Fuel shock keeps pressure on Kiwi borrowers as RBNZ weighs next move
Wesley Tanuvasa, ASB economist, notes that “high fuel prices continue to sting NZ consumers”, and that its new…
Hedge fund borrowing exposes emerging markets to greater Iran war risk, says IMF | Global economy
Emerging economies are at greater risk of higher interest rates and currency shocks resulting from the Iran war…
Iran war upends spring housing
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play…
Will the US Fed raise interest rates to fight Iran war inflation?
By Una Hajdari with AP Published on 07/04/2026 – 12:36 GMT+2 A senior US Federal Reserve official has raised the prospect…
Afreximbank unveils $10billion fund to shield Africa from Middle East crisis
The move follows a sharp escalation in tensions in late February 2026, which has unsettled global oil and…
Türkiye, Syria eye $10B in trade after inaugural JETCO talks
Türkiye and Syria eye lifting their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion (TL 222.99 billion) and then to…
Harvard Economist Warns of Painful’ Interest Rates, New Inflation Wave
The impacts of the Iran war could create a painful new reality for borrowers, one Harvard professor says.…
Greece’s Cost of Living: How Much You Need to Earn to Live Comfortably in 2026
The cost of living in Greece continues to attract foreigners looking to relocate and enjoy a better quality…
DRC lands $1.88billion UAE tourism deal in bid to unlock growth
DRC has secured $1.882bn in UAE funding to develop tourism infrastructure. It is the largest share of a…
Oil approaches a scary new deadline: Nonlinear pricing
As US President Donald Trump’s latest deadline for Iran to strike a deal approaches, the oil market is…
Poland’s economy 42% larger thanks to EU membership, finds new study
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IEA Chief: Current Energy Crisis Worse Than 1973, 1979, and 2022 Combined
The current energy crisis is worse than the oil and gas crises of 1973, 1979, and 2022 taken…