Not just petrol: How rising oil prices will hit household spending
We often think of oil as something that powers our cars, but petroleum is also the raw material…
Designated trash bags run low in Japan as fears grow over supply shortages
City-designated trash bags in Japan are running low as the conflict in the Middle East puts a strain…
China joins global sell-off of US Treasuries in March as Iran war prompts panic
Mainland Chinese investors shed their holdings of US Treasury bills in March, joining many overseas institutions and central…
Trump says he’s called off planned Iran strike at request of Gulf allies
US President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday…
Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as peace negotiations stall
A drone strike targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday, sparking a fire on…
Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as peace negotiations stall
A drone strike targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday, sparking a fire on…
Top ECB official warns oil shock may force interest rate hikes – POLITICO
Determined not to repeat the mistakes of 2022, Demarco said policymakers must stop higher energy costs from feeding…
IMF lauds resilient Hong Kong economy, but warns of risks linked to Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded the resilience of Hong Kong’s economy, noting a sustained recovery despite…
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as ship is seized, another sunk
A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran, and another — a…
Pension fund snaps up cut-price bonds amid Starmer sell-off
Wednesday 13 May 2026 1:21 pm Standard Life said the political uncertainty was ‘feeding into gilt prices’ One…
Energy update: NZ’s petrol and diesel stocks up, jet fuel down
New Zealand’s petrol and diesel stocks have increased, while jet fuel has dipped again, according to the latest…
From ‘Taco’ to ‘Nacho’: the new buzzword on Wall Street as Trump preps for China trip
With a fragile US-Iran ceasefire barely holding, the Strait of Hormuz still blockaded, and all eyes on the…