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Marking International Women’s Day 2026 under the global theme ‘Give to Gain’, the Bank of Ceylon, one of the leading government bank in Sri Lanka with over 2,300 customer service touch points islandwide, reaffirms its commitment to empowering women through inclusive and accessible financial solutions.
Sri Lanka’s fintech sector continues to gain momentum with the appointment of Vardan Aslibekyan, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pay&Go, to the Board of Directors of Fintech Forum Sri Lanka, one of the country’s leading industry body representing the financial technology sector.
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The European Union has spent €195 billion on Ukraine since the escalation of its conflict with Russia four years ago, according to the bloc’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas. She revealed the updated figure amid growing unease and divisions among member states about Brussels’ continuing military and financial aid …
The European Union has spent €195 billion on Ukraine since the escalation of its conflict with Russia four years ago, according to the bloc’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas. She revealed the updated figure amid growing unease and divisions among member states about Brussels’ continuing military and financial aid …
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russian companies should “take advantage” of the current situation as the war disrupts global oil and energy markets.
US stocks trimmed much of an early loss amid growing concerns about whether the global economy can withstand spiking prices for oil, which briefly got to nearly $US120 per barrel.
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Oil prices jumped Monday with traffic in the Strait of Hormuz at a near standstill, but the longer-term implications of the Strait's closure may be more extreme for the liquefied natural gas market. That's in part because it's more difficult to move than crude oil and LNG production is more concentrated.
Cancelled home sales dipped at the start of 2026, showcasing market resilience as buyers stuck to their purchasing plans in the face of growing economic uncertainty.
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OIL prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets.
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By Henry Johnston, a Moscow-based writer who worked in finance for over a decade
By Henry Johnston, a Moscow-based writer who worked in finance for over a decade
The global commodity market was jolted as markets reopened on Monday, as the war on Iran continued to escalate over the weekend.
Before the war in Iran erupted, the Bank of England was widely predicted to be on course to cut interest rates at its meeting next week.
Exclusive: Rented datacentres and ‘supercomputer’ site that’s still a scaffolding yard raise questions for Starmer’s push to ‘mainline AI into veins of economy’
Amid Mideast instability and US$100 oil, China is mapping out strategic production bases in critical regions, underpinning long-term energy security
Authors of a new book argue secession could be a blueprint for eastern states but the government says it would leave WA with a weaker economy and no defence force
Strong battery sales and energy storage growth propel the battery giant to a new all-time high in global market share
The Israeli military has struck the Al-Qard al-Hasan financial institution in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, after issuing a statement announcing that it would target the branches of the Hezbollah-affiliated charity.
Large fire and plume of smoke is visible after, according to the authorities, debris of an Iranian intercepted drone hit the Fujairah oil facility, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
But labour sector lawmaker calls for bolder increases in maximum income level threshold to meet statutory requirements and reflect rising salaries
US stock futures tumbled Monday morning as oil prices soared past $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 – fueling fears that a prolonged conflict in Iran could hammer prices at home.
A deep-pocketed AI startup whose clients include New York City’s MTA and the Los Angeles Metro has filed a lawsuit accusing its ex-CEO of forging documents to secretly sell his shares in the company – and then scooping up a waterfront home in Florida and a fleet of luxury sports cars.
Homes are seen under construction Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Exclusive: Bank Policy Institute, representing lenders such as JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, argues that new licenses could harm US consumers and financial system
U.S. Treasury yields climbed higher on Monday as oil prices soared past $100 a barrel and increased inflation fears among investors.
European stock markets dropped to their lowest level in more than two months on Monday as the Israel-US war on Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher and fuelled fresh inflation concerns.
The prime minister is facing pressure from unions and some backbenchers to prepare a support package as oil and gas prices threaten to push up inflation
Asian property’s sources of resilience are potent and multifaceted, with the drivers of sentiment distinct from those in financial markets
‘Preparatory work’ on pipeline, believed to be the Power of Siberia 2, included in five-year plan – but analysts say more details are needed
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, with oil on track for its biggest daily jump since 2020
Finance chief says Hong Kong is driving country’s development, calls on city to ‘get empowered’ by AI
South Korean stocks fell nearly 6 percent Monday, with the main bourse operator temporarily suspending trading during the morning amid extreme market volatility caused by US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The local currency fell sharply against the greenback.
With oil prices soaring and stock markets falling, economists warn that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East risks knocking growth worldwide and boosting prices
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya departed for Manila at midnight yesterday (08) to undertake an official visit at the invitation of the Asian Development Bank to participate in events marking International Women’s Day.
Michael Janda is the ABC News Business Editor. He was the ABC’s first Business and Finance Cadet in 2008, and has since worked reporting on finance, business and economics across online, radio and TV, before becoming the inaugural Digital Lead for the Business Reporting Team. Michael’s time at the ABC has also inclu…
Fuel prices hit more than $2.25 in Sydney on Monday. (ABC News: John Gunn)
Circuit breaker, sidecar activated as foreign investors lead sell-off, oil surge fuels inflation fears
Finance ministers from the G7 nations will hold an emergency meeting to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves as global crude prices surge, the Financial Times reported, citing sources.
Pakistan Stock Exchange benchmark index plunged more than 9,000 points in early trading, which resulted in trade suspension in the market for 45 minutes, local media reported.
Sector representative says surcharges ‘a reluctant step’, adding many drivers have fixed daily commitments that must be met
Lotte Biologics said Monday it will participate in DCAT Week 2026, a major pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry gathering to be held in New York from March 23 to 26, as it looks to expand partnerships and strengthen its global presence in the contract development and manufacturing organization market.
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…