Economy



Brazil, India and Austria revise fuel policies amid oil turmoil

Governments in Brazil, India and Austria have introduced new measures aimed at limiting the impact of oil market volatility linked to the conflict involving Iran, as energy prices continue to face pressure from geopolitical tensions entering a third month. Brazil extended its emergency fuel support......

A quarter of trapped oil tankers manage to slip through Hormuz

A quiet trickle of oil tankers has begun escaping the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, with roughly one quarter of the large non-Iranian vessels stranded since the outbreak of war now having navigated past the strategic chokepoint. The gradual movement comes as Chevron's chief executive......

Ryanair keeps Morocco flights intact thanks to fuel hedging strategy

Ryanair has confirmed it will maintain its full summer flight program in Morocco, shielding itself from the fuel price surge triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has severely disrupted jet fuel supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. While the broader......

Marrakech luxury property prices rise as foreign demand accelerates

Marrakech’s prime residential property market has recorded strong growth since 2023, driven by rising demand from international buyers, younger professionals, and Moroccan expatriates seeking second homes and lifestyle investments. The city, long associated with retirees and seasonal visitors,......

U.S. inflation rises while economic growth slows in first quarter

The United States economy showed mixed signals at the end of the first quarter of 2026, as inflation continued to rise while economic growth slowed more than expected. The latest economic indicators released on Thursday highlighted ongoing pressure on consumers and businesses, even as financial markets......

Cheniere expands U.S. LNG export capacity through new Bechtel agreement

Cheniere Energy Partners has signed a major agreement with Bechtel Energy to move forward with the first phase of the expansion of its Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Louisiana, reinforcing the United States’ position as one of the world’s leading exporters of liquefied natural gas. The agreement......

Hormel foods tops quarterly estimates on strong demand for protein-rich foods

Hormel Foods reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results on Thursday, driven by sustained demand for protein-rich food products, particularly chicken and turkey. The U.S.-based food company, known for brands such as Skippy peanut butter, exceeded analysts’ expectations for both sales and......

Open interest in natural gas and power markets reaches record levels on ICE

Global energy trading activity reached a new milestone in May as Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announced record levels of open interest across its natural gas and electricity markets. The development reflects growing uncertainty in global energy supplies and increasing demand for energy risk management......

Oil prices fall 5% amid optimism over possible Iran-US agreement

Global oil prices dropped sharply on Wednesday as investors reacted positively to signs of progress in negotiations between Iran and the United States aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East. The price of Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) both lost around 5% during trading sessions after......

Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts form first ride-share union in the United States

In a historic development for the gig economy in the United States, ride-share drivers working for companies such as Uber and Lyft have officially formed a union in Massachusetts. This marks the first time such workers have gained state-recognized collective representation in the country. The newly......

JPMorgan sees end of goldilocks economy amid Iran war

The global economy is losing the conditions that once defined a “goldilocks” scenario of steady growth and moderate inflation, according to economists at JPMorgan. The bank links this shift to the ongoing war in Iran, which has disrupted energy markets and created a persistent shock across......

Rubio says India commits to massive $500 billion US imports

Le secrétaire d’État américain Marco Rubio a effectué une visite diplomatique en Inde dans un contexte de tensions commerciales et stratégiques entre Washington et New Delhi. Il a rencontré le Premier ministre Narendra Modi ainsi que le ministre des Affaires......

Japan and South Korea face worsening naphtha shortages amid Hormuz disruption

Japan and South Korea are grappling with mounting shortages of naphtha, a petroleum product widely used in plastics, industrial chemicals and printing inks, as the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt energy supply chains across East Asia. The supply crunch, triggered after......

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