Economy And Business

Speculation, dead‑end investigations and conspiracy theories have surrounded him for years

Automakers endured a disastrous 2025, marked by steep profit declines and multibillion‑dollar losses, with Chinese manufacturers standing as the only exception. The outlook points to a tough 2026.

Soaring refined‑fuel prices, shrinking supplies and uncertainty that freezes purchasing decisions are driving down consumption amid the largest supply shock in history

The use of irregular navigation tactics is surging, while the United States says its maritime cordon has forced 14 vessels to turn back

The measure will facilitate dollar transactions, but experts believe the obstacles won’t disappear entirely because the government itself remains under sanctions

The signing of two agreements with the Chavista regime allows the oil company to expand its operations in the Orinoco Belt, which holds more than 80% of the country’s reserves

In Southeast Asia, which is heavily dependent on imports from the Middle East, several countries have been implementing rationing measures for weeks

Over the course of a few months, President Sheinbaum has distanced herself from her opposition to this gas extraction technique

Investors across the continent have already put more than $27 billion into this leader in military-grade AI that has been accused of numerous human rights violations

Prices record their sharpest monthly increase — 0.9% — since May 2022, at the outset of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Chavista-controlled parliament unanimously passes legislation that removes the State’s exclusive control over mineral exploitation

The decision by Daniel Noboa’s government comes after statements by Colombian president Gustavo Petro, who called former Ecuadorian VP Jorge Glas a ‘political prisoner’

Experts foresee stagflation reminiscent of the 1970s — or even a global recession in the worst‑case scenario — but forecasts remain shaky given the high level of geopolitical uncertainty

Tehran is already informally imposing this arbitrary fee on ships from non-hostile countries and aims to make it a permanent practice

European political and economic authorities warn about the danger of entering a phase of low growth and high inflation of up to 6%, if the conflict in the Middle East becomes entrenched

The shift in US trade policy leaves winners and losers: American families bear the burden of spending; the economy holds firm while global alliances are reshaped

The head of the world’s largest investment firm, with a total of $14 trillion in assets under management, also noted that ‘Spain is a beacon of hope for Europe’ in an exclusive interview with EL PAÍS

UniCredit’s takeover bid for Commerzbank encapsulates the major dilemmas of the European project: from the quest for megabanks to the persistence of soverignty concerns

Unmanned aerial vehicles have revolutionized the arms industry, but their production makes many countries even more dependent on imports

Despite the easing of US sanctions to boost the oil sector, economic recovery has not yet materialized

Once the Strait of Hormuz reopens, it will be necessary to repair facilities, restart wells, and manage a logistical crisis at sea. Gas and oil prices will continue to reflect geopolitical risks

Analysts are beginning to consider the possibility of prices breaking all records if the conflict in the Middle East persists. In that case, a global recession would be almost inevitable

The secretary general of the agency that coordinates oil reserves warns that the current supply reduction is greater than in the 1970s

Ernest Higa, the American businessman who successfully launched Domino’s Pizza in Japan in 1985, recognized the need to adapt to the country’s unique characteristics. He recommends delving deeper into the culture, the market, and consumer habits

Asian countries are most affected by the absence of natural gas from the Persian Gulf, but this could end up putting pressure on prices in Europe and impacting storage capacity for next winter