The economist Paul Krugman, a former New York Times columnist, said he believed most analysts had been “far too sanguine” about the effects of a prolonged Hormuz crisis.

The increasingly widespread issues are adding to headaches for producers and traders already grappling with the biggest oil supply shock in history.

The two products — Connect Decisions and Connect Talent — had previously been used internally for supply chain forecasting and job interviews.

The initiative will include projects to expand rail tunnels, upgrade screening technology for national security, and add new cargo terminals. 

In total, Ireland has spent around €755 million on fuel supports in recent months, as the country's fuel prices have surged since the start of the Iran war.

“The conflict in the Middle East has posed significant challenges to the safety and stability of global shipping,” China’s biggest container liner said.

The Idemitsu Maru began sailing late on April 27 toward the strait from northwest of Abu Dhabi, where it had been sitting idle for more than a week.

The push for humanoid robots comes in response to larger concerns over a labor shortage, stemming from a bump in inbound tourism and a dip in Japan's working-age population.

The new rail mill is powered by a dedicated 1,800-acre solar farm, making it the world’s largest solar-powered steel mill.

G.M. said it made $2.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a 6% decline from the same period a year ago.