Gasoline Prices
Washington D.C., December 16, 2025 – American consumers are enjoying a significant and sustained drop in gasoline prices, with both national averages and futures contracts plummeting towards multi-year lows. The national average for regular gasoline now hovers around $2.907 per gallon, marking a notable decrease from figures seen earlier
Onion Prices
Dhaka, Bangladesh – December 5, 2025 – Dhaka's kitchen markets are once again grappling with a significant surge in onion prices, sending ripples of concern through households and the broader economy. In a fresh hike reported today, December 5, 2025, the staple commodity's price has soared to Tk
Global Markets
December 1, 2025 – The global economic landscape is increasingly defined by the persistent and expanding impact of tariffs, which continue to exert a significant drag on economic data and global market performance. As of late 2025, these trade barriers are not merely temporary skirmishes but have become entrenched, fundamentally reshaping
Dangote Refinery
The Dangote Refinery, a monumental $20 billion investment, is fundamentally redrawing Nigeria's downstream petroleum landscape, presenting both significant opportunities and immediate challenges for established fuel importers as of November 25, 2025. With its operational capacity steadily increasing, the refinery is actively reshaping market dynamics, though not without facing
Global Supply Chain
Global supply chains continue to navigate a tumultuous landscape in November 2025, grappling with a complex interplay of geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, and environmental challenges. These disruptions, far from being transient, are now widely expected to persist for at least the next one to two years, fundamentally reshaping operational strategies
geopolitics
The global financial landscape, already navigating a labyrinth of complex geopolitical risks from persistent US-China trade tensions to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and Middle Eastern instability, faces a potentially seismic shock. A hypothetical, yet increasingly plausible, escalation of tensions in the South China Sea involving major global powers looms large,
Government Shutdown
Washington D.C. – November 14, 2025 – The specter of political gridlock and potential government shutdowns looms large over the global financial landscape, casting a long shadow of uncertainty across key commodity markets. While often perceived as a domestic political squabble, the cessation of government operations, even temporarily, can send significant
UK Markets
London, UK – November 14, 2025 – The United Kingdom's financial markets are experiencing a turbulent period, marked by significant volatility following unexpected reports concerning Chancellor Rachel Reeves' income tax plans. Just weeks ahead of the crucial Autumn Budget on November 26, 2025, news has emerged of a dramatic
US Government Shutdown
The United States government, after an unprecedented 43-day shutdown, officially reopened on Thursday, November 13, 2025, as President Donald Trump signed a funding bill into law. While the resolution brought an end to the longest federal government impasse in modern American history, the immediate reaction from financial markets was surprisingly
US Government
The United States federal government recently emerged from its longest shutdown in history, a 43-day impasse that stretched from October 1, 2025, to November 12, 2025. The reopening, triggered by President Donald Trump's signing of a funding bill, initially brought a wave of relief to global financial markets.
Inflation
As of November 12, 2025, inflation continues to exert a significant, albeit nuanced, influence on the global economy, impacting stock markets and investor confidence. While there are some indications of moderating price pressures in certain regions, persistent challenges, particularly related to commodity prices, keep central banks on alert and maintain
US Stock Market
The United States stock market is experiencing a robust rally, fueled by a wave of optimism surrounding the anticipated end of the longest government shutdown in the nation's history. As of November 12, 2025, major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow), S&P 500, and