Israel pushes bioconvergence as next economic frontier
The National Bioconvergence Program has invested heavily in research infrastructure, companies, human capital and regulation since its launch,…
Citadel’s Ken Griffin warns of global recession if Strait of Hormuz remains closed for 6-12 months
The world faces a global recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for the remainder of this…
US Treasury chief backs IMF, World Bank shift; says institutions on ‘right track’ after criticism
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are moving…
Confidence levels in Irish construction sector at ‘lowest point’ so far this year
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Climate crisis: war in Middle East highlights urgency of fossil fuel phase-out
Katie Kouchakji, IBA Environment Correspondent Tuesday 14 April 2026 Hybrid solar and wind farm in Bannister, New South…
Inflation risks for food; but chance for private label
The International Monetary Fund has warned that the global economy is at risk of recession if the Iran…
Bessent says confident that core inflation is going down, Fed will need to cut rates
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said he was quite confident that…
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war
The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection today, warning that the world economy could be “thrown off…
Global recession inevitable if Strait of Hormuz stays shut
Ken Griffin, chief executive officer of Citadel Advisors LLC, at the Semafor World Economy Summit during the International…
A Structural Shift in Capital Allocation in the Energy Sector is Underway Due to the Iran Conflict
The 2026 Iran conflict, which escalated in late February with U.S.-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation—including the effective closure…
Africa’s top oil producer output rises to 1.38m bpd but misses OPEC quota again
OPEC’s latest monthly report showed Nigeria produced 1.38 million barrels per day (bpd) in March, up from 1.31…
Israel’s economy flooded with dollars, raising fears for exports, jobs and growth
Israel’s economy is being flooded with dollars, driving a sharp strengthening of the shekel and raising concerns about…