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Despite strong March sales data, United Kingdom automobile market stares at uncertainty

IFM CorrespondentApril 10, 2026April 9, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentApril 10, 2026April 9, 2026

As per the United Kingdom's SMMT, the volatile geopolitics, along with the surge in fuel costs, may lead to increased demand for electric vehicles, while risking pushing up energy ⁠and supply chain costs...

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Oman ends FY 2025 with stable growth, non-oil GDP hits USD 74.6 billion

IFM CorrespondentApril 8, 2026April 7, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentApril 8, 2026April 7, 2026

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...

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Africa faces food security strain as Iran conflict rattles trade

IFM CorrespondentApril 7, 2026April 6, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentApril 7, 2026April 6, 2026

Food prices are being felt mainly by vulnerable African households, given the fact that most countries are still growing at rates below pre-COVID levels...

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Renewable shift is being driven by affordability, efficiency and resilience: Rana Adib

IFM CorrespondentApril 2, 2026April 1, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentApril 2, 2026April 1, 2026

REN21 Executive Director Rana Adib shared her insights on the prospect of Asia going aggressive on renewable adaptation to secure its energy and economic outlook...

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Exxon and QatarEnergy’s joint venture produces first LNG at Texas facility

IFM CorrespondentApril 2, 2026April 1, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentApril 2, 2026April 1, 2026

The development gives a major breather to QatarEnergy, which has been compelled to declare force majeure on its production activities due to the Iran war...

Commodity Featured

Despite gains, gold heads for biggest loss in nearly two decades

IFM CorrespondentApril 2, 2026April 1, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentApril 2, 2026April 1, 2026

Discussing gold, the go-to hedge against inflation and geopolitical risks, has fallen more than 14% since the war began on February 28...

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Tariff fickleness tearing up global economic order tailor-made for US companies: Dr Conor O’Kane

IFM CorrespondentMarch 31, 2026March 30, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentMarch 31, 2026March 30, 2026

The US tariff policy is undermining both domestic investment and FDI, as firms are hesitant to commit capital in an environment where tariffs are regularly changed on the whim of the President or due to SC rulings...

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IF Insights: Choking of Strait of Hormuz tests limits of war risk insurance

IFM CorrespondentMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026

The concept of war risk insurance has been under the spotlight since 2022, but is gaining traction as the world is dealing with the Ukraine war and the Middle East conflict...