US Retail Container Imports Set to Decline Amid Tariff Uncertainty
U.S.-bound retail container import volumes are expected to see annual declines over the first half of the year, due to ongoing tariff-driven uncertainty & potentially the Iran conflict according to the latest Global Port Tracker report. https://t.co/hASNRjFabC
European Gas Prices Plunge 17% After Trump’s Market Reassurance
European gas prices drop after Trump’s effort to calm the market 📉📉 Dutch TTF futures fell as much as 17%, the biggest intraday decline since 2023 Prices had been steadily rising over the last week following the closure of the world’s largest...
Earn Lifetime Executive Platinum with AAdvantage Million Miler
American AAdvantage offers a million miler program, which can earn you up to Executive Platinum status for life. Here's everything to know about how this program works. https://t.co/Opg7F2rQle
Exxon Shifts Legal Domicile to Texas to Dodge Shareholder Abuse
SCOOP: Exxon is planning to leave New Jersey to make Texas its legal home, the latest company to flock to the Lone Star state. I spoke to Exxon CEO Darren Woods about the decision; he said Exxon wants to guard...
Diesel Prices Jump yet Remain Below COVID Highs
Diesel prices have surged, but still far lower than the peaks set during COVID https://t.co/WJoutp3QcO
Export Routes Matter More than Production Amid US‑Iran War
As the US-Iran war goes on, focus on oil flow and not on oil production: What matters now is exports ex Strait of Hormuz, not well head output in KSA, UAE, Iraq, Qatar and Iraq. Yes, later is deteriorating, but former...
Angry Ambulance Chaser Called Out as Societal Leech
Ambulance chaser getting angry because I called them out for being what they are: leaches to society
Flatbed Rejection Hits Record 48.74%, Boosting Industry
Flatbed rejection rates go hyperbolic, at 48.74%, a new all time high. This is a sign of further strengthening of the industrial economy. https://t.co/PTalyYhFiO
East-West Pipeline: Aramco's Final Buffer Against Hormuz
The comments from Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser on the East-West pipeline, the last (and only partial) line of defence of the oil market against the Strait of Hormuz disruption (other than a SPR release) For background, my @Opinion column from...
Energy ETFs Edge Out Tech Over Five Years
fun fact: energy stocks $XLE beat technology $XLK stocks in % returns in the past five years... $XLE +116.1% $XLK +114.8%
Hormuz Closure Could Push Oil Past $200
HOW OIL COULD SURGE TO $200 AND BEYOND @tracyalloway and I talk with @Rory_Johnston -- typically one of the least-alarmist people in oil -- about how the longer the Straight of Hormuz is shut, the greater the likelihood of an...
Iran Conflict Sparks Volatile WTI Oil Prices
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗶𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀? West Texas Intermediate crude oil (WTI) has recently shown erratic price movements following the military conflict involving Iran. Oil has long been a critical commodity supplied by the Middle East. Because of the geopolitical tensions that...
Robots Must Manage Their Environment to Achieve True Autonomy
Is "Environmental Maintenance" the missing link in robotics? We talk a lot about speed and precision. We don't talk enough about order. The Robostral WMa1 by Mistral is signaling a shift in how we build autonomous systems. It’s no longer just about executing a command;...
Revolutionizing Risk, Cost, and Time for Faster Weapon Delivery
This Wednesday (11 March) at RAeS HQ! A timely Weapons System conference - The Need For A Revolution In Managing Risk, Cost And Time - how do we get missiles, drone and munitions to the front line - faster? #defence...
UPS Fails to Deliver Correctly and Offers No Human Help
Dear @UPS you keep trying to deliver a parcel to the wrong address, and it is impossible (a) to reply to any of your emails, or (b) speak to a human being. Can you please advise me by DM how...
American Airlines Extends Doha, Tel Aviv Suspensions Amid Iran Attacks
American Airlines Extends Doha and Tel Aviv Suspensions — As Iran’s Attacks Keep Middle East Skies Largely Closed - View from the Wing https://t.co/QZGSE7F4zo
Free Airbus Lecture: Tom Williams Shares Aviation Journey
Free #aviation lecture, RAeS Prestwick Branch, 10 March - McIntyre Lecture: @Airbus – my exciting journey - Tom Williams CBE FRAeS #avgeek https://t.co/OzLtWuyfmr https://t.co/uOfOFIBdtZ
China’s Early‑year Exports Jump 22%, EU and SE Asia Lead
China’s exports increased 21.8% year on year in dollar terms in January and February mainly due to shipments to south-east Asia, which increased 29.4%, and to the EU, up 27.8%. Exports to the US fell 11% while imports from the...
Free Lecture Explores Avro Heritage in Sheffield
Free #aviation lecture, RAeS Sheffield Branch, 10 March, 'Avro Heritage - The story so far' #avgeek https://t.co/EyF9HvVDbZ https://t.co/3n4Mg38bVW
AI-First InsurTech Gaining Traction in France
Where does AI-first InsurTech stand in France ? → https://t.co/I7HgWDOnBV That's a question we discussed recently, together with Alexandre Pengloan, following an analysis of the InsurTech dynamic in France. https://t.co/2QX0LCBiTo
AMC and Netflix Team Up for One Piece Theatrical Premiere
Today Tuesday March 10 marks AMC’s third grand collaboration with Netflix in the past few months. We will show at 50 of our U.S. theatres the first two episodes of season 2 of ONE PIECE: INTO THE GRAND LINE. A...
$33k Funds Failed Court Bid, Defamation Case Unresolved
Zimbabwean journalists always misleading people…. The $33k IS NOT for the defamation case… The defamation case is still ongoing… This is for an application BROUGHT BY @advocatemahere to the court in a bid to shut the Minister from the court… that...
Treating Court as Playground Leads to Costly Consequences
You can’t make a court of law a PLAYGROUND and then complain when ordered to pay costs….
Birmingham Airport’s Efficiency Returns on First Flight
Another day... Another ✈️. First flight from @bhx_official in a long time. I must admit, it is regaining its lost efficiency... #traveldiaries🇳🇱 #worktravels https://t.co/lm7b9Eldao
Asia’s Senior Bankers Jump Ship Amid Booming Deal Flow
Senior bankers in Asia are leaving for competitors at an intensifying pace as the job market heats up again on rising deal flow, sources say https://t.co/airqzDwssP @chan_cat @bergmanjonaso
India’s Commodity Crisis Signals War’s Ongoing Economic Fallout
The Essential Commodities Act is now active - short supply of LNG gas - impact on petro products - plant shut-downs - Hotels unable to function - all of this has already happened in India in 24 hrs. But Trump is...
Singapore's Road Deaths Surge: Daily Near‑Misses Warn
Traffic deaths in Singapore just hit a 10-year high. 149 people lost their lives on the roads last year. When I read this news, it honestly didn’t surprise me. Because as a driver in Singapore, I worry about road safety more often than...
Nine Vessels Reroute Bauxite, Alumina, Iron Ore Shipments
More vessels are re-routing from the strait carrying bauxite, alumina and iron ore for the region's aluminium and steel industries. We count at least nine with @Kpler data
China, Russia, France Reach Out to Iran Over Ceasefire
March 9 (Reuters) - Iran deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Monday that some countries, including China, Russia and France, have contacted Tehran regarding a ceasefire, Iranian state TV reported.
Aramco Nears Full East-West Pipeline Capacity, Boosting Red Sea Exports
Saudi Aramco says it expect to reach full capacity at its East-West pipeline to the Red Seat in next couple of days as oil tankers arrive to load. That’s ~7m b/d (or ~6m b/d above pre-war levels already exported via...
Trump’s Missile Mix‑up Delays Ukraine’s Anti‑tomahawk Aid
It seems like Donald Trump thinks that all flying loud things that get fired off and then go boom are all called "tomahawks." If so, Iran truly has quite a few tomahawks. Ukraine is now reportedly working on its own ballistic...
AirBorneo Orders 8 ATR Turboprops, Boosting Rural Connectivity
NSTExclusive: AirBorneo’s order for 8 ATR 600-series turboprops signals renewed momentum for Malaysia’s regional aviation sector, particularly in strengthening rural air connectivity across East Malaysia. ATR senior vice president commercial Alexis Vidal said the deal reflects the manufacturer’s core mission of...
Major School Massacre Underreported in U.S. News
Within the first 24 hours of the war on Iran, a girls’ elementary school was struck by missiles, and at least 165 people were killed, most of them little girls. Within days, the AP, Reuters, New York Times, Wall Street...
UK’s Gas Dependence Leaves Households Facing 60% Bill Surge
Britain is more exposed than other European economies to the latest movements in energy markets due to greater reliance on natural gas. Households are also in a fragile position as energy bills are still 60% higher than before Russia’s full-scale...
Oil Price Surge Exposes Need for Heat Pumps
Heating oil prices in the UK have trebled in a week. 2 million homes, no price cap protection, no warning. Heat pumps + solar are multiple times more efficient, don’t require an oil tank and oil deliveries and are an insurance...
Iran Vows Oil Blockade Until US‑Israel Attacks Cease
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran says oil blockade will continue until US–Israel attacks end; targets Gulf energy sites https://t.co/3zcAP7cXPe https://t.co/Dvh4JBjpmD
Aramco Launches $3B Buyback, Re‑nationalising After IPO
Having IPO-ed only 6½ years and with a tiny free float, Saudi Aramco announces what effectively is a partial re-nationalisation with a share buyback of up to $3 billion over the next 18 months. That’s going to buy-back ~10% of...
G7 Energy Ministers to Discuss Oil, LNG Amid SPR Debate
G7 energy ministers are scheduled to hold a video call (involving the IEA too) today to discuss the oil and LNG markets. Yesterday, G7 finance ministers flagged a potential use of the oil SPR. Japan and several other north East...
E‑7 Wedgetail: Top Low‑Altitude Drone & Sensor
So much garbage being passed around here in long jargon filled threads that sound like AI about E-7 Wedgetail and the potential RAAF deployment to the Middle East. Here is all you need to know: it’s arguably the best low...
China’s $250B Green Surge Ends Oil’s Geopolitical Power
Meanwhile, oil’s geopolitical leverage is being systematically vaporized: China alone is in the midst of a $250b green manufacturing spend outside China. To put that into perspective: that's more than the inflation-adjusted Marshall Plan. This is a tidal wave of...
2026 Energy Crisis Spurs Shift to Solar and EVs
Oil shocks and crashes: Where are we headed with the 2026 crisis? #oil #solar #EVs https://t.co/YJR9ZPQIRR https://t.co/TQRdwm55nX
FAA Grounds All JetBlue Flights After Airline Request
Wow. The FAA has grounded all JetBlue flights due to a request from the airline. No reason why just yet.
Europe's Energy Weakness Undermines Euro Compared to Peers
Europe's energy vulnerability is contributing to the euro having a worse war than its peers, writes @marcusashworth https://t.co/D2PXb56w3z via @opinion https://t.co/aIh2l1QXUy
MIX X Kinda Funny Game Showcase Celebrates Dev Creations
Another fantastic MIX x Kinda Funny Game Showcase in the books. Thanks to everyone who came to tonight's party and every dev who showed their amazing creation. #gdc #kindafunny #themix
Trump, Putin Discuss War, Peace Amid U.S. Sanction Review
Trump, Putin talk of war and peace as US weighs easing Russian oil sanctions https://t.co/XxiEKNK66b
Rosatom Projects Persist Despite Western Sanctions
Interesting report on Rosatom > "Western sanctions have posed financial and logistical challenges to Rosatom’s projects, but most projects are staying the course." https://t.co/aqSfqArRIV
Oil Market Sees a Year's Activity in One Day
John Authers: “Years go by with less activity in the oil market than we have witnessed in just the first day of this week.” #economy #oil #markets #volatility
AI-Driven Solutions Target Autism at Frontera Panel
Great evening with Frontera’s mgmt team and Denver area founders. Frontera is using AI to impact behavioral disorders, esp Autism. No holds barred panel w/ friends Ben Hemani (Bison Ventures, ex Gates Ventures), Galym Imanbayev (Lightspeed) and Amol (Frontera, ex...
Lennar's Q4 Incentives Jump to 14%, Outpacing PulteGroup
Q4 2024 incentives rate: Lennar —> 10.0% PulteGroup —> 7.2% Q4 2025 incentives rate: Lennar —> 14.0% PulteGroup —> 9.9%
Six‑Dollar Crude Swings Signal Market Instability
This may be tame relative to Monday’s insanity, but let’s just be clear that $6/bbl intraday crude price swings are not the sign of a healthy or settled market. https://t.co/n5HX62ltNm