Thailand floods slash rubber output by up to 90,000 tons, driving global supply concerns
Severe floods in Thailand’s southern region are expected to slash rubber production in the world’s largest producer by up to…
Venezuela revokes flight permits for six airlines after US safety warning
After six big foreign carriers stopped flights to the country due to a recommendation from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),…
UK net migration falls sharply as work and study arrivals decline
Long-term migration to the UK has shifted sharply, with new data showing a steep fall in arrivals and a rise…
Commodity wrap: oil flat as traders eye OPEC+ meeting; gold slips, while silver outshines
Oil prices remained flat on Thursday as trading volumes were thin due to the US Thanksgiving holiday. Gold prices fell…
Is the stock market rally back on?
The past few weeks have been a reminder that markets can change direction faster than investors can make sense of…
How Romania’s economy went from a success story to danger zone
Up to a point, Romania’s economy had all the tools at its disposal to become Europe’s biggest success story. Growth…
Germany faces growth risks as IMF calls for “bold” reforms to strengthen recovery
Germany’s economic recovery remains fragile and could weaken further without structural reforms to boost long-term growth, the International Monetary Fund…
Analysis: Russia-Ukraine peace deal uncertainty fuels volatility in energy markets
Volatility in energy markets, especially oil prices, is far from over amid the uncertainty surrounding the peace deal between Russia…
Betting markets increase odds on Kevin Hassett to succeed Powell as Fed chair
Kevin Hassett, director of the US National Economic Council, is solidifying his position as the clear frontrunner to become the…
UK budget: markets react strongly as OBR forecasts ‘leak’ before Reeves’ speech
Sterling and UK government bonds rose on Wednesday after the Office for Budget Responsibility published its forecasts ahead of schedule,…