United Arab Emirates and several oil buyers have recently moved crude tankers through the Strait of Hormuz with tracking systems turned off to reduce the risk of Iranian attack.

President Donald Trump said he has given the European Union until the United States’ 250th anniversary to finalize a trade agreement with Washington or face higher tariffs.

U.S. beef producers are hoping the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will help restore export access to China.

When the April jobs report is released at 8:30 a.m. ET, economists expect the U.S. labor market to show an increase of about 65,000 jobs.

Qatar is attempting to send a liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that — if successful — would mark the country’s first export through the waterway since the Iran war began.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index fell sharply on renewed fears of escalating hostilities in the Middle East, closing at 5,960.97 on Friday, down 73.70 points or 1.21%.

Gasoline prices in the U.S. have surged to $4.53 per gallon amid tensions involving Iran, affecting households differently depending on income levels.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index surged on Thursday amid optimism over possible peace negotiations in the Middle East, closing at 6,034.27, up 67.06 points or 1.12%.

China’s services sector expanded at a faster pace in April, supported by stronger growth in new business, although overseas demand continued to decline.

Zambia is accusing the United States of linking a $2 billion health assistance deal to access to the country’s mineral resources, while condemning remarks by the outgoing U.S. ambassador as “mischievous” and “undiplomatic.”

Russia’s services sector contracted for a second straight month in April as weak demand weighed on output and new orders, while business confidence fell to a 40-month low.

U.S. President Donald Trump said this week that he would pause efforts to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a potential agreement with Iran.

The fast-growing private credit industry’s deepening links with traditional banks and asset managers could pose risks to the global financial system.

Gasoline prices have risen to an average of $4.48 per gallon as oil prices remained above $100 per barrel.

Alcohol industry groups across the United Kingdom and Ireland are continuing to push for “zero-for-zero tariffs” after U.S. President Donald Trump announced last week that tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to the U.S. would be lifted.

Guyana has asked judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to rule that Venezuela does not have a legitimate claim to the potentially oil-rich region around the Essequibo River, which has been disputed between the two countries since colonial times.

Is it fair to change the price of a product based on a person’s location, demographics, or even search history? No, according to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.

Stocks climbed, oil prices fell, and the U.S. dollar weakened on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signaled “great progress” toward a potential agreement with Iran, while momentum in AI-driven trades accelerated.

SoftBank is working to develop lithium- and cobalt-free batteries for its data centers, as Japan seeks to reduce reliance on Chinese-sourced metals.

Venezuela’s oil exports have reached their highest level since 2018, a surge that could have major geopolitical consequences.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index rose on Wednesday on renewed optimism, with five of six sectors closing higher and pushing the benchmark to its intraday high of 5,967.21 points—up 69.13 points, or 1.17%.

Oil prices surged after Iran claimed that two missiles struck a U.S. Navy ship near the Strait of Hormuz—a report denied by United States Central Command.

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has remitted a total of ₱5.7 billion to the Bureau of the Treasury, driven by a record ₱2.6 billion in dividends.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index declined to 5,898.08 points on Tuesday, falling 44.08 points or 0.74%, as optimism over a potential de-escalation in the Iran crisis weakened.