Oil above $100 fuels surge in global agricultural prices

Agricultural markets rose sharply Monday as crude oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel, driven by the escalating conflict involving Iran and disruptions to energy supply routes. The surge in oil prices has triggered ripple effects across global food markets, increasing fertilizer costs and boosting......

India adds 24 billionaires, reaching 308 in latest global rich list

India's billionaire population climbed to 308, an increase of 24 from the previous year. The Hurun Global Rich List 2026, released Saturday, places the country third worldwide behind the United States and China. This expansion reflects sustained wealth creation amid strong economic momentum and robust......

China’s inflation reaches three-year high as producer prices continue to fall

Inflation in China accelerated in February, reaching its highest level in three years, while producer prices continued their downward trend, highlighting mixed signals within the country’s economic recovery. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the Consumer......

Oil prices soar after eight days of Middle East conflict

Oil prices have surged to levels not seen since 2023 following eight days of conflict in the Middle East. Investors are increasingly concerned as disruptions to oil flows from the Gulf region continue, fueled by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) benchmark closed at......

Spain surpasses 500,000 foreign self-employed workers in historic milestone

The number of foreign self-employed workers in Spain has surpassed a historic milestone, exceeding 500,000 registered contributors to the national Spanish Social Security System for the first time. According to figures released by the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy of Spain, the country currently......

China pledges to cut excess steel and oil refining capacity

China’s top economic planning body has announced plans to curb excess production capacity in major heavy industries, including steel and oil refining, as the country continues to struggle with persistent overproduction across key commodity sectors. The National Development and Reform Commission......

BYD sales surge in Europe as gap with Tesla narrows

Chinese automaker BYD posted strong sales growth across major European markets in February 2026, reinforcing its expansion on the continent while narrowing the gap with Tesla. The increase comes as the company continues to strengthen its presence in Europe despite weaker performance in its domestic market. In......

Elon Musk tops Hurun rich list with $792 billion as billionaire ranks surge

Elon Musk has reclaimed the title of the world’s richest person for the fifth time in six years, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2026. The Tesla and SpaceX chief now holds an estimated fortune of $792 billion, marking an annual increase of 89 percent and making him the first individual......

US and Venezuela probe secret oil contracts signed under Maduro

Authorities in the United States and Venezuela are reviewing dozens of confidential oil agreements signed during the rule of former leader Nicolás Maduro, according to Bloomberg, as part of an investigation that could complicate efforts to revive the country’s struggling oil sector. The......

South Korean won falls past 1,500 per dollar for first time since 2009

Asian currencies recorded their steepest losses of 2026 this week as the fallout from coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran drove investors toward the U.S. dollar, pushing the South Korean won beyond a key threshold not seen since the global financial crisis. The won weakened past the psychological......

South Korea halts trading as Asian markets tumble over Iran war fears

Asian stock markets fell sharply on Wednesday as escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran rattled investor confidence and pushed oil prices higher across global markets. South Korea’s Kospi index plunged as much as 10 percent, triggering circuit breakers that temporarily......

Toyota and Stellantis exit Tesla emissions pool under EU rules

Toyota and Stellantis have withdrawn from Tesla’s European carbon emissions pooling arrangement for 2026, according to newly filed documents with the European Union, removing two of the largest contributors to a coalition that analysts once estimated could generate more than €1 billion annually......

Oil producers outside Middle East conflict zone gain from market shock

The surge in oil prices following US and Israeli strikes on Iran is creating fresh revenue opportunities for crude exporters far from the fighting. As Brent crude jumped as much as 13 percent to above 82 dollars a barrel after the attacks, countries such as Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Guyana......

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