When risks stack up: Threats to global food markets in 2026
Global food commodity markets entered 2026 on a relatively stable footing, supported by ample grain and edible oil supplies. However, escalating conflict in the Middle
Europe must prepare for a possible oil supply crunch
With falling commercial and emergency oil reserves, Europe’s oil price shock could soon become a volume crisis – a scenario for which it must prepare.
Gold falls on stronger dollar, oil amid renewed Middle East hostilities
Dollar, oil gain on fading hopes of US-Iran peace deal. Gold fell on Wednesday, weighed by a stronger dollar and rising oil prices as continuing
Global economic outlook hangs in balance between geopolitical headwinds and AI boost, WEF Chief Economists’ Outlook warns
Nearly nine in ten chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the next 12 months. The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in
Oil prices rise as investors doubt US-Iran peace talks breakthrough
Brent crude futures were up $1.17, or around 1.1%, at $103.75 a barrel by 1334 GMT. Oil prices rose slightly on Friday as investors doubted
Fertilizer prices surge as Strait of Hormuz disruptions tighten supplies
The World Bank Group’s fertilizer price index rose more than 12 percent in 2026Q1 (q/q), marking its sixth increase in seven quarters. By April 2026,
Dollar rises but still not far from pre-war levels, data awaited
Given the likelihood of elevated inflation readings, the CPI on Tuesday and PPI on Wednesday. The U.S. dollar extended gains for a second straight session
AI rally fizzles as Middle East ceasefire goes on ‘life support’
Oil rises, stocks fall as Middle East ceasefire falters and Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. Oil crept higher and the dollar rose on Tuesday as
Gold falls as fading Middle East peace hopes lift dollar, oil
Trump to visit China this week, to discuss Iran with Xi. Gold fell from a three-week high hit earlier on Tuesday, as slim hopes of
Quantifying the impact of the Iran war on US inflation
The outbreak of the Iran war in February 2026 has led to a major disruption to oil trade and a surge in oil prices. This
