Jim Chalmers is trying to use the current crisis as a springboard for reform
When he talks about the May 12 budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers always stresses that what’s done on things…
Diesel set to breach £2 a litre as oil surges and inflation risks rise amid Iran war
Motorists could soon face record-breaking costs at the pump as diesel prices are forecast to exceed £2 a…
‘Doomsday scenario’ for global energy markets
Bond yields spiked, oil and gas prices rallied and the FTSE 100 sank to its lowest level since…
Why High Oil Prices Won’t Fix Russia’s Budget Crisis
The pressure on Russia’s finances has grown so acute that even a sustained surge in oil prices driven…
The world’s biggest economy is in uncharted territory
Jerome Powell came in hot yesterday, as central bankers go: Flatlining job growth is “what the economy needs”…
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says U.S. economy is ‘amazing’—but admits ‘we just don’t know’ as inflation, jobs, and oil shocks cloud the outlook
Jerome Powell struck a surprisingly upbeat tone on Wednesday, calling the U.S. economy “amazing to see” after years…
Federal politics live: Government to continue subsidising Australia’s two remaining oil refineries
15m agoThu 19 Mar 2026 at 11:44pm Australia supports sentiment of Strait of Hormuz joint statement: Bowen Chris…
Return of the oil shock: lessons from a crisis New Zealand has seen before
By Basil Sharp of Former Prime Minister Sir Robert Muldoon. Photo: Wikicommons The world’s energy situation is growing…
Wall Street ends in the red for a second day as inflation fears take center stage – Seeking Alpha
Wall Street ends in the red for a second day as inflation fears take center stage Seeking AlphaStocks fall…
What Smart People Say About Oil’s Epic Spike to Almost $120 a Barrel
“Europe in particular is reliant on LNG exports from Qatar, as countries have been weaning themselves off dependence…
Survey shows China’s professionals have high expectations – for low pay
About two out of every five professionals in China expect no pay rise this year after more than…
How is the Middle East war affecting Australian superannuation funds?
The war in the Middle East is escalating with more attacks on critical energy infrastructure. The shock and…