Net profit for the April to June period for Nvidia's biggest server maker and Apple's top iPhone assembler was $1.86 billion

TUI -- the world's largest travel group -- said bookings over the past four weeks had risen seven percent

Oil prices rose again Wednesday and stock markets were mixed

Near-record inventories, technological advances and the rise of key exporters such as Brazil and Russia have made the global food system more resilient to this year’s “super” El Nino than similar past events.

Oil prices pared gains on Tuesday after hitting their highest for more than ‌a week as signs of progress in talks between Oman and Iran over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz were weighed against ongoing disruption to Middle East energy flows.

Oil prices were little changed on Monday as optimism over talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was tempered by Iran’s insistence that the US must satisfy several demands before the waterway could reopen.

China is singlehandedly doing the heavy lifting of cutting crude oil demand in Asia to compensate for reduced shipments from the Middle East as a result of the Iran war.

For anyone in Europe who still thought climate change was a problem for future generations, this summer’s sweltering heatwaves have brought home the reality that its costly and life-altering economic impacts have already arrived.

Brent crude futures rose 84 cents, or 1 percent, to $84.39 a barrel by 0424 GMT

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has launched daily direct flights between Riyadh and Dhaka, adding another option for passengers travelling between the two countries.

The dollar fell against major currencies including the yen and euro on Friday after US employment unexpectedly declined in July, fueling concerns about the economy’s strength and undermining the case for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

The United States unexpectedly lost thousands of jobs in July, government data showed Friday, a blow to US President Donald Trump’s claims of leading an economic revival as his Republican Party gears up for crucial midterm elections.

China’s consumer and factory prices grew slower than expected last month, official data showed Sunday, as the world’s second-largest economy confronts persistent deflationary pressure.

Mahzad Azari has to choose between food and transportation, between learning English and new eyeglasses, as five months of war with the United States take a financial toll on Iranians.

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the prices of jet fuel for domestic and international airlines by over 21 percent, which is expected to have an impact on travel costs in the days to come.

From midnight tonight, Jet A-1 price will be Tk 159.52 a litre, $1.0358 for international flights

The consumer price index, a key gauge of inflation, eased to 0.5 percent year-on-year

The lasting legacy of the Iran war will likely be a renewed impetus for energy-importing nations to lessen their dependence on fossil fuels.

Algeria has sought greater Bangladeshi investment in its manufacturing sector, offering government support to businesses as the two countries look to expand trade and investment ties, Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdelouahab Saidani said on Friday.

Chinese exports and imports soared in July, official data showed Friday, as the manufacturing powerhouse benefits from a global AI boom lifting overseas demand for its tech products.