From war to weather: A 'super El Niño' event poses fresh risks to global food costs
A batch of exported urea fertilizers is being concentrated at the port for shipment at Yantai Port in Shandong Province,...
World economy
Iran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian Financial Crisis — but here’s why history may not repeat itself
A month into the worst oil supply disruption since the 1970s Arab embargo, the economic pain spreading across Asia is...
Inside India newsletter: Tariffs and Iran war threaten India's $100 billion garments export goal
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of "Inside India" — your...
European stocks set to soar after U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 02, 2026 in New...
Gulf countries scramble to intercept missiles hours into U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - APRIL 08: An Iranian cluster munition is fired towards Tel Aviv and the surrounding area around...
European ministers call for a tax on energy company windfall profits as Iran war drives price surge
Spain's First Vice-President and Minister of Economy, Trade and Business, Carlos Cuerpo walks ahead of a cabinet meeting at Moncloa...
Trump Iran speech live updates: President again says war is nearly over, vows ‘extremely hard’ hits in coming weeks
Trump admin. has rephrased its 4 objectives on IranSecretary of State Marco Rubio applauded Trump's speech and reiterated what the...
Inside India newsletter: The worst might not be over for Indian equities
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of "Inside India" — your...
European markets open lower as Iran war intensifies
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, March 9,...
Trump reverses course on Cuban oil blockade, allows Russian tanker to pass
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after departing Air Force One at Miami International Airport on March 27,...
Trump wants to squeeze Iran into peace talks with more troops — but it may backfire, analysts say
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - MARCH 20: United States President Donald Trump (R) speaks to the press before his departs...
Inside India newsletter: Ikea has high hopes for the country as it stares at a global slowdown
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of Inside India — your...
The economy has a Strait of Hormuz deadline for Trump: Two weeks
An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) speed boat sailing along the Persian Gulf near a cargo vessel.Nurphoto | Nurphoto |...
Inside India newsletter: Gold loans are thriving in India — and attracting global investors
Hello, I am Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of Inside India — your...
Holiday spending, export demand drive China’s early year economic momentum as Iran war headwinds loom
Staff sort parcels on the mail sorting assembly line at the Postal Delivery Logistics Joint Distribution Center in Mengshan County,...
Trump signals possible delay to Beijing summit as U.S. pressures China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base...
Iran war oil shock stokes fears of 1970s-style stagflation — why this time could be different
Key PointsFears of higher prices and slower economic growth have unsettled markets over the past week following a spike in...
Brent oil closes at $100 after Iran's new supreme leader says Strait of Hormuz must remain closed
Oil prices closed at $100 per barrel Thursday after Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said the Strait of Hormuz...
European markets set to open lower as oil prices jump despite reserve release
An oil pumpjack operates in the Inglewood Oil Field on March 10, 2026 near Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama |...
Inside India newsletter: How the war in the Middle East is set to determine India's trade route to Europe
This report is from this week's "Inside India" newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the...
