Global Economy
March 31, 2026
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Portugal inflation rises to 2.7 percent as energy costs drive price pressures higher

Portugal recorded a notable increase in inflation in March, with consumer prices rising to an annual rate of 2.7 percent, according to preliminary estimates from the national statistics authority. The latest figure represents a 0.6 percentage point increase compared with February, signaling renewed pressure on household costs after a period of relative stability. The acceleration […]

Oil
March 17, 2026
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Oil Price Uncertainty Grows as Middle East Shipping Disruptions Impact European Energy Markets

Global oil markets are entering a period of renewed uncertainty as disruptions in key Middle East shipping routes begin to influence supply expectations and pricing trends. For European economies that rely heavily on imported energy, these developments are creating fresh concerns about stability in fuel costs and long term energy planning. The situation reflects how […]

Global Economy
March 13, 2026
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Eurozone Growth Faces New Test as Energy Costs and Trade Risks Return

Economic optimism across the eurozone is facing renewed scrutiny as energy costs and global trade uncertainty begin to reappear on the policy radar. After a period of gradual recovery supported stabilizing inflation and steady employment levels, economists are warning that new pressures may slow momentum across the region. Rising energy prices, combined with renewed concerns […]