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All signs point to higher-for-longer oil prices, with long-term consequences for economic growth

French unrest pushed bond yields to a 24-year high as investors weigh budget, growth and sectors risks ahead of more protests.

The Iran war is transforming global energy markets and benefiting U.S. companies, especially liquefied natural gas exporters.

From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux. Manus Cranny, The National's geo-economics editor, cuts through the noise and presents insights from the stories making headlines around the world.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a new directive telling troops they cannot use “nonpublic information” to make bets on prediction markets

Bonds and stocks tell the same chilly story

Dusting off our apples-for-apples spreadsheet

Dr. Iyabo Masha tells investors that emerging markets are central to global growth and must attract long-term investment to boost productivity and innovati Read More: https://punchng.com/emerging-markets-crucial-to-global-growth-masha-tells-investors/

Drops for stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry are dragging markets down worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices hit their highest levels since May amid the Iran war.

Trade and business representatives from over 150 countries to attend the meet to assess the 2027 price outlook and identify ways to earn more from rice

U.S. equity markets sold off sharply as fears that Israel and the U.S. would attack Iran sent oil prices higher, while stocks failed to hold on to recent gains.

Oil extended gains above $110 a barrel on Thursday after a Houthi drone attack near Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oilfield heightened concerns over supply disruptions as Yemen's rebels stepped up strikes on the kingdom's energy infrastructure. Brent crude rose 1.7 per cent, or $1.81, to $110.63 a barrel as of 7.36am UAE time. West Texas Intermediate gained 1.4 per

Chandrababu Naidu stated that the financial restructuring plan encompasses both short and long-term strategies drawn up to strengthen the AP-Transco’s financial position and ensure its financial sustainability

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