Global Trade
Japan Seeks to Boost Agricultural Exports to Bangladesh
Japan’s agriculture minister, Suzuki Norikazu, recently made an official visit to Bangladesh with a clear mission. He wants to increase the amount of Japanese agricultural
The Ripple Effect: How Conflict, Supply Chains, and Inflation Disrupt the Global Economy
You pull up to the gas pump, look at the numbers on the screen, and shake your head. A few minutes later, you walk through
Trump Praises UAE Decision to Leave OPEC Amid Conflict
President Donald Trump strongly backed the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday after the nation’s shocking decision to leave the global oil cartel, OPEC. Trump spoke
Oil Prices Explode as Trump Extends Naval Blockade on Iran
Global oil prices exploded on Wednesday afternoon after peace talks in the Middle East collapsed. President Donald Trump ordered an extended naval blockade against Iran
US War in Iran Hits 25 Billion Dollar Mark as Gas Prices Soar
The United States has spent exactly 25 billion dollars on the ongoing war in Iran. A senior Pentagon official revealed this massive price tag on
Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar Fights to Unlock Frozen European Union Funds
Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar traveled to Brussels on Wednesday for a highly important mission. He sat down with European Commission President Ursula von
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Historic Internal Disagreement
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday. The central bank held the federal funds rate steady in a range of 3.50 percent to
Putin and Trump Discuss Ceasefires During Long Phone Call
Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Donald Trump held a major phone call on Wednesday afternoon. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov shared the exact
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Collapses as US and Iran Standoff Continues
Only 6 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz over the last 24 hours. This narrow waterway usually handles massive global trade. The United States and
Iran Declares War With United States Remains Active Despite Ceasefire
The military conflict between the United States and Iran remains very much alive today. Iranian army leaders loudly declared on Tuesday that they still consider
Violence Escalates in Southern Lebanon as Drone Kills Israeli Contractor
Violence continues to tear through southern Lebanon despite a fragile ceasefire agreement. In a bloody exchange of hostilities, a drone attack killed an Israeli civilian
Gold Prices Sink as Strong Dollar and Oil Costs Spook Investors
Gold prices took a heavy hit on Tuesday, dropping to their lowest levels in nearly a month. Spot gold fell exactly 1.8 percent to close
Peace Talks Stall as Trump Rejects New Iranian Proposal
Efforts to end the 2-month war between the United States and Iran stalled on Tuesday. United States President Donald Trump rejected the latest peace offer
United Arab Emirates Leaves OPEC to Pump More Oil
The United Arab Emirates will officially leave the OPEC oil cartel on May 1. This massive decision strips the powerful group of its status as
US President Donald Trump Hits Record Low Approval Rating as Gas Prices Soar
U.S. President Donald Trump just hit the lowest approval rating of his current term. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday shows that only 34
Europe Plans Tough New Trade Rules to Fight Cheap Chinese Imports
The European Commission wants to fight back against Chinese trade threats. Leaders inside the powerful organization plan to use strict new tools to stop unfair
Iran Military Takes Real Power as War With US Reaches 9 Weeks
Exactly 2 months into a brutal war with the United States and Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran faces a massive internal power shift. An
Hezbollah and Lebanese Leaders Clash Over Direct Peace Negotiations
Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into a brutal Middle East war when the group fired rockets at Israel. The militant group launched these attacks to avenge the
Trump Reviews New Iranian Proposal but Keeps Strict Demands
United States President Donald Trump gathered his top national security aides on Monday to discuss a new peace proposal from Iran. The meeting focused entirely
The Choke Point of the World: How Middle East Tensions Threaten Global Stability
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow stretch of water that separates Iran from the Arabian Peninsula. If you look at it on a map,
EU Leaders Clash Over Massive Budget at Cyprus Summit
European Union leaders finally began serious talks on their massive 1.8 trillion-euro budget on Friday. They met at a special summit in Cyprus to figure
French President Macron Warns Europe to Stand Up Against Rival Nations
French President Emmanuel Macron issued a stern warning to European leaders on Friday. He bluntly stated that the United States, China, and Russia now stand
It is Too Early to Talk About Relieving Any Sanctions on Iran, EU leaders Say at Cyprus Summit
European leaders gathered in Cyprus on Friday to debate major foreign policy challenges. Following a tense round of closed-door meetings, top officials addressed the media
The Global Market’s Jitters: How Middle East Tensions Shake Up Your Portfolio
Financial markets hate uncertainty. Traders, fund managers, and everyday investors all crave a clear picture of the future so they can make smart decisions. Yet,