Economy

China has reduced planned increases in fuel prices as global energy costs rise amid the Iran conflict, aiming to ease pressure on drivers while managing domestic supply concerns. The price…

Slovenia has become the first EU member state to introduce fuel rationing in response to supply disruptions linked to the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. The measures aim…

Falling prices for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in the United States are reshaping how pharmaceutical companies sell treatments, with more patients paying out of pocket and drugmakers turning to direct-to-consumer channels.…

Global financial markets shifted sharply after Donald Trump said the US would postpone potential strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, citing what he described as constructive discussions about ending the conflict.…

A major gas facility in Qatar has been hit by missile strikes, causing extensive damage and disrupting global energy markets, according to QatarEnergy. The attack targeted Ras Laffan Industrial City,…

The United Kingdom’s economy recorded no growth in January, an outcome that came in weaker than forecasts and highlighted slowing activity across several sectors. Data released by the Office for…

Canada has lost more than 100,000 full-time jobs since the start of 2026, while the national unemployment rate climbed to 6.7%, according to labour figures released Friday. The data adds…

Chocolate prices have increased worldwide over the past year, yet many cocoa farmers in West Africa say they have not benefited from the higher costs. Instead, farmers in Ghana and…

Global financial markets showed mixed movement on Wednesday as investors reacted to rising energy prices and uncertainty surrounding the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. In London, the…

January Inflation Data Inflation in the United States eased last month as lower prices for energy and used cars pulled the headline rate down. The Department of Labor said the…

Policy Update And New ThresholdsIndia has changed its startup framework to reflect the longer development cycles of deep tech companies, extending the period during which they are treated as startups…

Market Reaction To Election ResultJapanese stocks rose to a record high on Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party secured a decisive election victory. The Nikkei 225 index…

Decision Expected At First Meeting Of The Year Interest rates are expected to remain unchanged as the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee meets for the first time this year,…

Gold Prices Surge on Political TensionsGold prices have recently reached record levels, with investors flocking to the precious metal amid growing global political instability. On Monday, the price of gold…

Strong Economic Performance Masks Deeper IssuesIndia’s economy is on track to end the financial year with a growth of 7.3%, exceeding $4 trillion (£2.97 trillion) in GDP, and overtaking Japan…

The US dollar has fallen to its lowest point in four years, dropping 3% over the course of a week, with analysts pointing to market concerns over the Trump administration’s…

The trade agreement between India and the European Union reflects strategic calculations shaped by global political uncertainty as much as commercial interests, following years of stalled negotiations and rising trade…

The European Union and India are set to announce a long-awaited trade agreement after nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations, as both sides seek to strengthen economic and strategic ties…

Gold and silver prices climbed to record highs on Monday while share prices across Europe fell, as investors reacted to US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on…

Credit card debt is weighing more heavily on millions of Americans as interest rates rise and policymakers debate whether capping rates would ease the strain. Recent data and personal accounts…