Global benchmark Brent broke $90 per barrel Friday after President Donald Trump demanded unconditional surrender from Iran, raising fears of a prolonged war that will cause a cascading disruption to global oil supplies.
Brent crude futures added…
In 2025, real gross domestic product (GDP) of the EU increased by 1.5%, after an increase of 1.1% in 2024.
This information comes from data on GDP and main components published by Eurostat today.
Compared with 2024,…
SPAR Portugal has expanded its logistic capacity with the opening of a new, high-tech distribution centre located close to the highway between Lisbon and Porto.
The facility, located in Panattoni Santarém, is designed to centralise the…
Qatar’s energy minister has warned that war in the Middle East could “bring down the economies of the world”, predicting that all Gulf energy exporters would shut down production within weeks and drive oil to $150 a barrel.
Saad al-Kaabi…
Recent developments in the Middle East have disrupted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. As set out in our latest macro analysis, higher energy prices are the main transmission channel to the global economy, even if the direct drag on…
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The Middle East war had bolstered the case for investment in clean energy sources and battery storage, Microsoft said, as…
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on March 5, 2026 in New York City.
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Dow futures inched up Friday morning after U.S. equities extended their sell-off this week…
