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The rouble strengthens against the dollar, buoyed by hopes of diplomatic progress on Ukraine

The rouble strengthens against the dollar, buoyed by hopes of diplomatic progress on Ukraine

The Russian rouble has gained 3.6% against the US dollar since the start of January, boosted by the prospect of fresh diplomatic talks over the war in Ukraine. Russian, Ukrainian and American...
Zonebourse January 23, 2026 at 07:38 pm IST
Donald Trump got what he asked for last year in Davos. Well, almost.

Donald Trump got what he asked for last year in Davos. Well, almost.

Over the past year, oil prices have fallen. But that does not solve everything.
Zonebourse January 21, 2026 at 10:21 pm IST
Venezuela gives SLB, ex-Schlumberger, a boost

Venezuela gives SLB, ex-Schlumberger, a boost

It is fair to say that the world's No. 1 oilfield services group has never really found favour in Zonebourse's columns.
Zonebourse January 17, 2026 at 11:48 pm IST
The Week's Best Reads:  American copper, Chinese rap and strategic chaos

The Week's Best Reads: American copper, Chinese rap and strategic chaos

The year 2026 has started a little too fast for some. This week's press review leans into geopolitics, via pieces on Greenland, sovereignty, Iran and Venezuela. There are also interesting reads on...
Zonebourse January 16, 2026 at 01:43 pm IST
Commodities:  Geopolitics drives energy, record highs for metals

Commodities: Geopolitics drives energy, record highs for metals

Every week, this commodities round-up reviews market news to help you better understand price moves in energy, metals and agricultural commodities.
Zonebourse January 13, 2026 at 07:16 pm IST
A Possible Interpretation of the US Military Operation in Venezuela

A Possible Interpretation of the US Military Operation in Venezuela

The US military operation against Venezuela, officially justified by the fight against drug trafficking, the defence of democracy or regional security, fits into a much broader framework than that...
Zonebourse January 06, 2026 at 06:57 pm IST