Heightened rhetoric and reported exchanges of attacks between Iran and the United States are drawing fresh attention to the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Thai Central Bank Chief Warns of Persistent Weak, Uneven Growth
Thailand’s central bank governor has cautioned that the country’s economic growth is weak and unevenly distributed — and that structural problems will keep it that way...
Coffee Prices Pull Back Sharply After Record-Setting Rally
Coffee futures have retreated from historic highs after a combination of weather concerns and a margin requirement increase from the exchange triggered a wave of selling....
Global Markets Wrap: Key Themes Shaping the World Economy This Week
Investors around the world are weighing a mix of signals this week, from central bank policy shifts to trade currents and growth data, as global markets...