Rates could rise more this year than the Fed has predicted, global forecasting group says – what that means for your money

I moved from India to Ireland - now making $144,000 a year

Consumers continue to feel the effects of inflation on their finances. In February, the Consumer Price Index, which tracks the cost of consumer goods and services, showed a rise of 2.4% over the past 12 months. And according to another world policy organization, the US war with Iran and its effects on the price of … Read more

Expand your vision: know your global index

Expand your vision: know your global index

© [2026] London Stock Exchange Group plc and its operating group (“LSEG”). LSEG includes (1) FTSE International Limited (“FTSE”), (2) Frank Russell Company (“Russell”), (3) FTSE Global Debt Capital Markets Inc. “FTSE Canada”, (4) FTSE Fixed Income LLC (“FTSE FI”), (5) FTSE (Beijing) Consulting Limited (“WOFE”), FTSE EU SAS (“FTSE EU SAS”). All rights reserved. … Read more

Africa is looking at its “Strait of Hormuz” as 20 billion euros in Spain-Morocco Gulf is growing amid global risks.

Africa is looking at its "Strait of Hormuz" as 20 billion euros in Spain-Morocco Gulf is growing amid global risks.

The growing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is causing countries to re-evaluate global trade routes and explore new ways to reduce exposure to potential obstacles. The rush has increased amid warnings that any long-term disruption to the flow of oil could disrupt global oil supplies and push prices up sharply, with some estimates suggesting … Read more

A global jet fuel shortage is driving up the cost of air travel

an arrow

American airlines that have been smarting from airport security lines are about to be shocked again. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get ad-free articles and exclusive content. A global jet fuel shortage is expected to drive up air travel costs and reduce flight times, as airlines look to cut rising prices. On Monday, … Read more

The crisis in the Middle East is changing the market for aviation goods as energy increases and prices increase | Metro Global

Qatar unloading

Aviation markets are entering an even more volatile state as disruptions across the Middle East remove critical energy from the system, forcing rapid network changes and driving upward pressure on rates. The immediate impact was the overwhelming silence of the accessible elevator. Carriers in the Middle East, which play a key role in connecting Asia, … Read more

Facilitating Climate Action Investment Markets for Agri-food, Housing and Manufacturing in Tanzania – Global Center on Adaptation

Facilitating Climate Action Investment Markets for Agri-food, Housing and Manufacturing in Tanzania - Global Center on Adaptation

Facilitating Climate Change Investment Markets for Agri-food, Housing and Manufacturing sectors in Tanzania. BUILDING A PRAISE TO BECOME AN AFRICANAfrica faces a major adaptation and financial sustainability gap, needs an estimated $70Bn annually by 2030[1]. However, the latest adjusted budget for sub-Saharan Africa reached only $12.96 billion in 2023.[2]. This continues in spite of adaptive … Read more

Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have sold off the Iran war

Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have sold off the Iran war

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on March 25, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities have all been affected by volatility in the past month, with many stocks seeing wild swings and big losses as the … Read more

Geopolitical Stability and Global Market Stability

Political uncertainty and financial market Resilience_SpecialEurasia

Executive Summary This report examines global financial and investment market conditions amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East and the resulting energy crisis. Despite the widespread speculation of $200 crude oil and approaching poverty, a thorough analysis of market indicators suggests a more difficult situation. The main cause of the current confusion is the cessation … Read more

A storm cloud is gathering over the global financial system

A storm cloud is gathering over the global financial system

Clouds are gathering around the world’s financial markets as the US war against Iran enters its fifth week and oil prices are increasing along with many types of products that depend on oil and gas such as fertilizers. Even before the war, there were growing concerns about the stability of the financial system. This is … Read more