Moody's revises Bangladesh outlook to stable from negative

Moody's Ratings, one of the leading global ratings agencies, has revised its outlook on Bangladesh to stable from negative.
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Tech boom powers China's factories but economic imbalances deepen as consumption slows

Industrial output grew 5.2 percent from a year earlier in August
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Most markets drop as oil extends gains ahead of expected US rate hike

With the crisis in the Middle East showing few signs of abating and Yemen's Houthi rebels taking control of a crucial outlet for shipping, crude has spiked this month to more than $100 a barrel
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Saudi pipeline outage threatens loss of 4% of global oil supply

Saudi Arabia will run out of oil stocks for exports if it doesn’t restart its major pipeline to the Red Sea within days, leading to a loss of up to 4 percent of global supply, Saudi oil buyers and traders said.
15 September 2026

Avery Dennison opens smart warehouse in Bangladesh

Avery Dennison yesterday opened a smart warehouse at Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ) in Savar, using automation and digital technology to boost the competitiveness of apparel and footwear manufacturers.
15 September 2026

Oil markets survived the sprint. Now comes the marathon

The widening of the Mideast conflict into Yemen and drone strikes on a critical Saudi oil pipeline highlight an uncomfortable reality: the Iran war is no longer a short-lived energy supply shock, but a prolonged, unpredictable test of global economic endurance.
15 September 2026

Saudi pipeline outage threatens loss of 4% of global oil supply

A further decline in Saudi flows will worsen the global supply crunch, which has already pushed global fuel prices to record highs
14 September 2026

Hormuz shipping traffic remains below 10-day average at weekend, data shows

Ten vessels entered the Gulf, including a mini-bulker carrying minor bulk commodities
14 September 2026

Oil extends gains as Mideast tensions deepen supply fears

Brent crude for November delivery gained 2.8 percent to $107.54 a barrel
14 September 2026

Canadian boycott of US products pushes grocers to adapt

A growing consumer push to buy Canadian and boycott US products is reshaping supermarket shelves in Canada, forcing grocers to improve country-of-origin labeling and secure new sources of supply.
14 September 2026

Canadian boycott of US products pushes grocers to adapt, explore new supply sources

A bitter trade war between the United States and Canada has made consumers more conscious of where their dollars go
13 September 2026

New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies

Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, adding to concerns about Iran-related threats to energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a vital oil pipeline
13 September 2026

US inflation steady in August

US consumer inflation was unchanged at 3.4 percent in August, government data showed Friday, with persistent high prices raising expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates in the world’s largest economy next week.
13 September 2026

Can Africa seize its moment in the race for critical minerals?

The intensifying global competition for critical minerals could be a transformative moment for Africa.
13 September 2026

Can Africa seize its moment in the race for critical minerals?

Africa's share of global mineral revenues sits at just 10%, despite accounting for 30% of the world's reserves
12 September 2026

US Commerce Department finalizes steep duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia, Laos

The agency assigned anti-dumping margins of 123.04% for Indian producers
12 September 2026

Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Mideast war: Eurocontrol

Europe saw an average of 35,959 flights a day, a 2.4 percent increase on 2025
12 September 2026

Oil prices, US inflation stoke Fed hike worries

After a rollercoaster week for markets, bonds and energy, driven by a sharp escalation in the US-Iran war, US consumer inflation was unchanged at 3.4 percent in August
12 September 2026

ECB lifts borrowing costs amid energy shock

The European Central Bank raised interest rates Thursday for the second time this year as renewed Middle East fighting fans fears of higher inflation, and opened the door for further hikes.
11 September 2026

Where global gas, LNG infrastructure is growing rapidly

Natural gas and LNG have emerged as the fossil fuel industry’s most important growth markets ​as demand for oil and coal comes under mounting pressure from electrification, efficiency gains and climate policies.
11 September 2026