Global Economy

China Factory Inflation Hits 45-Month High as Energy Shock Pushes Producer Prices Higher, Raising Cost Pressures china_economy_investments_finance_asia_426456523

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China Factory Inflation Hits 45-Month High as Energy Shock Pushes Producer Prices Higher, Raising Cost Pressures

Laffert May 11, 2026

China’s producer inflation surged to a 45-month high amid rising global energy prices driven by Middle East...

IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast as Iran War Sends Energy Prices Higher international_monetaqry_fund_imf_264354562354

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IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast as Iran War Sends Energy Prices Higher

Laffert April 14, 2026

The IMF has lowered its 2026 global growth outlook to 3.1% amid rising energy prices caused by...

What Happens to Stocks When Oil Prices Double? History Offers a Surprising Pattern oil_price_history_5635654

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What Happens to Stocks When Oil Prices Double? History Offers a Surprising Pattern

Laffert March 24, 2026

If the Iran war pushes oil prices up 100%, history suggests the stock market may face short-term...

Global Economic Fallout: Which Countries Will Suffer Most From the Iran War? us_israel_war_iran-4325452452

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Global Economic Fallout: Which Countries Will Suffer Most From the Iran War?

Laffert March 22, 2026

The ongoing conflict involving Iran threatens global energy supplies and economic stability. Discover which major economies—from Europe...

Oil Prices Plunge 7% After Trump Signals Possible Middle East De-Escalation gas_petroleum_bensin_benzina_oil_prices_shell_28985479q253

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Oil Prices Plunge 7% After Trump Signals Possible Middle East De-Escalation

Laffert March 10, 2026

Global oil prices dropped sharply after President Donald Trump suggested the Middle East conflict could end soon....