17/04/2026 – Strait of Hormuz: A summit led by France and the United Kingdom, involving 40 countries, will take place in Paris today. – Read more news

GAS & POWER: Nearly three weeks after LNG production began on March 30, the American Golden Pass LNG terminal has not yet delivered its first commercial shipment. According to Reuters, ExxonMobil —which holds a 30% stake in the project — has withdrawn its offer to sell two planned deliveries from the plant, with the first liquefaction train operating at 30% of available capacity.

EQUITY: The positive tone coming from the US administration pushed Wall Street up again in yesterday's session, followed this morning by major European indices, while Asian markets showed more mixed signals. Concern remains, however, on the part of other observers, who believe that the real economic repercussions of the ongoing conflict are being underestimated. On this issue, the summit on the Strait of Hormuz promoted by France and the United Kingdom is scheduled for today in Paris, and for which the participation of 40 countries is expected.