The US has stepped in to shield the global economy from the oil crunch triggered by the Iran war by boosting exports, selectively easing sanctions and tapping strategic reserves. The conflict may be denting Washington’s standing in some quarters, but it is also cementing its transformation into the world’s dominant energy superpower.

Global oil price shocks are likely to affect Bangladesh’s economy mainly through higher inflation, a weaker exchange rate, and limited output losses

No restriction on movement of perishable goods, medical patients

Oil prices rose more than one percent Monday

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are likely to remain strained through the end of 2027 due to disruptions and infrastructure damage from the US-Iran war, the International Energy Agency said Friday.

India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil and revived alternate supplies from Africa, Iran and Venezuela to blunt a sharp crude shortfall from the crisis-ridden Middle East, analysts say.

Beza chief sets 180-day roadmap to break deadlock

The Federal Reserve's two-day meeting, starting Tuesday, could be chairman Jerome Powell's last at the helm

India, the world's third-largest oil buyer, normally sources about half of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices whipsawed in volatile trade on Friday, but were ‌higher on the week, as traders weighed supply disruptions against the potential restart of peace talks between the US and Iran that could help limit those disruptions.

The power situation remains concerning at present, says BKMEA president

The University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers said its Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to a final reading of 49.8 this month, an all-time low

The pact marks a rare embrace by President Donald Trump's administration of the role of the EU

For the week, Brent gained about 16 percent and WTI rose nearly 13 percent

A US naval blockade of Iranian ports is likely to squeeze Iran’s oil output in the coming weeks but claims it will throw the Islamic republic into economic free fall remain premature, analysts say.

Tesla reported higher first-quarter profits Wednesday, topping expectations as it confirmed plans for massive additional investments in autonomous transport, humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence.

Demand for rooftop solar systems across Europe has surged since the start of the Iran war, as households rush to shield themselves from soaring power prices triggered by the worst global energy disruption in history.

The ​conflict has pushed oil, gas and electricity prices sharply higher, accelerating efforts to find cheaper alternatives

More young people in China are subscribing to the model, as cities pledge millions of dollars in funding and rent subsidies

Investors have spent most of the week upbeat that a breakthrough to end the seven-week conflict will be made soon, while healthy earnings and a resumption of the AI trade has also provided support.