Strait of Hormuz Blockade Since March Raises Global Shipping and Energy Alarm The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked to regular commercial traffic since early March, raising immediate concerns about …
Economy
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Business
German economy posts 0.3% first-quarter growth as economists warn of second-quarter contraction
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman economy posts 0.3% Q1 growth but outlook clouded by Iran war risks German economy posts 0.3% quarter-on-quarter growth in Q1, but rising oil prices and supply uncertainty from the …
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Business
Institute warns German economy faces prolonged stagnation as investment stalls
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman economic growth outlook darkens as key market indicator plunges further German economic growth is under renewed pressure after a leading financial-market indicator collapsed in March and fell again in …
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Politics
Ramstein mayor warns US troop drawdown could devastate local economy
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoUS troop withdrawal from Germany could displace 10,000–12,000, Ramstein mayor warns Ramstein officials warn the announced US troop withdrawal from Germany could displace up to 12,000 people and cost the …
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Business
German investors flock to Poland as booming economy masks deep imbalances
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman investors in Poland accelerate deals as manufacturing and EV hubs expand German investors in Poland are moving capital into manufacturing and EV chains, attracted by lower costs and EU …
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World
Iranian economy crippled as US blockade drives prices up and forces layoffs
by anna walterby anna walterIran economic crisis deepens as fragile ceasefire halts fighting but U.S. blockade chokes trade Fragile ceasefire paused US-Israeli strikes, but the Iran economic crisis is intensifying as a U.S. blockade …
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World
UN Secretary-General warns Strait of Hormuz closure is strangling global economy
by anna walterby anna walterUN warns Strait of Hormuz closure is “strangling the global economy” UN chief Antonio Guterres warns the Strait of Hormuz closure is strangling the global economy, prolonging supply-chain disruptions and …
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Business
IMF warns war-driven defense spending offers limited lift to global economy
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIMF Warns of Rising Economic Cost of War as Global Inflation and Supply Risks Grow Global finance watchdog flags higher prices, strained supply chains and fiscal pressures from conflicts in …
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Germany GDP Q1 2026: Economy Grows 0.3% Despite Iran War Shock Germany GDP Q1 2026 edges up 0.3% as private and public consumption and exports offset higher energy costs and …
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Business
German economy slowed by Iran war as DIW warns energy costs rise
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman economy’s recovery cools as DIW barometer flags Iran conflict impact German economy shows only a slight April rise in DIW barometer; energy costs and uncertainty from the Iran war …