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Russia to expand Islamic banking rollout
Demand for Sharia-compliant financial products is growing, according to Russia’s largest lender, Sber.
May 16, 2026 02:59
Potato futures are soaring – should the world be worried? EXPLAINER
Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have triggered warnings of a global food crisis
May 15, 2026 19:26
Japanese auto giant takes historic hit amid EV pullback
Honda has reported its first operating loss since 1957, citing weaker demand, US tariffs, and intensifying competition
May 14, 2026 21:06
Why the ECB may be forced to raise rates despite weak EU economy EXPLAINER
Rising energy prices linked to the Iran war are reviving inflation fears
May 14, 2026 20:10
EU buys record volumes of Russian LNG – report
Imports surged 16% in Q1 2026 amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, according to industry think-tank IEEFA
May 13, 2026 17:06
Russian economy on solid footing despite slowdown – deputy PM
Aleksandr Novak has cited record low unemployment and rising incomes as signs pointing to renewed growth
May 12, 2026 20:14
Netflix sued for spying on children
The streaming giant exploited users and their kids to make billions of dollars selling their data, a legal complaint alleges
May 12, 2026 16:22
From market to military: Germany’s private sector is imploding. EXPLAINER
Public spending is coming to the rescue for an economy that is facing severe structural problems
May 8, 2026 19:34
US diplomats warned against wagering on Iran talks – media
The scrutiny follows reports of suspiciously-timed bets and trades tied to Middle East tensions
May 7, 2026 19:34
Oil trader pockets reported $125 mn on suspiciously well-timed Iran bet – media
The alleged trade came shortly before reported progress toward US-Iran deal to end the war, raising suspicions of insider information
May 7, 2026 15:53
Norway’s fish farm waste ‘triple the country’s sewage’ – report
Nitrogen and phosphorus discharged into fjords match the raw discharge of millions of people, according to a new study
May 5, 2026 18:31
EU ‘not competitive’ – Belgian central bank chief
Soaring energy costs are squeezing the bloc’s industry and pushing it further behind global rivals, Pierre Wunsch has warned
May 4, 2026 19:34
Putin envoy names ‘first victim’ of historic energy crisis
Spirit Airlines announced it was shutting down immediately following a failed Washington bailout bid and a surge in oil prices
May 3, 2026 14:58
OPEC+ makes first output decision after UAE exit – Reuters
Seven major exporters of crude reportedly agreed to add 188,000 barrels a day in June
May 3, 2026 10:50
Kuwait exports zero barrels of oil for first time in 35 years – monitor
The halt is due to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the country’s only export route, with crude accounting for roughly 50% of GDP
May 3, 2026 09:32
Oil prices now determined by Trump’s mood – Fico
Crude prices have hit their highest levels since 2022 following reports that the US president would be briefed on new Iran options
May 2, 2026 12:13
JPMorgan exec accused of making subordinate her ‘office sex slave’ – The Sun
A lawsuit reportedly alleges a senior female banker coerced a male coworker using threats, drugs, and career leverage
Apr 30, 2026 17:08
Middle East war to drive 24% surge in energy costs – World Bank
The world is facing the biggest global energy supply shock on record, which will drive inflation and dampen economic growth globally
Apr 29, 2026 17:40
US squares up to China over Panama Canal
Beijing has accused Washington of leading a smear campaign over its ownership of two ports
Apr 29, 2026 15:47
Ukraine told to hike taxes to unlock Western aid – media
Both the EU and the IMF are reportedly making further funding conditional on specific fiscal reforms by Kiev
Apr 29, 2026 10:04
OPEC loses key member: Will the oil bloc survive? EXPLAINER
The UAE says its decision is driven by national interests, as Middle East tensions disrupt energy markets
Apr 28, 2026 23:25
SpaceX links Musk mega-pay to colonizing Mars – Reuters
The ambitious plan could reportedly raise investor concerns over the billionaire’s competing roles across his businesses
Apr 28, 2026 17:37
Key OPEC member to leave bloc
The move by the UAE is a significant blow to the global organization of major oil producers
Apr 28, 2026 12:59
US government quadruples its $9 bn Intel bet
The state obtained 10% of the chipmaker’s stock in 2025, near its lowest valuation in over a decade
Apr 24, 2026 22:59

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