Business and Economy

Strait of Hormuz forms part of front line in Mideast war

AFP - 7h ago

Trump says US not ready to agree deal to end Iran war

AFP - 2h ago

War in the Middle East: latest developments

AFP - 12h ago

Trump urges other nations' warships to protect Gulf oil route

AFP - 5h ago

'Dubai is safe': UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaught

AFP - 19h ago

US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war roils outlook

AFP - 20h ago

Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up

AFP - 20h ago

Trump says other countries 'must take care' of Hormuz

Mar 14 2026

'Normal, but not really': Iraqis try to carry on as missiles fly

Mar 14 2026

Israel says Iran war entering 'decisive phase'

Mar 14 2026

US embassy in Iraq hit as Mideast War enters third week

Mar 14 2026

Middle East turmoil revives Norway push for Arctic drilling

Mar 14 2026

Middle East war: global economic fallout

Mar 14 2026

Iran, US threaten attacks on oil facilities

Mar 14 2026

Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war, uncertain goals

Mar 14 2026

Trump 'has fun' buying shoes for cabinet members

Mar 13 2026

Oil stays above $100, stocks slide tracking Mideast war

Mar 13 2026

Democrats accuse Trump of aiding Russia with sanctions relief

Mar 13 2026

US federal judge quashes subpoenas in Fed chair investigation

Mar 13 2026

UK govt warns petrol retailers against 'unfair practices' during Iran war

Mar 13 2026

War has halted Gulf oil flow -- and restarting it won't be easy

Mar 13 2026

Mideast war cuts Hormuz strait transit to 77 ships: maritime data firm

Mar 13 2026

How will US oil sanctions waiver help Russia?

Mar 13 2026

Airport workers miss pay as US government shutdown hits one month

Mar 13 2026

Senegal to take back assets of phosphate giant ICS

Mar 13 2026

Global shipping industry caught in storm of war

Mar 13 2026

Iran defiant, US vows even heavier bombing

Mar 13 2026

Why is the dollar profiting from Middle East war?

Mar 13 2026

US economic growth sharply lower than estimated in fourth quarter

Mar 13 2026

Mideast war plunges Germany's energy-hungry industry into crisis

Mar 13 2026

Dubai's low-paid workers on edge as Mideast war hits tourism

Mar 13 2026

Oil dips under $100, stocks back in green tracking Mideast war

Mar 13 2026

US Fed's preferred inflation gauge edges down

Mar 13 2026

Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders rally in show of defiance

Mar 13 2026

Oil dips under $100, stocks fall tracking Mideast war developments

Mar 13 2026

Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders attend rally in show of defiance

Mar 13 2026

Moscow pushes US to ease more oil sanctions

Mar 13 2026

Oil holds above $100, stocks fall as Khamenei targets Hormuz

Mar 13 2026

South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem

Mar 13 2026

China says vice premier to leave Saturday for US economic talks in France

Mar 13 2026

South Africa's livestock farmers reel from foot-and-mouth disaster

Mar 13 2026

Moscow piles pressure on US over oil sanctions

Mar 13 2026

Singapore turns tide in evolving fight against scams

Mar 13 2026

Takaichi to be 'candid' with Trump as war hurts Japan

Mar 13 2026

Oil holds above $100 and stocks fall as Khamenei targets Hormuz

Mar 13 2026

With new ships, Canada aims to be 'icebreaking superpower'

Mar 13 2026

AI offers hope for young filmmakers dreaming of an Oscar

Mar 13 2026

US jury to begin deliberations in social media addiction trial

Mar 12 2026

Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon over tax evasion

Mar 12 2026

Oil surges, stocks retreat on fears of prolonged Iran war

Mar 12 2026

Dating app Tinder dabbles with AI matchmaking

Mar 12 2026

Top US, China economy officials to meet for talks in Paris

Mar 12 2026

The Chinese cable that could trip up Chile's new leader

Mar 12 2026

Oil tops $100 as Iran vows to keep Hormuz closed

Mar 12 2026

New Iranian leader vows revenge, keeps oil shipping route shut

Mar 12 2026

US military 'not ready' to escort tankers through Hormuz Strait: energy secretary

Mar 12 2026

New Iranian supreme leader calls for defiance, keeps key waterway shut

Mar 12 2026

Lufthansa flights axed as pilots walk out

Mar 12 2026

Oil tops $100 as fresh Iran attacks offset stockpiles release

Mar 12 2026

BMW profit holds up despite Trump tariffs, China woes

Mar 12 2026

WWII leader Churchill to be removed from UK banknotes

Mar 12 2026

EU vows to 'respond firmly' to any trade pact breach by US

Mar 12 2026

Mideast war to brake German recovery: institute

Mar 12 2026

BMW sees tariffs easing and China stabilising in 2026

Mar 12 2026

War creating 'largest' oil shock in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets

Mar 12 2026

Mideast oil shock 'largest' in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets

Mar 12 2026

China's leaders project stability despite Middle East war

Mar 12 2026

Businessman or politician? Billionaire Czech PM under fire again

Mar 12 2026

Mideast war lands India restaurants in soup

Mar 12 2026

Cathay Pacific roughly doubles fuel surcharge on most routes

Mar 12 2026

Oil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset IEA stockpile release

Mar 12 2026

Electric vehicle rethink to cost Honda almost $16 billion

Mar 12 2026

From Kyiv to UK, Ukrainian drone production spans Europe

Mar 12 2026

Three crew 'believed trapped' aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: firm

Mar 12 2026

Fear, boredom for Philippine sailors stuck in Hormuz strait

Mar 12 2026

Australia to change fuel quality standards to boost supply

Mar 12 2026

Uber plans Tokyo robotaxi trial with Nissan and Britain's Wayve

Mar 12 2026

War forces lengthy detours for Iranian truck drivers to Iraq

Mar 12 2026

Oil prices surge as supply fears offset IEA's record stockpile release

Mar 12 2026

With Middle East in flames, Texan bunker maker sees business boom

Mar 12 2026

Iran threatens prolonged war as Trump says it is near defeat

Mar 12 2026

War disrupts fertiliser supplies, puts food security at risk

Mar 12 2026

US takes first steps towards new global trade penalties

Mar 11 2026

Iran says war could destroy global economy, Trump vows to 'finish' job

Mar 11 2026

Iran warns of long war that would 'destroy' world economy

Mar 11 2026

US, India still at odds with majority on WTO reform

Mar 11 2026

Mexico considering social media restriction for minors: minister to AFP

Mar 11 2026

Strategic oil reserves, a crisis cushion

Mar 11 2026

German defence giant Rheinmetall sees business boost from Mideast war

Mar 11 2026

Oil prices jump despite strategic reserve release

Mar 11 2026

German central bank abandons controversial overhaul

Mar 11 2026

US consumer inflation unchanged but price shocks from Iran war loom

Mar 11 2026

IEA to launch largest-ever release of oil reserves

Mar 11 2026

Iran warns ready for long war that would 'destroy' world economy

Mar 11 2026

British fintech Revolut gets full UK banking licence

Mar 11 2026

IEA says members to release 400 mn barrels from oil reserves

Mar 11 2026

Oil jumps, stocks drop as Mideast war prolongs market volatility

Mar 11 2026

Iran hits ships in Gulf chokepoint as G7 dips into oil reserves

Mar 11 2026

US consumer inflation unchanged at 2.4% year-on-year in February

Mar 11 2026

Trade ships hit as Iran threatens Gulf oil chokepoint

Mar 11 2026

Germany, Japan to unblock oil reserves as G7 stands 'ready' to act

Mar 11 2026

Airlines grapple with impact of Mideast war

Mar 11 2026

G7 inches closer to tapping oil reserves to tackle price rise

Mar 11 2026

Thai navy says cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Mar 11 2026

Cathay says surcharge to rise as fuel prices jump during Mideast war

Mar 11 2026

Airlines in Asia hike fares as Mideast war raises fuel costs

Mar 11 2026

European football clubs score with stadium rebuilds

Mar 11 2026