EnergyFeaturedUptick in LNG investments, gloom for oil: Key points from IEA reportIFM CorrespondentMay 29, 2026May 28, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 29, 2026May 28, 2026 IEA sees investments worth USD 2.2 trillion going to renewables, energy storage, power grids and low-emission fuels in 2026... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasUAE accelerates West-East Pipeline project to reduce Hormuz dependenceIFM CorrespondentMay 22, 2026May 21, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 22, 2026May 21, 2026 The West-East Pipeline project has been tasked with the goal of doubling the UAE's energy export capacity via the port of Fujairah by 2027... Read more
FeaturedMacroeconomyUnited Nations revises forecast for global economic growthIFM CorrespondentMay 21, 2026May 20, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 21, 2026May 20, 2026 As per the United Nations, a surge in energy prices has intensified cost pressures for households and businesses... Read more
EconomyFeaturedChina witnesses growth loss due to Iran war disruptionsIFM CorrespondentMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026 China's factory output grew 4.1% from a year earlier (slowest growth since July 2023), compared with a 5.7% rise in March... Read more
EconomyMagazineTrump’s war, tariffs squeeze American walletsIFM CorrespondentMay 19, 2026May 22, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 19, 2026May 22, 2026 President Donald Trump's dual strategy of striking Iran and imposing tariffs globally has triggered a severe economic crisis... Read more
FeaturedIslamic FinanceIslamic finance to witness growth slowdown in 2026, says S&P GlobalIFM CorrespondentMay 18, 2026May 16, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 18, 2026May 16, 2026 As per the S&P Global, the Islamic finance industry is undergoing a high degree of unpredictability regarding the duration and scope of the Iran war... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasIF Insights: UAE stands to gain after exit from OPECIFM CorrespondentMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026 Fitch sees the UAE's oil production remaining unaffected in the post-OPEC world, with revenues getting boosted in the longer term... Read more
EconomyFeaturedIran war shoots up global food prices at their three-year highIFM CorrespondentMay 12, 2026May 11, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 12, 2026May 11, 2026 The FAO's April index rose to its highest since July 2022 as a result of the increased prices of soy, sunflower, rapeseed oil and palm oil... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingIn a respite from Hormuz stalemate, MSC opens new express serviceIFM CorrespondentMay 8, 2026May 7, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 8, 2026May 7, 2026 MSC's announcement will likely provide relief to the global supply chain players, as they respond to surging demand and mounting disruption... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasExxon’s net income falls to five-year low as Iran war affects outputIFM CorrespondentMay 6, 2026May 5, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 6, 2026May 5, 2026 About 20% of Exxon's oil and gas production is situated in the Middle East, making it the most affected among the global energy players... Read more