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US-Iran Tensions Drive Oil Prices to 12% Weekly Gain, IEA Warns of Supply Risks Oil prices surged 12% for the week as escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities disrupted global markets, with Brent …

Modern food systems are the primary driver of environmental degradation and a leading cause of global mortality, according to research published in the journal Nature. Current agricultural practices contribute significantly …

Beijing’s approach to diplomatic retaliation has evolved as the Chinese government increasingly utilizes targeted economic and legal tools to counter perceived foreign interference. While traditionally reliant on soft power or …

The United States economy faces significant headwinds as mid-term election season approaches, characterized by cooling job growth and persistent inflationary pressures that challenge earlier projections of robust expansion. Recent economic …

The independent watchdog warns that without significant policy intervention, public sector net debt could climb from approximately 100 per cent of GDP today to nearly 300 per cent by 2075, …

Microsoft Announces Workforce Reductions as Xbox Executes Strategic Restructuring Microsoft is implementing a workforce reduction affecting approximately 2% of its 228,000 employees, a move headlined by a significant restructuring at …

Germany’s government is preparing a new economic stimulus package to address a stagnation in growth, as the nation faces intensified geopolitical risks and a potential contraction in its gross domestic …

Chinese regulatory authorities have intensified their crackdown on cross-border stock trading, targeting online brokerages that facilitate mainland investors’ access to overseas markets. Beijing has classified these activities as illegal, citing …

Presidential Income Disclosures: What the Latest Data Reveals Recent filings with the U.S. Treasury show that former President Donald Trump reported $23.6 million in personal income for 2022, according to …

Global oil markets are stabilizing as crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz return to pre-conflict levels, despite persistent geopolitical tensions in the region. Brent crude, the international benchmark, is …