What the Iran war is doing to everyday life in Britain
Both Iran and the United States tried to play hardball with the maritime chokepoint to get the better of each other at the negotiation table in Islamabad...
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The Hormuz blockade is not just about the oil
Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupts global fertiliser flows and agricultural supply chains, raising risks of food shortages, apart from leaving long term impact on global food security...
Trouble for Ramaphosa administration as South Africa sees rising unemployment
About a third of South Africa’s labour force is without a job, and things may get worse as the economic outlook sours due to the Iran war...
Spain bucks Eurozone trend with solid 2.2% economic growth forecast for 2026
Driven by a resilient services sector and falling unemployment, Spain maintains a strong economic outlook even as neighbouring European nations face stagnation...
Banca d’Italia forecasts sluggish 0.5% economic growth for Italy amid energy crisis
Surging oil and gas prices, combined with geopolitical instability, threaten to stall Italy's economic recovery through 2027, prompting the central bank to urge productivity reforms...
Global economy slows as Iran war energy shock drives inflation surge
Delivery times and output prices hit their highest levels since the post-COVID supply chain snarls and inflation wave peaked around four years ago...
EXIM Thailand empowers communities through sustainable finance
EXIM Thailand has been the key force in driving Thailand's economic, social, and community development across all sectors...
Despite 0.5% growth, twin reports anticipate recession for UK economy
As per Deloitte, confidence among chief financial officers dropped to a net -57% in late March, down from -13% in the previous quarter...
QCB issues government Ijara Sukuk, maintains Qatar’s banking resilience
The industry's senior executives said that Qatar Central Bank would reduce the reserve requirement on deposits from 4.5% to 3.5%, releasing further liquidity into the system...
Oman ends FY 2025 with stable growth, non-oil GDP hits USD 74.6 billion
Oman's inflation remained contained at an average of 1.69% during January-February 2025/2026, indicating stable price levels that supported household consumption and business planning...