The US dollar strengthened sharply as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated ahead of the expiration of President Donald Trump’s ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz, driving investors toward safe-haven assets and pressuring Asian currencies and equities. The dollar index rose to around......
Goldman Sachs has sharply increased its oil price outlook for 2026, citing what it describes as the largest supply shock in history driven by the near-total disruption of flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The bank now expects Brent crude to average $85 per barrel this year, up from a previous forecast......
A Chinese academic report is calling for Beijing to scale back its massive foreign exchange reserves, including its holdings of US Treasury bonds, arguing that the rising global role of the yuan could replace many functions traditionally supported by large dollar reserves. The report, published by the......
European stock markets opened sharply lower on Monday, weighed down by surging oil prices and ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with no signs of de-escalation as the fourth week of tensions begins. At around 9:05 a.m. Paris time, major indices were down: Paris’s CAC 40 fell 1.44%, London’s......
The world is facing an energy crisis more severe than the combined oil shocks of the 1970s, the International Energy Agency warned, as tensions between the United States and Iran escalate over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The warning comes as US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum......
Oil prices have surged to their highest levels in nearly four years as the conflict involving Iran disrupts global energy supply, raising inflation risks and reviving concerns about stagflation. Brent crude closed at $112.19 per barrel on Friday, its highest level since July 2022. In the United States,......
Gold and silver continued to fall at the start of the trading week, extending a multiweek selloff driven by tight US monetary policy, a stronger dollar and renewed inflation concerns linked to rising energy prices amid the Iran conflict. Gold futures dropped sharply early in the session, adding to losses......
China’s commerce minister, Wang Wentao, held talks with executives from major German companies Volkswagen Group and Bosch to address key issues and opportunities in economic relations between China and the European Union. The meeting took place in Beijing on Sunday, as part of ongoing efforts......
Thailand has been given until April 15 to submit its response to a United States trade investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, according to the country’s commerce ministry. Officials warned that failure to provide a detailed explanation could expose Thai exports to additional......
China has reaffirmed its commitment to a more balanced trade strategy and deeper economic openness, as officials seek to ease global concerns following a record-breaking trade surplus. Speaking at the China Development Forum in Beijing, Premier Li Qiang emphasized that the country will expand imports......
Slovenia has introduced temporary restrictions on fuel purchases as shortages at petrol stations triggered long queues and public concern over supply security. The measures come amid increased demand and logistical challenges affecting distribution across the country. The government, led by Prime Minister......
Authorities in Cuba have launched recovery efforts after the country’s national electricity grid collapsed for the second time in less than a week, leaving millions without power and highlighting the fragility of the island’s energy infrastructure. The latest outage occurred after a major......
South Korea has announced the appointment of renowned economist Shin Hyun-Song as the next governor of its central bank, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s economic resilience amid rising debt and global uncertainty. Shin, currently a senior figure at the Bank for International Settlements,......
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