Oil prices jump as Hormuz, Red Sea crises deepen
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Renewed strikes on shipping in the Gulf and the Red Sea have dealt a fresh double blow to global oil markets. As prices climb once again, DW examines what else…
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Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Renewed strikes on shipping in the Gulf and the Red Sea have dealt a fresh double blow to global oil markets. As prices climb once again, DW examines what else…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Shanghai is exploring dedicated funds to tackle “choke point” technologies and new channels for offshore yuan capital to invest in China’s tech board, while al…
NBC News – World · US
European and U.S. crude oil both jumped, hitting their highest levels in weeks.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong is reaping rewards from a charm offensive with Malaysia as it works to enhance its attractiveness to global fundraising activities, with deals reache…
Your Story · India
India’s first Maersk-approved EXIM box and 1,000-unit order signal a bold opening challenge to China’s global container dominance.
The Guardian – World · Europe
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as government says it will review reliefs for ‘anti-social’ businessesPubs and restaurants …
Times of India – World · India
The government proposes a 5% GST rate for mango drinks with 22-25% real pulp. This move aims to revive Totapuri mango pulp demand and improve beverage quality.…
Times of India – World · India
Crude oil prices surged as Middle East conflict escalated on Thursday. Brent crude rose above $96 a barrel and WTI climbed past $88. Fresh attacks on oil tanke…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Economist Mary Lovely dismisses the claims that getting automakers to produce more cars in America proves tariffs work.
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s private securities investment funds surpassed 8 trillion yuan (US$1.2 trillion) for the first time at the end of June, emerging as the core engine driv…
BBC News – World · Europe
Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Chile wants to widen the group of countries buying its copper and attract about US$100 billion in mining investment over the next decade, its foreign minister …
The New York Times – World · US
Two Israeli financial firms have long served as partners to Palestinian banks, handling transactions that make possible the West Bank’s imports and exports.
The New York Times – World · US
The president said punishing 50 percent tariffs would begin by Aug. 19, a significant escalation of the trade war between Canada and the U.S. that he started o…
Times of India – World · India
Pakistan seeks a ten billion dollar financial lifeline from the Trump administration. This facility aims to strengthen its foreign exchange reserves and ease r…
South China Morning Post – World · China
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For a growing number of Hong Kong millionaire respondents, the mainland Greater Bay…
NBC News – World · US
The international benchmark Brent crude rose almost 5% to hit more than $95 per barrel for the first time in almost six weeks.
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Company insolvencies in Germany are rising sharply. Is this a sign of deeper economic weakness, or just a market correction that could ultimately benefit futur…
Indian Express – World · India
- Pakistan seeks $10 billion U.S. facility to stabilize currency, reduce IMF reliance, and ease rupee pressure. - Request follows Pakistan’s role in Iran tal…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Annual June figure comes after new PM pledges to reduce cost of living and improve economyBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation dropped by more than expec…
South China Morning Post – World · China
When global index provider MSCI warned in January that Indonesia risked being demoted from emerging to frontier market status, it unleashed a wave of volatilit…
South China Morning Post – World · China
A leading Chinese bank has processed the largest cross-border transactions yet via mBridge, a multilateral central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform, marki…
Indian Express – World · India
- Trump announced phased tariffs on US generic drugs, starting at 0% and rising to 200% by 2027 to incentivize domestic manufacturing. - India, the top US ge…
Indian Express – World · India
- APPPOA declares nationwide strike from Wednesday over failed talks on daily fuel pricing with the government. - Dealers demand monthly price revisions and …
Times of India – World · India
The Indian rupee opened lower on Wednesday, facing pressure from rising crude oil prices. Geopolitical tensions and demand for safe-haven assets also weighed o…
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry sits at the centre of numerous economic and geopolitical trends: consumer spending, environmental protection, trade poli…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Over the past year, China’s Belt and Road Initiative has seen rapid development in Central Asia. This has been evidenced by the launch of several railway and r…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Relations between Canada and its largest trading partner have been tested by Trump's repeated jibes, threats and tariffs
The Guardian – World · Europe
As new prime minister briefs cabinet on ‘cost of living government’, critics ask where money will come fromAndy Burnham is under mounting pressure to explain h…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Diligent, popular, unexpected pick for the Treasury has been given a straitjacket – and the job of funding PM’s policy promisesOn the frequent occasions that J…
The New York Times – World · US
The president’s new tariffs on a top U.S. trading partner aim at gaining concessions, but the Canadian government, and the public, have been bracing for the es…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Meliá group says Donald Trump’s sanctions make it ‘impossible’ to keep any of its 34 sites openA Spanish hotel chain is to cease all operations in Cuba at the …
The Guardian – World · Europe
Experts warn global energy market at a ‘critical juncture’ with escalating Middle East crisis expected to further drag on a slowing Australian economyFollow ou…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Asia’s oil buyers are facing the risk of a second maritime chokepoint being disrupted after Iran-aligned Houthi militants threatened to impose a naval blockade…
South China Morning Post – World · China
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday he would cut taxes on electricity bills, the first of several early moves to signal his intent to ease a c…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Indonesia has further reduced its budget for President Prabowo Subianto’s signature free school meals programme to 229 trillion rupiah (US$12.81 billion) fr…
The New York Times – World · US
Prime Minister Andy Burnham moved quickly to confront the high cost of living. And President Trump wished him well after a phone call between the two leaders.
Times of India – World · India
Indian households now spend more on experiences and lifestyle choices. Average monthly spending has risen across both rural and urban areas. Food now constit…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Young people in much of the world face growing competition for entry-level jobs as graduate numbers rise, hiring slows and AI-driven disruption adds uncertaint…
Wired · Global
Once a quirky bastion of amateur vulva jewelry and pet portraits, Etsy is now deluged with mass-produced goods and AI knockoffs. Some customers don’t seem to m…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Higher taxes on sector could threaten plan for £3bn headquarters in London, says Jamie DimonBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon, h…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Unemployment holds steady at 4.9%, underlining the challenge facing the new prime ministerBusiness live – latest updatesEmployers cut the number of job vacanci…
South China Morning Post – World · China
BYD has rolled out its 100,000th new-energy vehicle from its Brazilian assembly line, underscoring the growth potential for Chinese products in South America, …
Times of India – World · India
Canadian Prime Minister Carney stated new US tariffs violate the CUSMA trade agreement. He affirmed continued government support for Canadian workers and busi…
The Guardian – World · Europe
New prime minister urged to introduce 2% minimum charge on households with more than £100m in wealthA wealth tax on the UK’s super-rich households could raise …
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