global economy
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McGill experts weigh in on Carney’s strategy amid global volatility
As geopolitical conflict intensifies in the Middle East, leading voices from McGill University are analyzing how Canada can balance strategic sovereignty with global economic shocks.
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Oil Prices Soar Past $115 as Iran Conflict Disrupts Supply
The Iran war has caused Brent crude oil prices to jump past $115 a barrel, disrupting global oil flows and sparking fears of economic instability worldwide.
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Oil Prices Breach $100 as Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Supply
Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel as the escalating conflict with Iran threatens critical shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking fears of a new inflationary shock.
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Qatar Warns: Middle East War Could Collapse Economies, $150 Oil
Qatar’s Energy Minister warns the escalating Middle East conflict could cause global economic collapse and drive oil prices to $150 within weeks. Energy export halts are a growing concern.
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Rising Tensions in Middle East Impact Global Oil Supply and Markets
Escalating military actions in the Middle East have unsettled global markets and raised concerns over the security of critical oil supply channels.
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STI Plunges 2.3% Amid Iran War Energy Shock Fears
The Straits Times Index fell sharply on March 4, 2026, as escalating conflict in the Middle East sparked fears of an energy shock and widespread sell-offs across Asian markets.
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Petrol Prices in Singapore Climb Amid Middle East Conflict
Singapore’s petrol prices rose on March 3, 2026, due to the escalating Middle East conflict disrupting global oil supplies and increasing freight costs.
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Hormuz Strait Effectively Closed Despite No Legal Declaration
Iran’s declared closure of the Strait of Hormuz has halted commercial shipping, shocking global energy markets. No formal legal closure exists, but active kinetic hazards prevent transit.
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Oil Prices Top $80 Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Brent crude prices surged above $80 a barrel after US-Israel strikes on Iran and reports of Supreme Leader Khamenei’s death heightened regional instability.
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US-Israel Strikes on Iran Fuel Oil Price Surge, Market Volatility
Global oil markets are bracing for significant volatility after US-Israel coordinated military strikes across Iran escalated regional tensions, driving crude prices higher.
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AI Doomsday Report Rattles Global Markets, Tech Stocks Tumble
A viral report by Citrini Research, “The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis,” caused significant stock market drops Monday, fueling investor fears over AI’s economic disruption.
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Mark Carney Declares End of US-Led World Order in Davos
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney asserted the end of the US-led global order at Davos, urging nations to forge a new, independent architecture.
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South Korea’s Kospi Breaks 5,200 Barrier Amid Retail Investor Push
South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index closed at a historic high of 5,221.25 points on Thursday, January 29, 2026, driven by robust corporate earnings and significant buying from individual investors, signaling strong market optimism.
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Bessent’s ‘Financing War’ Claim Ignites Diplomatic, Economic Backlash
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent remarks on European trade with India and NATO have sparked significant diplomatic pushback and raised economic concerns, notably from Canada and financial analysts.
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Singapore Dollar Hits Decade High Amid US Dollar Sell-off Triggers
The Singapore dollar surged to its strongest level in over a decade against the US dollar, driven by speculation of coordinated US-Japan currency intervention and broader market jitters surrounding US politics and economic policy.