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Big advertising agencies settle US FTC probe over alleged boycott of political content

Three major global advertising groups have reached a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) following an investigation into alleged antitrust violations related to online advertising practices. The agencies involved include Dentsu, Publicis Groupe, and WPP. According to regulators,......

VW warns China car market may shrink for first time since 2018

Volkswagen is bracing for a potential downturn in the world’s largest auto market, with its China chief warning that passenger car sales could decline for the first time since 2018. Ralf Brandstätter said even flat sales would represent the best-case scenario for 2026, following about 24 million......

Nigeria’s inflation rises for the first time in a year in March

Nigeria’s inflation rate increased in March for the first time in a year, according to official data released by the National Bureau of Statistics. Headline inflation rose to 15.38% year-on-year in March, up from 15.06% in February. This marks a break in a 11-month trend of gradual decline, reflecting......

Renewables offset Hormuz crisis as fossil power output falls

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, triggered by the war involving the United States, Iran, and Israel, was expected to drive a surge in coal use. Instead, new data shows global fossil fuel electricity generation declined in March as renewable energy absorbed the shock. Analysis from the Centre for......

Africa trade insurer seeks $500 million to offset rising costs linked to Middle East conflict

Africa’s leading multilateral trade risk insurer is seeking approximately $500 million in additional funding to help member countries cope with rising costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The move comes as global economic pressures intensify, particularly due to disruptions......

Donald Trump threatens to reconsider trade deal with the United Kingdom

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of revisiting a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, signaling potential tensions in transatlantic economic relations. The agreement, concluded last year between Washington and London, aimed to limit U.S. tariffs on most British manufactured......

China aluminum exports set to surge amid Gulf supply disruption

Global buyers are turning to China for aluminum as supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran tighten markets in the Gulf. Analysts cited by Bloomberg expect Chinese exports to rise sharply in the coming months as production outages in the region, which accounts for about 9 percent of global aluminum......

Switzerland considers stricter rules on foreign real estate purchases

Switzerland is preparing to tighten its regulations on property purchases by foreign nationals as part of efforts to address growing concerns over housing availability and population pressures. The Swiss Federal Council has announced plans to revise existing legislation governing foreign ownership of......

Norway gains $5 billion windfall as Iran war reshapes Europe energy

Norway has generated roughly 5 billion dollars in additional revenue since the start of the war in Iran, as disruptions to global energy supply boosted oil prices and demand from Europe. According to The New York Times, the surge reflects Norway’s growing role as a key energy supplier to European......

Gold holds near record as oil slips on US Iran talks hopes

Gold prices hovered near record highs as easing tensions between the United States and Iran reduced demand for safe-haven assets, while oil prices edged lower on expectations that renewed diplomacy could prevent a broader supply crisis. Spot gold traded around 4,850 dollars per ounce early Wednesday,......

Casablanca to host industrial transformation Africa summit in 2026

Morocco will host the first edition of Industrial Transformation Africa from September 29 to October 1, 2026 in Casablanca. The event is designed as a major international platform to accelerate industrial development across the continent and connect African industries with global innovation ecosystems.......

Mohammed VI tower inaugurated as landmark of Morocco’s modern skyline

The Tour Mohammed VI has been officially inaugurated in Rabat, marking a major milestone in Morocco’s urban and architectural development. The ceremony was led by Moulay Hassan, underscoring the project’s national significance. Rising above the Bouregreg valley and visible across Rabat and......

Greece proposes renewal of central bank governor Yannis Stournaras’ term

The government of Greece has proposed extending the mandate of central bank governor Yannis Stournaras, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. Stournaras, who has led the Bank of Greece since 2014, is also a member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank. His current......

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