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Banxico’s Dissenters Warn About Price Pressures Due to Iran War
Mexico’s central bank’s decision to cut interest rates last week faced strong opposition from two of its five board members, who raised concerns about lingering inflationary pressures from the war in Iran.
Brazil Weighs Raising Ethanol Blend in Boost to Consumers, Mills
The world’s second-largest ethanol producer Brazil is considering raising the amount of ethanol in gasoline, in a move that would aid consumers facing higher fuel prices while also boosting demand for sugar-cane mills struggling with a biofuel supply glut.
US energy giants report fallout from Middle East war
Exxon and Chevron have both disclosed production declines which resulted from the Iran conflict US energy giants ExxonMobil and Chevron have reported lower production and a financial fallout linked to the Iran war, citing operational disruptions and market volatility as a result of the conflict and restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz regarding shipping linked to the West. In a filing to US regulators on Wednesday, Ex...
Oil Trading Costs to Surge as ICE Hikes Crude and Diesel Margins
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. will boost the margins traders have to post for its Brent crude and European diesel futures contracts as the war in Iran sends volatility surging across commodity markets.
Should you lock in a CD now or wait?
MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money Should you lock in a CD now or wait? We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Matt Richardson Matt Richardson Sr. Managing Editor, Managing Your Money Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content...
Morocco Adopts 2026-2032 Public Financial Management Reform Strategy
Agadir – Morocco’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has adopted a new Strategic Framework for Public Financial Management Reform (CSR-PFM) for the 2026–2032 period. Launched on April 8, the strategy sets a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen the performance, sustainability, and transparency of public finances, It aims to consolidate gains achieved in recent years while placing future reforms within a unified strategic vision aligned with national priorities and the objectives of the New D...
‘Mental breakdown’: oil tanker workers stuck in Gulf for six weeks are reaching their limit
Seafarer tells of ‘impossible’ situation, with strait still so unsafe that crew would not cross even if told to sailMaritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?‘You can try to minimise the impact that this situation has on your mental health but it’s becoming impossible.” After six weeks stranded in the Gulf, one of the 20,000 seafarers trapped by Iran’s chokehold on the strait of Hormuz is reaching their limit.Yet with the fragile Middle East ceasefire already frayi...
Iran War Erodes Exxon, Chevron Profits Even as Oil Prices Soar
The surge in oil and natural gas prices from the Iran war might seem like good news for the world’s biggest energy companies, but disruptions to production in the region, shipping blockades and hedging losses make the reality far more complicated.
CoreWeave Bet Powers 7.4% Gain at $66 Billion Ontario Pension Fund
Investment Management Corp. of Ontario earned 7.4% last year thanks to strong equity gains and a roughly C$1 billion ($723 million) return from trimming its position in artificial intelligence cloud provider CoreWeave Inc.
IMF may lend $50b to war-hit nations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects to have to provide up to $50 billion in immediate financial assistance to countries affected by the Middle East war, its managing director said on Thursday, with the crisis likely to have lasting economic effects. "Given the spillovers of the Middle East war, we expect near-term demand for IMF balance-of-payments support to rise to somewhere between $20b and $50b, with the lower bound prevailing if the ceasefire holds," Kristalina Geo...
Battery factory due to supply Jaguar Land Rover to get £380m UK grant
Government investment in Tata-owned Agratas plant expected to boost economic growth and secure jobs The Somerset battery factory due to supply Jaguar Land Rover is to receive £380m in UK government funding as it pushes ahead with construction despite delays.JLR, Britain’s largest automotive employer, is due to receive batteries from the site to make electric versions of its Range Rover and Jaguar models. The Indian conglomerate Tata owns JLR and the electric vehicle (EV) battery factory under it...
EBRD unlocks $5.9 billion for war-hit economies
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Thursday unveiled 5 billion euros ($5.9 billion) to help shore up economies hit by the...
DIFC announces support package for firms to ensure business continuity
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on Thursday announced an economic support package for companies, including grace periods for lease contracts, instalment plans for licence renewal fees, and other measures to assist its business and retail community as the region emerges from the current environment.Effective immediately, the initiatives are designed to ease short-term operational and financial pressures.The measures include flexible payment plans for both the retail and commercial se...
PM orders LPG supply at official rates
The government has ordered a nationwide crackdown to ensure the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at officially notified prices, directing regulators and enforcement agencies to take strict action against violations. Acting on the prime minister's directive, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued notices to all LPG marketing companies, making it mandatory to provide invoices for every delivery vehicle and clearly state prices on gate passes. Officials warned that...
PML-N lawmaker seeks Nobel Prize for CDF, PM over Iran truce
A PML-N lawmaker submitted on Thursday a resolution in the Punjab Assembly, calling for the nomination of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for the Nobel Peace Prize. The resolution, submitted by PML-N Chief Whip Rana Muhammad Arshad, stated that Pakistan's leadership demonstrated "effective diplomacy" amid escalating tensions between Iran and I...
How often do debt collectors follow through on lawsuits?
MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money How often do debt collectors follow through on lawsuits? We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Angelica Leicht Angelica Leicht Senior Editor, Managing Your Money Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and e...
Gold Boom Drives Record Mining Profits
OceanaGold CEO Gerard Bond joined Bloomberg Open Interest to explain how soaring gold prices, lower production costs, and rising output are creating record profits and massive shareholder returns. He also reveals why the company refuses to hedge gold, and how AI could unlock more gains in mining efficiency. (Source: Bloomberg)
IMF expects to provide vulnerable economies hit by Middle East war up to $50 billion
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects to have to provide up to $50 billion in immediate financial assistance to countries affected by the Middle East war, its managing director said on Thursday, with the crisis likely to have lasting economic effects. “Given the spillovers of the Middle East war, we expect near-term demand for IMF balance-of-payments support to rise to somewhere between $20bn and $50bn, with the lower bound prevailing if the ceasefire holds,” Kristalina Georgieva said, a...
McCormick CEO Explains Unilever Deal
McCormick CEO Brendan Foley joins Bloomberg Open Interest to break down the company’s move to acquire Unilever’s food business, revealing a strategy centered on global scale, flavor innovation, and supply chain control. He explains how McCormick plans to outcompete private labels, tap into wellness trends, and build a dominant “flavor powerhouse” through both acquisitions and in-house innovation. (Source: Bloomberg)
Oil Markets Reality vs Expectations
Oil markets are fluctuating between reality and expectations as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz choke global supply. Bloomberg's oil markets reporter Mia Gindis joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why physical oil prices remain high despite falling futures, and how geopolitical outcomes could send prices anywhere from $90 to well above $100 per barrel. (Source: Bloomberg)