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Gold price today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026: Gold prices drop following U.S. strikes on five Iranian oil tankers

Commodity price movementBreaking

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Iran and US Hit Tankers in Biggest Wave of Attacks on Shipping Since War Began

Infrastructure AttackIran, United StatesBreaking

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‎Qassim Cement acquires 100% of Amix Ready Mix for SAR 65M

AcquisitionBreaking

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‎IHC to acquire 80% stake in space firm

AcquisitionMiddle EastBreaking

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Hormuz shipping disruption deepens amid new attacks on vessels

Shipping disruptionIran, United KingdomBreaking

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Why Mediterranean container rates are losing their North Europe premium

Freight rate changeBreaking

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Boston Scientific begins to restore shipping after cyberattack

Cyber attackBreaking

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Geis Group acquires Krage & Gerloff Logistik

AcquisitionGermany, United StatesBreaking

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PowerTransitions Acquires 1.24GW Roseton Gas Power Plant in NY

AcquisitionBreaking

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Greek-owned VLCC hit by drone in Iraqi waters

Factory fireBreaking

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Brent Crude Oil Rises Above $100 a Barrel as Middle East Conflict Intensifies

Infrastructure AttackIran, Middle EastBreaking

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Brent Crude Oil Prices Rise Above $100/Barrel

Commodity price movementIranBreaking

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Brent Crude Oil Prices Rise Above $100/Barrel

Infrastructure AttackIranBreaking

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US, Iran Strike Oil Tankers in Biggest Attack Wave Since War's Start

Infrastructure AttackIran, United StatesBreaking

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U.S. Moves to Isolate Iran’s Aviation Sector From the Global Economy

SanctionsIran, United StatesBreaking

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US retailers expect September to be busiest month of year for imports

Shipping disruptionChina, United StatesBreaking

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Lufthansa Cargo agrees to acquire LUG Aircargo

AcquisitionBreaking

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Five dead, 87 missing in Philippines ferry fire

Factory fireBreaking

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Bureau Veritas and Everllence sign partnership on decarbonisation and digitalisation

Major contract awardBreaking

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Explainer: Ports enter the hybrid threat perimeter

Infrastructure AttackBreaking

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Oil Steady After Brent Holds Above $100 pb

Infrastructure AttackIran, Singapore +1Breaking

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Hormuz attacks reach wartime high

Infrastructure AttackIran, United StatesBreaking

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German port workers weigh new wage offer as indefinite strikes loom

Labour strikeGermanyBreaking

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Typhoon-related port congestion keeps intra-Asia rates high and capacity tight

Port congestionChina, Hong Kong +1Breaking

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Typhoon-related port congestion keeps intra-Asia rates high and capacity tight

Freight rate changeChina, Hong Kong +1Breaking

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EGA completes acquisition of 80% of Italian aluminium recycling firm Eco Green

AcquisitionChina, Germany +3Breaking

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Enbridge to Acquire Tallgrass Pipelines for $2.55B

AcquisitionBreaking

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25 dead in bulker blaze at Chinese shipyard

Factory fireChinaBreaking

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‎UCA decides to file for financial restructuring

Supplier bankruptcyBreaking

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‎FIPCO extends deadline to complete Bina Holding acquisition

AcquisitionBreaking

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Maersk raises intermodal fuel fees across Central Europe

Freight rate changeGermany, Middle EastBreaking

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Russia Strikes Moldova Border as Ukraine Hits Black Sea Port

Infrastructure AttackRussiaBreaking

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Advent, Temasek in talks for Fairfax stake in IIFL Fin

AcquisitionBreaking

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Oil surges 6%, Brent and US crude both surpass $100 on more tanker attacks

Infrastructure AttackChina, United StatesBreaking

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Posco strike continues into second day as longer walkout looms

Labour strikeBreaking

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25 dead in vessel fire at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

Factory fireBreaking

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Director information hub: Transactions made before insolvency can be recovered

Supplier bankruptcyBreaking

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Deadly Cargo Ship Fire Kills 25 at China Shipyard

Factory fireChinaBreaking

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Midsummer to form JV with Indonesia’s Metalogika

Major contract awardBreaking

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Shell Acquires PJM Gas Power Plant

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‎Saudi Arabia weighs EA-Savvy merger to create global gaming giant

AcquisitionGlobalBreaking

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‎Borouge delivers 1st XLPE shipment for Borouge 4

AcquisitionMiddle EastBreaking

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‎EGA acquires 80% of Italy's Eco Green

AcquisitionGermany, Global +1Breaking

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Drone Strikes Hit Saudi Arabia’s Vital East-West Oil Pipeline

Infrastructure AttackSaudi ArabiaBreaking

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IEA slashes oil demand forecast as prices surge

Production disruptionGlobalBreaking

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Oil Tanker Rates Hit Record Highs Following Iran, US Shipping Attacks

Infrastructure AttackIran, United StatesBreaking

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‎GFH updates on Seef Properties takeover offer

AcquisitionBreaking

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Gulf oil threatened anew as Houthis reach key island and pipeline is shut down

Infrastructure AttackGlobal, Saudi ArabiaBreaking

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Saudi oil pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq

Infrastructure AttackBreaking

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Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping

Infrastructure AttackIranBreaking

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