Australian cockroach kingpin caught with 100,000 illegal insects in record bug bust
Slower, but steady US job growth anticipated in May
Small miss, big hit
Balkan leaders attend EU summit in Montenegro as enlargement gains urgency
Senate in overnight session as Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement
Brayden McNabb knocked out of Stanley Cup Final Game 2 after taking a puck to the face
Pope Leo's visiting Europe's migration hot spots. Catholics hope he'll ease political tensions
A rare Edith Wharton story is unearthed about the gap between everyday life and the horrors of WWI
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Dollar gains after Fed keeps rates unchanged and yen weakens past 160
The dollar strengthened against major currencies on Wednesday after the U.S.
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Russia to remain in OPEC+, hopes UAE exit does not spell end of group
Russia plans to stay in OPEC+ despite a decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, expressing
April 29, 2026
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European shares hit three-week low as earnings, data and Iran conflict weigh
European shares slid to a three-week low on Wednesday amid mixed corporate results and data pointing to the economic damage caused by the Iran war,
April 29, 2026
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Australia inflation jumps with worse to come, rate hike looms
Australian consumer prices surged in the first quarter as war in the Middle East drove up energy costs, while core inflation stayed uncomfortably high for
April 29, 2026
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China's factory activity set to expand at a slower clip in April: Reuters poll
China's factory activity likely grew at a slower pace in April as rising cost pressures stemming from the Middle East conflict test Beijing's reliance on manufacturing to
April 29, 2026
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South Korea exports seen rising sharply again in April on chip boom: Reuters poll
South Korean exports likely rose in April for an 11th straight month, with a surge in chip demand driven by artificial intelligence investment more than
April 29, 2026
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Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S.
April 28, 2026
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US companies project resilience even as Iran war risks mount
Top American companies from GM to Coca-Cola are trying to reassure investors they can weather the financial fallout from the Iran war, even as surging fuel and
April 29, 2026
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Trading Day: Chips off the table
U.S. tech stocks dived on Tuesday, slammed by worries over the sector's lofty growth expectations ahead of key earnings reports, while another
April 29, 2026
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Global inflation worries stir on energy price flare-up, but still relatively subdued
Inflation in most countries will be markedly higher this year than predicted three months ago amid a stalemate in the energy crisis brought about by the
April 28, 2026
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UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group
The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday said it was quitting OPEC, dealing a blow to the oil producers' group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the
April 28, 2026
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Carney's fiscal update shows smaller Canadian deficit, new spending
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's fiscal update on Tuesday committed billions of dollars in new spending on a new skilled
April 28, 2026
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The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program
April 27, 2026
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Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz
April 28, 2026
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US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street
The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally slowed after uncertainty rose about what will happen next in the Iran war
April 27, 2026
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Dollar eases as US-Iran talks stall, traders eye Powell's final Fed meeting
The U.S. dollar eased against the euro on Monday as investors weighed a diplomatic impasse in U.S.-Iran negotiations and braced for a week packed with
April 27, 2026
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Two months into Iran war, economic strain mounts across emerging markets
Two months since the outbreak of the Iran war, the charts below show how the economic toll is spreading beyond the Middle East, with
April 27, 2026
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US refiners' first-quarter profits expected to jump as war lifts fuel margins
Top U.S. independent refiners are expected to report stronger first-quarter results than a year ago, helped by supply disruptions tied to the war in the
April 27, 2026
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A fragile hold: Five questions for the ECB
The European Central Bank meets on Thursday, with an Iran war
April 24, 2026
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Hormuz and hyperscalers
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook While U.S.-Iran talks have stalled, and next to no oil is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, stock markets'
April 27, 2026
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Tech boosts US stocks to record close, oil dips on signs of Iran peace progress
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched all-time closing highs on Friday as investors assessed signs of progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks and weighed solid
April 24, 2026
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Dollar slips as DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh
The dollar fell on Friday, pressured by the Justice Department's decision to close its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair
April 24, 2026
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UK stocks end week lower as fragile U.S.-Iran truce weighs; BoE flags risks
UK's main stock indexes recorded weekly losses as investors assessed tentative signs of renewed U.S.-Iran peace talks, while a Bank of England warning that global stocks could
April 24, 2026
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European equities log steep weekly losses with no resolution to MidEast conflict
European shares posted a sharp weekly loss on Friday, as investors worried about risks to growth and inflation with energy supplies still
April 24, 2026
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Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
Businesses have doled out up to $4 million to send ships through the Panama Canal while trying to avoid the Iran war's risks and effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz
April 24, 2026
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P&G warns of $1 billion profit hit in fiscal 2027 from higher oil prices
U.S. consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble on Friday warned of a roughly $1 billion post-tax hit to its fiscal 2027 profit from surging
April 24, 2026
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US consumer sentiment slumps to record low in April; inflation expectations rise
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in April as households shrugged off a ceasefire in the war with Iran, remaining focused on the inflation
April 24, 2026
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Norway should use wealth fund for aid due to oil price rise in Iran war, Egeland says
Norway should use some of the income from its $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, to help civilians suffering from the war in Iran,
April 24, 2026
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Schrödinger’s ceasefire
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!
April 24, 2026
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Crude oil futures jump on reports of air attacks, Iran power struggle
Crude oil futures spiked $5 a barrel on Thursday after reports that air defenses were engaging targets over Tehran and of a power struggle between Iran's
April 23, 2026
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Stocks close lower on fading hopes for quick Iran deal, mixed quarterly earnings
U.S. stocks fell in choppy trading on Thursday as hopes dimmed for a quick end to the Iran war, while investors grappled with a
April 23, 2026
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US stocks end lower, oil climbs as cracks appear in fragile US-Iran truce
Wall Street stocks dipped on Thursday and crude prices rose as Iran flaunted its control over the Strait of Hormuz and on signs of escalation in the
April 23, 2026
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European shares muted as investors assess Mideast developments, corporate earnings
European shares were little changed on Thursday as investor worries over collapsed U.S.-Iran peace talks and weak economic data
April 23, 2026
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Investors return to US stocks as AI, earnings growth feed fear of missing out
U.S. stocks are rebounding and investors, reassured by diplomacy around the Iran war, are coming off the sidelines as AI-related
April 23, 2026
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Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran
Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran
April 23, 2026
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How much risk can markets swallow?
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee It's hard to pop the champagne when you're constantly looking over your shoulder.
April 23, 2026
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Trading Day: Nasdaq hits new high
U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq setting a new high and the S&P 500 a new closing high, as tech and earnings optimism
April 23, 2026
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From paint to flights, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks
Companies from consumer goods to travel and mining warned on Wednesday that the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is
April 22, 2026
World
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks
Shares are mixed in Asia and oil prices are little changed as markets watch for the latest developments in the war with Iran
April 22, 2026
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US announces ceasefire extension with Iran
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April 21, 2026
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Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space
Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space
April 21, 2026
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German investor morale sinks to three-year low on Iran war fears, ZEW finds
German investor morale has sunk to its lowest level in more than three years in April as businesses start to feel the economic consequences of the Iran
April 21, 2026
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Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge
Soaring oil prices in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran are driving renewed demand for biofuels as the need to tackle a fossil fuel
April 21, 2026
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Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says
Disruption to global oil supplies from the Iran war has added more than $100 to the price of long-haul flights from Europe, a
April 21, 2026
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Wall Street closes slightly down on renewed tensions between US, Iran
U.S. stocks closed slightly lower on Monday, with each of the three major indexes coming off a third straight week of gains, as
April 20, 2026
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Gas prices won’t fall quickly. Here are ways to pay less at the pump right now
Gas prices won’t fall quickly. Here are ways to pay less at the pump right now
April 19, 2026
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What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights
As the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips
April 19, 2026
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High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans
High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans
April 18, 2026
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The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels
April 17, 2026
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but says U.S. must end naval blockade
Iran temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, raising
April 17, 2026
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Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly
Oil prices plunged and the stock market rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open
April 18, 2026
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Wall Street indexes hit record highs as oil falls with Strait of Hormuz declared open
The benchmark S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq each rallied to their third record close in a row on Friday, while the blue-chip Dow marked its
April 17, 2026
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Global markets surge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz open during ceasefire
Stocks and bond prices jumped on Friday, while oil and the dollar fell sharply after Iran's foreign minister said passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of
April 17, 2026
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STOXX 600 jumps more than 1% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
The STOXX 600 jumped more than 1% and notched its fourth straight weekly gain on Friday, after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz, a
April 17, 2026
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Markets catch their breath as weekend diplomacy beckons
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets slipped into TGIF mood as the possibility of a deal between the U.S. and Iran lifted hopes and kept oil below $100 a
April 17, 2026
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Markets in Q1: Everything everywhere all at once
The start to the year has have left investors with a serious case of whiplash with the eruption of war in Iran triggering a record jump in oil prices, major
March 27, 2026
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March is the cruellest month
By Mike Dolan March 31 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets The turbulent first quarter of 2026 ends with a dull thud, as the Iran war
March 31, 2026
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US says Iran war at decisive moment, Tehran threatens US businesses in region
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March 31, 2026
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Japan business mood, inflation expectations rise but Iran war clouds outlook
Japan saw the business mood improve and corporate inflation expectations heighten in the three months to March, a closely watched survey showed, helping the
April 01, 2026
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Europe risks recession if oil jumps over $150, ECB's Stournaras says
Europe could face recession if the Iran conflict drags on and oil prices jump over $150 per barrel, European Central Bank policymaker Yannis Stournaras told Greek radio on
April 01, 2026
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Stocks hit record following Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, oil rallies
Global stocks rallied to a fresh record on Thursday as the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon boosted sentiment,
April 16, 2026
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Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon
Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said that the U.S. would end its war on Iran fairly soon.
April 01, 2026
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BOJ may be overlooking real risk from Iran war, says ex-central bank official
Japan's economy may face supply shocks and slumping demand from the Iran war, a risk the central bank may be overlooking by focusing on inflationary
April 02, 2026
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US manufacturing output dips in March
U.S. factory production unexpectedly fell in March after two straight months of solid gains, weighed down by decreases in the output of motor vehicles and a range of
April 16, 2026
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German government halves 2026 growth forecast to 0.5% amid Iran war, source says
The German government has halved its growth forecast for 2026 and has also cut its growth prediction for 2027, while raising its inflation projections, a
April 16, 2026
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No Easter truce
By Mike Dolan April 2 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Market hopes that President Trump might signal an immediate end to the Iran
April 02, 2026
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Fed's Logan says US oil producers unlikely to provide near-term relief for consumers
By Michael S.
April 02, 2026
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US crude jumps more than 11%, Brent nearly 8% after Trump vows more attacks on Iran
U.S. oil prices settled more than 11% higher and Brent soared nearly 8% on Thursday in volatile
April 02, 2026
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IMF urges BOJ to keep raising rates even as Iran war poses new risks
The International Monetary Fund urged the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates, even as the Middle East war posed "significant new risks" to the
April 04, 2026
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Inflation in focus for markets jostled by Middle East war signals
A fresh read on inflation and initial company results next week could start to show the Middle East war's effects on the U.S. economy and corporate
April 03, 2026
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India seen holding rates as 'Goldilocks' phase gives way to stress
India’s central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold on Wednesday as policymakers assess the fallout from the war in Iran, which threatens the
April 06, 2026
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Oil rises in choppy trade; US, Iran rhetoric heats up
Oil prices climbed in choppy trade on Monday, as the U.S. and Iran ratcheted up their rhetoric even as the two countries are engaging in indirect talks that could lead to
April 06, 2026
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IMF says Bank of Japan can see through inflationary shock from Iran war
The Bank of Japan can see through inflationary pressures from the war in the Middle East as any second-round effects on broader prices will be limited,
April 16, 2026
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Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival
Foreign investors are selling Thai assets as an energy shock from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran threatens to snuff out hopes for
April 16, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
China's Q1 economic rebound faces rough seas as Iran war jolts global outlook
China's economy picked up speed early in 2026, riding an export surge before the Iran war sent energy costs soaring and put global
April 16, 2026
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European shares muted with Middle East developments, corporate results in focus
European shares were little changed on Thursday as markets weighed progress toward a potential resolution to the Middle East conflict, while
April 16, 2026
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JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned on Monday that the war in Iran risks oil and commodity price shocks that could keep inflation sticky and push
April 06, 2026
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Equities gain, oil settles higher as investors watch US-Iran standoff
U.S. equity indexes closed modestly higher and U.S. oil futures settled above $112 per barrel on Monday as investors
April 06, 2026
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Trump's shipping waiver does not boost oil flows within US; fuel exports soar
U.S.
April 07, 2026
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European shares decline as markets turn wary ahead of Trump's Iran deadline
European shares retreated on Tuesday, led by declines in defence and healthcare stocks, as investors turned cautious ahead of U.S.
April 07, 2026
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From falling U.S. wealth to Indian factory closures, oil shock raises global recession risk
Kevin Kelly is in a tough spot.
April 07, 2026
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Wall Street closes mixed, with signs of progress as Trump's Iran deadline draws near
U.S. stocks ended mixed on Tuesday amid signs of progress in negotiations as the minutes ticked down to President Donald Trump's
April 07, 2026
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Global banks scale back China rate-cut calls, see policy rate on hold this year
Major global investment banks now expect China to keep official interest rates steady this year, scaling back earlier rate-cut calls, as the impact from the Middle East
April 08, 2026
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Fed minutes of March meeting could flesh out how policymakers view war risks to economy
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April 08, 2026
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Big relief rally, for now
(Corrects error in byline field) April 8 - A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Alun John Markets exhaled on Wednesday after news of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran,
April 08, 2026
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Japan business mood slumps, bankruptcies seen rising as Iran war lifts costs
The Japanese business mood worsened in March to levels not seen since the start of the Ukraine war in 2022, a government survey showed, a sign surging oil
April 08, 2026
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Dollar falls as US-Iran ceasefire sparks relief rally for risk assets
The dollar sank to its lowest level in a month against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire
April 08, 2026
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Trading Day: Markets gorge on huge TACO
World markets soared on Wednesday and oil had its biggest fall in five years, as investors gave a hearty welcome to the ceasefire in the Iran
April 09, 2026
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S&P and Nasdaq hit record highs, continuing remarkable recovery from war shock
S&P and Nasdaq hit record highs, continuing remarkable recovery from war shock
April 15, 2026
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European shares pull back as fragile US-Iran truce weighs on sentiment
European shares retreated on Thursday, after their strongest rally in over four years, as investors remained wary about a fragile U.S.-Iran
April 09, 2026
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US import prices increase below expectations; sharp rise anticipated due to Iran war
U.S. import prices increased less than expected in March, though the trend still pointed to firming imported inflationary pressures as the Middle
April 15, 2026
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IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock
The war in the Middle East has intensified strains on an already fragile global fiscal situation, with higher interest rates and rising energy prices
April 15, 2026
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India to grow at 6.6% in FY27, says World Bank; risks from West Asia crisis persist
India's expected economic growth of 6.6% for fiscal 2027 could face significant risks as the Iran war fans inflation
April 09, 2026
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IMF's Georgieva expects war to trigger demand for up to $50 billion in Fund support
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the global lender expected near-term demand for IMF financial support to rise
April 09, 2026
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US Treasury yield forecasts creep up, but strategists cling to benign inflation view: Reuters poll
U.S.
April 10, 2026
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Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment
U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday, as ongoing negotiations toward a peaceful resolution to the six-week Middle East conflict helped ease
April 09, 2026
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Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks
April 09, 2026
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US PCE inflation picks up in February; consumer spending solid
U.S. inflation increased as expected in February and likely rose further in March amid the war with Iran, a trend that is expected to discourage the Federal Reserve
April 09, 2026
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South Korea holds rates steady as Iran war fans inflation, growth risks
South Korea's central bank kept its policy interest rate steady on Friday and warned of a highly uncertain path ahead as a broadening conflict
April 10, 2026
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Eyes on Islamabad
It's all about the Iran war once again, with weekend ceasefire talks being the main event, but the coming days will also give early indications of the fallout for big companies
April 10, 2026
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US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war
U.S. consumer prices likely recorded their biggest increase in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran boosted oil prices and the pass-
April 10, 2026
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US consumer sentiment dives to a record low in April amid Iran war
U.S. consumer sentiment plunged to a record low in early April and consumers anticipated a surge in inflation in the next 12 months, a survey showed on Friday.
April 10, 2026
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Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge
When surging U.S. inflation peaked in June of 2022, driven by rising prices for energy but also for food, shelter, vehicles, and a host of other
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance
What the Trump tax breaks giveth, the gasoline pump taketh away
U.S.
April 10, 2026
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Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says
The war in the Middle East will have a cascading impact on the global economy, even if a ceasefire announced by U.S.
April 11, 2026
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China poised for Q1 GDP growth rebound but Iran war dims 2026 outlook: Reuters poll
China's economy likely regained some momentum in the first quarter on solid exports, but growth is expected to cool over the rest of 2026 as the Middle East
April 13, 2026
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Blockade takes its toll
By Mike Dolan April 13 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan https://www.reuters.com/authors/mike-dolan/, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices zoomed back above
April 13, 2026
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Foreign investors grow more wary of India as FX curbs hit bonds, earnings risks haunt equities
(Corrects to show parent company First Sentier Group, not First Sentier Investors, manages about $140 billion, in paragraph 13) By Vivek Kumar M, Dharamraj Dhutia and Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, April 15 (
April 15, 2026
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Middle East war to boost Ukraine inflation, central bank chief says
Higher oil prices caused by the war in the Middle East https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ could raise inflation rates in Ukraine by
April 14, 2026
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US begins blockade of Iran's ports, Tehran threatens retaliation
The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran's ports on Monday, President Donald Trump said, and Tehran threatened to
April 13, 2026
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War-weary markets filter out noise
By Mike Dolan April 14 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Markets are clinging to hopes that there will be an eventual breakthrough in
April 14, 2026
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War is over for Wall Street: stocks, dollar and fear index unwind moves
As the conflict in the Middle East edges towards its eighth week, financial markets are starting to diverge.
April 14, 2026
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IMF raises Russia 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.1% on higher oil prices
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its forecast for Russia's economic growth this year to 1.1%, from 0.8% previously, due to higher oil and other commodity
April 14, 2026
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Wells Fargo misses expectations on interest income, revenue; shares fall
Wells Fargo warned rising energy prices will likely affect the U.S. economy, after the bank reported first-quarter interest income and
April 14, 2026
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European shares climb 1% to one-month highs on Middle East de-escalation hopes
European shares closed at their highest level in over a month on Tuesday, with investors welcoming signs of a resumption of Middle East peace
April 14, 2026
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Long Iran war may require painful central bank tightening, IMF chief economist says
Central banks may need to inflict much more economic pain to control inflation fueled by a long Middle East war than they did to control the spike in
April 14, 2026
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Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade
Diplomats are working through back channels to arrange more talks between the United States and Iran
April 14, 2026
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Higher oil prices, higher yields, no more rate cuts? No problem for US stocks
The U.S. stock market has now nudged above where it was when the Iran war began over six weeks ago, which investors say is a reflection of bets that
April 14, 2026
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US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
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April 15, 2026
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Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation
The Iran war has stalled the world’s economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday
April 14, 2026
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The Latest: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade
President Donald Trump says the U.S. military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas, and Iran responded with threats on ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
April 13, 2026
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Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse
Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse
April 10, 2026
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US stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains on hopes for the ceasefire with Iran
U.S. stocks rose, even though oil prices did too, as financial markets moved more modestly a day after surging on optimism about a ceasefire in the war with Iran
April 09, 2026
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IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth
The head of the International Monetary Fund says the war in Iran is darkening the outlook for the world economy, and that's the case whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds
April 09, 2026