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Economy

Asia’s Export Engines Slow as Global Demand Softens Into Year-End

Manufacturing momentum eases Several major Asian export economies are reporting slower growth as global demand weakens heading into the final

Global Oil Prices Edge Higher as Middle East Supply Risks Resurface

Market nerves return Global oil prices edged higher as renewed concerns over Middle East supply risks unsettled markets. Traders pointed

Germany Warns of Prolonged Economic Stagnation as Export Orders Weaken

Slowing industry and fragile demand Germany’s economy ministry warned that Europe’s largest economy faces a prolonged period of weak growth

Turkey Says Russia Provided $9 Billion in New Financing for Akkuyu Nuclear Plant

A major injection for a flagship project Turkey says Russia has provided $9 billion in new financing for the Akkuyu

China Opposes US Tariffs on Chips, Warns of Trade Friction

Tech export tensions, global semiconductor stakes China’s Ministry of Commerce publicly criticized planned U.S. tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports, calling

Global Shipping Faces Fresh Disruption as Red Sea Risks Spread

Supply chains under strain Global shipping routes are again under pressure as maritime operators reassess Red Sea passages following a

Global Shipping Faces New Climate Rules as Fuel Transition Accelerates

International shipping is entering a decisive phase as new climate regulations begin reshaping how cargo moves across the world’s oceans.

California’s Ivanpah Debate Rekindles Questions About Costly Legacy Clean Power

A high-profile solar plant and the price of mandates A Wall Street Journal editorial argues that California’s push for renewables

Oil Prices Jump as Venezuela Tanker “Blockade” Raises Uncertainty

A new shock layered onto fragile demand Oil prices rose more than 1% after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered what

GLOBAL RENEWABLES ADD RECORD CAPACITY AS GRID PRESSURES GROW

Clean energy surge continues The world added a record amount of renewable power capacity in 2025, driven by rapid solar