Economics: Latest and Breaking News from Azerbaijan and the World

Economics

Apple to launch foldable iPhone in 2026, signalling major shift in lineup

Apple is expected to enter the foldable smartphone market in 2026, marking one of the most significant hardware changes to the iPhone lineup in years, according to Bank of America.

28 Mar 2026-23:39
Tesla expands charging network in China with 55 new supercharger stations in Chongqing

Tesla has launched 55 new electric vehicle supercharging stations in Chongqing, marking its largest single project of highway service-area chargers in China to date.

28 Mar 2026-22:27
WTO members push ahead with digital trade pact despite global deadlock

A group of members within the World Trade Organization has agreed to move forward with the world’s first baseline rules on digital trade, bypassing long-standing procedural hurdles that have stalled adoption at the global level.

28 Mar 2026-20:56
Europe faces inflation risk as energy shock tests economic resilience

Europe’s economy is coming under increasing strain as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East trigger an energy-driven shock, raising concerns over inflation and slowing growth across the continent.

28 Mar 2026-20:29
US stocks face pressure as valuations compress ahead of earnings season

US equities are entering the first-quarter earnings season under mounting pressure, as weaker valuations collide with still-resilient corporate fundamentals in an increasingly uncertain macroeconomic environment.

28 Mar 2026-20:09
Gold faces prolonged consolidation as dollar strength weighs on prices

Gold may remain under pressure in the coming months as a combination of macroeconomic headwinds and technical signals point to a longer period of consolidation rather than a swift recovery, analysts say.

28 Mar 2026-19:05
Amid Middle East unrest, Azerbaijani oil prices soar to new high

The price of Azerbaijan's Azeri LT CIF oil rose by $2.99, or 2.46%, to reach $124.24 per barrel in the global market.

28 Mar 2026-14:58
COBIT vs. ITIL: Which framework Is best for IT?

Compare COBIT vs. ITIL side by side – governance scope, implementation depth, and which framework delivers real operational value for your IT team.

26 Mar 2026-14:26
How a proxy server works: The complete technical guide

Discover exactly how a proxy server works – from request routing and IP masking to protocol handling and performance trade-offs. A technical deep dive for engineers and power users.

26 Mar 2026-13:06
Discord down: Users report major voice issues

Discord experienced an outage on Wednesday affecting tens of thousands of users, according to Downdetector, with many reporting issues on social media.

26 Mar 2026-00:40