Business & Markets
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Russia Bans Diesel Exports as Ukrainian Strikes Disrupt Fuel Supply
Russia has imposed a ban on diesel exports to address a domestic fuel crisis triggered by Ukrainian strikes on its energy infrastructure. De
Europe's Pet-Friendly Workplaces: Where Dogs and Cats Are Welcome
The UK leads Europe with 64% of job listings allowing dogs, followed by Germany at 45%. A Mars survey of 16,000 workers finds 55% would cons
Central Banks Face Credibility Test as Rate Cut Timing Risks Reigniting Inflation
Central banks risk undermining hard-won credibility if they cut rates too soon, economists warned at the Tashkent Monetary Policy Dialogue.
Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Fuel Depots Cause Petrol Shortages in Saint Petersburg
Ukrainian strikes on Russian fuel depots have disrupted petrol supplies in Saint Petersburg. Many filling stations are rationing fuel or clo
IMF Trims Growth Forecasts for France and Germany, Italy Holds Steady
Italy's GDP growth is forecast at 0.5% for both 2026 and 2027, supported by NRRP investments. The IMF downgraded France's 2026 outlook to 0.
French Regulator Orders Meta to Resume Copyright Talks with Press Groups
France's Autorité de la concurrence has ordered Meta to resume talks with press groups over copyright payments. The regulator says Meta's ap
Premier League Clubs' Pre-Tax Losses Surge 600% Despite Record Revenue
Premier League clubs' pre-tax losses soared to £948mn in 2024/25, a 600% increase from the previous season. Revenues rose 8% to a record £6.
Oil Surges, European Markets Tumble After Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over
Brent crude jumped over 6% after Trump declared the Iran ceasefire over. European indices like Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 fell more t
Global Economic Risks for Late 2026: Oil, Trade, and AI Uncertainty
The US-Iran peace deal is a critical factor for global economic stability, with oil prices and inflation at stake. Trade tensions between th
Uzbekistan Invests Billions to Boost Value of Food and Metal Exports
Uzbekistan is investing billions to process more of its agricultural and mineral output domestically. The strategy aims to boost export earn
Morocco's Olive Oil Exports to Spain Surge 9,979%: Market Shift or Statistical Blip?
Morocco exported over 10,000 tonnes of olive oil to Spain in early 2026, a 9,979% increase from a year earlier. The jump is largely due to a
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall to Produce ATACMS Missiles in Germany for First Time Outside US
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have agreed to produce ATACMS short-range ballistic missiles in Germany, the first such facility outside the