Topic
global-finance
7 stories related to this topic, newest first.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics13 days ago
Iran Says Military Operations Against Israel Have Ended After Overnight Strikes
Iran announced the end of its military operations against Israel following the largest escalation between the two nations overnight. Markets reacted with oil prices easing and U.S. stock futures rising after the declaration.
al-monitor.compolitics31 days ago
Oil Prices Rise as Iran Peace Talks Stall
Oil prices increased amid reports that a potential agreement between the United States and Iran has not yet been reached. Multiple developments in energy markets, trade policy, and global finance were reported overnight.
ZE
citizen.co.zaworld40 days ago
Guterres Tells Africa Forward Summit: Continent Must Have Greater Voice in Global Institutions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the summit co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron in Nairobi on 12 May 2026. He credited Africa with driving reforms to global financial institutions and securing key international agreements…
The Timespolitics43 days ago
Gordon Brown Appointed UK Global Finance Envoy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed former prime minister Gordon Brown to the advisory position of global finance envoy. Brown, who has been providing informal advice to Starmer since the latter's election, will focus on global finance cooperation to strengthen Britain's se…
koreatimes.co.kr (News photo)world48 days ago
US Takes Steps to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
US forces are pushing to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as the war with Iran continues, causing oil price volatility and economic fallout. HSBC reported profit declines linked to the conflict and fraud charges, while global leaders call for de-escalation. Accusatio…
FR
JE
IE
South China Morning Postfinance60 days ago
China's Ultra-High-Net-Worth Population Increases, Hong Kong Forecast for Growth by 2031
Mainland China's population of individuals with assets exceeding $30 million grew 23 percent over the past five years to 121,677, according to a report. The figure is projected to rise another 18.8 percent to 144,602 by 2031, while China's global share of such individuals decline…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld74 days ago
Bankers Resume Work in Middle East and Globally Amid Private Credit Challenges
Bankers are returning to their positions in the Middle East and worldwide to resume business activities. This return occurs against the backdrop of ongoing issues in the private credit sector that predated the recent war. The developments highlight continued economic operations i…
BU