The Middle East accounted for 9.8 percent of global container trade last year

Brent crude closed at $103.14 per barrel

Oil and gas prices have surged since US-Israeli strikes on Iran killed its supreme leader and plunged the Middle East into war

When US and Israeli forces launched airstrikes on Iran, the shock waves were felt far beyond the region. As the conflict escalates, understanding who benefits from this crisis might be as important as counting its costs.

Banks in the region sent staff home in response to a deepening Middle East conflict

"China opposes using it as an excuse for political manipulation," ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said

​An Indian source ‌said ⁠on Thursday

The dollar advanced against the euro, yen, sterling and kiwi for a third straight day

Brent jumped more than nine percent to hit as high as $101.59 a barrel

The consignment has been brought under G2G agreement

The country shipped $4.24 billion worth of garments to emerging markets during the period

Unlike the first oil shock, OECD members can now rely on massive strategic reserves, equivalent to three months of imports

The dollar index, which measures the US unit against six other rivals, eased to 98.773, not far ​from the three-month top hit on Monday

The Spanish group reported a profit of 6.22 billion euros

Brent futures traded down 88 cents, or 1 percent, ‌at $86.92 a barrel by 0451 GMT

The release would exceed the 182 million barrels of oil that IEA member nations put on the market in two releases in 2022 when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine

The panel will work to safeguard Bangladesh’s economy from potential global disruptions

Brent crude futures traded at $92.46 ​a barrel in the Asia morning, down from highs near $120 on Monday

April delivery has been sought for the cargoes

The interbank exchange rate stood at Tk 122.49 per US dollar, up from Tk 122.43 a day earlier