Find out why the Strait of Hormuz remains crucial for the world’s supply of oil and gas and how tensions in the Middle East can affect fuel prices, industry, inflation, and the economies of Europe and Asia. We provide an overview of the most important risks and the possible consequences of a prolonged blockade.
Find out how rising oil prices, tensions in the Middle East and supply disruptions are once again intensifying fears of inflation. We bring an overview of the consequences for interest rates, household budgets, global markets and the decisions of central banks in Europe and the USA.
Find out why the proceedings against Live Nation and Ticketmaster are no longer just a story about concerts and tickets. We provide an overview of the allegations, possible consequences for the entertainment market, investors and venues, and the question of whether antitrust can truly limit corporate dominance.
Find out what the IMF’s latest forecasts mean for the world economy in 2026: growth remains stable, but technological investment, trade changes, and geopolitical tensions continue to strongly shape the global outlook. We bring an overview of the key estimates, risks, and differences among major economies.
Find out how rising tariffs, regulatory tightening, and the reshuffling of supply chains are changing global trade in 2026. We bring an overview of UNCTAD’s warnings, the European Union’s response, and the consequences for companies that are increasingly planning according to political risk and ever less according to the old rules of globalization.
Find out why Europe once again fears more expensive energy and what new pressure on gas and oil could mean for inflation, households, transport and industry. We bring an overview of the key risks, European measures and the reasons why energy security remains one of the main economic issues.