Euro Zone Bond Yields Rise After Fed Holds Rates, Oil Prices Climb
Euro zone government bond yields climbed on Thursday after a sharp sell-off in U.S. Treasuries following the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates...
Greece Wildfires Kill Firefighters as Crete Battles Deadly Blaze
Greek firefighters continued battling deadly wildfires across the island of Crete for a second consecutive day on Thursday, as Greece joined Spain and France...
Is the Middle East Oil Market Entering a New Era of Permanent Risk?
The Middle East's energy sector is entering a prolonged period of uncertainty as conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to disrupt...
US Strikes Dozens of IRGC Targets as Iran Conflict Escalates
The United States military launched a two-hour operation against dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets across Iran early Thursday, marking another significant...
US, Saudi Strikes on Iran Backed Groups Escalate Gulf Conflict
The United States and Saudi Arabia carried out coordinated airstrikes against Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, marking Washington's first direct military action...
Why Venezuela’s Refineries May Be Too Costly to Save
Venezuela's once powerful refining sector has fallen into severe decline, with aging infrastructure, years of underinvestment, and recent earthquake damage leaving the country's largest...
Who Are Iraq’s Iran Backed Armed Groups and Why Do They Matter?
United States and Saudi Arabian strikes against Iran backed Shi'ite armed groups in Iraq have renewed attention on the powerful militias that have become...
How Do Israeli Elections Work and Who Could Replace Netanyahu?
Israel will head to national elections on October 27, marking the country's first vote since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that triggered the...
Can Europe Win the Energy Race Before High Costs Undermine Its Economy?
Europe has significantly reduced its dependence on Russian energy since the 2022 energy crisis, but it now faces a different and potentially more damaging...
Can Japan’s Prime Minister Restore Market Confidence?
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing mounting political and economic pressure as falling public approval ratings increasingly complicate her government's efforts to reassure...