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IMF chief warns of 'tough times' if oil prices stay high

AFP, Washington

4 hour(s) ago Business

Oil little changed on scepticism US-Iran peace talks will ease Hormuz disruption

Reuters

6 hour(s) ago Business

US announces new sanctions against Iran oil sector

AFP

8 hour(s) ago Business

Middle East conflict disrupting garment production: BGMEA president

Star Business Report

15 April 2026, 21:02 PM Business

UNI Global Union lauds amended labour law of Bangladesh

Star Business Report

15 April 2026, 20:15 PM Business

Safe-haven dollar at six-week lows on hopes of fresh Iran talks

Reuters, Singapore

15 April 2026, 13:16 PM Business

Oil mixed as Middle East supply uncertainty outweighs hopes for US-Iran talks

Reuters, Tokyo

15 April 2026, 12:43 PM Business

'Blindsided': US farmers strained as fertilizer costs surge on war

AFP

15 April 2026, 12:09 PM Business

US set to launch tariff refund system on April 20

Reuters

15 April 2026, 10:47 AM Business

Oil jumps more than 7% to above $102 ahead of US blockade on Iran

Reuters

13 April 2026, 10:47 AM Business

Gold hits record high on safe-haven demand

Spot gold was up 0.9 percent at $4,486.41 per ounce

23 December 2025, 05:23 AM

US economic growth likely remained strong in third quarter

Big businesses have mostly managed to withstand the blow from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs

23 December 2025, 05:15 AM

Trump shook up global trade this year; some uncertainty may persist in 2026

A big unknown for 2026 is whether many of Trump's tariffs are allowed to stand

22 December 2025, 06:16 AM

Long lines at the food pantry: Inflation tests Trump’s base in Michigan

Trump swept rural Michigan on promises to ease the cost of living, but persistent inflation is testing that pledge

22 December 2025, 05:59 AM

Gold breaks $4,400 for first time on Fed rate-cut bets

Spot gold was up 1.4% at $4,397.16 per ounce, as of 0502 GMT

22 December 2025, 05:44 AM

Big central banks signal rate-cut cycle is ending

The European Central Bank all but confirmed it was done with monetary easing

21 December 2025, 09:16 AM

Asia's imports of US energy drop in 2025 despite Trump trade moves

Asia's imports of US crude oil are expected to reach 1.43 million barrels per day

21 December 2025, 06:57 AM

US existing home sales edge up in November as mortgage rates ease

Home sales increased 0.5 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.13 million units

21 December 2025, 05:39 AM

Elon Musk becomes first person worth $700 billion following pay package ruling

Earlier this week, Musk became the first person ever to surpass $600 billion in net worth

21 December 2025, 05:31 AM

World Bank approves $700 million for Pakistan's economic stability

The funds will be released under the bank's Public Resources for Inclusive Development - Multiphase Programmatic Approach

20 December 2025, 11:21 AM

Trump, nine pharmaceutical companies strike deal to cut prices

Under the deals, each drugmaker will cut prices on most drugs sold to the Medicaid program

20 December 2025, 11:09 AM

AI boom drives data-center dealmaking to record high, says report

Interest in data centers has swelled this year as tech giants and AI hyperscalers have planned billions of dollars in spending to scale up infrastructure

20 December 2025, 10:10 AM

Nvidia-Intel deal cleared by US antitrust agencies

Nvidia said in September it would invest $5 billion in Intel

20 December 2025, 09:54 AM

IMF approves $206 mn aid to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

The announcement comes a day after Sri Lanka's government unveiled plans for $1.6 billion in additional spending next year

20 December 2025, 09:48 AM

Despite tariffs, China consumer giants push into the US as domestic market stalls

Throughout 2025, companies including Labubu-maker Pop Mart, trinket purveyor Miniso, sportswear giant Anta and fast‑fashion label Urban Revivo have announced new US stores

18 December 2025, 03:53 AM