Oil prices fell on Thursday as investors assessed the risk of supply disruptions following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and considered the outlook for global crude supplies outlined in
China has quietly lifted its steep retaliatory tariffs on certain semiconductor imports from the United States, a move that may signal a softening of trade tensions between the two economic superpowers. According
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The British government is poised to approve a controversial set of experiments aimed at artificially cooling the planet by dimming the sun — a radical form of climate intervention known as solar
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The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released a landmark update to its seaborne trade dataset, now offering for the first time detailed country-level statistics. The new data provides
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HSBC is exploring the possibility of holding its annual general meeting (AGM) entirely online, in response to increasing disruptions from climate protests and the escalating costs of hosting in-person gatherings. The London-based
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PwC has instructed nearly 300 of its US partners to sever ties with Black River Management, a small brokerage firm offering speculative small-cap investments, following an internal investigation into their relationships. The
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Gold may have been grabbing headlines with its record-breaking rally, but silver could be the precious metal poised for a breakout, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. Often viewed as
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India’s wealthiest families are increasingly turning to the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) to invest abroad, bypassing restrictions on overseas capital outflows. A recent surge in investments via the Overseas Portfolio
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After more than 25 years of proposals, delays, and political hurdles, Japan has finally broken ground on what is set to become Asia’s highest-grossing casino. The ceremonial groundbreaking event took place on
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The German government has cut its economic growth forecast for 2025 to zero, down from a previously estimated 0.3%, as the country grapples with mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs and a deepening
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Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has acquired a 100% stake in Abbot Point Port Holdings (APPH) from Carmichael Rail and Port Singapore Holdings (CRPSHPL) for an enterprise value of A$3.97
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Sir Richard Branson has launched a sharp rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating trade policies, warning that the president’s tariffs and economic unpredictability are threatening global business stability and economic growth.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has launched a sharp rebuke of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, accusing both institutions of veering off course through “mission creep” into issues
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The European Union has imposed modest fines on tech giants Apple and Meta under its new Digital Markets Act (DMA), signaling its intent to enforce landmark digital regulations while carefully managing rising
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Global public debt is on track to surpass 100% of GDP by the end of the decade, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting a steady rise in debt levels that could
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Boeing has announced the sale of parts of its digital aviation unit to private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion in a move aimed at strengthening its financial position and refocusing
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