Oil Extends Gain as Oman-Iran Accord on Hormuz Remains Elusive

Why Trump’s Waiver of the Jones Act Is Unlikely To Lower Gas Prices

U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing another suspension of the Jones Act as gasoline prices above $4 a gallon threaten to become a liability for Republicans heading into the midterm elections.

• Trump considers reinstating Jones Act waiver to lower gas prices.
• First waiver in March showed little impact on gasoline prices.
• Shipping costs are a small portion of overall gas price.

5d ago ·oilprice.com

HKEX offers deeper capital pools to primary, secondary listings from S-E Asia

Bourse positioning HK as complementary fundraising venue, says head of global issuer services Johnson Chui

• HKEX aims to be complementary fundraising venue for SE Asia listings.
• Indonesian miner Merdeka Gold Resources completed secondary listing in June.
• Over 100 SE Asian companies listed on HKEX, with 10 more expected in 2026.

5d ago ·businesstimes.com.sg

Nasdaq-100 consolidates as key support holds

SINCE early August 2026, the Nasdaq-100 has entered a period of consolidation after posting a remarkable rally during the first half of...

5d ago ·businesstimes.com.sg