China has initiated a comprehensive drive to strengthen oversight on cross-border investments to curb capital flight. Eight regulatory bodies, among them the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the Central Bank, released a joint statement committing to combat illegal cross-border stock trading and warning of severe penalties for well-known brokers. The statement indicates that the...

According to a report by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (CPB) of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, global trade volumes rose by 3.5% from the previous quarter in the first quarter of 2026, despite military activities in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The report indicates that the expansion of international trade was primarily fueled by the AI...

According to sources referenced by the Financial Times, the €850 million acquisition of the OpernTurm office skyscraper in Frankfurt has collapsed since the buyer could not secure the necessary funds. The sources stated that entrepreneur and developer Erich Schwaiger spearheaded the discussions to acquire the building, which is presently owned by JPMorgan Asset Management and Singapore's...

Citigroup Inc. analysts anticipate that Brent crude prices will increase to $120 per barrel soon, highlighting that the market is undervaluing the risk of extended supply disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict. Experts suggest that Brent may reach $150 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz allows tanker traffic to resume only in the third quarter. On Wednesday morning, the price of...

The conflict between the US and Israel against Iran has already incurred $25 billion in losses for global firms, with damages continuing to escalate, according to findings by Reuters after examining reports from companies in the US, Europe, and Asia. The agency's review revealed that no fewer than 279 firms mentioned the conflict as a factor for implementing protective strategies to mitigate the...

The US Treasury Department issued $25 billion in 30-year bonds at a price that reflects a yield of 5.046% annually. The yield increased past 5% for the first time since 2007 as indications mount that the conflict in Iran has sparked a fresh wave of inflation, as reported by the Financial Times. Hours prior to the offering, official figures were published indicating that the US producer price...

Oil and gas firms have lately restarted exploration activities in Alaska, which were paused in the 2010s, as reported by the Financial Times (FT). This occurs as the government of US President Donald Trump promotes heightened energy output in the state. Research firm Wood Mackenzie reports that capital investment in Alaska's oil industry hit a record $5 billion in 2025, rising from $4.1 billion...

According to the Financial Times (FT), European car manufacturers have faced losses exceeding €8 billion within a year as a result of tariffs enforced by Donald Trump. This prediction relies on public comments made by leaders from Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Volvo Cars, and pertains to 2025 and the initial three months of this year, the publication explains. At the start of...

Morgan Stanley projects that worldwide oil stocks were decreasing by about 4.8 million barrels daily from March 1 to April 25. Crude oil represented almost 60% of this decrease, while petroleum products made up the remainder. This greatly surpasses the earlier highest quarterly drop noted by the International Energy Agency, according to Bloomberg. Goldman Sachs observed that global oil stockpiles...