Difficult to say now how Middle East conflict might affect Japan’s economy
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday that it’s hard to say how the conflict in the Middle…
Australian markets suffer $90 billion wipeout as experts issue stark warning
About $90 billion has been wiped from the Australian sharemarket today due to surging oil prices and fears…
Low Oil Prices, Strong Ruble Squeezed Russia’s Budget in February
Low oil prices and a strong ruble are continuing to erode Russia’s key source of budget revenue, even…
Government open to scrapping 12 cent fuel tax hike next year if conditions worsen
If the conflict lasted for three months or more, there would be an inflation impact of between 0.5…
Pakistan Petrol Price Today: Skyrocketing crude prices could push Pakistan’s monthly oil import bill to $600 million; Islamabad seeks IMF’s help
Pakistan could see its monthly oil import bill jump to $600 million as tensions in West Asia escalate,…
Oil bursts US$100 a barrel and shares slump – Market close
Overseas Across the Tasman, the S&P/ASX had fallen 3.2% to 8567.4 points at 5.30pm NZ time. The Japanese…
Weaponise EU market against China or face manufacturing collapse: official think tank
The European Union has been urged to weaponise its giant market to draw concessions from China, whose economic…
Oil this morning briefly spiked to only a whisker away from the $120 level
Markets Unexpected weak US payrolls on Friday brought a temporary interruption from the war-related, inflationary narrative. Contrary to…
Stock market today: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 5, 2026. Spencer Platt |…
Global trading system under ‘unsustainable’ pressure, warns UK
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this…
Why China’s critical mineral dominance is still disrupting US supply chains
American companies are grappling with a shortage of critical minerals used in daily operations despite China easing some…
Three petrol shipments expected tomorrow: Pakistan petroleum minister
March 9, 2026 ISLAMABAD – Three petroleum shipments are expected to reach Pakistan by tomorrow (Monday), Petroleum Minister…