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Cuba begins recovery after second nationwide power grid collapse in a week

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 appoints Shin Hyun-Song as central bank governor to address economic challenges

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,......

Egypt to pay $1.3 billion in oil company arrears by June

Egypt has announced plans to settle $1.3 billion in arrears owed to international oil companies by June, accelerating its previous repayment schedule. The move is aimed at restoring investor confidence and boosting domestic energy production. Egypt had accumulated around $6.1 billion in unpaid balances......

Energy supply restored to Iraqi power plants after disruption

Iraq’s power plants have resumed receiving Iranian gas following a three-day disruption caused by regional tensions, Iraqi authorities announced on Saturday. The interruption had affected critical energy infrastructure, highlighting the country’s continued dependence on external energy sources. The......

Goldman Sachs warns private credit risks outweigh oil price concerns

Goldman Sachs credit strategists say growing vulnerabilities in private credit markets pose a greater threat than rising oil prices linked to the US and Iran conflict, warning that current market stability may be misleading. In a note released on March 20, the bank described the environment as “unstable......

Greece faces loan challenges after banking crisis recovery, ECB blog says

Greece’s banking sector has made significant progress since the financial crisis of the early 2010s, but challenges remain when it comes to financing economic growth, according to a recent blog analysis by economists from the European Central Bank. After years of instability, Greek banks have......

ECB signals possible April rate hike as energy inflation rises

European Central Bank policymakers are considering a possible interest rate increase as energy-driven inflation risks intensify, marking a shift from earlier expectations of monetary easing. Five major central banks kept interest rates unchanged this week in a coordinated pause reflecting growing uncertainty......

Starmer calls emergency meeting over cost-of-living pressures linked to Iran conflict

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, is set to convene an emergency meeting next week to address the growing cost-of-living pressures linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. According to media reports, the meeting will bring together senior government ministers along with Andrew......

Brent crude tops $110 as Gulf attacks disrupt global supply

Brent crude futures rose above 110 dollars per barrel on Friday, reaching their highest level since mid-2022 as escalating attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf intensified concerns over prolonged supply disruptions. The surge capped a volatile week in which Brent traded between roughly 107 and......

Gold heads for worst weekly loss since 2020 amid Fed stance

Gold prices are on course for their steepest weekly decline since March 2020, pressured by the Federal Reserve’s firm interest rate stance and a stronger US dollar, despite a modest rebound on Friday. Spot gold edged higher early in the session to around 4,700 dollars per ounce, recovering from......

Dollar heads for sharpest weekly drop as global rate outlook shifts

The US dollar is on track for its steepest weekly decline since late January, falling about 1.1 percent against major currencies as other leading central banks signal tighter monetary policy while the Federal Reserve holds back. The shift reflects a rapid change in global policy expectations following......

Euro zone posts unexpected trade deficit as US exports plunge

The euro zone recorded a trade deficit of 1.9 billion euros in January 2026, sharply missing expectations for a surplus and highlighting mounting pressure from transatlantic trade tensions, according to Eurostat data released on March 20. The deficit widened from 1.4 billion euros a year earlier, while......

Canada offers financial aid to farmers hit by Iran war price surge

The Canadian government has introduced new financial support measures to help farmers and agri-food businesses cope with rising costs triggered by global market disruptions linked to the Iran conflict. Through Farm Credit Canada, producers and food companies will be able to access expanded financial......

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