Sunday, August 9, 2026
Other
Oil spikes while divided Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged
New York (AFP) - Oil prices shot higher Wednesday on concerns of an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz,...
African oil producers defend need to drill at fossil fuel exit talks
Santa Marta (Colombia) (AFP) - Oil-rich African nations at global fossil fuel phaseout talks in Colombia said Wednesday they would...
Hungary’s Magyar pushes to unblock EU billions in Brussels
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar vowed Wednesday that frozen EU funds would start flowing to Budapest soon,...
Oil spikes while stocks slip ahead of US Fed rate decision
London (AFP) - Oil prices shot higher Wednesday on concerns of an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while...
US Fed chief’s plans in focus as central bank set to hold rates steady
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is widely expected Wednesday to keep interest rates unchanged for a...
European stocks fall with eyes on earnings, US Fed
London (AFP) - European stocks slipped as oil prices surged Wednesday, with investors digesting a wave of corporate earnings and...
Mercedes warns longer Mideast war could cause shortages
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz warned Wednesday that a drawn-out conflict in the Middle East could cause...
EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU said on Wednesday Meta is failing to prevent children under 13 using Facebook and...
Europe climate report signals rising extremes
Paris (France) (AFP) - Europe endured a historic heatwave across Nordic countries, shrinking glaciers and record sea temperatures in 2025...
Stocks swing, oil edges up with Iran war peace talks stalled
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks fluctuated Wednesday while oil prices swung as talks to end the Iran war appeared...
We bring the world economy to you. Get the latest news and insights on the global economy, from trade and finance to technology and innovation.