Economy

Oil and gas prices jump after Iran and Israel attack gasfields

liberal

Oil and gas prices jump after Iran and Israel attack gasfields

State-run QatarEnergy says Iranian attack on its facilities has wiped out 17% of its LNG capacity for up to five years

5 months ago

economy

Iran could be the US's Boer war: a hollow victory that marks the beginning of the end of empire

liberal

Iran could be the US's Boer war: a hollow victory that marks the beginning of the end of empire

US leaders anticipated a walkover. Now they’re embroiled in a conflict that could hasten the end of US economic dominance

5 months ago

economy

Prolonged high oil prices could ‘crimp’ AI boom, WTO warns

liberal

Prolonged high oil prices could ‘crimp’ AI boom, WTO warns

Iran war and its impact on energy and fertiliser costs is the main risk to the global economy, report says

5 months ago

economy

What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 19, 2026?

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 19, 2026?

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5 months ago

economy

Europe’s biggest airlines say fuel price spike caused by Iran war will drive up fares

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Europe’s biggest airlines say fuel price spike caused by Iran war will drive up fares

Carriers warn they cannot hold off passing on costs for long, while some airlines plan to increase flights via Asia

5 months ago

economy

Brent crude oil prices surge again nearing $120

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Brent crude oil prices surge again nearing $120

The price of global oil rose on Thursday, as the energy market continues to react to the United States and Israel’s war with Iran.

5 months ago

economy

Buzz kill: US breweries shutter as fanfare over craft beers appears to fade

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Buzz kill: US breweries shutter as fanfare over craft beers appears to fade

Covid-related downturns and reductions in alcohol consumption have taken a toll on a once booming industry

5 months ago

economy

Gas prices: Increases to $3.88 per gallon, nearly 30 cents higher than a week ago

conservative

Gas prices: Increases to $3.88 per gallon, nearly 30 cents higher than a week ago

The U.S. national average price for regular gasoline continued to soar on Thursday, reaching $3.884 per gallon. It marks a nearly 30-cent-per-gallon increase from a week ago, when the average price of a gallon of regular gas was $3.598, according to AAA.

5 months ago

economy

We can tell you who will really get rich from this oil crisis – and how we can stop them

liberal

We can tell you who will really get rich from this oil crisis – and how we can stop them

Soaring oil costs signal the great transfer of wealth away from households, but also a new opportunity to redistribute it

5 months ago

economy

Gold and silver sell-off accelerates as inflation fears grip global markets

liberal

Gold and silver sell-off accelerates as inflation fears grip global markets

The metals shed around 5% and 10%, respectively, while mining stocks and ETFs linked to gold and silver also fell.

5 months ago

economy

Gulf energy escalation: Key regional facilities come under attack

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Gulf energy escalation: Key regional facilities come under attack

Iran steps up attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure following an Israeli strike on its South Pars gas field, with Qatar's key Ras Laffan Industrial City suffering "extensive damage". CNBC's Dan Murphy reports from Dubai.

5 months ago

economy

European stocks close lower as Iran war intensifies; miners lead losses

liberal

European stocks close lower as Iran war intensifies; miners lead losses

European stocks slumped over 2% on Thursday as the Iran war escalates following attacks on Iranian and Qatari energy infrastructure.

5 months ago

economy