Christine Lagarde to Step Down as European Central Bank President in February 2027
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has announced plans to step down from her position on February 7, 2027, several...
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Oil Prices Fall as Peace Hopes Offset Fears of Growing Middle East Conflict
Global oil prices declined on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as renewed hopes for peace negotiations between the United States and...
Global Oil Market Volatility Keeps Energy Costs and Business Planning Under Pressure
Global oil price volatility is keeping energy costs and supply risks firmly on the agenda for businesses as markets respond...
Oil Prices Ease as Markets Assess Middle East Risks and Diplomatic Efforts
Global oil prices declined in Asian trading on Monday, October 26, after a strong rise during the previous week, as...
Rising tanker costs increase pressure on global oil markets
Rising maritime transportation costs are placing additional pressure on global energy markets as security concerns and disruptions in the Middle...
Global AI Stock Sell-Off Raises Questions About Technology Investment
Artificial intelligence-related stocks have come under pressure amid renewed investor concerns about valuations, spending commitments and the ability of technology...
UN Warns Fertiliser Disruptions Through Strait of Hormuz Could Trigger Food Crisis
The United Nations has warned that failure to reach an agreement on the safe movement of fertilisers through the Strait...
UNCTAD Forecasts Slower Global Growth of 2.6% in 2026
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has projected that the global economy will grow by 2.6 per...
Middle East Conflict and Rising Debt to Dominate IMF–World Bank Meetings
International finance leaders are preparing to address rising debt, energy-market disruptions and the impact of the Middle East conflict as...
PepsiCo Cuts 2026 Profit Forecast as Inflation and Weak Demand Hit North American Business
PepsiCo has lowered its annual core profit growth forecast and announced plans for further cost reductions as inflation, higher production...