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China warns of El Niño risk as fossil fuel pressures rise

China’s national climate authorities have signaled the likely emergence of an El Niño event beginning in May 2026, with effects expected to persist through the end of the year. The forecast raises concerns about rising global temperatures and increased climate volatility, though experts......

European gas prices surge as Iran ceasefire nears expiration

Global economic risks are intensifying as energy prices climb and geopolitical tensions persist between the United States and Iran. Seven weeks into the conflict, policymakers and economists warn of mounting stagflation pressures, driven by rising costs, slowing growth, and constrained monetary policy.......

M&C Saatchi warns Middle East conflict could impact sports and entertainment sector

British advertising group M&C Saatchi has cautioned that ongoing tensions in the Middle East could weigh heavily on its operations, particularly in the sports, entertainment, and consumer-focused sectors. The warning reflects broader concerns among global firms about how geopolitical instability......

Global Left Gathers in Spain to counter rising far-right influence

Thousands of left-leaning activists, policymakers, and political leaders gathered in Barcelona over the weekend in an effort to redefine their political strategy and respond to the growing influence of far-right movements worldwide. The event, supported by Spain’s ruling Socialist Party, brought......

Investors return to U.S. stocks as “TINA” strategy regains momentum

Global investors are increasingly shifting their capital back toward U.S. equities, signaling a renewed confidence in the world’s largest economy and a revival of the so-called “TINA” strategy — short for “There Is No Alternative.” The trend reflects a combination......

Hedge funds snap up $86 billion in stocks in record buying spree

Hedge funds have staged a sharp rebound in April, buying equities at one of the fastest rates on record after a difficult March marked by geopolitical tensions tied to Iran. Data from Goldman Sachs show that long short equity strategies gained 7.7 percent month to date, putting the industry on track......

Sulfur supply crisis deepens as China curbs acid exports

The war between the United States and Iran has triggered a widening disruption in global chemical supply chains, with sulfur emerging as a critical bottleneck across multiple industries. As the conflict enters its seventh week, repeated closures of the Strait of Hormuz have restricted access to one of......

Aluminum prices fall after Iran reopens Hormuz to shipping

Aluminum prices declined on Friday after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, easing supply concerns that had driven the metal to a four year high. The statement followed a 10 day ceasefire linked to tensions between Israel and Lebanon, triggering a broader pullback......

China’s deepseek seeks funding at $10 billion valuation, report says

Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek is reportedly in discussions with investors to raise at least $300 million, with a potential valuation reaching $10 billion, according to a recent media report citing sources familiar with the matter. The startup, which focuses on developing advanced......