Asia’s great disconnect: Markets boom as Iran war fuels cost of living crisis
Markets in Tokyo and Seoul have hit record highs, while in Manila jeepney drivers went on strike last month to protest surging fuel…
With its scapegoat gone, Europe is forced to finally get honest with itself – POLITICO
Honeymoon’s over That’s not to say they didn’t find some common ground. A few voiced optimism about the…
Ireland cuts tax on motor fuel as protests grip the country – POLITICO
“It’s beyond comprehension that we were on the precipice of losing oil refining capacity in the country in…
Trump fails to calm fears about war’s economic toll
The reaction: Oil prices surged after Trump started speaking, with Brent crude climbing to nearly $110 a barrel…
Europe’s coming energy crunch – POLITICO
“Markets are now grappling with a scenario long discussed in theory but rarely thought of as a legitimate…
Referendum defeat brings Italy’s Meloni crashing down to earth – POLITICO
Elly Schlein, leader of the opposition Democratic Party, said: “We will beat [Meloni] in the next general election,…
Fossil fuels? No thanks. Why Trump’s Iran war is pushing EU toward renewables. – POLITICO
“Becoming independent of oil and gas is one of the key issues, as is once again evident with…
Los Angeles, Bay Area voters will decide whether to hike already high sales taxes | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
This year California voters will choose a new governor, fill other statewide offices, elect 100 state legislators and…
LA Mayor Karen Bass deflects blame, adds insult to injury for wildfire victims | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
The wildfires that swept through Los Angeles 13 months ago destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, with almost…
New York Offers $300 Million to Support Offshore Wind
(Bloomberg) — New York is offering $300 million for port improvements in a signal of support for an…