Markets on edge as Middle East escalation threatens wider financial shock
Global markets are on edge as tensions in the Middle East escalate, moving from a distant worry to a major threat for investors. What...
OPEC+ mulls oil production increase in shadow of war
Energy markets are watching closely as major oil producers prepare for a key decision that could influence global prices. Analysts expect leading members of...
Crude soars, stocks drop after US strikes on Iran
Markets shook on Monday as strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran sent oil prices soaring and stocks across Asia tumbling, stoking...
Asian markets fluctuate after healthy week of tech gains
Markets in Asia slowed down on Friday as traders paused after a strong week, especially in the tech sector. Investors had been buying heavily...
Tech firms lead Asian markets rally as Seoul, Tokyo hit records
Stock markets in Seoul and Tokyo surged to record highs on Wednesday, as technology shares powered a strong rally across Asia.The jump followed a...
Precious metals fall again, Asian stocks swing as traders wind down
Hong Kong – Traders took it easy Tuesday as the year comes to a close, with precious metals giving back some of their recent...
Iraq emerges as major export market for UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah
Iraq has become one of the top export destinations for the UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, showing how quickly economic ties between the...
China’s rare earths El Dorado gives strategic edge
In southern China, under layers of red soil, sits one of the most powerful resources on Earth. This is Ganzhou, a quiet-looking region hiding...
Asian markets track Wall St lower as AI fears mount
Asian stock markets fell on Thursday, following another rough day on Wall Street, as investors continue to worry about the tech sector — especially...
Trump vows economic boom, blames Biden in address to nation
President Donald Trump went on national television Wednesday night with a clear message: the economy is about to boom — and Joe Biden is...
Asian markets retreat ahead of US jobs as tech worries weigh
Hong Kong – Asian markets extended losses on Tuesday, following Wall Street lower, as investors prepared for key U.S. jobs and inflation reports. Concerns...
Louvre trade unions to launch rolling strike
Workers at the Louvre Museum are planning a rolling strike starting Monday, demanding more staff and better measures to manage overcrowding. The move adds...
Iraqi News
Oil jumps over 2% due to threats to global energy supplies
Global oil prices surged by more than 2% in early trading on Monday as growing security tensions in the Middle East raised fresh concerns...
MP: The 2026 budget will be the most complex compared to previous years
Iraq's 2026 budget remains uncertain, with no official date yet set for its submission to parliament, according to MP Mohammed al-Bayati, who warned that...
EBRD and Iraq in Talks on Development and Banking
Iraq's Ministry of Finance is looking to strengthen cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as part of its efforts to...
Iraq’s Mishraq Sulphur Company Signs Private-Sector Partnership
Iraq is moving forward with plans to expand its sulphur industry after the Mishraq Sulphur State Company signed a new partnership agreement with a...
Summer puts pressure on the electricity sector, and the government is looking to lower...
As Baghdad gets ready to announce the ampere price for June, the debate over private generators is heating up again. Citizens and generator owners...