Fact Net

Here’s why all eyes will be back on the Houthis, Bab el-Mandeb and the Red Sea, and what disruption of a second major chokepoint could mean for the world economy

As billions lack safe water, a booming global industry and AI-driven demand are turning a basic human necessity into one of the world’s fastest-growing commodities

Iran has blocked the passage of vessels carrying 20 percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies

To understand why, we need to look at how modern financial markets work – and in particular, why an oil shock is different to other crises

As high-value frauds resurface, a closer look reveals how depositor safety depends not just on regulation, but on internal controls and timely oversight