Markets
Iran Tensions Jolt Global Markets, Oil Jumps 7%
Renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran has sent crude oil prices up 7% and stocks tumbling, adding fresh uncertainty to an...
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World Business
IMF: Global Growth at 3% as War Weighs, AI Lifts Outlook
The International Monetary Fund projects a sluggish 3% global economic expansion for 2026, a downgrade driven by the Iran war's energy shock,...
Economy
US Job Growth Slows, Eurozone Inflation Falls: Fed Rate Bets Cut
US hiring sharply decelerated in June, prompting investors to scale back Fed rate hike bets, while Eurozone inflation cooled more than expected....
Markets
Brent Crude Erases Wartime Gains as US-Iran Peace Unleashes Global Oil Glut
Oil prices are tumbling globally following a US-Iran peace deal, unleashing a wave of supply that has erased wartime gains and rekindled...
Investing
Global Economy Grapples with Heat, Pensions, Tech Volatility
The "Business Daily" programme on June 26, 2026, examined global economic pressures from heatwaves, Germany's pension reform, China-Taiwan fruit dispute, and tech...
Stocks
Asian Markets Track Wall Street Gains as Oil Prices Stabilize
Asian shares mostly advanced on Tuesday, mirroring Wall Street's positive close, while oil prices found stability amid diplomatic efforts. South Korea's Kospi...
Markets
Brussels Hosts EU-China Trade Talks Amid Import Concerns
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and his Chinese counterpart are meeting in Brussels as Europe prepares countermeasures against cheap imports. Global markets...
Economy
Coffee’s £5 Price Tag Exposes Global Economic Fault Lines
The rising cost of a daily coffee, now often £5 in UK cities, reflects a complex brew of global economic pressures. From...
Economy
Global Energy Crunch: Peace Deal Offers No Quick Fix
A peace deal in the Iran war won't immediately resolve the global energy and supply chain crisis, with experts warning of months...