Economy
Global cocoa futures have dropped sharply from their historic peak, falling about 74 percent from nearly 12,900 dollars per metric ton in December 2024 to around 3,365 dollars this week. The decline reflects a rapid shift in market conditions, driven by improved harvests and softer chocolate demand.......
The war in Iran has triggered what energy officials describe as the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market. The shock has reshaped energy demand patterns and accelerated a shift toward alternative sources, placing China at the center of the transition. Despite being Iran’s......
BAWAG Group AG has announced an agreement to acquire Irish retail lender Permanent TSB in a deal valued at approximately $1.9 billion, marking a significant consolidation in the European banking sector. The transaction, worth around 1.62 billion euros, will see BAWAG pay 2.97 euros per share, according......
China has lifted restrictions on some iron ore purchases from BHP, signaling a shift in a trade dispute that had disrupted global supply chains for months and unsettled commodity markets. A state-backed buyer, China Mineral Resources Group, informed steel producers they could resume bidding on selected......
The real estate wealth tax in France, known as the Impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI), generated 2.3 billion euros in 2025, marking an 8% increase compared with the previous year, according to data released by the French public finance directorate. The rise in revenue is mainly explained......
The global aviation sector is confronting sustained disruption as jet fuel prices surge and supply tightens, with Corneel Koster warning that elevated fuel costs are likely to persist. The crisis follows the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has cut off roughly one fifth of global oil flows. Six......
Gold prices are stabilizing near $4,730 per ounce, but analysts at Heraeus warn that the market may face further consolidation or declines before any sustained rally resumes. In its latest Precious Appraisal report dated March 30, Heraeus said short-term momentum remains bearish for both gold and silver.......
Public debt levels across the Group of Seven have increased significantly in recent years, raising concerns about the long-term stability of government finances in the world’s most advanced economies. Countries including the United States, Germany, and Japan are facing mounting fiscal pressure......
The oil shock from six weeks of U.S.-Iran war drives consumer prices higher in advanced economies, while much of the developing world stays sheltered, widening inflation divergence and reshaping global bond outlooks. Heading into 2026, emerging market inflation stabilized near central bank targets, backed......
China's plan to eliminate customs duties on imports from 53 African nations takes effect May 1, just weeks away, reshaping trade diplomacy across two continents. The move draws sharp reactions from Western capitals viewing it as Beijing expanding economic sway under a development banner. President......
China's economy gained momentum in the first quarter of 2026, but economists warn the ongoing Iran war could drag growth for the rest of the year as energy costs rise and global demand weakens. A Reuters poll of 50 economists published Monday projects gross domestic product expanded 4.8 percent year-on-year......
Gold prices dropped in early Asian trading after Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a surge in oil prices and strengthening the US dollar. The decline followed Trump’s announcement that the US Navy would immediately block vessels entering or leaving the strategic......
The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has accelerated a global shift away from fossil fuels, driving a sharp increase in China’s clean energy exports as countries seek alternatives to disrupted oil and gas supplies. Since Iran effectively blocked the strategic maritime route on February 28 following......
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