Kristalina Georgieva says ongoing war is 'darkening the horizon' for an already weakened global economy as energy watchdog keeps a tight watch on feared oil supply disruptions

Analysts say unlikely ships will risk sailing to Ukraine without Russian protection, putting further pressure on tight global markets

Surging inflation, severe slowdowns in US, China prompt downgrade to outlook for global economy

Unprecedented international sanctions on Moscow exacting huge toll, says head of Israeli marine intelligence firm

Wide-ranging sanctions against Moscow fuel uncertainty in global markets, with prices of crucial commodities such as metals and grains soaring

Stocks worldwide tumble after news of Russian invasion of Ukraine; attack could slow Europe’s economic recovery by sending already elevated energy prices ever higher

The surging variant has slowed the economic recovery from COVID, but some are optimistic that its impact will be short-lived

In report, financial institution warns of 'daunting challenges' still ahead, since vaccinations are not being administered at the same pace around the globe

Both main oil contracts tumble more than 1% after salvage teams free cargo vessel; Asian markets follow Wall Street record as part of strong global rebound

Rather than radically change the world as we know it, COVID-19 has 'accelerated existing trends,' Credit Suisse says in report on implications of the coronavirus pandemic