Renewed Middle East conflict will buffet world economy, IMF warns

Guterres: Energy crisis in middle east has triggered debt & food problems

Guterres: Energy crisis in middle east has triggered debt & food problems

World Bank approves $1.1B support for Bangladesh to safeguard food security, livelihoods

Middle East Conflict along with tighter fiscal space have deeply impacted Bangladesh’s economy, says World Bank official

Is the Middle East entering a new era?

Is the Middle East entering a new era?

Markets Appear To Be Shaking Off Mideast Conflict

Markets Appear To Be Shaking Off Mideast Conflict

Middle East tensions threaten to push oil prices beyond current range, Eni CEO says

Milan, July 11 (SANA) Continued tensions in the Middle East could push global oil prices beyond their current range of 80 to 100 per barrel by the first quarter of 2027, Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi said, warning that prolonged regional conflicts are increasing pressure on energy markets. Speaking to Reuters on Saturday, Descalzi said withdrawals []

Oil prices surge 4%, as U.S.-Iran tensions raise supply concerns

The growing Middle East tensions also affected global financial markets. The post Oil prices surge 4, as U.S.-Iran tensions raise supply concerns appeared first on BOL News.

Markets jittery as Middle East conflict escalates

Markets jittery as Middle East conflict escalates

IMF: Global Economy Stands at Crossroads Between Iran War Risks, Technology Boom

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a critical turning point between the negative effects of geopolitical conflicts and the growth opportunities created by rapid technological advances.

UAE business activity set to accelerate in Q3, says Standard Chartered

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Standard Chartered’s Global Research division has released new economic analysis forecasting an acceleration in UAE business activity during the third quarter of 2026, pointing to sustained strength in the country’s non-oil economy. According to the bank’s analysis, the UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index for June, published by SP Global, came in [] The post UAE business activity set to accelerate in Q3, says Standard Chartered appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Horizons Middle East & Africa 6/23/2026

Horizons Middle East Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)

Saudi Arabia’s quiet financial war: Blocked payments to UAE signal deepening Gulf rift

(NaturalNews) The gilded sheen of Gulf cooperation is cracking. For years, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates projected an image of unified prosperity, a twi...

Oil prices may remain in $70-80 per barrel range through summer — expert

The main factors capable of influencing the market will continue to be news regarding the progress of negotiations in the Middle East and possible new attacks

Kerentanan sumber daya makanan negara menghadapi konflik global

Ketegangan geopolitik di Asia Barat menimbulkan kebimbangan baharu terhadap kestabilan sistem makanan dunia. Walaupun kesan terhadap bekalan makanan negara masih belum dirasai secara menyeluruh, peningkatan harga tenaga dan kos logistik yang berterusan dijangka memberi tekanan kepada rantaian bekalan makanan global. Dalam menghadapi cabaran ini, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) sebagai universiti peneraju dalam bidang pertanian dan ... Read more The post Kerentanan sumber daya makanan negara menghadapi konflik global appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Gulf capital flowing into Asia as Hong Kong-Middle East trade up 35%: Paul Chan

Capital from the Gulf region is showing signs of flowing into Asia, according to Hong Kong’s finance chief, as bilateral trade between the Middle East and the city rose 35 per cent in the first five months of the year. In his weekly blog on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said Hong Kong and the Middle East had deepened ties in the areas of the economy, trade, finance, innovation and technology (IT), and culture over the past few years. While trade between the Gulf Arab States and...

Abdulla Al Hamed at Forbes Building the Future Summit: Cohesive national narrative guides global investment flows

Abdulla Al Hamed at Forbes Building the Future Summit: Cohesive national narrative guides global investment flows

Malaysia’s nuclear footprint is bigger than many realise, stretching from rice fields to cancer wards

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — As conflict in the Middle East threatens to disrupt global energy markets and reignite con...

Mediterranean International Trade Forum: a strategic platform for connecting Libya to European and African markets

The Mediterranean International Trade Forum, to be held in Tunis from 5 to 6 October 2026, represents a strategic step towards strengthening economic...

Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion

Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion

Egypt is BII’s largest market in Africa, key strategic priority: CEO

As British International Investment (BII) prepares to deploy £15bn worldwide over the next five years, Egypt is emerging as one of the institution’s most strategic markets, according to BII CEO Leslie Maasdorp. With an investment portfolio approaching 850m across 64 companies, the UK development finance institution is betting on renewable energy, manufacturing, financial inclusion and [] The post Egypt is BII’s largest market in Africa, key strategic priority: CEO first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

Asian stocks are mixed and oil prices slip after Iran and US launch fresh attacks

Shares are mixed in Asia and oil prices have stabilized as conflict escalated in the Middle East, with Iran and the U.S. launching fresh attacks.

As Gulf Retail Traders Multiply, the Real Test Is Knowing Who to Trade With

For most of the past decade, the story of finance in the Arab world was told from the top down sovereign funds, mega-IPOs, the listing of state energy giants on regional exchanges. Lately, a quieter story has been unfolding from the bottom up. Ordinary people across the Gulf, and increasingly across Egypt and the wider [] The post As Gulf Retail Traders Multiply, the Real Test Is Knowing Who to Trade With appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Expatriates, Who Make Up 88% of UAE’s Population, Fleeing and Disrupting the Economy

Abu Dhabi - Reuters reported that the United Arab Emirates is under intense economic pressure following the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Thousands of expatriates, who form the backbone of the UAE’s non-oil economy, have fled the country. This has raised concerns about the long-term viability of the UAE as a global financial hub, given its... Read more Source The post Expatriates, Who Make Up 88 of UAE’s Population, Fleeing and Disrupting the Economy appeared first on Libya Update News.

Niraj Bajaj charts a less cyclical, more global future for Bajaj Auto

Beyond motorcycles, the next phase is anchored in EVs, exports, financing and strategic diversification

Energy security concerns amid geopolitical tensions to drive USD 5.5 trillion investment cycle in Asia: Morgan Stanley

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Rising energy security concerns triggered by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions are set to drive a massive USD 5.5 trillion investment cycle across Asia over the next five years, as governments and companies seek to reduce dependence on energy imports and strengthen domestic supply chains, according to a Morgan Stanley report.The report said the planned investments cou

Guns have fallen silent, yet crisis is far from over

The Middle East is once again at a critical turning point. The 60-day ceasefire agreement reached between the U.S. and Iran appears, at first glance, to be a development that has b...

EDB's expansion to 11 countries reframes Central Asia's place in global finance

EDB's expansion to 11 countries reframes Central Asia's place in global finance

U.S. Military Overstretch in the Middle East and Europe’s Opportunity

The most recent dispute between the United States, Israel, and Iran is likely to lead to an unprecedented situation where both sides of the Atlantic share a remarkable level of consensus about it. While the American perspective mainly focuses on how costly and inefficient US involvement in the Middle East is (Payne, 2024; Kavanagh [] The post U.S. Military Overstretch in the Middle East and Europe’s Opportunity appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Is Chevron Impossible to Ignore Right Now? Here's What to Do With It.

The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has sent energy stocks like Chevron into volatile territory.

Tripoli will host the fifth Arab Conference on Savings and Financial Culture in September

Tripoli / Host / Fifth / Arab Conference on Savings and Financial Culture / September

Business : Indonesia's B50 Mandate Opens Growth Opportunities For Malaysian Palm Oil - MPOC

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The recent launch of Indonesia's nationwide rollout of the B50 biodiesel mandate presents an opportunity for Malaysia to strengthen its existing palm oil markets while expanding its market share in selected destinations.