Economy
The United States has taken new steps to ease certain sanctions on Venezuela, aiming to encourage foreign investment in the country’s vast mineral resources, particularly gold. The decision reflects a broader shift in Washington’s policy toward reopening key sectors of the Venezuelan economy. According......
Allianz Trade has appointed Francis Jespers as CEO for Morocco effective March 1, 2026. He succeeds Stéphane Rutili, who is retiring after a distinguished career with the group. Jespers currently serves as Program Director for Northern Europe at Allianz Trade. He brings over 30 years of international......
The USD/JPY pair traded just below the key 160.00 level Friday. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama issued her strongest intervention warning yet against the yen's persistent slide, driven by soaring oil prices and Middle East tensions. Katayama told reporters Friday that authorities must......
Canada recorded a budget deficit of C$31.21 billion ($22.53 billion) over the first ten months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, as government spending grew faster than revenue, the finance ministry reported on Friday. This compares to a deficit of C$26.85 billion during the same period last year. Program......
The war in Iran has upended energy markets and exposed vulnerabilities in fossil fuel supply chains. Consumers and governments now show sharp interest in clean energy technologies, from electric vehicles and rooftop solar panels to heat pumps and induction stoves. Fighting has nearly halted oil exports......
The Egyptian government announced a new commercial curfew starting Saturday, requiring shops, restaurants, and shopping centers to close at 9 p.m. on weekdays, as part of emergency measures to curb soaring energy costs. The restrictions will initially last one month, according to Prime Minister Mostafa......
The European Central Bank faces classic stagflation pressures from the Iran war: surging energy prices pair with stagnant growth, forcing rate hike considerations officials hoped to avoid. ECB President Christine Lagarde told The Economist in a Thursday interview that conflict-linked energy disruptions......
European stocks edged lower Friday as investors weighed the economic fallout from the ongoing Middle East war. Disruptions to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz stoke inflation fears across the continent. The STOXX 600 fell 0.2 percent to 579.71 points. Mid-cap stocks led losses with a 1.4 percent......
Macquarie Group analysts warn oil prices could reach a record $200 per barrel if the US-Iran war drags to June with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed. The Australian investment bank sees a 40 percent chance of prolonged conflict versus 60 percent odds of ending by late March, per a Bloomberg-cited......
Vicenne's board met March 25 under Adil Bennani's chairmanship to approve 2025 consolidated financials. The year delivered strong activity growth with tight operational cost control, boosting profitability across key metrics. Consolidated revenue hit 1,084 million dirhams, crossing the billion-dirham......
Asia-Pacific governments have launched urgent fiscal programs, fuel subsidies and liquidity injections to steady markets rocked by the Middle East war. The conflict pitting the United States and Israel against Iran disrupts energy supplies and undermines economic confidence across the region. A Reuters......
The French government is set to unveil targeted financial support measures on Friday evening to help industries most affected by rising fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. Officials indicated that the aid will focus on specific sectors such as transportation, agriculture, and fishing,......
BYD, the world’s largest electric‑vehicle maker, reported a sharper‑than‑expected decline in net profit in the fourth quarter of 2025, as intense price competition and tighter regulations in China have trimmed margins for a third consecutive quarter. The company disclosed the figures on Friday......
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