Could the oil shock push fuel prices even higher?
From Hormuz to the Black Sea, pressure on main supply routes is testing the resilience of the global energy market.
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A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia’s economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.
US curbs on foreign-made robots intensify its wider rivalry with China over AI, chips and industry.
Disruptions across Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb and the Black Sea threaten supplies and raise costs for consumers.
Billionaires are on the rise as the rest struggle with inequality, poverty and cost of living crisis.
Developed nations are cutting climate funding, but developing countries still need billions to adapt.
Bitcoin is falling, yet cryptocurrency is spreading beyond investing into politics, sanctions and global finance.
As trade tensions grow, Europe tries to remain competitive while balancing ties with the US and China.
From city skyscrapers to sprawling slums, a roof over your head has never been harder to afford.
Ships are moving again through the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices falling. But relief for consumers may take longer.
A US-Iran deal could unlock frozen assets, oil exports, and investment, reshaping Iran’s economic future.
