As the French wine industry reaches a crisis point, key players are considering new markets, products and generations.

The Strait of Hormuz was a transit hub for goods from helium to corn. Businesses have battled to find alternative routes

French energy group accused of failing to protect British subcontractor killed during 2021 Islamist assault on area surrounding $20bn LNG project

Kingdom’s central bank withdrew last year from programme which is part of China’s effort to develop an alternative system to the dollar

Supplies racing to hit emissions targets push cost to record low, in move that could accelerate industry’s shift to greener fuels

Goldman economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be contributing to struggling consumer sentiment even as the economy chugs along.