BP is clearing the decks ahead of the arrival of its new Chief Executive, Meg O’Neill, by announcing substantial writedowns in its green energy sector. The company revealed it would slash the book value of its low-carbon assets by...
In a move that fuses economic policy with foreign interventionism, President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to the international community: stop doing business with Iran or face a punishing 25% tariff on trade with the United States....
A fierce battle is brewing between the White House and the banking industry following Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates. The policy, which Trump announced via Truth Social, is set to begin...
Following Saturday's military operation that resulted in Nicolás Maduro's capture, the Trump administration has moved swiftly to establish long-term control over Venezuela's petroleum industry with arrangements for Venezuela supplying oil to the US indefinitely. The unprecedented action includes commandeering...
The silence from America's oil giants is deafening following President Trump's announcement that they're prepared to spend billions rebuilding Venezuela's deteriorated oil infrastructure. Despite the president's confident proclamations at Mar-a-Lago, major energy companies are maintaining a cautious distance from...
The energy sector is reeling from its steepest annual price decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, with oil values dropping nearly 20% during 2025. This represents the first time the industry has endured three straight years of falling prices, creating...
The Chinese government has launched comprehensive sanctions against American defense manufacturers in retaliation for a groundbreaking arms sale to Taiwan authorized by President Trump. Twenty US companies and 10 individuals now face asset freezes and business prohibition within China,...
Beijing has unveiled provisional anti-subsidy tariffs on European Union dairy products that could reach as high as 42.7%, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between China and Europe. The measures, which take effect immediately, are widely...
The United Kingdom's manufacturing sector is preparing for substantial new administrative requirements after Brussels confirmed it will not grant a Christmas exemption from carbon border taxes. The decision means British exporters will face detailed paperwork obligations from January onward,...
In a move that has divided economic experts, the Bank of England has lowered its base rate to 3.75%. The decision, finalized by a razor-thin 5-4 vote within the Monetary Policy Committee, reflects a delicate balancing act. Policymakers are...