US Says China Agrees to Spend Billions on Agricultural Goods
(Bloomberg) — China has agreed to purchase at least $17 billion of agricultural products from the US annually…
China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says
WASHINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) – China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion of U.S. agricultural products…
Israel’s economy shrinks in first quarter but seen rebounding after Iran war
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, May 17 (Reuters) – Israel’s economy began 2026 with a slowdown, hit by war…
246 million barrels wiped from global oil inventories as Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens African fuel markets
In its latest oil market report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that global oil inventories are…
Economists expect inflation topped 3% in April as gas prices soared
OTTAWA — Economists expect the annual pace of inflation topped three per cent for the first time since…
What’s behind Andhra’s ‘have 3-4 kids’ cash incentive? 2 big fears, explained
When N Chandrababu Naidu, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, announced cash incentives for families if they have…
World’s second richest country expects lower tourism receipts this year due to Middle East war
The Singapore Tourism Board projected tourism receipts of S$31 billion to 32.5 billion (US$24 billion to $25.6 billion)…
G7 ministers to meet amid warning of consequences of Hormuz closure
An aerial photograph shows the Greek-flagged crude oil tanker “Asahi Princess” off the coast of the Syrian Baniyas…
Stress, uncertainty as economy views decline; many voice frustration with Trump’s economic approach, CBS News poll finds
Big numbers of Americans are concerned and stressed about finances, and feelings of being secure and content about…
Nigeria’s Federation Oil Earnings Slump Despite High Prices
Federation oil earnings from Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s Production Sharing Contract profit distribution fell by N78.71bn in…
10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in May 2026
Owing to how essential gasoline is for transportation, electricity generation, industry, agriculture, and logistics, even minor increases…
Tax wealthy, not fuel and gold: Former UN Advisor, economist Santosh Mehrotra warns of Rupee slump, job losses
Former UN Advisor and economist Santosh Mehrotra, on Saturday, urged the government to shift its fiscal strategy by…