UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is expected to warn that Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could leave tens of millions vulnerable to hunger as she hosts a major aid summit in London.

Japan’s government is likely to issue fresh debt to help fund a planned supplementary budget aimed at cushioning the economic impact of the Middle East conflict.

A new era of elevated borrowing costs may be emerging as war-driven inflation concerns intensify in the US bond market, pushing 30-year Treasury yields toward a two-decade high above 5%, Bloomberg reported. Group of Seven finance ministers are expected to discuss the bond market turmoil at an upcoming meeting. US Treasuries extended losses in Asia after posting their worst weekly performance in a year, as renewed gains in oil prices added to inflation worries. Recent data sug

Roughly three-quarters of Americans say their incomes are lagging behind inflation.

President Donald Trump returned from China facing mounting pressure over Iran after talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping failed to produce any visible breakthrough on reopening the Strait of Hormuz or ending the deadlock over Tehran’s nuclear program.

For decades, Japanese government bonds (JGBs) offered minimal returns, pushing investors toward US financial markets. Japanese investors currently hold about $1 trillion in US Treasuries, making Japan the largest foreign holder of US debt

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, has called on incoming Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh to immediately divest his financial assets.

UK government borrowing costs climbed to an 18-year high while the pound weakened amid political uncertainty surrounding the Labour Party leadership contest.

Since returning to office for a second term last January, President Donald Trump has strained ties with several US allies through controversial policies, including tariffs of up to 50% on steel and aluminum imports.

Bonds from Tokyo to New York extended losses as rising energy prices from the ongoing Middle East conflict fueled inflation fears and increased investor bets on rate hikes by global central banks.

The average price of ground beef in the United States has climbed to a record $6.90 per pound.

European shares advanced on Tuesday after investors welcomed news that the United States had paused an attack on Iran following Tehran’s latest peace proposal, with the chances of a deal appearing closer.

President Donald Trump criticized Taiwan’s role in the global semiconductor industry during a Fox News interview, saying the island had “stolen our chip industry.”

The U.S.-Israeli conflict involving Iran has already cost companies around the world at least $25 billion, and losses continue to mount.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index fell further on Tuesday, slipping below the 5,900 level and closing at its intraday low of 5,896.80, down 44.72 points or 0.75%, as investors worried about the economy amid renewed tensions in the Middle East.

As global buyers continue searching for food products that are authentic, traceable, sustainable, and rich in origin stories, the Philippines is preparing to make a confident statement on the world stage once again.

US consumers continue to face sticky inflation across everyday goods ranging from beef and coffee to produce such as tomatoes and pineapples.

Ray Dalio, founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, warned that the United States is heading toward a “debt death spiral,” in which the government borrows money simply to pay interest on existing debt.

Russians are increasingly acknowledging that President Vladimir Putin may have led the country into a political dead end.

Israel’s economy slowed at the start of 2026, affected by conflict with Iran, though growth is expected to recover if hostilities do not resume.

Former British health secretary Wes Streeting has described the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) as a “catastrophic mistake” as he launched his bid to become the country’s next prime minister.

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) launched a joint investment briefing to promote opportunities in New Clark City (NCC).

Oil prices rose for a third consecutive day as U.S. President Donald Trump renewed pressure on Iran to reach a deal and reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has offered up to $1.75 billion in additional funding support to help the Philippines mitigate the economic impact of tensions involving Iran as conflict in the Middle East continues.