The Iran war has underscored the fragility of global energy markets, exposing which economies can withstand repeated shocks and which cannot. For ASEAN+3 countries, resilience will depend on stronger electricity systems, regional cooperation, and institutions that can manage persistent uncertainty. SINGAPORE—The past four months have demonstrated just how volatile oil markets can be. In March,…
China’s financial system is operating in an increasingly complex landscape shaped by profound structural transformations and evolving macroeconomic conditions. Technological innovation, demographic change, and the transition to a greener economy are interacting with more immediate challenges, such as subdued domestic demand and increasing fragmentation of the global economy. In this environment, monetary policy and financial…
New Brunswick government’s natural gas review a good first step cheryl Tue, 09/01/2026 – 10:33 EST. READ TIME 3 MIN. According to a recent announcement by Premier Holt, her government will review New Brunswick’s moratorium on natural gas development, which includes the recovery method of hydraulic fracturing (also known as fracking), a widely-used process used…
Do you ever wish you could buy stakes in companies before they go public? It’s not impossible, although it can be difficult, and somewhat convoluted. Most of these few offerings still aren’t exactly suited for smaller investors. Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman plans on changing this, and soon. Ackman is the chief stock picker behind…
More than 1,500 pounds of imported, ready-to-eat pork products are being recalled because of potential listeria contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Sunday, Sept. 6. The pork was produced at Est. 1937L Bome SRL in Italy on May 21, 2026, and imported on various dates in July 2026, according…