Business & Economy

Published: 31 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The bustling streets of Manila have long been defined by the vibrant hum of tricycles and jeepneys. Today that iconic sound carries a much heavier weight for the men behind the handlebars and wheels. Jayson Naga is one of many tricycle taxi drivers currently struggling to navigate this harsh new reality. He typically works long hours to bring...

Published: 31 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The International Monetary Fund has issued a sobering warning regarding the current Middle East crisis. Every major economic pathway now appears to lead toward significantly higher prices and slower global growth. This stark assessment arrives as conflict continues to throttle the essential supply of regional energy resources. Oil and gas shipments remain restricted while vital fertiliser exports from...

Published: 31 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The global community remains on a knife edge as the Middle East conflict enters its second month today. US President Donald Trump has issued a chilling ultimatum to Tehran via his social media platform Truth Social recently. He threatened to obliterate the entire energy grid of Iran if a ceasefire is not reached very shortly. This warning specifically...

Published: 30 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The shores of the Gulf of Mexico are currently facing a significant environmental turning point. Donald Trump is now moving forward with a plan to dismantle long-standing wildlife protection laws. This specific strategy involves the activation of a powerful group known as the "God squad" committee. These top officials hold the authority to override essential safeguards for several...

Published: 30 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The upcoming four day bank holiday weekend is expected to be the busiest Easter on the roads in four years. This surge comes despite a significant rise in fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Drivers are planning nearly twenty one million leisure journeys between this Thursday and the following Easter Monday afternoon. These...

Published: 30 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The festive echoes of the past year have faded into a cold and difficult spring. Britain now finds itself grappling with a sharp and sudden wave of economic anxiety today. Recent geopolitical shifts have cast a long shadow over the busy high streets of London. The escalating war in Iran has sent shockwaves through the global energy and...

Published: 30 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The pharmaceutical landscape in the United Kingdom currently stands at a very significant crossroads today. Eli Lilly is the major American drug manufacturer responsible for the popular weight-loss medication Mounjaro. This global pharmaceutical giant has recently issued a bold proposal to the British government ministers. The company suggests that it will resume its substantial investment plans within the...

Published: 30 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The recent arrival of United States ground invasion forces in the Middle East has provided Donald Trump with the necessary muscle for a perilous attempt to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This waterway remains the primary pressure point for Iran in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. Tehran maintains a significant chokehold on the narrow passage...

Published: 30 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The global energy market faced a fresh wave of volatility during early trading this Monday. Brent crude oil prices climbed rapidly toward a significant peak of $116 per barrel today. This sudden spike followed provocative comments made by Donald Trump regarding Iranian national oil reserves. The former president suggested a plan to seize control of major Iranian export...

Published: 30 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The global energy landscape is currently facing an unprecedented period of intense volatility and transformation. Brent crude oil is now on track for its biggest monthly gain ever recorded in March. This dramatic surge follows the significant market mayhem caused by the ongoing war involving Iran lately. Recent data from LSEG shows the international benchmark has climbed by...