Why the commodities crunch could hurt stability in Latin America
There could be trouble ahead.
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Kuwait’s economic interest in mediating the Qatar‑Gulf crisis
Kuwait has first-hand experience of how financial and political shocks can stifle investor confidence in the entire region.
How the Syrian unrest affects world markets
Prospective US and UK military action in Syria has created jitters in the financial and commodities markets around the world. Stock markets have experienced significant losses, whereas commodities and…
False dawn? Iran on the edge of the international oil market
In recent months, Iranian and foreign media have been abuzz with reports that a new generation of petroleum contracts aimed at foreign investors will be unveiled by the Iranian Oil Ministry later this…
Energy prices are unlikely to fall in 2022 or beyond – not until major importers get serious about green transition
Oil and gas have been on a roller coaster these past two years – here’s why.
These are shaky times for oil markets. An expert explains what a prolonged war will mean for prices
Is it time to panic about supplies?
Why it’s not anti‑environmental to be in favour of economic growth
Degrowthers are using the cost of living crisis to try and further their cause.
Inflation has affected the UK, US and Europe differently – here’s what this means for interest rates
The UK, eurozone and US inflation stories have diverged, which means each economy is now fighting a distinct battle with prices rises, which could require very different weapons.
Inflation: raising interest rates was never the right medicine – here’s why central bankers did it anyway
We need to start cutting rates, but there’s something that has to happen first.
Three‑day week, 50 years on: lessons from a previous Conservative government struggling with a cost of living crisis
Fifty years ago, an under-pressure Tory leader’s battle with a powerful union triggered the introduction of restrictions to the working day.
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