Trump administration takes steps to curb energy cost hikes
Washington (United States) (AFP) - US President Donald Trump's administration scrambled Wednesday to rein in surging energy costs from war ...
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Japan, S. Korea petrochemical industry slows output on Iran war
Tokyo (AFP) - The Middle East war is forcing petrochemical giants in two key Asian economies to cut production as ...
Middle East war: global economic fallout
Paris (France) (AFP) - Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Wednesday:- Trump threatens Iran ...
War fuels fears of new oil crisis
Paris (France) (AFP) - Attacks on oil infrastructure in the Gulf region and soaring oil prices are raising the spectre ...
Central banks meet as Mideast war fuels inflation fears
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Some of the world's biggest central banks meet this week as fears grow the energy shock ...
Oil rises further above $100, most Asian stocks fall as Iran war rages
Hong Kong (AFP) - Oil prices jumped further above $100 Monday and Asian stocks mostly fell as the Iran war ...
UK govt warns petrol retailers against ‘unfair practices’ during Iran war
London (AFP) - Britain's energy minister warned petrol retailers Friday that the government would not tolerate "unfair practices" amid a ...
Oil stays above $100, stocks slide tracking Mideast war
New York (AFP) - Oil prices stayed over $100 per barrel Friday while stock markets slid, with no end in ...
Why is the dollar profiting from Middle East war?
London (AFP) - The surge in energy prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has significantly strengthened the ...
US economic growth sharply lower than estimated in fourth quarter
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The US economy grew at a significantly slower pace than initially estimated for the final ...
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