‘Failed US-Iran talks major blow for global economy’
The impact on the wider economy is direct. Higher oil prices feed into transport, food and other goods, adding to inflation and squeezing budgets.
Ceasefire relief: What the US-Iran truce means for oil, equities and currencies
A fragile US-Iran truce has sparked a sharp market relief rally, but six weeks of conflict damage means full recovery remains uncertain.
Africa counts losses as US-Iran war hits 5 key sectors across the continent
Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to ripple across African economies, threatening fertiliser supplies, industrial inputs and trade flows while increasing freight costs and financial pressure on several countries.
Way out of Iran war for global economies is a ‘deep recession’: KPMG chief economist
“The only clear way out is a deep recession,” Swonk wrote, noting that it’s more likely for economies outside the US, but remains a risk for Americans.
Middle East war proved unable to slow Ghana’s economic momentum
Ghana’s economic progress persists despite the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has affected global energy markets and trade logistics, including those within the West African nation.
Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew
Stocks slid and the dollar gained after Trump said military operations would be intensified without offering the timeline that investors had sought for ending hostilities against Iran.
Top 10 African countries with the lowest diesel prices in March 2026
Libya, Angola, and Sudan maintained stable diesel prices, showing no month-on-month change.
Namibia intervenes to protect consumers as fuel prices rise
Namibia’s government will temporarily reduce fuel levies by 50% for at least three months until the end of June in a bid to protect consumers from higher pump prices as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues, the energy minister said on Friday.