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IMF warns of looming inflation crisis on back of US-Israel war on Iran
The conflict has driven up prices of oil, natural gas, damaged refineries and other energy infrastructure.
From: Counting the Cost
Can global supply chains recover from the Iran war?
Conflict upends flow of critical raw materials for manufacturing, aviation and technology.
Published On 9 Apr 2026
From: Money Works
Is the world economy heading towards stagflation?
Is the world economy heading towards stagflation?
Published On 9 Apr 2026
Global energy crisis is ‘the mother of all crises’: Turkish energy minister
Turkiye is a key regional energy hub due to its investments, location and oil reserves, the minister tells Al Jazeera.
The war on Iran: Nobody won, everyone paid
The US-Israeli campaign has failed to achieve its goals. Iran has been badly hit, and the Gulf is paying the bill too.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries that supply Iran with weapons
It’s not clear under what legal authority Trump can tack on this tariff, and analysts called it an ’empty threat’.
In Strait of Hormuz, Iran and China take aim at US dollar hegemony
Tehran and Beijing both stand to gain from boosting status of the Chinese yuan.
Billionaire investor Ackman makes $64bn bid for Universal Music Group
Universal Music, the label behind superstars Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, is expected to list in NY from Amsterdam.
Trump to pursue stability with China’s Xi in May meeting, USTR Greer says
The US is ‘not looking for a massive confrontation’, Greer says, adding the two countries have a stable relationship.
From: Counting the Cost
Can Africa tackle the oil shock from the Iran war?
African nations are scrambling to secure oil and gas as the Iran war disrupts supplies from the Middle East.
Published On 7 Apr 2026
