Economy

Saudi Aramco Boss Pulls Out of Major International Energy Conference Due to Iran Conflict, Source Says

Nasser, who has been CEO of the world's top oil exporter for more than a decade, is usually one of the headline speakers at the conference.

Not just buying 'things': Why China's emotional economy is on the rise

Amid a prolonged economic slowdown, one segment of the world's second-largest economy is growing quicker than the rest: China's so-called emotional economy.

The Guardian view on aid cuts: Britain championed development funding – its meanness is shortsighted

The steep reductions are a grave error, both morally and pragmatically. But a better case needs to be made for spending

Oil prices are set to rise further as war in the Middle East escalates

Oil prices look set to rise on Monday after U.S. and ​Iranian trade threats to target energy facilities, analysts said.

When it comes to private credit, 'some caution is reasonable,' advisor says. What to know

While there are pockets of weakness in private credit, concern about a broad-based meltdown among these funds may be misplaced, some experts say.

Energy shock talk grabs headlines but the Iran war is also driving the world towards a food crisis

Growers face soaring fertiliser and fuel costs as shipping choke point of the strait of Hormuz hits supply chains

China vows to continue opening its economy amid trade tensions with U.S.

China has reached a temporary truce with the U.S. on trade. The world's second-biggest economy reported a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus for 2025.

The price of menstrual products is skyrocketing from inflation, tariffs

With rising inflation and changing tariff policies, menstrual products have seen a drastic rise in price over the past few years.

Can Washington deliver housing for families?

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Wealthy consumers are turning to jewelry as an investment, especially colored gemstones

Lofty gold prices and market volatility are pushing wealthy consumers toward jewelry, especially rare colored gemstones, as handbags lose appeal.

Berkshire Hathaway resumed buybacks. But the shares aren't particularly cheap

A narrower discount could limit how much stock Berkshire will repurchase and, in turn, how much support buybacks will give the shares.

Mastercard was a casualty of the AI scare trade. This deal could turn it around

Mastercard plans to buy a stablecoin infrastructure company, and analysts suspect it could provide a tailwind for the stock over the long run.