Fuel shortages from Iran war threaten Asia’s biggest food staple
Harvest-ready rice fields are lying idle and farmers are deciding whether to skip planting for the coming season,…
A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’
Zalaegerszeg, Hungary — The sign proudly announces that the roundabout near Zalaegerszeg in western Hungary was built with 500…
Japan to release more oil reserves, shift supply away from Hormuz routes
Japan expands oil reserve releases and diversifies supply routes to mitigate Middle East disruption risks. Summary: Japan to…
Japan wholesale inflation jumps as BOJ flags stagflation risk from oil shock
Japan’s wholesale inflation surge highlights rising cost pressures, with the BoJ warning of potential stagflation risks amid the…
Switzerland uneasy about pressure from Washington over its monetary policy
According to various media reports, the Federal Council has summoned Martin Schlegel, president of the Swiss National Bank…
How Citizen-Led Rooftop Energy Became a Geopolitical Buffer and Cut Costly Fuel Imports
When global LNG prices spiked in 2022 following the Russian attack of Ukraine, Pakistan’s energy model — heavily…
Australia’s economy is underpinned by housing, which is why housing won’t get cheaper, super boss warns
Australia’s entire economy is built on housing, and operates on a “myth” that we can keep generating wealth…
IMF warns of lasting economic damage from Iran war
The International Monetary Fund will downgrade its global growth forecasts due to the Middle East war, managing director…
IMF chief: Greece among the best-performing economies in the Eurozone
Greece is now ranked among the best economies in the Eurozone, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva…
Here’s the inflation breakdown for March 2026 — in one chart
A woman shops for dairy products at a local supermarket in the Sugar Hill neighborhood of the Manhattan…
Qatar vows to remain reliable energy supplier to India amid West Asia tensions
New Delhi: Qatar will remain a “reliable energy supplier” to India, its Energy Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said…
Housing prices rising, with no end in sight
Greece’s housing market continued to post strong increases in both property prices and rental rates in the first…