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US sanctions 17 vessels linked to Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’

Treasury targets oil shipments to Asian markets under Operation Economic Outcast campaign09 October 2026

EU, China at trade crossroads amid strict market access plans threatening new trade war

Germany joins France urging EU to impose retaliatory tariffs, restrict market access to shield European manufacturing’s competitiveness from subsidized Chinese competition, which Beijing calls discriminatory and violating of WTO rules08 October 2026

French economists urge $140B deficit reduction, sweeping policy reforms

Prime minister’s advisory council calls for investment in education, innovation and climate adaptation08 October 2026

Bangladesh signs 15-year port deal with UAE-based DP World

Police baton-charge demonstrators opposing foreign management of terminal handling 44% of Chattogram port’s container traffic08 October 2026

Global markets turn negative as Fed minutes fuel rate hike expectations

White House seeking military strike options against Iran pushes Brent above $102-a-barrel, while Fed’s meeting minutes drive December rate hike expectations to 94%, sending bond yields to near multi-decade highs08 October 2026

US weekly jobless claims fall to 197,000, below expectations

Initial applications decline by 2,000 in week ending Oct. 3, while continuing claims rise by 17,00008 October 2026

WTO raises 2026 goods trade growth forecast to 3.9%, cuts services outlook

Strong AI-related demand, resilient supply chains cushion Middle East war disruptions, while gains remain uneven08 October 2026

BoE governor warns lower growth, supply shocks pose new long-term challenges

Global economy faces major uncertainties stemming from conflicts in Middle East alongside vulnerabilities in sovereign debt markets and asset valuations, Andrew Bailey says08 October 2026

Germany lifts 2026 growth forecast to 1.3% as exports, public spending drive recovery

Government raises outlook from 0.5%, while higher energy costs weigh on private consumption and investment08 October 2026

Türkiye’s banking sector loans reach $586B last week

Consumer loans total $71.6B, while personal credit card debt stands at $72.3B as of Oct. 208 October 2026

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