Red Sea tensions raise insurance costs
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BPC looks for alternative crude markets as Bab el-Mandeb risks rise
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Moody's revises Bangladesh outlook to stable from negative
15 September 2026
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Tech boom powers China's factories but economic imbalances deepen as consumption slows
15 September 2026
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Most markets drop as oil extends gains ahead of expected US rate hike
15 September 2026
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Saudi pipeline outage threatens loss of 4% of global oil supply
14 September 2026
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Hormuz shipping traffic remains below 10-day average at weekend, data shows
14 September 2026
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Oil extends gains as Mideast tensions deepen supply fears
14 September 2026
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Govt reinstates decision on import of 10 to 30 count yarn under bond
13 September 2026
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Analysis / Used Electric Vehicles: Affordable option or battery waste risk?
13 September 2026
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Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies
Brent crude futures were up $2.01, or 2.05 percent, at $99.93 a barrel by 0802 GMT, after earlier touching $100.19
9 September 2026
Trump hits Canada with import bans, 50% tariffs
The import ban is scheduled to take effect on September 29
9 September 2026
Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10-day average, data shows
Six commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, down from nine a day earlier and below the 10-day average of about 12, preliminary shipping data showed today.
9 September 2026
Bangladesh’s trade deficit widens 38% in July
The trade deficit was $1.50 billion in the same month of the last fiscal year.
8 September 2026
Why isn't oil above $100 despite supply disruptions?
Crude oil shipments from Middle East producers are at about 11 million barrels per day (bpd) now
8 September 2026
China's trade booms as focus turns to expected Trump-Xi summit
Imports swelled 28.2 percent, which was faster than July's 27.5 percent
8 September 2026
Panama Canal considering more cuts in transits due to El Nino
Panama has declared a nationwide emergency over El Nino, a phenomenon developing over the Pacific Ocean that is affecting worldwide weather patterns and pushing up global temperatures.
8 September 2026
Ensure transparency in infrastructure contracts to attract US investment: US envoy
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen made the remarks during a meeting with Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir
7 September 2026
AI data centers are less thirsty now, tech giants say
Nvidia said in a June report that it can eliminate water consumption almost entirely at some facilities when deploying DSX, its newest system for designing and managing AI data centers
7 September 2026
Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships
Brent crude futures climbed 79 cents, or 0.82 percent, to $97.07
7 September 2026
WiserGates starts $3m pre-seed round at $30m valuation
The company was founded by Muhammad Refayet Chowdhury, its chief executive officer, and Md Nazibur Rahman, its chief operating officer
6 September 2026
US nonfarm payrolls blow past expectations in August; unemployment rate steady at 4.1%
The unemployment rate was unchanged despite the labor force increasing by 683,000
6 September 2026
Bangladesh overtakes China again in apparel exports to US
Earlier, in January-February this year, Bangladesh overtook China for the first time in garment shipments to the USA
5 September 2026
Thailand moves to tighten data centre rules
Regulations would be revised to make them "airtight" and prioritise public safety
5 September 2026
Oil ends week higher on renewed US-Iran strikes, diesel hits record
Brent crude futures settled at $92.68 a barrel, up 76 cents, or 0.8 percent
5 September 2026
Job growth but record-high diesel prices -- Trump's midterms mixed bag
Employment in the United States grew by 162,000 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1 percent
5 September 2026
Netherlands moves 86 metric tons gold from US, Canada to London
"In view of increasing geopolitical unrest, DNB is strengthening its crisis preparedness," the bank said
3 September 2026
Oil edges down as investors weigh uncertainty over U.S.-Iran strikes
Brent crude futures fell 59 cents, or 0.62%, to $95.04 a barrel
3 September 2026
G20 finance chiefs except China back action on distorted trade
A G20 chair's statement to conclude the meeting said the participants, except China's, agreed that countries should eliminate "non-market policies" that exacerbate imbalances
2 September 2026
Bangladesh's exports rise 5.43% in July-August
The country shipped merchandise worth $9.15 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year
1 September 2026