US-China Trade Truce Extended as Tariff Talks Continue
Both sides have agreed to extend the current tariff pause while negotiators work toward a broader deal.
7 Sep 2026
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Oil is back above US$100
A crude price spike does not hit the household budget all at once. It moves through the economy in a sequence, starting at the petrol pump and ending, eventually, in the inflation figures.
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25 September 2026
European Union Unveils New Critical Minerals Strategy
Brussels is seeking to diversify supply chains away from reliance on Chinese-processed materials.
15 Aug 2026
Middle East Tensions Ease After Diplomatic Breakthrough
A new ceasefire framework has lowered risk premiums across regional oil and shipping markets.
21 Jul 2026
Indo-Pacific Trade Bloc Adds Two New Member Nations
The expansion strengthens a regional trade framework seen as a counterweight to Chinese economic influence.
27 Jun 2026
UK and Australia Deepen Defence and Tech Cooperation Pact
The expanded agreement covers joint AI research alongside existing defence procurement ties.
3 Jun 2026