China could come out on top – or at the very least vindicated – as a result of the United States’ and Israel’s war in Iran. As the world reels from skyrocketing oil prices and general energy market volatility, China is reaping the rewards of the huge energy stockpiles that it has been hoarding for years in case of just such a crisis. China’s ‘supergrid’ could not only buffer the world’s second-largest economy from energy market fallout, it could make China a major economic winner at the end of the…

18 de marzo de 2026.- La presidenta encargada, Delcy Rodríguez, anunció la designación de Juan José Ramírez, actual ministro del Poder Popular de Obras Públicas, como nuevo vicepresidente sectorial de Obras Públicas y Servicios. A través de su canal de Telegram, Rodríguez expresó: «Confío plename...

Donald Trump and crew view renewable energy as an expensive fraud. British industrialists claim that the UK’s green goals make the country too expensive. New York politicians see green energy fueling an affordability crisis. We have argued, on the other hand, that proponents of renewables should push them not because they are greener but rather because they are more economical and less risky than the alternatives. Not everywhere every time, but enough of the time. So, who is right? When customers do see the benefits, is that failure due to…

18 de marzo de 2026.- El Departamento de Estado estadunidense agregó este miércoles a 12 países a una lista de naciones cuyos ciudadanos deben depositar fianzas de hasta 15 mil dólares para solicitar visas de Estados Unidos. Los titulares de pasaportes de Camboya, Etiopía, Georgia, Granada, Lesot...

18 de marzo de 2026.- La presidenta encargada de la República, Delcy Rodríguez, anunció la designación del Mayor General Jorge Márquez Monsalve como el nuevo titular del Ministerio del Poder Popular para Hábitat y Vivienda. La decisión busca dar continuidad y un nuevo impulso a las políticas pública...

The production of microchips may be negatively affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, due to supply chain disruptions, particularly of helium, which is key to semiconductor manufacturing. Some unexpected industries are being hit hard by the Iran war, as several supply chains are being severely disrupted, not just oil and gas. This could lead to severe delays in the production of microchips unless agreements can be reached between key powers to stop conflict and free up key trade routes. Helium is an essential component of semiconductor…

18 de marzo de 2026.- Este miércoles, la presidenta encargada, Delcy Rodríguez, designó al G/J Gustavo González López como ministro para la Defensa. En sus redes sociales, agradeció al G/J Vladimir Padrino López por la defensa del país. “Agradecemos al G/J Vladimir Padrino López por su entrega, s...

18 de marzo de 2026.- Invitan al Taller de Contraloría Social impartido por la Comisión Permanente de Contraloría Cámara Municipal de Caracas: "CONTRALORES SOMOS TODOS". Este taller está dirigido a: VOCEROS Y VOCERAS DE LOS CONSEJOS COMUNALES, ENCARGADOS DE COMUNAS, ...

When nations go to war, the military-industrial complex springs into action. Relatively obscure tungsten is often on the front lines.A combination of tight supply, Chinese export restrictions, and heavy demand from military spending, including the current war with Iran, has jolted tungsten prices by 557% since last February, a far bigger increase than commodity stars like gold, silver, copper or oil. The exceptionally hard, scarce metal withstands extreme temperatures, making it essential for applications ranging from lighting and electronics to…

Canada’s federal government and the oil-producing province of Alberta aren’t expected to reach a deal on carbon pricing by their self-imposed April 1 deadline amid complicated negotiations, sources in the industry have told Reuters. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney last year rolled back some of the climate policies of Justin Trudeau as the new government sought to prioritize economic growth and energy exports amid strained relations with the United States under President Trump.   Canada’s federal government…

Canada’s federal government and the oil-producing province of Alberta aren’t expected to reach a deal on carbon pricing by their self-imposed April 1 deadline amid complicated negotiations, sources in the industry have told Reuters. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney last year rolled back some of the climate policies of Justin Trudeau as the new government sought to prioritize economic growth and energy exports amid strained relations with the United States under President Trump.   Canada’s federal government…

Canada’s federal government and the oil-producing province of Alberta aren’t expected to reach a deal on carbon pricing by their self-imposed April 1 deadline amid complicated negotiations, sources in the industry have told Reuters. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney last year rolled back some of the climate policies of Justin Trudeau as the new government sought to prioritize economic growth and energy exports amid strained relations with the United States under President Trump.   Canada’s federal government…

18 de marzo de 2026.- El ministro de Cultura, Ernesto Villegas, anunció su renuncia definitiva a la militancia del Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), al solicitar al secretario general de la organización, Diosdado Cabello, la eliminación de su nombre del registro de afiliados, con el obje...

China could come out on top – or at the very least vindicated – as a result of the United States’ and Israel’s war in Iran. As the world reels from skyrocketing oil prices and general energy market volatility, China is reaping the rewards of the huge energy stockpiles that it has been hoarding for years in case of just such a crisis. China’s ‘supergrid’ could not only buffer the world’s second-largest economy from energy market fallout, but it could make China a major economic winner at the end of…

Inflation expectations are currently trending north, driven by the unraveling oil price shock, with a roughly 70% surge in crude oil prices this year driven by the Middle East war, intensifying fears of a renewed inflation spurt. The U.S. one-year inflation swap rate has recently surged above 3%, marking its highest level since late 2025. A recent Bank of America survey found that 45% of fund managers now expect higher global inflation over the next year, a sharp rise from just 9% a month ago. The survey indicates that market participants expect…

Inflation expectations are currently trending north, driven by the unraveling oil price shock, with a roughly 70% surge in crude oil prices this year driven by the Middle East war, intensifying fears of a renewed inflation spurt. The U.S. one-year inflation swap rate has recently surged above 3%, marking its highest level since late 2025. A recent Bank of America survey found that 45% of fund managers now expect higher global inflation over the next year, a sharp rise from just 9% a month ago. The survey indicates that market participants expect…

18 de marzo de 2026.- La medida establece el costo del pasaje mínimo urbano en 100 bolívares, mientras que los sistemas de transporte dependientes del Estado fijaron su tarifa en 80 bolívares. De acuerdo con el documento oficial, el incremento a 80 bolívares aplica de manera inmediata para el Met...

Energy interests are helping to fuel fresh efforts aimed at normalizing Armenian-Turkish relations. Meeting on the sidelines of a gathering sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, along with his minister for infrastructure, Davit Khudatyan, talked with Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar to explore a variety of energy-related connectivity issues.  “We discussed infrastructure and energy issues that will contribute to lasting peace and stability in our region; within…

18 de marzo de 2026.- Varias secciones del yacimiento de gas South Pars —el más grande del mundo— fueron cerradas en Irán este miércoles tras bombardeos de Estados Unidos e Israel, reporta la agencia Fars News citando a las autoridades locales. Los tramos en cuestión fueron puestos fuera de servi...

Saudi Arabia's oil exports through its Yanbu port on ‌the Red Sea are projected to reach a record high of 3.8 million barrels per day in March after the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran virtually cut off exports via the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The Kingdom can pump up to 7 million barrels per day through its East?West pipeline, of which 5 mb/d are available for export.  Saudi Arabia has been using drag-reducing agents (DRAs) to speed up oil flows to Yanbu and mitigate loss of exports through Hormuz. DRAs are friction-reducing…