Economy



German carmakers hit by new US tariff increase

Shares of major German car manufacturers dropped following the announcement by Donald Trump of a new increase in import tariffs on foreign vehicles. The measure raises duties from 15% to 25%, putting renewed pressure on an already fragile sector. Companies such as Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Bayerische......

United States tightens economic pressure on Iran, says Trump administration official

The United States has significantly increased economic pressure on Iran as part of a broader strategy combining financial sanctions and maritime restrictions, according to statements from senior officials in the Trump administration. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Washington is implementing......

Analysts warn of oil rationing in weeks amid supply crisis

Two months into the largest oil supply disruption on record, the global energy crisis escalates as U.S.-Israel-Iran war effects deepen. Crude prices hold above $100 per barrel while strategic reserves deplete fast. Governments brace for forced demand rationing as fuel stocks melt away. The International......

Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts luxury car oils amid energy crisis

The Strait of Hormuz closure blocks 20% of global oil and comparable liquefied natural gas flows, sparking the modern era's largest energy disruption. Asian governments ration fuels, revive coal power, and fast-track nuclear plans. Western oil majors post surging profits as supplies dwindle. The......

Brent crude falls below 110 dollars after volatile spike above 120

Brent crude slipped below 110 dollars a barrel on Thursday, pulling back from a brief spike above 120 dollars the previous day, one of the most volatile stretches on oil markets since the start of the Strait of Hormuz crisis two months ago. The sharp moves underscore a market caught between fears of......

Oil crisis accelerates global shift toward renewable energy transition

A surge in oil prices triggered by the conflict involving Iran is driving an unprecedented acceleration in the global transition to renewable energy, according to the United Nations’ top climate official. The sharp rise in fossil fuel costs is reshaping energy strategies worldwide, as governments......

Brent oil tops 115 dollars as UAE exit reshapes supply outlook

Oil prices surged to multi-month highs as Brent crude crossed the 115 dollar mark, driven by a sharp shift in global supply expectations following the United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave the OPEC alliance and rising tensions between the United States and Iran over maritime access through the......

China tightens rare earth sanctions boosting mining stocks

China has proposed a new regulatory framework that would impose stricter administrative penalties on illegal activity across its rare earth sector, including extraction, refining, and related operations. The draft rules target production beyond approved quotas, mining or processing without a licence,......

Oil prices extend rally as Trump threatens Iran OPEC tension

Oil prices extended their upward momentum on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions intensified around Iran and global supply risks deepened. Traders reacted to renewed threats from United States President Donald Trump and escalating uncertainty in the Middle East, pushing crude benchmarks to multi month......

UBS reports 80 percent profit surge to 3 billion dollars

UBS reported a sharp rise in profitability for the first quarter, with net profit attributable to shareholders reaching 3 billion dollars. The figure marks an 80 percent increase compared with the same period last year and exceeds market expectations of about 2.8 billion dollars. The performance was......

Kone to acquire TK Elevator in $34.4 billion landmark deal

Finland’s Kone has agreed to acquire German rival TK Elevator in a transaction valued at 29.4 billion euros, or $34.4 billion, marking one of the largest corporate takeovers in Europe in recent years. The deal combines cash and shares and is set to reshape the global elevator industry by creating......

Bitcoin falls as Bank of Japan stance revives carry trade fears

Bitcoin fell below $77,000 after the Bank of Japan signaled a more hawkish policy direction despite keeping interest rates unchanged at 0.75 percent. The cryptocurrency dropped as low as $76,400 during early US trading, as investors reacted to growing expectations that Japanese rates could rise again......

Ascend Airways collapses as Iran war drives aviation fuel crisis

British carrier Ascend Airways has entered liquidation as rising fuel costs linked to the war involving Iran intensify pressure across the global aviation industry. The collapse comes only three years after the airline launched operations and reflects growing financial strain on carriers facing surging......

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