Economy

Economy

How the Hormuz Strait crisis is squeezing India's SMEs

Many sectors in India are reliant on trade and energy supplies flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. Since the blockade of the vital shipping route, spice hub Kerala and ceramics manufacturing center Morbi.

DW News 1 months ago

Economy

Is it worth stockpiling cash as phsyical currency makes comeback in Poland?

While the trend towards the complete digitalisation of payments prevailed not long ago, today central banks and governments say that physical money may prove indispensable in crisis situations.

Euronews 1 months ago

Economy

Savour or scramble? France's changing lunch breaks

From a quick sandwich or a supermarket salad, to a three-course meal, to solo dining, lunch breaks are evolving in France. Has French culture reached a fork in the road when it comes to its traditional lunch break? With upcoming reforms to meal...

France 24 1 months ago

Economy

Germany, Israel see growing divide after criticism of Merz

The Israeli finance minister's sharp criticism of the German chancellor's views on Israel's settlement policy is just the latest sign of a growing estrangement. What's the current state of German-Israeli relations?

DW News 1 months ago

Economy

Intel’s cheaper Panther Lake chips are for budget-friendly laptops

Intel is announcing a family of cheaper Panther Lake laptop processors called the Core Series 3 line. They're built on the same Intel 18A process as the higher-end Core Ultra Series 3 family of chips, but they have less of just about everything...

The Verge 1 months ago

Economy

Ceasefire in Lebanon ‘as important’ as in Iran, says Ghalibaf

Tehran 'striving' to compel US and Israel to establish permanent ceasefire in all conflict zones, Iranian speaker says.

Al Jazeera 1 months ago

Economy

China condemns US Hormuz blockade as oil flows Disrupted

In 2025 China imported 5.4 million barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz every day, making it one of the waterway's largest stakeholders. As the economic effects of the US blockade of the strait reach China's shores, Beijing has...

France 24 1 months ago

Economy

S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new all-time highs despite Iran war effects

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed at record highs on Wednesday despite the Iran war dragging on, the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely blocked and global economic growth forecasts being cut amid rising inflation.

Euronews 1 months ago

Economy

Is Iran’s economy buckling under war pressure or holding up?

The Iran war has deepened the damage to its sanctions-hit economy, but oil revenues have provided a crucial cushion.

Al Jazeera 1 months ago

Economy

Latest news bulletin | April 16th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Euronews 1 months ago

Economy

3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz

The White House says it wants to choke off Iran's oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce.

NPR News 1 months ago

Economy

Why many Kashmiris are donating gold, breaking piggy banks for Iran

A centuries-old historical bond has come alive again amid the war on Iran, with Kashmiris sharing whatever they can.

Al Jazeera 1 months ago

Economy

Iran war sparks EU proposal to reduce tax on electricity and encourage green transition

Electricity is taxed far higher than fossil fuels. Could a new EU proposal finally reverse this?

Euronews 1 months ago

Economy

Latest news bulletin | April 16th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Euronews 1 months ago

Economy

India faces energy squeeze as US ends Iran, Russia oil waivers

Washington's decision to let Iranian and Russian oil waivers expire threatens to tighten India's crude oil supply, as New Delhi had relied on temporary relief to sustain imports. DW has the latest.

DW News 1 months ago

Economy

LIV CEO says season to continue 'at full throttle'

Amid reports that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund might be on the verge of pulling its funding for the league, LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil told staff in an email Wednesday that its season will go on "as planned, uninterrupted and at full...

ESPN 1 months ago

Economy

Bank of England boss tells BBC he won't rush interest rate rises

Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next rate decision "very very difficult".

BBC News 1 months ago

Economy

Grading all 30 NBA teams' regular seasons

Tim Bontemps grades all 30 teams, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.

ESPN 1 months ago

Economy

Ticketmaster is an illegal monopoly, jury rules

Live Nation-Ticketmaster is an illegal monopolist, a Manhattan jury ruled, according to Bloomberg. The jury found the company liable on three counts: illegally monopolizing the market for live event ticketing, amphitheaters, and tying its concert...

The Verge 1 months ago

Economy

FTC pushes ad agencies into dropping brand safety rules

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a group of eight states have announced a proposed settlement with big ad agencies that will prevent them from working together to avoid certain platforms like X based on their political viewpoints. In a...

The Verge 1 months ago