Economy
The world is facing an unprecedented energy crisis as disruptions to oil and gas supplies continue to intensify, raising concerns about global economic stability and inflation. According to the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), the current situation represents one of the most severe energy......
The war in Iran has triggered a cascading energy crisis from Southeast Asia to Europe, with governments imposing fuel rationing, grounding aircraft, and shutting institutions as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz chokes off roughly one fifth of the world's oil and gas supply. Goldman Sachs has described......
Rising fuel costs driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East are reshaping Easter and spring holiday travel across multiple continents, forcing millions of consumers to cancel trips, shorten itineraries, or stay closer to home as the global tourism industry braces for a difficult season. In Australia,......
Asian countries are confronting a worsening energy crisis as two simultaneous disruptions have removed roughly 30% of global liquefied natural gas supply from the market, according to the Australian Financial Review. The crisis began on March 2, when Iranian drone strikes hit the industrial cities of......
Sovereign bonds rallied sharply in the United States, Australia, and Japan on Sunday as investors pivoted away from inflation concerns toward fears that the Middle East conflict could drag the global economy into a prolonged slowdown, marking a notable reversal for a market that had faced heavy selling......
The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, along with a de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has upended global energy markets, and the ripple effects are now reshaping how consumers around the world buy cars. With Brent crude surpassing 116 dollars a barrel this week, drivers from Seoul......
The head of the International Energy Agency has declared that the global energy shock caused by the Iran war is the most severe on record, warning that no country will be spared its effects as oil prices surge and critical supply routes remain severed. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol, speaking at......
Asia-Pacific governments have launched urgent fiscal programs, fuel subsidies and liquidity injections to steady markets rocked by the Middle East war. The conflict pitting the United States and Israel against Iran disrupts energy supplies and undermines economic confidence across the region. A Reuters......
A powerful cyclone has disrupted operations at key liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Australia, affecting global energy supply at a time of heightened market volatility. Energy giant Chevron confirmed that production had been interrupted at major gas projects, including the Gorgon and Wheatstone......
China's once-robust appetite for imported wine has collapsed, and a Communist Party directive banning alcohol at government and official functions has deepened the damage, leaving producers from France to Australia managing unsold inventory and sharply declining demand. In May 2025, Beijing renewed......
Government bond markets across Asia have come under heavy pressure as the conflict involving Iran drives oil prices higher and prompts a sharp withdrawal of foreign capital. Yields have climbed across major economies, reflecting rising inflation risks and shifting expectations for global monetary policy. In......
BHP Group said Brandon Craig will become chief executive on July 1, succeeding Mike Henry after more than six years in the role, signaling continuity in the mining company’s long term strategy. Craig currently serves as president of BHP Americas, where he has overseen growth initiatives across......
Oil prices rose sharply on Tuesday as renewed concerns over the Strait of Hormuz erased the previous day’s relief rally, highlighting ongoing disruption in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Brent crude climbed nearly 3 percent to around $103 per barrel, while US benchmark......
