Equities plunge as energy prices soar on Mideast crisis
Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 9, 2026
Stock markets plunged Monday as oil and gas prices soared on fears about supplies from the Middle East with the US-Israeli war against Iran continuing into a second week with no sign of letting up. ... more
Nobel economist Aghion says no repeat 2008 financial crisis; France to host G7 finance meeting on Mideast
Paris, France (AFP) Mar 9, 2026
The war in the Middle East is unlikely to trigger a collapse of the world economy on the scale of the 2008 global financial crisis, Nobel prize-winning economist Philippe Aghion said Monday. ... more
China says 'clearly aware' of economic risks, vows to boost spending
Beijing (AFP) Mar 6, 2026
China's leaders are 'clearly aware' of challenges facing growth, the head of the country's top economic planning body said on Friday, vowing to boost sluggish domestic consumption. ... more