Iran exploring oil sales to Japan, buyers seek longer sanctions waiver, sources say

The waiver, part of 60-day peace talks between Tehran and Washington, was issued on June 22 and expires August 21
4 July 2026, 12:36 PM

EU trade with US hits record high despite tariff tensions, study shows

The research by the German Economic Institute, or IW, found a 7.7 percent rise in EU exports to the US
4 July 2026, 12:33 PM

Oil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts hold

Brent futures were up 14 cents, or 0.19 percent, at $71.94 a barrel
4 July 2026, 12:30 PM

Vietnam's economic growth tops expectations in second quarter

The World Bank upgraded Vietnam to an upper-middle-income country this week, citing strong sustained growth
4 July 2026, 12:28 PM

US factory activity slows

US manufacturing activity grew at a slower rate in June, survey data showed Wednesday, as businesses grappled with fallout from the Middle East war.
3 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Dollar steady

The dollar held tight ranges on Thursday as markets awaited key US jobs data for clues on the rates outlook, while the yen’s slide to 40-year lows against the greenback and thin trade ahead of a US holiday kept traders on high alert for intervention.
3 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Oil falls for a third straight day

Oil prices fell for a third consecutive day on Thursday as concerns over supply disruptions eased after Qatar said Iran and the US had made progress in talks over the Strait of Hormuz.
3 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Gold rises

Gold prices rose on Thursday as softer-than-expected US jobs data and lower oil prices eased inflation concerns, while investors awaited the nonfarm payrolls report for cues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path.
3 July 2026, 00:00 AM

A US quincentennial will also hinge on immigrants

The not-so-secret formula to 250 years of US success is immigration. As the country prepares to commemorate the anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, however, Washington powers that be are using every tool available to crack down on this essential component of the American experiment.
3 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Chinese and US risks mean EU chip sector faces a 'bleak future,' report says

Further vulnerability stems from the EU's dependence on the US for technology
2 July 2026, 16:57 PM

US refuses to extend North America trade pact in current form

The free trade pact will instead be subject to annual reviews, unless a country decides to withdraw entirely
2 July 2026, 13:41 PM

Oil falls for a third straight day after US, Iran talks conclude in Doha

Brent futures lost 77 cents or 1.1 percent to $70.80 a barrel
2 July 2026, 12:11 PM

Oil falls over 1%

Oil prices fell more than 1 percent on Wednesday as talks between Iran and the US aimed at reaching a final agreement to end their war continued and the market awaited data from the US regarding stock draws. Brent futures fell $1.14, or 1.6 percent, to $71.81 a barrel at 0859 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was down $1.11, or 1.6 percent, to $68.39 a barrel.
2 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Trump earned over $1b from crypto ventures in 2025

US President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his family’s cryptocurrency activities during his first year back in office, according to financial disclosures released on Tuesday.
2 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Record $35.5 billion remittance came in FY26

Overall remittance inflows grew 17.30 percent year-on-year in FY26
1 July 2026, 17:46 PM

World Bank to phase out lending to China by 2031

World Bank lending to China peaked at $2.42 billion in 2017
1 July 2026, 12:23 PM

World Bank drops climate finance targets in new plan

The World Bank on Monday extended its climate change policy framework indefinitely, but dropped its targets for the percentage of financing that must have climate-related impacts, according to a statement.
1 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices after Middle East ceasefire

Sri Lanka on Tuesday cut fuel prices by up to six percent, the first such move since the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy prices in the import-dependent nation.
1 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Why is the yen so weak and what can Japan do about it?

The yen has tumbled past a 40-year low against the US dollar, prompting the Japanese government to vow “appropriate action at any time”.
1 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Oil set to end June down by about 20%, with investors focused on Doha

Brent August crude futures were down 1%, at $72.4 a barrel
30 June 2026, 13:27 PM