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According to ECB President Christine Lagarde, inflation in the eurozone has not yet caused harmful secondary effects, so a moderate tightening of monetary policy by the European Central Bank is…

Increasing diesel costs are burdening European motorists with €203 million daily, according to the Financial Times.

Indian oil refineries might cut back on their imports of Russian oil after Donald Trump approved legislation on September 18 that enforces the Graham Bill sanctions on Russia, according to…

Bloomberg reported on Friday, referencing sources, that Saudi Aramco will not provide crude oil to European refineries in October.

The return on US 10-year Treasury bonds has hit a peak not observed in almost 20 years, according to CNBC. On Tuesday, September 15, the yield increased by 5 basis…

The worldwide fuel crisis predicted by the biggest oil companies has already occurred. Officials from US companies Chevron and ExxonMobil indicate that an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz…

According to Bloomberg, a Bank of America report referencing EPFR Global data indicates that investors have withdrawn $14.2 billion from US equity funds in the last three weeks, marking the…

The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts the steepest drop in oil demand since the COVID-19 pandemic, spurred by the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, according to the Financial Times.

According to a study by Counterpoint, global smartphone prices have increased by an average of around 15% since the start of the year due to higher memory chip costs.

Global wheat output in 2026 is projected to decrease by 3.8% relative to 2025, reaching 810.7 million tonnes, as reported by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United…

The Financial Times reports that smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles have increased in cost due to "RAMageddon" (Random Access Memory, or RAM) or "RAMpocalypse," the lack of dynamic random access…

Top financial institutions in the US are urging prominent law firms to reduce their charges. According to the Financial Times, citing banking industry sources, banks are convinced that the business…

According to the Financial Times, utilizing data from issuer financial statements, the largest tech companies generated more than $160 billion in the second quarter of 2026 from investments in firms…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested utilizing European savings to boost the EU economy. She stated that Europe possesses savings that are "sitting unused."

British fintech company Revolut has introduced the euro-pegged stablecoin EURR, according to a statement from the company cited by Bloomberg.

According to a report by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the total net profit for US banks in the second quarter of 2026 rose 28.7% compared to the previous…

A report from Heraeus, a precious metals technology group, suggests that the UK's evaluation of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) standards might enhance palladium demand by allowing manufacturers more leeway in the…

Owing to prolonged high temperatures in Europe, the International Grains Council (IGC) has revised its estimate for the worldwide wheat yield in the 2026/27 crop year down by 4 million…

The EU Statistics Office reported that the number of bankrupt firms in the European Union rose by 5.7% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the prior three months.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a drop in global oil refining capacity of 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2026. By 2027, the agency anticipates a recovery of…

Norway's Government Pension Fund, the biggest sovereign wealth fund globally with $2.3 trillion in assets, achieved record earnings in the first half of the year, according to CNBC, which references…

German energy firm RWE declared it will withdraw from its offshore wind farm initiatives in the US, securing $1.2 billion in reimbursement from the Department of the Interior. The company…

Ransomware attackers, utilizing phone calls to infiltrate systems, have targeted numerous US financial firms in the last month, as reported by Reuters, referencing Google and data acquired by the agency…

According to Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser during a conference call with analysts, the necessity to refill strategic oil reserves will stimulate demand increase in the upcoming 18 months.

According to a report from the European Statistical Office, which released initial data, the eurozone economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter compared to the prior three months.

Japanese construction shares surged significantly following a strong earthquake that hit the island of Kyushu, according to Bloomberg, referencing market statistics.

Solar, wind, and heat pump energy might decrease EU gas use by 25% and help alleviate the forthcoming energy crisis, as stated by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial…

According to BloombergNEF, data centers in the United States are projected to represent around 20% of the nation's overall electricity use in 2035.

The European Union is updating its airline ownership regulations to stop foreign investors from taking control of airlines, Reuters stated, referencing an unnamed official from Europe.

Goldman Sachs analysts suggest that if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue, Brent crude oil prices might surpass $120 per barrel by the fourth quarter of 2026.

The magnitude of wagering on the 2026 World Cup is unparalleled. Macquarie estimates that more than $50 billion has been bet on the tournament globally, making it the biggest betting…

This year, energy infrastructure firms are raising capital through IPOs, leveraging investor enthusiasm for assets viewed as attractive due to the surge in energy-heavy data centers for AI advancement, as…

By 2045, global air traffic is predicted to exceed double its current volume, reaching around 10 billion travelers each year, as per estimates from Airbus, a European aerospace company.

China's top three state-owned airlines—China Southern Airlines, Air China, and China Eastern Airlines—informed regulators of anticipated losses for the first half of the year, ranging from 7.37 billion to 8.97…

Qatar is pausing the increase in production at Ras Laffan, the largest LNG facility globally, according to Bloomberg's sources.

De Beers has enacted one of the largest official price reductions in history, possibly signaling the conclusion of a prolonged effort to keep prices well above market rates, according to…

The heat wave in Europe has increased profits for Chinese portable air conditioner manufacturers, with heightened consumer demand noted at companies like Midea, Haier, and Gree Electric, according to Bloomberg.

Iran has started discussions regarding the sale of oil to Japanese firms, according to Reuters, referencing Iranian and Western sources. Since 2018, Tokyo has ceased importing oil from Iran.

German officials aim to increase the manufacturing of US-designed armaments in German facilities, according to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.

The German airline Lufthansa is set to idle as many as 40 planes because of a fuel deficiency, according to Spiegel.

In May, Swiss watch exports rose by merely 0.4% compared to the previous year, influenced by the circumstances regarding Iran and the broader Middle East.

Global investors boosted their investments in American equity funds at an unprecedented rate following the de-escalation news between the United States and Iran, coupled with the excitement surrounding SpaceX's record…

Pan Gongsheng, the governor of the People's Bank of China, revealed new financial policy initiatives during the two-day forum that takes place each year in Lujiazui.

Analysts at Goldman Sachs have reduced their average Brent crude price estimate for 2026 from $90 to $85 per barrel after the announcement of a memorandum regarding the preliminary resolution…

According to initial data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the economies of G20 nations increased by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2026 in comparison to…

Venezuela has finalized five deals with the British oil and gas firm Shell for natural gas enhancement and oil extraction, according to Reuters.

In May, solar power plants (SPS) produced 12.8% of the total electricity generation in the US, while coal-fired power plants contributed 12.2%, based on analysis by the think tank Ember.

The European Central Bank (ECB) announced its decision to increase interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. This marks the ECB's initial rate increase since September 2023. The base rate has…

The European Union aims to implement extra carbon fees on international airlines and allocate the revenue to support green energy, based on an EU document quoted by Bloomberg.

The OECD has released an updated baseline forecast indicating that the global economy is expected to grow by 2.8% in 2026, down from the 3.4% growth projected for 2025.