Azerbaijan News and Economic Updates
Hormuz shipping attacks disrupt Gulf oil flows and lift tanker earnings
A sharp escalation in attacks on commercial vessels around the Strait of Hormuz is forcing shipowners to reassess voyages through one of the world’s most important energy corridors. Twenty-four ...
Wall Street futures fall as Middle East risks, Trump-Xi summit weigh on markets
Rising geopolitical tension and firmer expectations for another Federal Reserve rate increase are pressuring U.S. equity futures on Thursday. Investors are also turning cautious before a closely ...
U.S. senators seek FTC probe into Amazon, Walmart chatbot handling of made in U.S.A. labels
Pressure is building on major retailers' use of artificial intelligence in online shopping as concerns grow over how product-origin claims are presented to consumers. Two U.S. senators are urging ...
Amazon FTC lawsuit raises advertiser scrutiny over ad auction practices
Marketing executives are assessing the implications of a new Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that accuses Amazon of inflating digital advertising prices through its auction system. The case is ...
U.S. economy faces debt and borrowing cost strain under Trump agenda
Nearly two years after Donald Trump returned to office promising lower prices and stronger public finances, the U.S. economy is facing record debt, higher fuel costs and rising mortgage rates. The ...
U.S. FTC considers requiring disclosure of personalized pricing practices
U.S. regulators are increasing scrutiny of how companies use consumer data to shape prices for goods and services. The Federal Trade Commission says it is considering a disclosure requirement for ...
UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June, easing pressure on Bank of England
Cooling consumer price growth in the UK adds to signs that near-term cost pressures remain contained despite the recent rebound in oil prices linked to conflict in the Middle East. June inflation ...
UK faces pressure to tighten action on Sudan war and RSF financing
Britain is under renewed pressure to use its legal and trade powers more aggressively as Sudan’s civil war deepens and allegations of genocide mount. The case for stronger action centers on the ...
U.S. LNG sector seen gaining from Middle East supply disruption
Damage to gas infrastructure in Iran, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates is expected to keep part of Middle East supply offline as global LNG demand rises. That setup could widen the market ...
U.S. outlines Iran negotiation framework during Gulf security talks
Regional diplomacy is centered on Iran, maritime security and allied coordination as Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets partners in the United Arab Emirates. He says a preliminary framework for ...
U.S. and Armenia sign strategic agreements during Rubio-Mirzoyan meeting in Yerevan
The United States and Armenia deepen bilateral ties during a high-level meeting in Yerevan centered on regional diplomacy and economic cooperation. The talks also cover Armenia's peace process ...
