News about World markets
France’s restaurant industry is facing a dramatic shift in demand: traditional establishments are closing and the market is shifting towards delivery and low-cost formats.
Kazakhstan took 78th place in the world ranking of globalization by the end of 2025. The country scored 64.17 points and became the leader of the rating in Central Asia. In particular, Kyrgyzstan took only 93rd place (60.79 points), Uzbekistan – 125th place (52.27 points), Tajikistan – 129th place (51.55 points), Turkmenistan – 184th place (41.64 points).
The investigation into the explosion of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022 is still ongoing. German authorities suspect a group of Ukrainians in this sabotage, one suspect was detained in Italy and extradited to Germany. Investigative journalist Bojan Panchevski offers a new version – he claims that he personally met with the organizers and perpetrators and learned how the operation was planned and carried out.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has welcomed the initiative to increase the number of scholarships for young people from Moldova, including ATU Gagauzia. This was stated by Moldovan MP Alexandru Vershinin. After a short conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, Vershinin concluded that Erdogan was aware of the uneasy relations between Chisinau and Comrat.
A key defense metal has found itself at the center of a conflict. The beneficiary of the struggle between the U.S. and China for control of rare earth supply chains could be Vietnam, which, despite its rich reserves, has so far been unable to effectively utilize its natural resources.
Jeremy Allaire, CEO and co-founder of Circle Internet Group (issuer of the world’s second-largest steiblcoin USDC), said there is a “tremendous opportunity” to create a Chinese yuan-backed steiblcoin.
Artificial intelligence will not lead to instant job losses, despite growing fears. This is the conclusion reached by Morgan Stanley analysts in a new April report.
The U.S. has lifted restrictions on Russian oil purchases for another month, although it had “ruled out” such an option a few days ago.
The world economy missed 500 million barrels of oil due to supply disruptions from the Middle East. Losses from lost trade are estimated at about $50 billion.
Wheat could post its strongest weekly gain in nearly two months. Drought and dry weather in key regions, including the U.S. Great Plains, Australia, and parts of the Black Sea region and Europe, have weighed on the outlook for wheat supplies.
The global garden strawberry market enters the 2026 season in a state of the “typical paradox” of the fruit business: in many regions, supply is increasing, but profitability remains fragile.
The price of the first cryptocurrency rose to $78,000 for the first time since early February. The reason for the positive dynamics was the statement of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
American President Donald Trump yesterday formulated two ultimatums at once. First, he announced that he had banned Israel from bombing Lebanon, and soon wrote on his social network Truth Social that NATO should “stay out” of the unblocked Strait of Hormuz.
Due to the Gulf War, the inaction of the U.S. Federal Reserve and tightening policies in Europe and Asia-Pacific, some currencies are pulling away from the weakening U.S. dollar.
US President Donald Trump reacted to the announced opening of the Strait of Hormuz and thanked the Iranian leadership in a post on his Truth Social platform.
The head of Kering announced plans to bring to the market smart glasses of luxury class, which will be created in partnership with Google. The project envisages the release of the device under the Gucci brand as early as 2027, which could be one of the first examples of the integration of artificial intelligence in the segment of high fashion.
Major Wall Street banks, including Deutsche Bank and Wells Fargo, believe that the dollar’s rise is over. The reason is the decline in tensions around Iran and the return of investors to risk.
Germany’s largest lender Deutsche Bank has notified European financial regulators of its own violation of EU sanctions relating to Russian clients.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect from April 18-21.
Moldovan autochthonous grape varieties Fetjaska Albă and Fetjaska Năgre were included in the permanent exposition of one of the most famous wine museums in the world – Cité du Vin in Bordeaux.
