Surveys reveal that the ongoing Iran war is rattling Germany's economic recovery, casting a long shadow of uncertainty over its growth prospects. Business confidence is wavering, and export outlooks have darkened considerably as geopolitical tensions escalate
Russian billionaires have surged ahead, increasing their combined fortune by a striking 11% over the past year, despite the hurdles of war and international sanctions, Forbes reveals. This impressive growth highlights their remarkable resilience amid intense geopolitical challenges, Reuters notes
Brazil has dramatically increased fuel tax cuts and expanded subsidies to shield consumers from soaring energy costs, as the ongoing conflict in Iran sends shockwaves through global oil markets, Bloomberg reports. These decisive measures aim to soften the blow of sudden price surges and keep energy affordable for everyone
The Ukraine war has sparked a dramatic surge in Russia's "exorcism economy," with a growing number of people seeking spiritual cleansing and potent rituals to ward off curses they believe are linked to the conflict-unveiling deep-rooted fears spreading throughout society
