Ghana’s ageing cocoa farmers are caught in a price trap
Small farms and low productivity mean their livelihoods did not improve even as markets hit a record high
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Airlines’ healthy finances will be tested by Middle East conflict
Carriers have enjoyed strong demand and cheap fuel but escalating tensions threaten both
Hormuz crisis is a wake-up call for complacent gas consumers
The world has already reckoned with its dependence on oil but not yet on the latter
Hegseth says more US troops on their way to Iran
Oil price surges and stocks fall as conflict intensifies
Iran war is upending gas markets
The disruption to LNG flows has sparked concerns about supply to the key regional customers of Europe and Asia
SpaceX lines up Starship launch next year as Elon Musk targets $1.5tn IPO
Executives signal mid-2027 debut for rocket that is central to billionaire’s Mars and Moon ambitions