Oil extends gains on fresh Mideast supply risks
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EU fines AliExpress 550m euros over illegal products
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China-US trade rebound lifts global outlook
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Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods
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21 July 2026, 13:28 PM Business
Oil prices dip as mediation efforts offset US-Iran strikes
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21 July 2026, 11:46 AM Business
Forget crude. War pushes refiners to the brink
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21 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
Oil rises above $91
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21 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
Gold steady
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21 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
TSMC expects strong, multi-year demand for AI chips
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21 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy

Citizens oppose leasing of NCT, CCT

A citizens' platform today demanded that the government immediately scrap plans to lease the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) and Chattogram Container Terminal (CCT) to domestic or foreign operators, saying the country's main seaport must remain under national ownership and control
28 June 2026, 18:58 PM

Amazon Prime Day offers a glimpse into US consumer as shoppers navigate with pinched wallets

The multibillion-dollar spend marks a 9.3 percent year-over-year increase that retail experts attribute to high inflation coupled with shoppers' purchasing of more discretionary, long-lasting products
28 June 2026, 11:54 AM

European economies suffer from heatwave

When the mercury rises so do the costs for an economy as productivity melts and growth becomes lethargic, providing an additional challenge to Europe as it struggles with high energy prices.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Gold gains

Gold rose on Friday as the dollar weakened and expectations of US interest rate hikes eased slightly following inflation data, though prices were still on track for a fourth consecutive weekly decline.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Trump threatens 100% tariff on EU countries

US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to slap a 100 percent tariff on European countries that impose a digital services tax, adding that existing trade deals would be scrapped.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM

India ends restrictions on commercial gas

India has removed restrictions on supplies of commercial liquified petroleum gas imposed during the Middle East war when energy supplies were hit by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Samsung to unveil $650b investment amid AI boom

South Korea’s Samsung Electronics is expected to announce a record domestic investment plan next week, according to local media reports, in a massive bet on AI-driven semiconductor demand.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM

iFarmer bags $250,000 OPEC Fund award for empowering farmers

First Bangladeshi startup to receive the honour
27 June 2026, 19:05 PM

Should we fear an AI bubble bust?

Recent swings in tech stocks are reviving fears of an AI bubble
27 June 2026, 12:17 PM

Trump threatens 100% tariff on EU countries over digital services tax

He added that "this TARIFF will supersede Trade Deals made with the Country, whether implemented, signed, or not."
27 June 2026, 12:10 PM

Oil slide softens dollar’s inflationary bite

When the US dollar jumps, the rest of the world holds its breath, awaiting the bout of imported inflation that often follows. The sound you hear now, however, may be a collective sigh of relief.
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Oil extends decline on rising Middle East supply

Brent crude futures for August delivery fell $1.06, or 1.44 percent, to $72.68 a barrel
25 June 2026, 13:09 PM

Brent slides to $75.7

Oil prices fell more than 1 percent on Wednesday, extending this week’s losses to hit fresh four-month lows on signs that more oil tankers are set to move out of the Strait of Hormuz.
25 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Quickly implement textile clause of Bangladesh-US trade deal: BTMA

The country's primary textile millers have urged the Trump administration to quickly implement the textile clause of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Bangladesh and the United States so that local garment exporters can benefit from exports to the American market
24 June 2026, 20:07 PM

Exporters seek wider use of UK trade scheme

EPB, British High Commission discuss boosting awareness of DCTS benefits
24 June 2026, 19:47 PM

Global physical crude markets mired in discounts as Middle East ramps up supply

Tehran is also ramping up oil exports, seeking sales beyond China
24 June 2026, 15:29 PM

How SK Hynix's bet on a niche memory chip made it more valuable than Samsung

SK Hynix's overtaking of Samsung Electronics to become South Korea's most valuable firm was the culmination of 14 years of bets
24 June 2026, 12:40 PM

Oil extends slide on expectations of smoother crude flows via Hormuz

Brent crude futures fell 78 cents, or 1.0 percent, at $76.30 a barrel
24 June 2026, 12:35 PM

US gasoline prices tumble for sixth week

Diplomacy between the US and Iran has translated into relief at the pump for Americans, data showed on Monday, with gasoline prices falling for a sixth straight week and marking a 15 percent drop from their May peak. The national average price of gasoline fell 14.1 cents a gallon over the last week to $3.85 per gallon on Monday, according to price-tracking service GasBuddy.
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Oil falls 1%

Oil prices fell more than 1 percent on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, on signs of some progress in restoring crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran peace talks.
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM