Germany’s Lufthansa has announced the cancellation of 20,000 short-haul flights until October due to a significant increase in jet fuel prices following the Iran–Iraq conflict.

Alphabet Inc. is positioned for a potential $100 billion windfall from its early investment in SpaceX, according to a new regulatory filing that highlights the scale of value creation expected from the rocket company’s possible public listing.

The price of Azerbaijani oil grade Azeri Light (CIF) has risen sharply on global markets, increasing by $10.89, or 8.3%, to reach $141.68 per barrel.

Pakistan’s economy expanded by 3.89 percent in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025-26, underpinned by robust industrial output, according to official data released on Thursday.

Malaysia’s construction sector is facing growing pressure as rising global oil prices linked to Middle East tensions drive up costs and threaten project viability, industry representatives said.

Producer prices in the United States rose faster than expected in February, signaling persistent inflationary pressures that analysts warn could intensify further amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The global cryptocurrency market is once again capturing attention as prices climb, trading volumes surge, and investor sentiment turns decisively positive.

Blackstone delivered stronger-than-expected earnings in the final quarter of the year, riding a wave of revived global dealmaking and rapid growth in its data center investments. The results underline how the world’s largest alternative asset manager is capitalizing on renewed confidence in mergers, acquisitions, and digital infrastructure.

Swedish telecoms equipment maker Ericsson said on Friday it plans to return 15 billion Swedish crowns ($1.7 billion) to shareholders through share repurchases after reporting quarterly operating earnings that exceeded market expectations.