Iran War Hits Global Diesel Supply Twice as Hard as Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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Alpha Binwani Capital: “The Iran war has removed more diesel from global markets than the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Middle East exports falling by an estimated 770,000 barrels a day on average from March to August versus the same period in 2025—more than double Russia’s roughly 350,000-barrel-a-day decline. Russia’s July-August diesel export ban cut shipments by 615,000 barrels a day year on year, nearly matching the Middle East disruption. While Russia is normally the world’s second-largest diesel exporter, the Middle East is the larger exporting region, typically shipping about 1.7 million barrels a day”


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Volkswagen’s Profit Engine Stalls: China, EV Costs Drive Margin Outlook to 1%

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‼️ 🇩🇪 Volkswagen slashed its 2025 outlook for the fourth time, now forecasting just a 1% return on sales versus its previous 4%–5.5% range, as China weakness, restructuring costs and the shift to battery-electric vehicles erode roughly €10 billion in profit. BEV adoption is weighing particularly heavily on Audi and Volkswagen Passenger Cars, while weaker Porsche guidance has prompted Volkswagen to book an approximately €6 billion non-cash impairment charge. The world’s second-largest automaker also faces planned job cuts, fierce Chinese competition in Europe and labor-union resistance to closing underperforming plants.

Beauty Meets Wellness: The New Battleground for Consumer Spending

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Alpha Binwani Capital: “As consumers take a more holistic approach to shopping, beauty, health and wellness are increasingly competing for the same budget. The lines between these categories are blurring, creating an advantage for retailers that offer the right mix of products across price points—from affordable essentials to premium brands—Walmart told CNBC”

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