Economy
Global economies may be sleepwalking toward a deep recession even as American stock markets continue to set records, according to a warning from Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects, who described the resilience of equity markets in the face of one of the worst oil supply shocks in history as "misplaced......
Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest hub for international passenger traffic, recorded a 65.7 percent year-on-year drop in passenger numbers in March 2026, welcoming just 2.5 million travelers as the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran triggered repeated airspace closures......
A severe jet fuel shortage triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through global aviation, forcing airlines to slash schedules, raise fares, and in at least one case cease operations entirely. The crisis traces directly to military strikes launched by the United States and......
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......
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......
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......
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 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......
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......
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 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 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 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......
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