CENTCOM says a U.S. strike disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship after blockade warnings, as tanker fire adds pressure on energy markets.
Kyiv denied a report that Trump urged Zelensky to meet Putin in Moscow as Washington presses both sides to curb energy strikes.
The Fed lifted rates to 3.75%-4%, putting Kevin Warsh at the center of a policy fight over inflation, credit costs and political pressure.
Uzbekistan’s meat import value rose 62.8% in early 2026 amid slowing domestic production and rising global prices, raising concerns over future meat price inflation.
Global oil stocks fell by a record 200 million barrels in April despite declining demand, driven by Middle East conflicts and supply disruptions, signaling rising prices ahead.
Oxfam reports a 56% rise in CEO pay among Germany’s DAX 40 companies since 2019, while average worker wages remain below pre-pandemic levels, intensifying income inequality.
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank retains its 14% key rate due to persistent food inflation and external economic risks despite a general decline in inflation.