout Japanese stocks plunged Friday as investors repriced risk amid rising oil prices and surging bond …
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Idemitsu Kosan forecasts Hormuz crisis easing in July, seeks alternate oil sources
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIdemitsu says Hormuz crisis will ease by July as it secures non‑Middle East oil supplies Idemitsu Kosan says the Hormuz crisis will ease by July and that oil prices could …