What does the Iran war mean for the US defense sector?
US defense companies are being called on to ramp up production to meet fresh demand from the war in Iran. …
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Why gold prices are not soaring
Gold is typically seen as a safe haven, especially in times of war and other crises. Notwithstanding the ongoing war …
US eases oil sanctions at an ideal time for Russia
The United States has further eased sanctions on oil from Russia in an attempt to bring energy prices down as …
Who holds the biggest emergency oil reserves?
Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed dozens of countries to tap their emergency oil stockpiles. But …
Strait of Hormuz shutdown could spark food crisis
Along with spiking oil prices, Iran's de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz is raising fertilizer costs by up …
How Poland is flexing its economic muscle in Western Europe
Poland's economy is now a European star performer. A new trend suggests further momentum, with more and more Polish firms …
How long before Gulf nations stop pumping oil?
The oil price spiked near $120 after strikes on Iran's energy sites and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. …
Iran attacks on Gulf oil and gas sites trigger energy fears
Iranian attacks on regional refineries and gas facilities, and oil tankers are increasing global energy supply fears, risking major economic …
Will Iran war send oil prices above $100 a barrel?
Oil markets are bracing for sharp price spikes after the US-Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation. Iran's role as …
Strait of Hormuz halts after US‑Israel attack on Iran
US President Trump has carried out his threat to attack Iran, shifting attention to the Strait of Hormuz, the world's …
Pentagon pressures Anthropic in escalating AI showdown
The row between Anthropic, a much vaunted AI startup, and the Trump administration, is sharply escalating. The Pentagon wants complete …
What's next for Germany's troubled car giants?
German automakers are in a crisis due to stagnant sales, falling profits and constant strategy shifts. Can the industry recover?
Iran's energy sites still on Trump's target list
Donald Trump has delayed strikes on Iran's power plants for five days, citing "productive" talks with Tehran. DW asks what …
Who wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?
Squeezed by Trump's tariffs and China's industrial muscle, the EU and Australia bury old trade disputes to finalize a long-delayed …
Iran war boosts strategic significance of South Caucasus
With war raging in Iran, the South Caucasus has become one of the few stable corridors between Asia and Europe. …
Report: Volkswagen to switch from cars to defense at key plant
A report in the Financial Times says Volkswagen is considering producing weapons for Israel. A VW spokesperson told DW the …
Is Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade?
An Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of …
Is VW eyeing Iron Dome parts production at German plant?
A report in the Financial Times says Volkswagen is considering producing defense components for Israel. A VW spokesperson told DW …
Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?
Supply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets: The current war in the Middle East brings back memories of the oil crises …
How US 'Liberation Day' tariffs reshaped global trade
One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost …