The Best 18 Tools and Strategies for Recession-proofing Your Finances
The Iran war has shaken the world economy by disrupting energy production and shipping, as the key chokepoint,…
The $100 oil shock is hitting the middle class like a margin call
Wall Street sees an oil shock and asks what it means for inflation, the Fed, and energy stocks.…
Middle East War Turns AI Data Center Security Into Its Own Boom
A plume of smoke rises after a strike on the Iranian capital Tehran, on March 3, 2026, the…
ChargeNet and Meridian report surge in EV charging as fuel costs jump
Separately, Meridian Energy said it had seen a 30% increase in customers actively using its Zero Charging Network…
As the Hormuz crisis exposes ‘fragile’ global supply chains, how will China respond?
The chief of China’s top economic planner has outlined strategies and priorities to safeguard economic security, as Beijing…
China ships more humanoid robots than the U.S.
A staff member trains a humanoid robot to replicate human behavior at a training center in Hefei, Anhui…
‘Hormuz moment’ could herald decline of US dominance: Citic Securities analysts
With global attention fixed on the US and Iranian shipping blockades in the Strait of Hormuz and how…
UAE officials warned they may be forced to use yuan or other currencies if they run low on dollars
The United Arab Emirates apparently dropped a hint the dollar’s dominance isn’t assured in the global oil trade…
China presses IMF for quota reform, better surveillance of advanced economies
China’s central bank chief has urged the IMF to serve as a bulwark against “rising unilateralism”, at a…
Asia growth forecasts slashed as Iran war and tariffs threaten supply chains
Asia-Pacific economies are likely to suffer a slowdown in growth this year, as rising costs linked to the…
US-Iran war and oil shock: What it means for markets and investors – Mark Lister
The US inflation rate jumped to a two-year high in March, while consumer sentiment has plummeted to the…
Inflation preview: Calm before the Iran war storm, price rises may have eased
“Over 2026, we expect inflation to increase significantly and uncomfortably.” ANZ senior economist Miles Workman is also picking…