Economy
US stops Iranian-flagged tanker under port blockade
U.S. destroyer intercepts Iranian tanker in Malacca Strait as CENTCOM enforces port blockade, Tehran decries 'piracy.'
Economy
Economy
Britain says Iran must not ‘hold world economy hostage’
British Foreign Secretary warns Tehran against using Strait of Hormuz as leverage, as diplomatic efforts intensify.
Economy
Daiwa to buy Orix Bank for $2.3 billion in lending expansion
Daiwa Securities acquires Orix Bank for $2.3 billion, aiming to build a ¥9 trillion lending giant and boost deposits by ¥2 trillion.
Economy
Por qué nadie puede permitirse que Ormuz llegue cerrado al verano
The world faces a summer of soaring prices and potential shortages as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies, with Iran and the U.S. locked in a high-stakes confrontation.
Economy
U.S. Trade Representative's Office to hear investigations on Trump’s new import taxes
After Supreme Court strikes down favored tariffs, Trump administration initiates hearings on temporary import taxes to reshape U.S. trade policy.
Economy
Iran oil shipments plunge as Hormuz blockade tightens, data shows
Iranian oil exports collapse as Strait of Hormuz blockade chokes off tanker traffic, data shows
Economy
South Korea passes U.K. to become world’s eighth-largest stock market
South Korea surges past the U.K. as its stock market capitalization hits $4.04 trillion, fueled by a 45% rally in 2023.
Economy
BP profits double after ‘exceptional’ oil trading during Iran war – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Looking ahead, BP expects a drop in fossil fuel production in the current quarter, partly due to the…
Economy
Hong Kong Disneyland profit drops 36% to HK$536 million as costs rise, visitors fall
Hong Kong Disneyland sees net profit slump 36% amid rising costs, shifting travel patterns and weather woes.
Economy
Shakira dedica show di Rio alle donne brasiliane, Copacabana pronta al record
Shakira incanta Copacabana con un show dedicato alle donne brasiliane: attesi due milioni di spettatori e un indotto da 150 milioni, ma il lutto per l'operaio morto sul cantiere segna la vigilia.
Economy
BP reports ‘horrifying’ jump in profits as Iran war boosts oil trading; Brent crude hits three-week high – business live
BP profits double in first quarter of 2026 as Iran conflict drives oil surge, while housebuilders warn of rising costs.
Economy
Three dissents at BOJ policy board meeting suggest hawkishness ahead
Three BOJ board members dissented in April, signaling potential hawkish shift as Iran conflict influenced rate hold at 0.75%.