Saudi Arabia’s non-oil business conditions weaken for first time since August 2020
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector reported a decline in business activity in March, the first time in five-and-a-half years,…
diesel crisis and regional impacts explained
Significant shortages persist in Ariège, Indre-et-Loire and Puy-de-Dôme among others Shortages are overwhelmingly linked to diesel, which remains…
War clouds Israel’s rosy economic forecast as experts warn of deeper risks
Despite the war and persistent economic strain, new forecasts from the Bank of Israel and the Finance Ministry…
Malaysians must understand impact of Middle East conflict, says Anwar
Follow our live coverage here. KOTA TINGGI – Although the Middle East conflict is miles away, Malaysians must…
How many ships transit the Strait of Hormuz this week? (Apr 6-12) Trading Odds & Predictions
This market will resolve according to the total number of transit calls that IMF Portwatch reports for the…
Foreign investors urge improved investment climate in Bangladesh
To improve the investment climate, AmCham suggested aligning domestic regulations with international agreements and introducing advanced tax ruling…
Vietnam emerges as bright spot in crisis landscape: Nikkei
By VNA  April 5, 2026 | 04:08 am PT Vietnam has emerged as a “bright spot” by absorbing…
China’s luxury spending seen boosting global sales in 2026 despite headwinds
Luxury is back. Following a relatively stagnant 2025, the industry is forecast to accelerate in 2026, with China’s…
Inflation drops to 8.71% in March
Food inflation dropped significantly to 8.24% in March TBS Report 05 April, 2026, 04:15 pm Last modified: 05…
UAE ranks among global top 10 exporters for first time, WTO says
The UAE has been ranked among the world’s top 10 exporters for the first time, highlighting its growing…
Newsquawk Week in Focus: Trump’s Iran deadline, US CPI, PCE, FOMC Minutes, RBNZ and OPEC+
Mon: Holiday: Easter Monday, Canadian Services/Composite PMI (Mar), US ISM Services (Mar), Australian Services/Composite PMI Final (Mar), Japanese…
China’s economic slowdown deepens as public confidence wanes
Beijing: China’s ongoing economic slowdown is leaving a growing number of workers grappling with shrinking incomes, limited job…