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France to unveil targeted measures to tackle rising energy costs

The government of France is preparing to introduce targeted measures aimed at easing the impact of rising energy prices, according to Finance Minister Roland Lescure. The announcement is expected in the coming days as authorities respond to a surge in energy costs linked to ongoing tensions involving......

Norway parliament to vote on fuel tax cuts amid rising oil prices

Lawmakers in Norway are set to vote on proposals to reduce taxes on petrol and diesel as the country faces increasing fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. The debate comes as global oil prices have surged בעקבות the ongoing conflict in the region, placing pressure on households and......

Oil crisis from Iran conflict drives electric vehicle surge in Asia

The energy shock triggered by the war in Iran is reshaping Asia’s energy outlook. Analysts say the disruption is accelerating the region’s shift toward renewable energy and electric vehicles, even as several countries increase coal use in the short term. Fighting has severely disrupted oil......

ECB considers April rate hike as inflation risks rise

The European Central Bank (ECB) may consider raising interest rates as early as April if inflationary pressures intensify, according to Joachim Nagel, head of the Deutsche Bundesbank. Speaking about the economic outlook, Nagel said that a rate increase at the next ECB meeting remains “an option,”......

Asia imposes fuel rationing and shorter workweeks amid Iran war crisis

Nearly one month after US and Israeli strikes hit Iran on February 28, the effective Strait of Hormuz closure triggered Asia's worst energy crisis in decades. Regional governments rolled out fuel rationing, cut workweeks, and scrambled for alternative supplies. Asia depends on over 80% of the oil......

Jet fuel tops $4 per gallon as airlines raise fares worldwide

Jet fuel prices have more than doubled since the US-Israeli war against Iran began late February. They surpassed $4 per gallon this week, per Airlines for America data. Airlines globally pass costs to travelers amid peak spring break and rising summer bookings. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warned......

European stocks rally on US-Iran ceasefire proposal

European markets surged Wednesday after reports of a US ceasefire proposal to Iran sparked hopes for de-escalation in the month-old Middle East conflict. The advance lifted travel and finance stocks while pushing oil below $100 a barrel. The STOXX 600 rose 1.3% to 586.73 points mid-morning in London,......

Saudi crude tanker rates from Yanbu plummet as ships flock to Red Sea port

Freight rates for tankers carrying Saudi crude from Yanbu on the Red Sea to Asia collapsed this week. They fell from over $450,000 per day in early March to about $200,000 per day. A growing fleet converged on this Saudi export hub after the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted global oil logistics. The......

Danone secures billions in bonds amid war-driven market volatility

Major blue-chip firms rushed to lock in funding during brief market lulls as the US-Iran conflict disrupts global bond markets and drives up borrowing costs. Danone led a wave of European bond issuances Wednesday with a three-tranche deal. It drew over 6.5 billion euros in orders for euro-denominated......

Lagarde warns businesses may pass on Iran war energy costs faster than in 2022

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned Wednesday that companies and workers could transmit rising energy costs stemming from the Iran conflict more rapidly than they did during the 2022 inflation surge, because the memory of that episode remains fresh. Speaking at the ECB and Its Watchers......

Bitcoin tops $71,000, outperforming gold and stocks since Iran conflict began

Bitcoin has emerged as an unexpected winner amid the turmoil triggered by the United States-Iran conflict, outperforming both gold and the S&P 500 since hostilities began on February 28, according to an analysis by River Financial, a Bitcoin-focused financial services platform. Data show Bitcoin......

Norway's $2.1 trillion sovereign fund to allow AI-driven investment decisions under human oversight

Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages the world's largest sovereign wealth fund at $2.1 trillion, announced Tuesday that it will eventually allow artificial intelligence systems to make certain investment decisions, provided human supervision remains in place. The move comes as the fund......

Italy’s growth outlook weakens amid Iran conflict, business Lobby warns

Italy’s economy is expected to grow just 0.5% in 2026, the country’s main business association, Confindustria, said on Wednesday. This is a downgrade from its previous forecast of 0.7% in October, as the organization highlighted the potential risks if the Iran conflict continues. Last year,......

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