Global energy \& chemicals market overview for the week of Jan 12--18, 2026 🛢️ Oil prices edged higher and volatility picked up as geopolitical risk moved back to the center, led by renewed instability in Iran and tougher signals from the U.S., prompting traders to add a risk
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Global energy \& chemicals market overview for the week of Jan 12--18, 2026 🛢️ Oil prices edged higher and volatility picked up as geopolitical risk moved back to the center, led by renewed instability in Iran and tougher signals from the U.S., prompting traders to add a risk