News about World markets
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On Wednesday, the agreement on a two-week truce between the U.S. and Iran caused a revival in the world markets: European stocks rose by almost 4%, but quotes of Russian oil companies collapsed.
Canceling the state of emergency in the energy sector on the eve of the Easter holidays and in a difficult geopolitical situation would be an irresponsible step. This statement was made by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. The Cabinet of Ministers has changed its mind to address the Parliament with an initiative to cancel the state of emergency.
There are no plans to introduce bans on the use of online platforms in Moldova this year. The authorities will focus not on restrictions, but on developing mechanisms to protect users, especially minors. In the fall, the Digital Services Act, an EU document regulating the activity of large online platforms, will be implemented.
The market of luxury watches shows unexpected changes: over the last decade, Cartier products have shown a much more impressive growth in value than Rolex models. This is the conclusion reached by the analysts of Chrono24, who have studied the price dynamics of thousands of watches.
On Tuesday evening North American time, the U.S. deadline for Iran expires. In response, Iran has prepared its ten-point plan.
The eurozone private sector in March showed the weakest expansion in nine months. This follows from the business activity index (PMI) data published by S&P Global.
The Moldovan government has suspended tenders for major infrastructure projects due to rising energy prices, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Vladimir Bolea said on the air of a Moldovan TV channel.
Representatives of Moldovan companies claim a number of systemic problems that affect their activities and limit the development of production, including tax burden, staff shortages and bureaucratic barriers. In particular, they advocate for the elimination of import taxes on raw materials used for local production.
Donald Trump has declined an invitation to come to the Bucharest Nine summit in the Romanian capital scheduled for May 13.
A direct rail line will be built between the two airports in Istanbul, Turkey, separated by the Bosphorus Strait, which will make it much easier to travel when transferring, Logos Press reported.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Damascus on his first visit since the fall of the Assad regime.
Tour operators report that tourists are reconsidering or canceling plans for vacations in Turkey due to the aggravation of the situation.
The U.S. EB-5 immigration program, which Donald Trump criticized a year ago and promised to revise, continues to work and attract billions of dollars of investment. However, the conditions and the real chances of investors have changed.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency has set new fuel prices for tomorrow, April 7, 2026.
In the April 2026 report “Institutions for Industrial Policy,” International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts discuss the shift away from pure free market principles in economic management. Industrial strategies require active government intervention and coordination, reminiscent of Soviet Gosplan methods to support key sectors of the economy in the new environment, according to the Fund’s working papers.
The Parliamentary Commission on Economy, Budget and Finance has announced public hearings on the situation on the oil products market.
Agricultural land has become significantly cheaper in Ukraine. In February 2026, the average cost per hectare amounted to 69,800 hryvnia, which is almost 26,000 hryvnia lower than in January.
The Republic of Moldova ranks 110th (out of 209) in the world in terms of agricultural land area. We have 9,421 square miles for agricultural purposes.
We live in a world of senseless suffering and impending catastrophe, where the idea of moral progress has seemingly become incomprehensible. Modern society suffers from two epochal crises: the rise of anti-democratic forces and climate change. But what if today’s tragedies turn out to be a source of hope?
