Fertilizer prices to rise in Germany as Strait of Hormuz tensions push up energy costs Strait of Hormuz unrest lifts oil and gas prices, driving fertilizer prices higher and raising …
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IEA warns of severe April energy disruption after Hormuz Strait blockade
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGlobal energy markets brace as Hormuz Strait blockade deepens supply shock Major economies face tighter oil and gas supplies after the Hormuz Strait blockade disrupted shipments, the IEA warned, raising …
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European defense spending will not create tech hubs, Oliver Coste warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEuropean defense spending debate shifts to labor rules as route to tech-led capacity At a Berlin conference, experts debate European defense spending, growth effects and proposals to loosen dismissal rules …
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IMF warns war in Iran will slow global growth and lift inflation
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIMF Says War in Iran Dampens Global Growth and Raises Inflation Risks IMF warns the war in Iran will dent global growth and raise inflation risks, with energy shocks hitting …
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Automation and AI will not eliminate auto industry jobs, warns sociologist Butollo
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAI and automation are reshaping work, but jobs won’t disappear, sociologist says Sociologist Florian Butollo warns that AI and automation are changing tasks and increasing workloads, yet they are not …
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IEA cuts global oil demand forecast and warns of widening demand destruction
by anna walterby anna walterIEA demand destruction report cuts 2026 oil forecasts as Hormuz closure and US blockade squeeze supplies IEA demand destruction report slashes 2026 oil forecasts as Strait of Hormuz closure and …
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Chinese export controls drive Europe into greater rare earth dependence, EU chamber warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina export controls on rare earths deepen Europe’s dependence, industry warns China export controls on rare earths deepen Europe’s reliance, industry warns; EU firms call for urgent diversification of critical …
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Philippines confirms cyanide on Chinese boats, warns reef and warship risks
by anna walterby anna walterPhilippines Says Cyanide Found on Chinese Boats Near Second Thomas Shoal, Warns of Marine Damage Philippine tests found cyanide on Chinese boats near Second Thomas Shoal; officials warn it could …
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Merz warns of no short-term fuel price relief as coalition prepares measures
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoChancellor Merz: No Immediate Relief on Fuel Prices as Government Prepares Measures Chancellor Friedrich Merz says no short-term relief on fuel prices is expected as ministers prepare options; Germany pursues …
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Strait of Hormuz crisis marks global economic turning point, Tim Marshall warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerStrait of Hormuz Crisis Called a Global Turning Point by Geopolitics Expert Tim Marshall warns the Strait of Hormuz crisis is a geopolitical turning point that exposes chokepoints threatening global …
