Economics

The disruption to global energy markets triggered by the Iran conflict is reshaping how governments and industries approach long-term energy security. What began as a regional escalation has exposed structural

The World Trade Organization (WTO) anticipates that global goods trade growth will decelerate to 1.9% in 2026, a decrease from 4.6% the year before, provided the economic effects of the…

The long-awaited move by the U.S. securities regulator to clarify how cryptocurrencies are classified marks a structural turning point in the evolution of digital asset markets. For years, uncertainty over

The sudden disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz forces a fundamental reconfiguration of global energy logistics, compelling Gulf oil producers to rapidly activate alternative export pathways. As one

The global aviation industry periodically encounters cost pressures, but sharp surges in jet fuel prices have a uniquely destabilizing effect—forcing airlines to recalibrate fares, adjust route networks, and reassess capacity

The potential replacement of the Federal Reserve Chairman could be in jeopardy as the US Department of Justice continues its efforts to bring legal action against the current head of…

A growing number of developing economies are embracing industrial policy as a pathway to accelerate growth, build domestic industries, and reduce dependence on external markets. Yet the effectiveness of this

According to Bloomberg’s survey of economists conducted from March 6 to 11, the European Central Bank will maintain its key interest rates at their present levels throughout the entire year…

The International Energy Agency (IEA) stated in a statement that nearly 412 million barrels of oil will be released to the global market from the strategic reserves of IEA member…

Reuters has been informed by three sources that US intelligence has determined that Iran's leadership is not currently at risk of immediate collapse, even though the country has been subjected…

The United States has launched a sweeping investigation into the labor practices of dozens of economies, signaling a major escalation in Washington’s effort to link trade policy with human rights

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has triggered one of the most intense debates the technology industry has faced in decades. As new AI systems demonstrate the ability to write

India’s energy security strategy has long depended on maintaining stable access to the narrow maritime corridor that connects the Persian Gulf with global oil markets. As geopolitical tensions periodically threaten

According to a press release from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), worldwide chip sales in January surged 46.1% compared to the previous year, reaching $82.54 billion.

Global oil markets are notoriously sensitive to geopolitical signals, and few developments illustrate that volatility more clearly than the sudden collapse in crude prices following indications that tensions in the

The ripple effects of geopolitical conflict often travel far beyond the battlefield, reshaping economies and daily life in distant countries. In India, one of the unexpected frontlines of disruption has

According to Bloomberg, which is citing sources, gold that is challenging to export because of the Iran operation is currently being sold at significant discounts in Dubai.

According to Bloomberg, the average retail price of gasoline in the United States has hit its highest level since September 2024.

Chinese officials have instructed major oil refineries to stop exporting diesel and gasoline right away. As Bloomberg reports, this decision was taken during the continued conflict in the Persian Gulf,…

Aluminum prices hit a level not seen in almost four years on Wednesday, mainly because of worries about possible interruptions in supply from the Middle East.

Representatives from EU member states have stated that the current situation regarding gas and oil supplies, which has been influenced by events related to Iran, does not currently cause any…

Gas prices in Europe went up by tens of percent on Monday after news about military activity near Iran came out. The most recent reason for the increase was the…

On February 28, insurance companies informed shipowners that they were cancelling current policies and planning to raise insurance rates for ships passing through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of…

According to OPEC data, the total quota set for OPEC+ in March, which includes additional allocations from countries that violated the agreement, will be 37.823 million barrels per day. This…

Tether’s decision to freeze $4.2 billion worth of its dollar-pegged stablecoin over links to alleged illicit activity marks a defining moment in the evolution of cryptocurrency oversight. The move, spanning

According to The Wall Street Journal, at least 1,800 companies have filed lawsuits seeking compensation from the U.S. government for the losses they incurred as a result of the White…

Rare earth shortages in the United States have moved from theoretical risk to operational strain, even during periods of diplomatic calm between Washington and Beijing. Despite episodes of trade détente

Consumer prices in the eurozone rose by 1.7% compared to the same period last year, as shown in the latest data published by the European Statistical Office.

Europe has moved swiftly to counter what officials describe as escalating tariff instability emanating from Washington, warning that recently negotiated trade arrangements could unravel if legal and policy clarity is

A fresh wave of legal and political maneuvering in the United States has revived the kind of trade-policy ambiguity that businesses and investors had hoped was fading into the background.

The European Union has made clear that it will not accept any increase in U.S. tariffs beyond the levels agreed in its existing trade arrangement with Washington, sharpening its language

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate a broad set of tariffs imposed under emergency authority marked a pivotal moment in the balance between presidential power and trade policy. By

The U.S. economy is projected to grow by 1.4% annually in the fourth quarter of 2025, based on initial data released by the Commerce Department.

After a year marked by repeated judicial victories for President Donald Trump across immigration, military service, federal employment and executive control over agencies, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a decisive

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to curb the executive branch’s use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs may appear, at first glance, to mark a decisive institutional check on

The introduction of a digital euro could require European banks to invest between €4 billion and €6 billion over a four-year implementation window, according to estimates presented by senior officials

The Wall Street Journal reports that Boeing Co. has signed agreements to sell approximately 100 aircraft to Vietnamese airlines for more than $30 billion.

The latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes reveal a central bank navigating two powerful crosscurrents: a widening internal divide over the future path of interest rates and an emerging debate over

China’s trade strategy has entered a phase defined less by reaction and more by design. While tariff battles during the Trump years appeared to place Beijing on the defensive, policymakers

Exports moving through the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest gateway for ocean trade in the United States, have slipped sharply, underscoring how prolonged trade tensions and tariff regimes are

JPMorgan Chase is preparing to open more than 160 new branches across over 30 U.S. states in 2026, deepening a multibillion-dollar commitment to expand its physical footprint even as digital

According to a report from the EU Statistics Office, the number of company bankruptcies in the European Union rose by 2.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025 when compared to…

The United States has moved to significantly ease sanctions on Venezuela’s energy industry, granting wide-ranging authorizations that allow major international oil companies to operate, invest, and expand activities in the

The European Central Bank has moved to permanently widen access to its euro liquidity backstop, transforming what was once a limited crisis-era tool into a standing global facility designed to

U.S. banking regulators are edging closer to unveiling a revised framework that would reshape how the nation’s largest lenders measure risk and hold capital, signaling a recalibration rather than a

As lanterns rise and families prepare for the annual Spring Festival migration, China’s technology sector marks the holiday in a markedly different way than it did a year ago. Then,

Venezuela's oil production decreased by 210,000 barrels per day in January, reaching 780,000 barrels per day, compared to the previous month. However, the International Energy Agency's monthly report suggests that…

Across European capitals, a common refrain has taken hold: the European Union must act decisively if it is to compete with the scale, speed and strategic ambition of the United

The European Investment Fund (EIF) along with the sovereign wealth funds from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have entered into an agreement to set up the Baltic Innovation Fund 3 (BIF…

Switzerland is planning to conduct a vote where citizens will decide on a plan to limit the nation's population to 10 million people. The government has announced that a vote…