World economy

Monday 30 March 2026 10:14 am The world economy could face a recession. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) The world…

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday,…

The war in the Middle East has presented difficulties for Britain’s economy (Image: Getty) Brits have been warned…

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport on…

An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) speed boat sailing along the Persian Gulf near a cargo vessel. Nurphoto…

Vadimrysev | Istock | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks are expected to slump at the open on…

Oil prices headed for weekly gains as of Friday, despite the U.S. issuing a 30-day license for countries…

Staff sort parcels on the mail sorting assembly line at the Postal Delivery Logistics Joint Distribution Center in…

Key Points Fears of higher prices and slower economic growth have unsettled markets over the past week following…

Oil prices surged about 20% on Monday as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continued, raising fears of prolonged disruptions to…

Governments around the world have raced to respond to rising fuel costs (Khaled DESOUKI) · Khaled DESOUKI/AFP/AFP Iran…

The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli…

Why high oil prices could plunge world into recession by the summer