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Cuándo volverán las economías mundiales a la normalidad tras el acuerdo entre EE.UU. e Irán
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¿Cuándo volverán las economías mundiales a la normalidad tras el acuerdo entre EE.UU. e Irán? Original
Fuente de la imagen, Getty Images Información del artículo Autor, Faarea Masud Autor, Rachel Clun Título del autor, Reporteros de negocios de la BBC y Autor, Jonathan Josephs Fecha de publicación 15 junio 2026, 16:43 GMT Actualizado 2 horas Tiempo de lectura: 7 min Más de tres meses después de que Estados Unidos e Israel iniciaran su guerra contra Irán, la Casa Blanca y el régimen iraní han acordado un marco para poner fin de manera más duradera a las hostilidades.
Cuándo volverán las economías mundiales a la normalidad tras el acuerdo entre EE.UU. e Irán
[Getty Images] Más de tres meses después de que Estados Unidos e Israel iniciaran su guerra contra Irán, la Casa Blanca y el régimen iraní han acordado un marco para poner fin de manera más duradera a las hostilidades. La crisis en Medio Oriente hizo que los precios globales del petróleo se dispararan, ya que el conflicto cerró de facto una de las principales rutas marítimas del mundo para el transporte de petróleo, gas natural licuado y otros bienes esenciales, limitando la oferta global.
The US and Iran have agreed a deal. How soon could the economy go back to normal?
More than three months after the US and Israel first began their war with Iran, the White House and the Iranian regime have agreed a framework deal to bring about a more long-term end to hostilities. The Middle East crisis sent global oil prices soaring as the conflict effectively closed one of the world's key water transport routes for oil, liquid natural gas and other essential commodities, limiting global supplies.
How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?
More than three months after the US and Israel first began their war with Iran, the White House and the Iranian regime have agreed a framework deal to bring about a more long-term end to hostilities. The Middle East crisis sent global oil prices soaring as the conflict effectively closed one of the world’s key water transport routes for oil, liquid natural gas and other essential commodities, limiting global supplies.
UK electric car sale target set to be weakened
The UK government is set to water down its target for how many new cars that are sold need to be electric vehicles (EVs). Under the current rules, 80% of all new cars sold in the UK need to be EVs by 2030, but car makers and trade unions have been lobbying government for years to reduce the target because of concerns costs and jobs. Meanwhile, sustainability groups say any weakening of the target will threaten the UK's long-term electrification and climate goals.
Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
Trump and EU Usrula Van Leyen seated, leaning towards each other and shaking hands Donald Trump is increasing the tariffs charged on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25% in a sharp escalation of trade tensions with Brussels. The US president accused the EU of "not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal" in a post on Truth Social, but did not explain how.
Oil price rises above $120 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade
Crude oil is a key ingredient in petrol and diesel Oil prices have soared following reports that the US is preparing for an "extended" blockade of Iran. The global benchmark oil price, Brent crude, rose above$120 (£89) a barrel on Wednesday, briefly hitting $122, its highest price since 2022.
United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting the Opec and Opec+ groups of major oil producing nations next month after nearly 60 years of membership. The UAE said its decision would help it meet growing global energy demand in the long term after recent investments to boost its production capacity. It is seen as a blow to the cartel, with one analyst describing the exit as "the beginning of the end of Opec".
Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
Rows of first and second class stamps The price of stamps has risen again, as the postal service faces criticism for failing to hit delivery targets. A first class stamp now costs £1.80 - an increase of 10p - while a second class letter has risen by 4p to 91p. Royal Mail has said the increases are necessary because people are sending far fewer letters while the number of addresses continues to increase.
Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges
Lucy Hooker; Jonathan Josephs - Business reporters Sun 22 March 2026 at 8:30 am UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With energy prices still high due to the conflict in the Gulf, governments around the world are being urged to reduce driving speed limits and encourage more working from home.
Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges
Lucy Hooker; Jonathan Josephs - Business reporters Fri 20 March 2026 at 4:07 pm UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With energy prices still high due to the conflict in the Gulf, governments around the world are being urged to reduce driving speed limits and encourage more working from home.
Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges
View over the shoulder of a male truck driver. He has a beard and is wearing a red top. In front of him you can see a clear motorway with scrubland on the verges and the sun is shining. With energy prices still high due to the conflict in the Gulf, governments around the world are being urged to reduce driving speed limits and encourage more working from home.
Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
Jonathan Josephs - Business Reporter, BBC News For Ukraine the financial frontline is perhaps the unseen battlefield in the war with Russia. Keeping the economy on a level footing isn't just about today, but central to the future that they've spent four years fighting for. "We don't want to be just a poor neighbour [to the EU]," says Ukraine's Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko.
Deal needed to restore trade routes, boss of shipping giant tells BBC
Jonathan Josephs - Business reporter The US, Israel and Iran must come to "some kind of deal" to restore global trade routes in the Middle East, the boss of Danish shipping giant Maersk has said. Vincent Clerc told the BBC that "ultimately we need to get back to something where freedom of navigation and peaceful navigation is restored".
La Unión Europea suspende la aprobación del tratado comercial con EE.UU.
Ursula von der Leyen y Donald Trump sentados en una reunión en Escocia en julio de 2025 en la que acordaron el tratado comercial. [Getty Images] El Parlamento Europeo ha suspendido la aprobación de un importante acuerdo comercial con Estados Unidos acordado en julio, en protesta por la exigencia del presidente Donald Trump de hacerse del control de Groenlandia.
Europe to suspend approval of US tariffs deal
[Bloomberg via Getty Images] The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US tariffs deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee. The suspension is set to be announced in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. The move would mark another escalation in tensions between the US and Europe, as Donald Trump ratchets up his efforts to acquire Greenland, threatening new tariffs over the issue on the weekend.
Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal as global markets fall
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How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026
Trade and tariffs will be on the agenda when Trump and China's Xi next meet in April [AFP via Getty Images] President Trump's favourite word is tariffs. He reminded the world of that in his pre-Christmas "address to the nation". With the world still unwrapping the tariffs "gift" from the first year of his second term in office, he said they were bringing jobs, higher wages and economic growth to the US. That is hotly contested.
UK and South Korea strike trade deal
The UK and South Korea have finalised a trade deal which the government says will create thousands of jobs and bring billions into the British economy.British industries including pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing, alcohol and financial services are expected to benefit from an extension to the current tariff-free trade on most goods and services.The deal is the fourth such agreement struck by the Labour government, following deals with the EU, US and India none of which have had a material...
Trump threatens tougher sanctions after Russia's heaviest strikes on Ukraine
Donald Trump has threatened tougher sanctions against Russia after its heaviest aerial bombardment on Ukraine since the war began. Sunday's strikes killed four people, including a mother and her baby, and damaged Ukraine's main government building in Kyiv for the first time. The attack - which Ukraine said involved at least 810 drones and 13 missiles - has led to growing calls for stronger Western action against President Vladimir Putin.
Trump threatens tougher sanctions after Russia's heaviest strikes on Ukraine
Donald Trump has threatened tougher sanctions against Russia after its heaviest aerial bombardment on Ukraine since the war began. Sunday's strikes killed four people, including a mother and her baby, and damaged Ukraine's main government building in Kyiv for the first time. The attack - which Ukraine said involved at least 810 drones and 13 missiles - has led to growing calls for stronger Western action against President Vladimir Putin.
Como novas tarifas de Trump contra países que fazem negócios com a Rússia podem afetar a economia global
Mesmo como o país que mais sofre sanções no mundo, a Rússia continua a usar sua vasta riqueza energética para pagar os custos da guerra na Ucrânia. Mas o presidente americano, Donald Trump, pretende mudar esta situação. Trump anunciou que novas tarifas de importação secundárias vão atingir todos os países que ainda fazem negócios com a Rússia, caso não houvesse um cessar-fogo na Ucrânia até sexta-feira, 8 de agosto.
Como novas tarifas de Trump contra países que fazem negócios com a Rússia podem afetar a economia global
Mesmo como o país que mais sofre sanções no mundo, a Rússia continua a usar sua vasta riqueza energética para pagar os custos da guerra na Ucrânia. Mas o presidente americano, Donald Trump, pretende mudar esta situação. Trump anunciou que novas tarifas de importação secundárias vão atingir todos os países que ainda fazem negócios com a Rússia, caso não houvesse um cessar-fogo na Ucrânia até sexta-feira, 8 de agosto.
Como novas tarifas de Trump contra países que fazem negócios com a Rússia podem afetar a economia global
As tarifas adicionais de importação impostas pelos Estados Unidos podem cortar o fluxo de petróleo e gás da Rússia no mercado global, reduzindo sua capacidade de financiar a guerra na Ucrânia. Mas pode haver um alto custo para a economia mundial. Mesmo como o país que mais sofre sanções no mundo, a Rússia continua a usar sua vasta riqueza energética para pagar os custos da guerra na Ucrânia. Mas o presidente americano, Donald Trump, pretende mudar esta situação.
How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China
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How Trump's secondary tariffs on Russia could hit the global economy
Despite being the world's most sanctioned country, Russia has continued to use its vast energy wealth to bankroll its war in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump is hoping to change that. He has announced that sweeping new secondary tariffs will impact any country still trading with Russia if a ceasefire with Ukraine is not agreed by Friday 8 August. Secondary tariffs would see goods from any country that trades with Russia face a 100% tax when they are imported into the US.
How Trump's secondary tariffs on Russia could hit the global economy
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Mining billionaire welcomes Trump tariffs on copper
A leading North American mining entrepreneur, who wants to open his own US copper mine, has welcomed plans for a 50% tax on copper imports. Robert Friedland, the billionaire founder of Vancouver-based Ivanhoe Mines and Ivanhoe Electric, told the BBC the tariffs would help re-establish the US copper mining industry. US President Donald Trump has already introduced steel and aluminium tariffs and a 50% copper tariff is due to come in on 1 August.
Both sides can claim victory in US-EU tariff deal, but devil may be in detail
After weeks of tense negotiations between their top trade officials, the EU and US have finally struck a deal - and it comes on the eve of America's latest round of tariff talks with China. Ultimately it took leaders from Washington and Brussels to sit down face to face to reach Sunday's agreement.
EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America
The United States and European Union have reached a trade deal, ending a months-long standoff between two of the world's key economic partners. After make-or-break negotiations between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen in Scotland, the pair agreed on a blanket US tariff on all EU goods of 15%. That is half the 30% import tax rate Trump had threatened to implement starting on Friday.
US government to invest in rare earths production
The US government is to become the biggest shareholder in the country's only operational rare earths mine. It is also going to take a series of other steps to underpin the future of the operation in Mountain Pass, California. Rare earths are essential to huge amounts of modern technology, such as electric cars and wind turbines. Access to these metals has been at the heart of a US-China trade war, with Beijing controlling about 90% of global mining capacity.
China hits back after Trump claims it is 'violating' tariff truce
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to reduce reciprocal tariffs earlier this month [PA Media / Getty Images] US President Donald Trump has accused China of violating a truce on tariffs struck earlier this month, a claim China has responded to with its own accusations of US wrongdoing. Washington and Beijing agreed to temporarily lower tit-for-tat tariffs after talks in Geneva. But Trump said on Friday that China had "totally violated its agreement with us".
China hits back after Trump claims it is 'violating' tariff truce
1 hour ago President Donald Trump lambasted China again on Friday and claimed it “totally violated” a trade agreement with the U.S. “China, perhaps not surprisingly to some, HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US,” Trump said in Friday morning social media post. “So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!” The remarks …
Trump accuses China of 'violating' tariff truce
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ONS head Sir Ian Diamond steps down for health reasons after data controversy
The head of the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), Sir Ian Diamond, has resigned with immediate effect due to health reasons, at a time when the ONS faces a crisis of confidence in its work. “Due to ongoing health issues, Sir Ian has decided he is unable to give the full commitment he would like to drive the organisation forward,” the ONS said. Last month, a report from the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) laid out its concerns about the quality of the ONS’s data.
Fire on tanker out after North Sea collision
A fire on an oil tanker involved in a collision in the North Sea has been extinguished. US-registered tanker Stena Immaculate and Portuguese-flagged cargo ship Solong collided off the East Yorkshire coast on Monday. Erik Hanel, chief executive of Swedish firm Stena Bulk, which co-owns the tanker, said the fire had been "very strong for a while", adding it was still too early to understand the full impact of the collision.
Fire on tanker out after North Sea collision
A fire on one of two ships involved in a collision in the North Sea has been extinguished. US-registered tanker Stena Immaculate and Portuguese-flagged cargo ship Solong collided off the East Yorkshire coast on Monday. Erik Hanel, chief executive of Swedish firm Stena Bulk, which co-owns the tanker, said the fire had been "very strong for a while", adding it was still too early to understand the full impact of the collision.
Fire on tanker out after North Sea collision
1 hour ago Off the English coast, a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship had crashed into an oil tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military on Monday. The coast guard said 36 crew members were brought ashore safely, and one missing sailor is presumed dead after the search for his body has been called off.
Arrested captain of ship is Russian national
2 hours ago The 59-year-old man, who hasn’t been named by authorities, was arrested in England on suspicion of manslaughter by gross negligence over the collision in the North Sea. LONDON — The captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker is a Russian national who remains in British police custody, …
Crews accounted for after tanker and ship collide
All 37 crew have been accounted for after a fuel tanker and a cargo ship burst into flames when they collided in the North Sea, an MP has said. A major rescue operation was launched following the incident near the Humber Estuary shortly before 10:00 GMT on Monday. Crew members were forced to abandon ship when explosions ripped through the US-registered tanker Stena Immaculate. The other vessel involved was the Solong, a Portuguese-flagged container ship.
Waspi women threaten legal action over pensions row
A campaign group has threatened the government with legal action unless it reconsiders its decision to refuse compensation to millions of women affected by an increase in the state pension age. The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) group is demanding payouts for 3.6m women born in the 1950s who were not properly informed of changes first introduced in the 1990s.
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Worst global growth for 6 years forecast due to tariffs
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‘Trump 2.0″ looms large over the global economy
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