How the world can avoid millions going hungry when supply chains collapse
Billion Photos/ShutterstockMillions more people will face hunger in the coming months if the conflict in the Middle East is not resolved soon, the UN has warned.
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Energy pushes import prices up by 11.4 pct YoY in Mar, highest since Dec 2022
Greece’s import price index jumped by 11.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in March, after a 3.2 percent decrease in the previous month, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Thursday.
Car sales drop 4.6 pct YoY in Apr, up 3.3 pct in 4M
Vehicles going into circulation for the first time had marginal gains of 0.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in April, after a jump of 16.5 percent in March, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Thursday.
PM, sector leaders make it clear energy security is country's top transition priority
At a moment when the Strait of Hormuz is reshaping global energy markets and Europe is once again confronting the fragility of its supply chains, there was a unified message from Greek political leaders, industry executives and grid operators at the Energy Transition Summit, organised by FT Live and Kathimerini in Athens.
Trump’s Shrinking Ambitions on China
The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here’s why he’s had to scale them back.
Why the Bombing of Iran Tied the U.S. More Closely to China
As the U.S. tries to rebuild its weapons stockpiles drained in the Iran war, it will need access to rare-earth minerals, an industry China dominates.
Tariff Refunds Begin to Reach Businesses as Trump Lashes Out at Court
The government must return about $160 billion, plus interest, collected from duties deemed illegal and potentially more if it loses a related tariff case.
Why Pennsylvania’s low-income residents are feeling the squeeze as gas prices rise
Pennsylvania consistently ranks among states with the highest gas prices. eyecrave productions/iStock via Getty Images PlusWhen gas prices rise, not everyone feels the pain equally.
Iran war begins to bite as costs rise and confidence falls
The impact of the protracted Iran conflict is now filtering into the Greek economy and is reflected in hard data and sentiment indicators covering periods after the war began at the end of February.
Tsipras hints at June launch for new party as poll suggests disruption potential
Former PM Alexis Tsipras took a significant step towards forming a new political party with a public speech on Monday, in which he hinted at a June launch.
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