Economy
Turkey's surprise rate cut plunges lira to new lows
Move follows Erdogan's assurance inflation is under control
Economy
Datawatch
Global energy shortage looms as investment in fossil fuels slides
Decarbonization push may cut oil output 73% by 2050 despite lack of alternatives
Afghanistan turmoil
Aid for Taliban-led Afghanistan poses dilemma for West
Economic paralysis since takeover seen plunging 97% into poverty
Datawatch
U.S. freed from burden of high crude oil prices
Washington to reduce Middle East involvement even further
Opinion
How Carlos Ghosn could help enliven Japan's election
Extending aid to Lebanon in return for former Nissan CEO is a tempting possibility
Trade
Indonesia and UAE begin talks on trade and investment pact
Jakarta wants to use CEPA to access African and other Gulf markets
Market Spotlight
Heat rises on Turkey's central bank chief
Satisfying Erdogan and financial markets proves a major dilemma for Kavcioglu
Transportation
Tanker seized by suspected Iran-backed forces in Arabian Sea
Asphalt Princess stopped near Strait of Hormuz: maritime security sources
Opinion
OPEC+ nations must not squander the chance for a makeover
Time the anachronistic cartel moved to cement its relevance
Opinion
Surging oil prices are a crucial test for OPEC+ nations
Producers' alliance must not become a victim of its own success
Economy
Erdogan's call for rate cut drives Turkey's lira to fresh lows
Leader's call for lower rates by 'July or August' rattles currency markets
Politics
Erdogan fires deputy governor of Turkey's central bank
President's decision to remove a third senior official at the institution in 2 months unnerves investors
Economy
Turkey's revolving door of central bank chiefs whipsaws markets
Investors doubt Erdogan's will to fight inflation while public questions data reliability
Energy
Japan targets Vietnam for first ASEAN oil-sharing deal
Tokyo looks to secure supply chain for companies with overseas footprint
Datawatch
Dollar remains overvalued against yen and other currencies
Difference with theoretical value sows seeds of market unrest
Transportation
Suez Canal shipping backlog ends, days after giant vessel freed
Investigation results to be released soon on cause of container ship's grounding
Transportation
Suez ship's Taiwanese operator denies liability for blockage
Evergreen chief pins responsibility on vessel's Japanese owner
Transportation
Suez Canal doubles traffic to clear backlog, from cattle to crude
Waterway remains cost-competitive alternative to African route
