The UK superannuation market has recorded its busiest year to date in 2025, according to Aon, a global professional services firm that provides advice and solutions on risk, retirement and health. Aon suggests that the high level of activity is the strengthening of competition, especially in small transactions, as well as the continued demand for … Read more
Shoppers walk past fruit and vegetable stalls at the Bauveau Market in Paris, France, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Economic and consumer confidence fell in Europe in March, according to official data released on Monday, in the latest evidence that the war in Iran is weighing on growth and … Read more
Monday, March 30, 2026 10:14 am The world economy may face recession. (AP Photo/Mark Schifelbein) The world economy is headed for a “rare” recession in the middle of this year as a protracted war appears to be on the horizon amid the prospect of US troops moving into the Middle East. Economists have warned that … Read more
Printed on 30/03/2026 – 7:07 GMT+2•Updated 9:24 European markets opened lower on Monday as investor sentiment remained cautious amid rising oil prices and political tensions in the Middle East. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING At the time of writing, Germany’s DAX was down about 0.41%, the FTSE 100 was down very slightly, by 0.1%, and France’s CAC 40 … Read more
This year, the most important commodity in agriculture is not sunshine or rain, it is fertilizer. According to some estimates, nearly half of the world’s crop and livestock production depends on the incredible mix of minerals and chemicals that make up artificial fertilizers. But the Iran the war raises prices and suppresses the availability of … Read more
TThe cities that are the bulwark of China’s energy security, in times of global crisis, can appear deceptively quiet. Oil trucks ply the open roads with little traffic, while a few quaint shops in dilapidated buildings give a hint of a long-forgotten local vibe. The ramshackle noodle shop serving hand-pulled noodles was empty at lunchtime, … Read more
Family farmer Darryn Shrosbree says the war is affecting the price of diesel and the nutrients used to make fertiliser. Farmers around the world are feeling the pain of the Iran war. Gas prices have risen and fertilizer supplies are dwindling due to Tehran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US and … Read more
Home » GOOD NEWS » Iran Joins Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore in Slowing Southeast Asian Tourism, With Ongoing Middle East Conflict, Rising Oil Prices, and Investor Concerns Threatening Long-Term Growth. Published on March 29, 2026 An image created by Ai Iran’s decline in its share of tourism during the Middle East conflicts of 2026 is … Read more
Washington – Americans are growing pessimistic about the U.S. economy as the Iran war continues to shake out, with sentiment falling across all income groups — including the wealthiest. Consumer sentiment fell 6% this month to a final reading of 53.3, the University of Michigan said Friday, down from what was reported earlier this month, … Read more