1. US-China Summit: trade at the heart of discussions: US President Donald Trump’s visit to China, closely followed by the markets, has officially begun. Trump said that many topics would be discussed at this summit, but that trade would be “more than any other”.
2. IEA: Global oil stocks are falling at a record pace: According to the latest report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on May 13, global oil stocks fell by another 117 million barrels in April, following a drop of 129 million barrels in March. In this context, oil prices are expected to experience strong volatility as the summer demand peak approaches.
3. The conflict in the Middle East intensifies the global race for food self-sufficiency: Experts warn that if the conflict persists, the costs of fuel, fertilizer and transport could continue to rise sharply in the near future. In this context, many countries are gradually abandoning a logic of dependence on global supplies in favor of a priority given to self-sufficiency and strengthening the resilience of their agricultural supply chains.
4. India doubles import duties on gold and silver to protect its currency: Under two official decrees, the Indian government has doubled import duties on gold and silver from around 6% to around 15%, applying a basic customs duty of 10% as well as a 5% agricultural and infrastructure development tax.
5. Arkia Israeli Airlines announces the opening of a direct connection to Hô Chi Minh -City: This initiative marks the development of the company’s operations in the Vietnamese market. The new flights are expected to begin in October 2026 and are in addition to the connection to Hanoi inaugurated earlier this year.
6. The United States is processing more than $35.5 billion in duty refunds for importers: According to the latest report from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), refunds are being processed through a new online portal called CAPE and will include accrued interest for businesses.
7. Copper prices near all-time highs as global supply tightens: Copper prices continued their upward trend, surpassing the $14,000/tonne mark and approaching the all-time high set earlier this year, as supply risks increased due to operational disruptions at mines around the world.
8. Efforts to diversify sources of supply are making the EU increasingly dependent on American gas: According to a report released May 13 by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), European countries are expected to import up to 80% of their liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States by 2028. The report warns that the sharp increase of LNG imports from the United States through Europe creates a new risk for energy security, as the region could easily repeat the mistake of excessive dependence on a single supplier.
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