FRANKFURT, May 27 (Reuters) – The Iran war and lingering trade tensions could dent euro zone economic growth, push up borrowing costs and challenge some member states’ ability to sustain public …
China allows fresh urea exports amid Iran war-fuelled fertiliser crisis, sources say
May 27 (Reuters) – China has issued export quotas for urea fertiliser, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a move that could help ease soaring global prices for one of the world’s most …
Thailand eyes $5 billion from notes, loans as bond yields soar
Thailand plans to raise about $5 billion through a mix of promissory notes and term loans to fund a raft of measures to ease living costs, shunning bonds after the Iran war sent sovereign yields to …
Pakistan’s role as mediator more than problematic: US senator questions Islamabad’s neutrality in Iran talks
The Republican Senator also pointed to recent remarks made by senior Pakistani leaders against Israel, calling the rhetoric “disturbing” and raising concerns over Islamabad’s neutrality in any future …
Iran’s proxy war has crossed oceans and is now knocking on America’s door
Americans debate Iran through an outdated lens while Tehran allegedly wages asymmetric war through proxies, cartels, and covert networks at home.
Iran’s proxy war has crossed oceans and is now knocking on America’s door
Americans debate Iran through an outdated lens while Tehran allegedly wages asymmetric war through proxies, cartels, and covert networks at home.
Bond yields are tumbling on hopes that the US and Iran could soon strike a peace deal
The 30-year US Treasury yield, which recently hit its highest level since before the financial crisis, has dropped nearly 20 basis points since it peaked.
China’s world-beating solar industry is in turmoil
A S AMERICA’S WAR on Iran roils energy markets, China’s clean-energy companies should be cashing in. The country makes over 80% of the world’s solar panels, churning them ou …
Sri Lanka stuns with 100-bp rate hike as Iran war rattles currency, fuels inflation
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO, May 26 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s central bank stunned markets by raising its policy rate by an outsized 100 basis points on Tuesday, the biggest hike in three years, and …
Iran, US-Israel war LIVE updates: ‘Hormuz will reopen one way or the other,’ says Rubio after fresh US strikes; Qatar dismisses payment claims
The US military launched “self-defense strikes” against Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Trump outlined a strict “no dust, no dollars” policy, insisting …