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Renewable shift is being driven by affordability, efficiency and resilience: Rana Adib

IFM CorrespondentApril 2, 2026April 1, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentApril 2, 2026April 1, 2026

REN21 Executive Director Rana Adib shared her insights on the prospect of Asia going aggressive on renewable adaptation to secure its energy and economic outlook...

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IF Insights: War in Middle East likely to accelerate Asia’s renewable energy revolution

IFM CorrespondentApril 1, 2026March 31, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentApril 1, 2026March 31, 2026

The ongoing Middle East conflict and the resultant energy shock will force Asia to relook at renewables, to future-proof its economic outlook...

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Morgan Stanley terms US as ‘defensive’ market

IFM CorrespondentApril 1, 2026March 31, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentApril 1, 2026March 31, 2026

According to Morgan Stanley strategists, uncertainty around the magnitude and duration of oil supply disruption means outcomes for risk assets have become increasingly asymmetrical...

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Strait of Hormuz disruption: Saudi ports add new shipping services

IFM CorrespondentMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

The services will mitigate the impact of disruptions affecting vital maritime corridors, including the all-crucial Strait of Hormuz, while enhancing Red Sea connectivity...

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IF Insights: Choking of Strait of Hormuz tests limits of war risk insurance

IFM CorrespondentMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026

The concept of war risk insurance has been under the spotlight since 2022, but is gaining traction as the world is dealing with the Ukraine war and the Middle East conflict...

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Middle East conflict: Trump administration official teases US’ next move for oil market

IFM CorrespondentMarch 25, 2026March 24, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentMarch 25, 2026March 24, 2026

According to Scott Bessent, the addition of sanctioned Iranian oil ‌into global ⁠supplies would help keep oil prices down for ⁠the next 10 to 14 days...

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Oil price stares at massive gain amid Middle East crisis

IFM CorrespondentMarch 6, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentMarch 6, 2026

Qatar Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi stated that if the ongoing conflict forces Gulf energy producers to ⁠shut down exports within weeks, it could drive oil to USD 150 a barrel...