Economy
35 Nations Convene to Unlock Strait of Hormuz, Oil Prices Jump
Thirty-five nations, led by the UK, are meeting to address the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route whose...
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Economy
Trump’s Tariffs: One Year On, Economic Boom Remains Elusive
A year after President Trump imposed double-digit tariffs, the promised economic boom has not materialized. Manufacturing is in a slump, inflation remains...
Economy
Iraq’s Oil Exports Halt: Basra Output Plummets 70% Amid Hormuz Closure
Iraq's economy faces a severe blow as the Strait of Hormuz shutdown halts oil exports, slashing Basra's production by over 70% and...
Economy
CAC 40 Plunges 1.1% as Oil Prices Near $109 Amid Geopolitical Tensions
French stocks fell sharply on Thursday, with the CAC 40 losing 1.1% as Brent crude futures climbed to nearly $109 a barrel...
Economy
World Cup Final Tickets: High Prices, FOMO Tactics, and Buyer Strategies
FIFA launches its last World Cup ticket sales phase amidst record prices and criticism. Fans face dynamic pricing and aggressive marketing, but...
Economy
Iran War Price Shock Slashes German Growth Forecasts
Experts have halved Germany's 2026 growth forecast to 0.6% due to the Iran war's energy price shock, accelerating inflation across Europe.
Economy
World Cup Final Tickets Hit $10,990, Sparking Price Gouging Outcry
FIFA has again raised World Cup ticket prices, with final match entry now costing up to $10,990. The hikes have drawn sharp...
Economy
UK Fuel Prices Jump Most Ever in March, RAC Reports
UK petrol and diesel prices experienced their fastest monthly increase on record in March, according to the RAC, driven by geopolitical tensions.
Economy
World Leaders’ Oil Fixes Fall Short Amid Gulf Crisis
Global leaders' efforts to curb rising oil and gasoline prices are proving insufficient as the Iran war bottlenecks critical supply routes, stranding...