New Analysis Suggests Property Tax Reforms Are Less Punitive Than Feared
Recent tax policy adjustments affecting property investors are significantly less damaging than public discourse suggests. A researcher from…
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Largest Global Fuel Supply Disruption: Which Europeans Pay Most?
Oil prices have surged past the $100 mark. This spike follows supply chain turbulence triggered by strategic strait strikes. Geopolitical te…
OECD Raises 2026 Global Growth Forecast to 2.9%
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has updated its outlook for the world economy. The new projection stands at 2.9 p…
EU Advances Bilateral Trade Deals in Southeast Asia While ASEAN-Wide Pact Remains Elusive
Current Status of Bilateral Negotiations The EU is in the final phase of talks with six of ASEAN’s eleven member states. If deadlines are me…
Ten Cap founder warns oil remains critical market risk ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Jun Bei Liu, founder of investment firm Ten Cap, says while upcoming talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping could boost market sentiment,…
Iran halts flights to Baghdad and Muscat before US sanctions hit
Iranian aviation officials have announced the immediate cancellation of all scheduled flights to Baghdad and Muscat. These services will cea…
Asian Stocks Set to Rise on Tech Rally, Oil Drops: Markets Wrap
Asian equity markets are poised to extend their winning streak following a strong rally in global technology shares, driven by positive sent…
Tech Workers in UK Invited to Join Union as Meta Grants Access
Meta has agreed to allow the Prospect trade union direct access to its 5,000 UK-based employees for the first time, according to the Financi…
EU May Open New Market Paths for Britain, Says Senior Lawmaker
Mika Aaltola, a leading figure in the European Union’s foreign policy circle, told Politico that deepening ties with the United Kingdom and …
Saudi Arabia Increases Oil Exports Through Hormuz Strait
Saudi Arabia has significantly increased its oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz. This development comes amid a resurgence in artificia…
Meta Stock Surge Drives Nasdaq to New Heights Following AI Release
Meta has sparked a fresh rally in artificial intelligence stocks, pushing the Nasdaq Composite to a record high on Tuesday. The surge follow…
China’s Growing Strategic Foothold in the Middle East
Beijing is rapidly expanding its diplomatic and economic reach across the Middle East, effectively challenging the long-standing dominance o…
Nigerian Couples Scale Back Extravagant Wedding Traditions Amid Economic Crunch
Record-breaking inflation is forcing many young couples in Nigeria to abandon the tradition of hosting lavish, multi-day wedding celebration…
Martha’s Rule Extends to All English Accident & Emergency Departments
The Department of Health and Social Care announced today that Martha’s rule, which allows NHS patients, their families and staff to request …
EU Leaders Press for Stronger Red Sea Naval Presence Amid Rising Houthi Threats
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has urged member states to increase support for the Aspides naval mission in the Red Sea. Th…
LPG Tanker Struck by Debris Near Strait of Hormuz
A liquefied petroleum gas tanker sustained damage from unknown projectile debris while exiting the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred o…
Bond Yields Ease After Record‑High Rally
On September 25, 2026, global bond markets calmed after a sharp sell‑off that pushed yields to levels unseen in decades. The U.S. 10‑year Tr…
Stagflation Threat Lurks Even Without a Sharp Economic Slowdown, JPMorgan Warns
J.P. Morgan’s James Sullivan cautioned on Tuesday that the U.S. economy could face stagflation despite steady growth. He warned that prolong…
Asian Markets Rally on Hopes for US-China Trade and AI Cooperation
Asian stock markets climbed on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to high-level discussions between American and Chinese officials. The…
US and China Launch Trade Negotiations in New York
P1: On September 21, 2026, U.S. and Chinese officials met in New York to start a series of trade talks. The meeting brought together leaders…
Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation and faster growth
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again on September 20, signaling a shift from the long era of low inflation and slow growth that f…
Chilean Street Food Prices Surge Amid Economic Strain
Street food vendors across Chile are struggling as the nation faces a severe cost-of-living crisis. The iconic hot dog, a staple of the loca…
Inside Somaliland: How Berbera Port is central to the Red Sea's power struggle
Somaliland's strategic port of Berbera has become a focal point in regional power dynamics, with the United Arab Emirates expanding its mili…
U.S. Treasury Secretary and Chinese Vice Premier Set for Strategic Economic Talks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are scheduled to meet for high-level economic discussions. The offi…