Find out why stock market declines are not just a temporary correction. We bring an overview of rising oil prices, weaker signals from the U.S. labor market, and the reasons why investors are increasingly warning about stagflation and more difficult decisions by the Federal Reserve.
Find out why oil prices have reached their highest levels since 2023 and how tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are already putting pressure on stock markets, transport, and the cost of living. We bring an overview of the reasons why more expensive energy is becoming a global economic problem, from supply disruptions to fears of a new wave of inflation.
Find out why China has set its lowest economic growth target in several decades for 2026 and how Beijing is trying to mitigate the consequences of the real estate crisis, weak domestic consumption, and external pressures, while simultaneously strengthening technology, industry, and state stimulus.
Find out why the latest data on weakening hiring in the U.S. and the renewed rise in oil prices have unsettled the markets. We bring an overview of official figures, warnings from the Federal Reserve, and the consequences for companies, households, and the decisions that will mark the coming weeks of the U.S. economy.
Find out what the decline in U.S. retail sales in January 2026 says about the state of household budgets, inflation, and the strength of personal consumption. We bring an overview of official data, the reasons for more cautious spending, and possible consequences for retailers, markets, and the broader U.S. economy.
Find out what the ISO 37301 certificate means, which AKD was the first in Croatia to obtain after an audit, and how the compliance monitoring system ties to the law in force from 1 October 2025. We explain what is checked, how risks are managed and why it matters for public trust. In a brief overview we highlight key elements: policies, procedures, training and reporting irregularities.