The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday, signaling a cautious approach as policymakers balance rising energy-driven inflation pressures against weakening economic growth. Officials led by …
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Cuba’s fragile economy is facing renewed strain as US pressure intensifies, raising concerns about how far the situation could escalate. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expected to have …
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Oil prices surged past $100 last week as flows through the Strait of Hormuz slowed. Tankers hesitated, insurers raised premiums, and traders began adjusting portfolios. The US asked its allies to …
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Mideast turmoil exposes India’s weak LPG logistics; eateries face the heat
by adminby adminEven as the Indian government reassures citizens that the supply of domestic cooking gas remains uninterrupted, uncertainty prevails. Experts believe shortages of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will likely remain. “Shortages …
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The war with Iran has already shaken oil markets, but the latest US strike on Kharg Island reveals something deeper about how this conflict may unfold. The island is not …
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How the Hormuz blockade, Iran strikes are reshaping Middle East economics
by adminby adminThe Arab Gulf is home to six small nations that together sit atop roughly a third of the world’s proven oil reserves. Today, they are more vulnerable than at any …
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After rising 2.3% in January, Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 1.8% year over year in February, pointing to easing price pressures. The slowdown in annual inflation largely reflects base-year …
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Three weeks into a war that was supposed to last three days, the United States finds itself in a position military planners rarely admit publicly. The US is technically winning …
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The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January, raising concerns about the country’s ability to withstand a sharp rise in energy prices triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. …
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Brazil’s industrial production rose 1.8% in January 2026 compared with December 2025, with positive results reported in seven of the fifteen locations surveyed. Pará recorded the strongest gains. Declines were …