Asia Seeks Oil and Gas Alternatives Amid Hormuz Disruption and Qatar Facility Shutdown
Asia scrambles for non-Mideast oil and gas as Hormuz closure and Qatar LNG halt disrupt supplies, raising costs and energy security concerns.
Markets Scrap Bets on Second Bank of England Rate Cut as Bond Yields Jump Amid Rising Inflation Fears
UK rate cut bets drop as Middle East tensions boost inflation fears; bond yields rise, signaling rates may stay high longer.
DAX Nears 3-Month Low as German Bond Yields Rise Amid Energy Shock
DAX nears 3-month low as energy crisis fears, rising bond yields, and geopolitical risks hit German stocks and dim ECB rate cut hopes.
Jordan's Producer Prices Fall 2.9% in January 2026, Deepest Contraction Since September 2023
Jordan's producer prices fell 2.9% in Jan 2026, led by drops in manufacturing and energy costs, marking the steepest decline since Sep 2023.
Sterling Drops to $1.33 and UK Bond Yields Surge Amid Hormuz Shock and Political Uncertainty
Pound drops to $1.33, UK bond yields surge as Hormuz closure, energy shock, and political uncertainty fuel inflation fears and market volatility.
Australian Economy Faces Inflation Pressures and Widening External Deficit as Central Bank Considers Rate Hike
Australia faces inflation, a widening deficit, and possible RBA rate hike as oil prices rise; housing, currency, and markets show mixed signals.
Japan Faces Energy Pressures and Rising Yields: Yen Weakens and Stocks Drop Despite Strong Bond Auction
Japan's stocks fell, yen weakened, and bond yields rose amid energy cost pressures, inflation fears, and strong bond auction demand.
Egypt’s PMI Drops to 48.9 as Inflationary Pressures Mount and Commodity Prices Rise
Egypt's PMI fell to 48.9 in Feb 2026, signaling contraction as inflation and rising commodity prices squeeze business margins.
Brent Surpasses $81, WTI at $74.26 as Risks of Hormuz Closure and Ras Tanura Suspension Escalate
Brent tops $81, WTI $74.26 as Hormuz closure and Ras Tanura suspension risks rise, fueling fears of prolonged oil supply disruptions.
Chinese and Hong Kong Stocks Under Pressure from Oil Shock and Inflation Fears Ahead of 'Two Sessions' and PMI Data
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks fell on oil shock, inflation fears, and weak auto sales ahead of 'Two Sessions' and key PMI data.
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