Global Economic Outlook: March 2026

Events in the Middle East have materially changed the near-term economic and financial outlook. Monetary policy expectations in futures markets have shifted markedly. Read more here.

As Fossil Fuel Volatility Returns, The Global Economy Is Turning Electric

As geopolitical shocks expose fossil fuel risks, electrification is offering a more secure, efficient and economically resilient energy system.

SMX Secures the Backbone of the Global Critical Minerals Economy

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2026 / As demand for rare earth elements and critical minerals

Strait of Hormuz disruption threatens to shake global economy

The strategic shipping lane carries a fifth of the world's oil. Analysts warn prolonged disruption could send fuel prices soaring and trigger a global economic slowdown.

Powell says the global oil crisis may have only temporary economic effects

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged, as expected, but noted the “uncertain” impact to the US economy from the US-Israeli war with Iran.

SMX Powers The New Materials Economy As Energy Costs Redefine Global Supply Chains

PLC (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW) is redefining material efficiency at a moment when rising and volatile energy costs are fundamentally reshaping the economics of global supply chains. As energy prices climb, the cost of sourcing,