(IN BRIEF) Barclays’ Q1 2026 Business Prosperity Index shows that UK businesses remain broadly confident despite geopolitical pressures, with 85% confident in the strength of their business and 83% confident in their prospects over the next year. The report finds … Read the full press release
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(IN BRIEF) Seven multilateral development banks, including the European Investment Bank, have pledged coordinated support to help countries and businesses manage the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. The institutions said they are preparing measures to address disruptions affecting … Read the full press release
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Tagged agricultural inputs, budget support, development finance, economic governance, economic recovery, economic resilience, energy diversification, energy markets, European Investment Bank, fiscal support, food security, global economy, inflation, international development, liquidity support, MDB cooperation, Middle East conflict, Multilateral Development Banks, Multilateral development banks coordinate economic support measures in response to Middle East conflict disruptions, Paris, private sector financing, SMEs, Supply Chain Finance, trade disruption, trade routes, vulnerable households
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom reported improved financial and operational performance for the first quarter of 2026, supported by acquisitions, operational improvements and strategic restructuring initiatives. The company posted stable reported net sales of EUR 738 million, while constant currency sales increased … Read the full press release
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(IN BRIEF) Wacker Chemie AG reported improved earnings in the first quarter of 2026, despite lower year-on-year sales, as cost-saving measures and a surge in customer orders driven by geopolitical uncertainty helped boost profitability. While sales declined due to exchange-rate … Read the full press release
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Tagged biosolutions, Chemical Industry, Christian Hartel, cost savings, EBITDA growth, energy costs, financial performance, global markets, Middle East conflict, PACE program, polymers, polysilicon, Q1 2026 results, restructuring program, revenue growth, silicones, supply chain uncertainty, Wacker Chemie AG, Wacker Chemie Raises Sales Outlook After Solid Start to 2026 with Improved Margins, Wacker Chemie Sees Earnings Boost from Efficiency Program and Market Volatility in Early 2026
(IN BRIEF) Neste reported a strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2026, with significant increases in EBITDA, revenue, and cash flow despite ongoing volatility in global energy markets driven by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions. The company benefited … Read the full press release
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