Economy
Bitcoin came under renewed pressure after approaching the $67,000 mark, as rising geopolitical risks and higher oil prices prompted investors to reassess their exposure to riskier assets. The world's largest cryptocurrency climbed from around $65,149 to nearly $66,965 before encountering strong......
Oil prices climbed to their highest level in more than six weeks as escalating tensions in the Gulf and the Red Sea raised concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies. By 9:35 a.m. Moscow time, September West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures had risen 1.44% to $88.08 a barrel.......
Global trade maintained its growth momentum during the first half of 2026, supported largely by strong demand for high-technology products and services, according to the latest Global Trade Update published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report estimates that......
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that its member countries have released approximately 290 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves as part of an emergency response aimed at easing pressure on global energy markets. The move comes amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and......
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that the global oil market is facing growing supply risks as escalating tensions in the Middle East put pressure on commercial inventories and threaten key energy routes. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the agency was closely monitoring developments......
The global semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry is heading toward a historic milestone, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and the growing demand for advanced computing technologies. According to projections from international industry association SEMI,......
Global oil prices climbed sharply at the start of Asian trading after renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over the security of energy supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose to their highest level in more than a month, while West Texas Intermediate......
Global equity funds attracted fresh investor capital for the eighth consecutive week, reflecting continued confidence in financial markets as corporate earnings exceeded expectations and inflationary pressures showed further signs of easing. According to recent market data, global equity funds recorded......
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has warned that criminals are increasingly exploiting regulatory gaps in the virtual asset sector to move billions of dollars in illicit funds through cryptocurrencies, highlighting the growing complexity of financial crime in the digital economy. In its latest......
Global oil prices moved higher on Friday as renewed disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz intensified concerns over energy supplies, while escalating tensions between the United States and Iran added further uncertainty to international markets. Brent crude futures rose above $85 per......
Major international oil and gas companies are reassessing their long-term investment strategies as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to reshape the global energy landscape. Industry leaders are increasingly looking toward Southeast Asia and Latin America as alternative regions for future......
Global energy markets have been facing sustained turbulence in recent years, shaped by overlapping crises that include the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. These disruptions have raised concerns about supply chain stability,......
Global investment in critical minerals declined in 2026 despite growing concerns over energy security and the need to diversify supply chains, according to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency reported that worldwide spending on mining and mineral refining dropped......
