Economy
Global energy investment is expected to reach a record $3.4 trillion in 2026, as rising electricity demand, digitalization and geopolitical uncertainty reshape the priorities of governments, energy companies and investors. According to estimates from the International Energy Agency, global energy investment......
For decades, population growth has been one of the strongest foundations of the global housing market. More people generally meant more households, stronger demand for homes and, in many areas, rising property values. But demographic change is now challenging that long-standing assumption. Falling birth......
Seventy years after the standardized shipping container revolutionized international trade, the global logistics industry is facing mounting pressure from port congestion, equipment shortages and rapidly rising demand. The introduction of the standardized container by American entrepreneur Malcolm McLean......
Bitcoin moved closer to the $77,500 mark on Monday as renewed investor interest and strong institutional inflows into exchange-traded funds supported the cryptocurrency market. The recovery comes after a particularly strong week for digital assets, while investors continue to monitor geopolitical developments......
Global financial markets are facing renewed volatility as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran push oil prices higher and revive concerns about inflation. Investors are increasingly worried that a prolonged energy shock could complicate efforts by central banks to reduce interest......
Bitcoin surged above the $77,000 mark on Friday, reaching its highest level since May 26, 2026, as renewed buying momentum pushed the world’s leading cryptocurrency sharply higher. According to trading data, Bitcoin climbed more than 8% during the session, briefly reaching around $77,225. The......
Global energy markets could be heading toward another period of pressure, with refined fuels emerging as a greater concern than crude oil prices, according to veteran market strategist Jeff Currie. Speaking to CNBC, Currie, chief strategy officer at Altis Partners, argued that consumers are ultimately......
Global sugar prices rose sharply on Tuesday, reaching their highest level since May 2025 as the market continued to respond to supply concerns and changing expectations surrounding production and demand. October sugar futures, the nearest active contract, gained 4.09% during trading to reach 17.56 US......
Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed sharply amid growing security concerns following attacks targeting oil tankers and renewed uncertainty over diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran. According to vessel-tracking data, maritime operators have significantly reduced......
Bitcoin is facing renewed pressure as global bond yields climb, changing the financial environment for riskier assets and giving investors more attractive alternatives to cryptocurrencies. The Bloomberg Global Treasury Index recently reached an average yield of 3.68%, its highest level since the global......
The cryptocurrency market regained some ground on Thursday as easing inflation pressures in the United States improved investor expectations about the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision. The softer inflation outlook provided limited relief to riskier assets, although market participants......
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has revised its expectations for global oil demand growth, lowering its forecast for 2026 while adopting a more optimistic outlook for the following year. In its latest monthly report, OPEC estimated that global oil demand will increase by......
The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects global oil supply to fall significantly in 2026, reflecting the continuing impact of disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and difficulties affecting crude exports from the Gulf region. According to the agency's latest monthly oil market report, global......
