Oil rises, bond yields weigh on stocks
The Middle East war has sent energy prices climbing (Shammi MEHRA) · Shammi MEHRA/AFP/AFP Stock markets diverged Monday…
Iran sets up Hormuz transit authority to charge ships for passage
Published on 18/05/2026 – 17:15 GMT+2•Updated 17:17 Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced on Monday the launch of…
The US Now Ships Oil to Australia as the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates
Quick Read The Strait of Hormuz conflict is rerouting global oil supply, pushing WTI crude to $114.58 and…
Netanyahu speaks with Trump amid reports Israel, US preparing Iran strikes
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump Sunday evening about the war with Iran, Netanyahu’s…
Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump speak on Iran updates, China visit
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump spoke on Sunday about the president’s visit to China. …
Vietnam’s US$5 billion Apec island is running out of time
Ahead of next year’s Apec summit, Vietnam has a grand plan to transform Phu Quoc, its largest island,…
Global Sulphuric Acid Crisis 2026: Impact on Food, Tech, and Metal Prices
Girish Linganna Last Updated: 16 May 2026, 12:12 PM IST A little-known global shortage of Sulphuric acid is…
Demand for longer-term U.S. debt gets weaker as one shock after another stokes fear that high inflation is here to stay
Bonds sold off sharply around the world on Friday as investors brace for persistently elevated inflation amid the…
Emerging Markets Join Global Selloff as Borrowing Costs Soar
(Bloomberg) — Emerging-market assets tumbled Friday on renewed concern the conflict in the Middle East would push up…
As Iran talks stall, Israel and US prepping to renew war as soon as next week – report
Israel and the United States are carrying out their most intense preparations yet to renew attacks on Iran,…
Iran to unveil mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic for ships
Iran has prepared a mechanism to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz along a designated route that…
Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran thrust the world into its worst-ever energy crisis, slashing oil production and sending…