News about World markets
Louis Vuitton has unveiled a limited edition Sac Œuf Jaune product for Easter 2026 – an edible interpretation of the brand’s signature bag. The product was designed in collaboration with French chocolatier Maxime Frederic and is part of the La Collection de Pâques 2026 holiday collection, available in Paris.
Spring 2026 brings sneaker fans a real surprise: Nike presents an updated version of the legendary Air Force 1 Low in “White Crocodile”. The luxurious texture of crocodile-embossed leather, shimmering silver Swoosh and back, and translucent ice outsole create the effect of a premium shoe worthy of a fashion boutique showcase.
US department store chain Saks Global has received an additional $300 million in financing, marking an important step in its financial recovery. The funds are part of a larger $1.75 billion package of support generated through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the US. At the same time, the company’s shareholders approved a five-year growth strategy aimed at returning the business to sustainable profitability.
The European e-cigarette market is now at the peak of growth, but almost half of the turnover is out of state control. This is the conclusion reached by the authors of a new international study on the structure of the illegal vape market in Europe, presented at a press conference by experts from Fraunhofer IIS and MRU GmbH (Germany).
ANRE has set new maximum prices for basic fuels that will be in effect tomorrow, March 19.
The norm of the minimum stock of gasoline in Moldova is reduced from 8,000 tons to 5,000 tons. At the same time, the retail sale of diesel in consumer containers is limited to 20 liters per purchase. These measures are taken by the government in order to optimize the use of storage capacity and avoid blocking stocks.
Asian countries are seen as major buyers of Russian oil as exports are being redirected and supplies cut through familiar routes. CNBC reports that countries are lining up for resources from Russia.
US President Donald Trump has called for an investigation into how Ukraine has been spending US-directed funds.
Moldova is on the 5th place in the ranking of European countries with the lowest prices for chicken eggs.
Robert Kiyosaki, author of the personal finance book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” has promised his subscribers online X a global economic crisis.
The global food market was highly vulnerable to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, through which one third of the world’s urea exports pass. Military action in the Middle East has threatened global food security by paralyzing the production and export of critical fertilizers.
Spandex manufacturer Lycra has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas. The company plans to turn over control of the business to creditors and write off a significant portion of its debt, while preserving jobs and supplies for customers.
Moldova was ranked among the top 20 countries in terms of projected GDP growth between 2026 and 2030.
American Forbes has presented an updated global ranking of billionaires. Women are still in the minority, but their share is gradually increasing.
Chairman António Costa said that threats against EU leaders were unacceptable, commenting on Ukrainian President Zelensky’s remarks against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
IuteBank, a member of the Estonian Iute Group, has completed the transition period following the process of establishing a transitional bank and will start operating as a commercial bank on the Ukrainian market from March 17.
Relations between the EU and the US are once again on the verge of a deep crisis due to disagreements over security in the Strait of Hormuz, Politico reported, citing European diplomats.
Just three months after the launch of the Galaxy Z TriFold model, Samsung Corporation will discontinue its production, according to Logos Press.
The Chinese government is responding to sulfur supply disruptions due to conflict in the Middle East and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz. The move has sharply raised shipping costs and sulfur prices, posing serious risks to the production of phosphate fertilizer needed for China’s spring planting campaign. The country imports about 47% of its sulphur, mostly from the Persian Gulf, so any disruption to transportation routes has a direct impact on domestic fertilizer production.
Saudi Arabia has offered long-term buyers to receive April oil shipments through the port of Yanbu in the Red Sea. The country is preparing for possible prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
