Global Economy

Global Economy

EA Sounds Global Oil Alarm as Middle East War Triggers Record Supply Shock

The IEA says the Middle East war has caused the biggest oil supply disruption on record. Here is what the emergency reserve release means for inflation, markets, and global growth.
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Oil Prices Hit Highest Since 2022 as Middle East War Fuels Inflation Fears

Oil surged above $119 a barrel as the Middle East war disrupted supply, raising fears of renewed global inflation, delayed rate cuts, and broader market volatility.
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IMF Warns Oil Shock Could Reignite Global Inflation and Delay Rate Cuts

The IMF says a 10% rise in oil prices lasting a year could add 40 basis points to global inflation. Here’s how an Iran-driven energy shock could affect central banks, bond yields, and growth.
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Russia and Iran Slash Oil Prices to China as Floating Stocks Swell

Discounted Russian and Iranian crude to China and rising sea-borne inventories are reshaping global oil markets, challenging OPEC+ strategy and pressuring Brent prices.
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If the Fed Loses Its Independence, the World Pays the Price

Germany’s Bundesbank warns that political interference in the Federal Reserve could spark global inflation and financial instability. Here’s how Fed independence affects markets worldwide.
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A Messy Divorce: Why the US–China Economic Split Is Becoming Hard to Control

The US and China are moving beyond managed de-risking toward a messy economic separation. Here’s why the shift threatens global growth, trade, and financial stability.
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India and the EU Seal Landmark Trade Deal as Global Supply Chains Rewire

India and the EU are set to conclude a landmark free trade agreement. Here’s what the deal means for global supply chains, trade policy, and economic power shifts.
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Trade Tensions Are Back: Why the IMF Sees a Growing Threat to the Global Economy

The IMF warns that rising trade tensions and protectionism pose a major downside risk to the global economy, threatening growth, inflation stability, and investment.
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IMF Warns AI Job Losses Risk Deepening Inequality Without Stronger Government Action

The IMF urges governments to strengthen worker protections as AI accelerates job displacement, warning of rising inequality and economic instability without policy action.
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The Copper Crunch: How a Looming Supply Shortage Could Become a Global Economic Risk

A looming copper shortage is emerging as a systemic risk to global growth, inflation, and the energy transition. Here’s why it matters.