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Hostility fears escalate in the Persian Gulf
Fears grow after the US sailed two warships through the Strait of Hormuz
04 May 2026,26 mins
Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars from the EU
Donald Trump has accused the EU of not complying with its trade deal
01 May 2026,26 mins
Oil hits new highs - how bad will it get?
Oil prices rose sharply again today, the highest level in four years.
30 Apr 2026,26 mins
Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor
Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor, even after chairmanship ends
29 Apr 2026,26 mins
How will leaving OPEC impact the UAE's oil production?
The United Arab Emirates is leaving major oil producing organisations OPEC and OPEC+
28 Apr 2026,26 mins
Is Sierra Leone's diamond industry under threat?
We go to diamond mining region, Sierra Leone to find out why the gems legacy is at risk
27 Apr 2026,26 mins
US consumer confidence and electric vehicles
US consumer confidence has sunk to its lowest level on record, driven by war in Iran.
24 Apr 2026,26 mins
Is a $110bn Paramount–Warner deal about to reshape Hollywood?
Shareholders approve a $110bn merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery
23 Apr 2026,26 mins
Iran seizes cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran seizes two cargo ships as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate
22 Apr 2026,26 mins
US senators grill new Fed chair
Kevin Warsh prepares to take charge of the US Federal Reserve
21 Apr 2026,26 mins
US businesses begin claiming tariff refunds
The Trump administration has begun processing refunds for billions of dollars in tariffs.
20 Apr 2026,26 mins
IMO warning for ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but the IMO warns ships not to use it
17 Apr 2026,26 mins
Jet fuel warning in Europe
IEA warns Europe may only have six weeks of jet fuel supplies left.
16 Apr 2026,26 mins
Trump threatens to fire Fed chairman
The threat has fuelled concerns about central bank independence in the United States.
15 Apr 2026,26 mins
IMF warns conflict could tip global economy into recession
The IMF says global growth could fall next year
14 Apr 2026,26 mins
Trump’s shipping blockade, the Philippines’ tax breaks, and Hungary’s political shakeup
What impact will the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz have on global energy prices?
13 Apr 2026,26 mins
Why is the world watching Hungary’s general election?
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán faces a historic election amid economic challenges.
10 Apr 2026,26 mins
Is the ceasefire in the Gulf too late to stop food prices rising?
The conflict pushes up the cost of fertiliser, a key ingredient in global food production
09 Apr 2026,26 mins
Shipping companies still reluctant to pass through Strait of Hormuz
A shipping company says, "We won’t leave the Persian Gulf due to the safety of our crews"
08 Apr 2026,26 mins
Trump's Hormuz deadline looms
He says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' in Iran without a Strait of Hormuz deal
07 Apr 2026,26 mins
Trump gives Iran threatening deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has given Iran a deadline of tomorrow to make a deal
06 Apr 2026,26 mins
Is the Strait of Hormuz opening up again?
Companies are starting to send vessels back through one of the world’s busiest routes.
03 Apr 2026,26 mins
SpaceX eyes take off with over $1 trillion valuation
Could Space X become one of the world’s most valuable companies?
02 Apr 2026,26 mins
How will rising oil prices affect airlines?
Jet fuel costs are rising, driven by ongoing conflict in the Middle East
01 Apr 2026,26 mins
Two of the biggest names in your kitchen could soon be joining forces
Unilever is combining its food arm with McCormick to create a global giant
31 Mar 2026,26 mins
Kharg Island: What role does it play in Iran’s economy?
Oil prices continue to be high as the US-Israel war with Iran enters its fifth week.
30 Mar 2026,26 mins
BYD profits fall 19%: What’s driving the decline?
EV giant posts first profit fall in four years as competition in China cuts margins.
27 Mar 2026,26 mins
Meta shares slide after landmark ruling on social media addiction
Shares of Alphabet, Google's parent company, were also down.
26 Mar 2026,26 mins
Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
A jury in the US has found Meta and Google liable in a landmark case.
25 Mar 2026,26 mins
From state of emergency to rationing: Fuel shortages cause chaos across the globe
The Philippines declares state of emergency and Slovenian introduces rationing over fuel
24 Mar 2026,26 mins