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March inflation report, first to show impact of war, is in line with expectations

U.S. consumer prices rose 3.3% from a year ago in March, data showed, giving investors a first glimpse of the impact on prices of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

March inflation report, first to show impact of war, is in line with expectations
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Canada's March employment posts modest increase, jobless rate unchanged

Canada's job growth remained subdued in March while the unemployment rate held steady at 6.7% from the prior month, data showed on Friday, signaling

Canada's March employment posts modest increase, jobless rate unchanged
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Glencore buys 45% stake in South Carolina aluminium recycling plant

Glencore on Friday said it acquired a 45% stake in an aluminium recycling and remelting plant near Charleston, South Carolina, strengthening the London-listed miner's position in

Glencore buys 45% stake in South Carolina aluminium recycling plant
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Brazil annual inflation accelerates in March on fuel price pressures

Brazil's 12-month inflation rose more than expected in March, official data showed on Friday, driven by higher transportation costs, particularly gasoline prices, amid

Brazil annual inflation accelerates in March on fuel price pressures
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Can the US and Iran bridge their differences in talks?

The U.S. and Iran are set to hold peace talks in Pakistan, which has been mediating, but remain deeply divided on key issues, even though President Donald Trump has said proposals

Can the US and Iran bridge their differences in talks?
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Ukrainians and Russians doubt 32-hour Easter truce will lead to lasting peace

Ukrainian officials urged Russia on Friday to extend a ceasefire it announced for Orthodox Easter this weekend and restart talks to end the war, but people on the streets of

Ukrainians and Russians doubt 32-hour Easter truce will lead to lasting peace
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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.

US consumer sentiment dives to a record low in April amid Iran war
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US factory orders unchanged in February for second straight month

New orders for U.S. factory goods were unchanged for a second straight month in February as weak demand for commercial aircraft offset gains elsewhere.

US factory orders unchanged in February for second straight month
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Spat over oil price relief exposes strains in Germany's coalition

Germany's economy minister on Friday proposed higher tax breaks to commuters but dismissed proposals by the government's junior

Spat over oil price relief exposes strains in Germany's coalition
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Outflows from leveraged loan funds jump as investors shun credit risk

U.S. leveraged loan funds are suffering heavy outflows this year as investors grow more cautious about credit risk while broader concerns mount over

Outflows from leveraged loan funds jump as investors shun credit risk
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Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana resigns as chair, keeps creative role

Dolce & Gabbana said on Friday its co-founder Stefano Gabbana stepped down from his roles at the Italian fashion house and its controlling holding company with effect from

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana resigns as chair, keeps creative role
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Middle East war spotlights Florida's fuel supply vulnerability

Florida residents have paid significantly more than the nationwide average for gasoline and diesel in recent weeks as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

Middle East war spotlights Florida's fuel supply vulnerability
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YouTube raises subscription prices in US for the first time in 3 years

YouTube on Friday raised subscription prices in the United States, with increases of up to $4 set to take effect from the next billing cycle.

YouTube raises subscription prices in US for the first time in 3 years
Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Ads for GLP-1 drugs are flooding the internet – here’s how to know if it’s safe to buy them online

The thriving market in online, counterfeit GLP-1 drugs that do not meet FDA criteria poses serious risks to consumers.

Ads for GLP-1 drugs are flooding the internet – here’s how to know if it’s safe to buy them online
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Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky

NATO member Estonia will refrain from detaining Russia's "shadow fleet" vessels in the Baltic Sea, worried that seizing oil tankers

Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky
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US utility stocks are off to their best start since 2019. Can they keep it up?

U.S. utility stocks marked their strongest start to the year since 2019, benefiting from an investor retreat from riskier assets during the Iran war and

US utility stocks are off to their best start since 2019. Can they keep it up?
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Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges

Big Tech is reshaping the funding landscape for new nuclear technologies as it seeks to bolster electricity supply for power-hungry AI data centers, inking deals

Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges
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Brazil and US launch joint action to fight organized crime

The Brazilian government on Friday announced a joint initiative with the U.S. to combat organized crime, involving the integration of data from Brazil's

Brazil and US launch joint action to fight organized crime
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Whirlpool to invest over $60 million in Ohio plant 

Whirlpool said on Friday it will invest over $60 million in an Ohio factory to produce parts for its washers and dryers.

Whirlpool to invest over $60 million in Ohio plant 
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After years of war with Russia, Ukraine's farmers are hit by Iran conflict

Mykola Maliienko, who farms the rich, black soil of central Ukraine and exports crops

After years of war with Russia, Ukraine's farmers are hit by Iran conflict
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Space analytics firm HawkEye's revenue jumped 74% in 2025, US IPO filing shows

Space analytics company HawkEye 360 recorded a 74% jump in revenue in 2025 while also swinging to a profit, its filing for a U.S. initial public offering

Space analytics firm HawkEye's revenue jumped 74% in 2025, US IPO filing shows
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STOXX 600 gains for a third week with focus on Middle East peace talks

European equities edged higher on Friday, notching up a third straight week of gains as cautious optimism ahead of U.S.-Iran weekend talks

STOXX 600 gains for a third week with focus on Middle East peace talks
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US judge extends temporary order halting Nexstar, Tegna merger

A U.S. judge on Friday extended an order temporarily freezing Nexstar's acquisition of rival broadcast station owner Tegna for another week as he

US judge extends temporary order halting Nexstar, Tegna merger
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Polls in Hungary and Peru next in key election year for world markets

Voters in Hungary could deliver a boon to bond investors, while

Polls in Hungary and Peru next in key election year for world markets
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Impactive aims to replace WEX CEO on board in proxy fight, sources say

Impactive Capital is urging WEX shareholders to replace the information management services company's long-serving CEO on its board of directors

Impactive aims to replace WEX CEO on board in proxy fight, sources say
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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

Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge
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USA Rare Earth CEO defends Trump administration investment as congressional questions swirl

USA Rare Earth shareholders should not be concerned by the terms of the U.S.

USA Rare Earth CEO defends Trump administration investment as congressional questions swirl
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U.S. Democrats keep pressure on Trump regulators over 'suspicious' trades

Two Democratic U.S. senators have called on the federal commodities markets watchdog to investigate lucrative recent trading activity on oil markets since March 23

U.S. Democrats keep pressure on Trump regulators over 'suspicious' trades
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How has Hungary changed during Orban's 16 years in power?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their first closely contested election on April 12 after four consecutive landslide victories since 2010.

How has Hungary changed during Orban's 16 years in power?
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US consumer inflation hot in March amid record surge in gasoline prices

U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran led to a record surge in the cost of gasoline and

US consumer inflation hot in March amid record surge in gasoline prices
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The unconventional logic behind SpaceX's $1.75 trillion price tag

Wall Street is reaching for some unusual yardsticks to price Elon Musk's SpaceX.

The unconventional logic behind SpaceX's $1.75 trillion price tag
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White House opted against televised address about Iran ceasefire, US officials say

The White House considered but decided against a national televised address by President Donald Trump on Tuesday about his ceasefire

White House opted against televised address about Iran ceasefire, US officials say
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Colombia gov't to propose $4.4 billion tax reform to congress, as end of session nears

Colombia's leftist government will propose a $4.39 billion tax reform to congress in the coming days, Finance Minister German Avila said on Friday, though the bill is

Colombia gov't to propose $4.4 billion tax reform to congress, as end of session nears
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South Africa unveils draft AI policy, proposes new institutions and incentives

South Africa on Friday unveiled a draft national AI policy, seeking public comment on sweeping proposals to regulate and accelerate AI adoption.

South Africa unveils draft AI policy, proposes new institutions and incentives
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Ceasefire sends dollar toward weekly drop with US-Iran talks in focus

The dollar slipped on Friday, putting it on track for its largest weekly drop since January, as investors sold safe-haven assets on the assumption that

Ceasefire sends dollar toward weekly drop with US-Iran talks in focus
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Americans give record-low marks to economy, in ominous sign for Republicans

Americans are souring on the U.S. economy to a degree never before seen, with the stiffest inflation in four years exacerbating the political risk for

Americans give record-low marks to economy, in ominous sign for Republicans
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Oil ends lower ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, posts steepest weekly loss since 2022

Oil futures settled lower on Friday and posted their biggest weekly decline since 2022 ahead of talks between Iran and the U.S. aimed at securing a

Oil ends lower ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, posts steepest weekly loss since 2022
Business|Economy

US March budget deficit rises slightly to $164 billion as Iran war outlays lag

The U.S. federal government's March budget deficit rose $4 billion or 2% to $164 billion from a year ago as new individual and corporate tax breaks

US March budget deficit rises slightly to $164 billion as Iran war outlays lag
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Proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommends Warner Bros shareholders vote for Paramount deal

Independent proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis recommended Warner Bros Discovery shareholders to vote in favor of the company's $110 billion deal to combine with Paramount Skydance. 

Proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommends Warner Bros shareholders vote for Paramount deal
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Colombia raises Ecuador tariffs to 100% as trade tensions escalate

Colombia will raise tariffs on neighboring Ecuador to 100% from 30%, Colombia's trade ministry said on Friday, matching Ecuador's measure from a day earlier amid an

Colombia raises Ecuador tariffs to 100% as trade tensions escalate
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Vance, Bessent questioned tech giants on AI security before Anthropic's Mythos release, CNBC reports

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Vance, Bessent questioned tech giants on AI security before Anthropic's Mythos release, CNBC reports
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Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago - a month in

Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed
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Bessent, Powell warned bank CEOs about Anthropic model risks, sources say

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Bessent, Powell warned bank CEOs about Anthropic model risks, sources say
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Equities mixed, oil dips in cautious trade ahead of US-Iran talks

Equities were mixed on Friday and oil prices dipped as investors anxiously awaited U.S.-Iran talks scheduled for the weekend,

Equities mixed, oil dips in cautious trade ahead of US-Iran talks
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China's top diplomat meets North Korea's Kim, calls for closer coordination

China and North Korea should further enhance communication and coordination in major international and regional affairs, China's foreign minister said in a meeting with

China's top diplomat meets North Korea's Kim, calls for closer coordination
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US trade court challenges Trump's basis for 10% global tariffs

A panel of trade court judges challenged the legality of President Donald Trump's 10% tax on most imports, suggesting a large trade deficit might not

US trade court challenges Trump's basis for 10% global tariffs
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Wall Street creates new credit-default swap index to bet against private credit

S&P Dow Jones Indices is launching a new credit-default swap index linked to the private credit market, giving investors a tool to bet against a sector that has faced turbulence

Wall Street creates new credit-default swap index to bet against private credit
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Crypto giant Kraken's Fed payment account sparks concerns about risks

Crypto giant Kraken's landmark Federal Reserve master account comes with restrictions aimed at mitigating risks, but it - and others likely to

Crypto giant Kraken's Fed payment account sparks concerns about risks
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Fitch's outlook cut on Turkey flags growing economic strain

Credit rating agency Fitch revised Turkey's outlook to "stable" from "positive", citing a sharp erosion in foreign exchange reserves due to heavy intervention to support the lira

Fitch's outlook cut on Turkey flags growing economic strain
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Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz 'open fairly soon'

President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. will have the Strait of Hormuz "open fairly soon" but did not elaborate

Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz 'open fairly soon'
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Wall St ends mixed, notches weekly gains as investors parse Middle East negotiations

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday, with investors pressing pause as they headed into the weekend and kept an eye on ongoing Middle

Wall St ends mixed, notches weekly gains as investors parse Middle East negotiations
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Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say

Donald Trump's Board of Peace has received only a tiny fraction of the $17 billion pledged for Gaza, preventing the U.S.

Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say
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Iranian delegation lands in Islamabad ahead of 'make-or-break' talks

Iran's negotiating team arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace talks with the

Iranian delegation lands in Islamabad ahead of 'make-or-break' talks
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IMF retains floor for precautionary balances at SDR 20 billion

The International Monetary Fund said on Friday its executive board has agreed to retain the current floor for precautionary balances, which consist of general and

IMF retains floor for precautionary balances at SDR 20 billion
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Snapchat owner cuts 16% of global staff in latest round of job cuts

Snap Inc., the owner of Snapchat, is cutting about 16% of its global workforce, which means around 1,000 jobs

Snapchat owner cuts 16% of global staff in latest round of job cuts
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Fed asks about US banks' exposure to private credit firms, Bloomberg reports

The Federal Reserve is asking major U.S. banks for details about their exposure to private credit following a surge in redemptions from the funds and a rise in troubled loans in

Fed asks about US banks' exposure to private credit firms, Bloomberg reports
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What the Trump tax breaks giveth, the gasoline pump taketh away

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What the Trump tax breaks giveth, the gasoline pump taketh away
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US DHS calls furloughed staff back to work despite shutdown

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US DHS calls furloughed staff back to work despite shutdown
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Rio Tinto's US boron assets draw interest from bidders, Bloomberg News reports

Rio Tinto's U.S. assets that produce the critical mineral boron have drawn interest from more than a dozen potential bidders and could be valued as much as $2 billion, Bloomberg

Rio Tinto's US boron assets draw interest from bidders, Bloomberg News reports
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US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say

A U.S. naval blockade of Iran is a major, open-ended military endeavor that could trigger fresh retaliation from Tehran and put tremendous strain on an

US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say
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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.

Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says
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US plane carrying team for talks with Iran lands in Islamabad, two Pakistani sources say

A U.S. government plane carrying top U.S. officials landed in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday for peace talks with Iran, two Pakistani sources told Reuters.

US plane carrying team for talks with Iran lands in Islamabad, two Pakistani sources say
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Japan approves additional $4 billion for chipmaker Rapidus

Japan's industry ministry said on Saturday it has approved an additional 631.5 billion yen ($3.96 billion) to accelerate research and development at chipmaker Rapidus.

Japan approves additional $4 billion for chipmaker Rapidus
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San Francisco taqueria El Faro looks to sell, saying their rent has nearly doubled

San Francisco taqueria El Faro looks to sell, saying their rent has nearly doubled

San Francisco taqueria El Faro looks to sell, saying their rent has nearly doubled
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Indonesia President Prabowo to visit Russia, meet Putin, minister says

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will depart to Russia in the coming days and is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin during the visit, Indonesia's foreign

Indonesia President Prabowo to visit Russia, meet Putin, minister says
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What are the main talking points at the US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan?

Top U.S. and Iranian officials gathered in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday to hold talks that seek to end their war https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ in the Middle

What are the main talking points at the US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan?
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Crash-and-grab burglars use Jeep to steal ATM from Chicago gas station

Crash-and-grab burglars use Jeep to steal ATM from Chicago gas station

Crash-and-grab burglars use Jeep to steal ATM from Chicago gas station
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Americans weigh in on the Iran war, gas prices and their fears

After six weeks of a war with Iran https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ that has jolted energy https://

Americans weigh in on the Iran war, gas prices and their fears
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Ukraine can play useful role in Strait of Hormuz, Britain says

Ukraine can play a useful role in international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Britain's armed services minister said, praising its drone technology

Ukraine can play useful role in Strait of Hormuz, Britain says
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Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices

Irish police took action to clear protesters blockading the country's only oil refinery on Saturday after a senior government minister said protests over surging fuel

Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices
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Trump says empty oil tankers heading to U.S. to load up with oil, gas

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that many tanker ships are en route to the United States to transport oil and gas to other countries.

Trump says empty oil tankers heading to U.S. to load up with oil, gas
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US military 'setting conditions' to clear mines from Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military said on Saturday that it had started “setting conditions" for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with two U.S. warships passing through the key

US military 'setting conditions' to clear mines from Strait of Hormuz
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Czech, Slovak leaders back ally Orban ahead of Hungary vote

Czech and Slovak leaders backed Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Saturday on the eve of Hungary's parliamentary election, saying he was the best choice for the country's

Czech, Slovak leaders back ally Orban ahead of Hungary vote
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Chinese investment in Brazil pivots from power dams to ice cream, courting consumers

For Chinese ice cream and beverage chain Mixue, which already has more stores than Starbucks or McDonald's, a cheerful snowman mascot on Sao

Chinese investment in Brazil pivots from power dams to ice cream, courting consumers
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer appointed as South Africa's ambassador to the US

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as the country's ambassador to the United States

Veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer appointed as South Africa's ambassador to the US
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US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports

U.S. intelligence indicates China is  preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran  within the next few weeks,  CNN reported late on Friday, citing three  people familiar

US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports
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Costa Rica receives first group of deported migrants under third-country agreement with US

Costa Rica on Saturday received the first group of migrants from other countries deported from the United States under an agreement signed in March

Costa Rica receives first group of deported migrants under third-country agreement with US
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ policy to boost yen could be an option to curb inflation, Japanese minister says

Bank of Japan monetary policy could be an option to tame rising prices by boosting the yen, Japan's trade minister said on Sunday, as the central bank weighs raising

BOJ policy to boost yen could be an option to curb inflation, Japanese minister says
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South Korea close to securing oil supplies from Kazakhstan, minister says

South Korea is close to securing crude oil supplies from Kazakhstan, the industry minister said on

South Korea close to securing oil supplies from Kazakhstan, minister says
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Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7 million bpd after attacks

Saudi Arabia has restored full oil pumping capacity through the East-West pipeline L1N40S100 to about seven million barrels per day, it said on Sunday, days after providing

Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7 million bpd after attacks
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Iran aims to restore majority of refining capability within two months, oil ministry official says

Iran expects to restore most damaged refining and distribution facilities to 70–80% of their pre-attack capacity within one to two months, a senior oil official said, as

Iran aims to restore majority of refining capability within two months, oil ministry official says
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Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings

Top finance officials from around the world will convene in Washington this week under the shadow of the war in the Middle East, which has delivered a

Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings
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China's Chery looking to expand car production in Europe, top executives say

Chery is looking to expand car production in Europe through partnerships with other automakers allowing it to use existing factories, top executives at the Chinese carmaker

China's Chery looking to expand car production in Europe, top executives say
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Philippines says any energy deals with China must respect its sovereignty

The Philippines said on Sunday that any decision to pursue oil and gas cooperation with China would be made strictly in line with its constitution and respect its

Philippines says any energy deals with China must respect its sovereignty
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IMF sees global oil shortfall this year and warns Iran war could tip world into recession

IMF sees global oil shortfall this year and warns Iran war could tip world into recession

IMF sees global oil shortfall this year and warns Iran war could tip world into recession
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Australia PM Albanese to visit Brunei, Malaysia to shore up fuel supply

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Brunei and Malaysia this week, continuing diplomatic efforts to secure fuel supplies from Asian allies after

Australia PM Albanese to visit Brunei, Malaysia to shore up fuel supply
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US earnings season set to test war-rattled stocks

Investors will seek evidence in the coming week that the U.S. corporate profit engine is humming along, and whether threats to that upbeat business

US earnings season set to test war-rattled stocks
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Dollar jumps as failed US/Iran peace talks spark fresh safe-haven push

The dollar jumped against other major currencies in thin trading late on Sunday, as investors sought the relative safety of the U.S. currency after

Dollar jumps as failed US/Iran peace talks spark fresh safe-haven push
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Trump says gas prices may remain high through November midterm election

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Trump says gas prices may remain high through November midterm election
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‘Remigration’ and Russian lessons: German far-right party promises radical measures if elected

‘Remigration’ and Russian lessons: German far-right party promises radical measures if elected

‘Remigration’ and Russian lessons: German far-right party promises radical measures if elected
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Iran's Guards will view military vessels approaching strait as ceasefire breach

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that any military vessels attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the two-week U.S.

Iran's Guards will view military vessels approaching strait as ceasefire breach
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Irish police clear blockades as Dublin acts to soften fuel price blow

Irish police on Sunday cleared tractors and trucks that had been blocking traffic and blockading oil infrastructure across the country during a wave of

Irish police clear blockades as Dublin acts to soften fuel price blow
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Trump promised peace in the Middle East. In Dearborn, Michigan, it feels farther away

Dearborn, Michigan, home to the nation's largest Arab American community, is grappling with ongoing crises

Trump promised peace in the Middle East. In Dearborn, Michigan, it feels farther away
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US military to block ships from Iranian ports after talks yield no agreement

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S.

US military to block ships from Iranian ports after talks yield no agreement
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US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

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US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports
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Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a key opponent of European Union efforts to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion, lost power after 16 years on Sunday

Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival
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Hungary opposition's landslide win heralds reforms, thaw in EU ties

Peter Magyar's landslide victory in Sunday's Hungarian election has handed his centre-right Tisza party a sweeping mandate that

Hungary opposition's landslide win heralds reforms, thaw in EU ties
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil whiplash: Iran war shock to flip market to deficit in 2026, analysts say

The sharp hit to global oil production from the Iran war is poised to flip the oil market into a supply deficit this year, analysts say, a huge

Oil whiplash: Iran war shock to flip market to deficit in 2026, analysts say
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Spanish premier Sanchez heads for fourth China visit, risks annoying Trump

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins his fourth visit to China in as many years on Monday, underlining his determination to steer an independent course that has

Spanish premier Sanchez heads for fourth China visit, risks annoying Trump
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Third Point won't run proxy fight at CoStar, exits position, letter says

Billionaire investor Daniel Loeb's hedge fund Third Point will not pursue a proxy fight at real estate data company CoStar Group and sold its

Third Point won't run proxy fight at CoStar, exits position, letter says
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GFL nears deal to buy Secure Waste for over $4.3 billion, Bloomberg News reports

Waste management company GFL Environmental is nearing a deal to acquire Canada's Secure Waste Infrastructure in a deal valued at over C$6 billion ($4.33 billion), Bloomberg News

GFL nears deal to buy Secure Waste for over $4.3 billion, Bloomberg News reports
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Bank of Korea governor nominee vows to respond to excessive won weakness

The Bank of Korea's governor nominee said it would be necessary to respond properly if the won fell excessively, in written remarks he submitted on Monday to parliament

Bank of Korea governor nominee vows to respond to excessive won weakness
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Protracted Iran war narrows BOJ's rate hike options

Once seen as a strong possibility, a Bank of Japan rate hike in April is turning into a fainter prospect as fading hopes of an end to the Middle East

Protracted Iran war narrows BOJ's rate hike options
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TSMC likely to book fourth straight quarter of record profit on insatiable AI demand

TSMC, the world's largest manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence chips, will likely notch up a fourth consecutive quarter of

TSMC likely to book fourth straight quarter of record profit on insatiable AI demand
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US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary

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US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary
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Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede

Haiti declared three days of national mourning on Sunday, a day after a deadly stampede killed 25 people during an annual celebration thronged by students and

Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede
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Taiwan government should lead engagement with China on new measures, senior official says

Taiwan's engagement with China on looser controls proposed by Beijing for trade and tourism should be led by the government rather than private party-to-party contacts, a

Taiwan government should lead engagement with China on new measures, senior official says
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Markets falling out of love with Italian debt as Meloni's problems mount

Italy's economic vulnerabilities are being laid bare by war in the Middle East, with Rome's heavy reliance on imported energy and the threat of rising

Markets falling out of love with Italian debt as Meloni's problems mount
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Oil surges on US blockade of Iran

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Oil futures jumped back over $100 at the open in Asia on Monday, the dollar fell and stocks were down as U.S.-Iran talks

Oil surges on US blockade of Iran
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South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul key ally after US

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk agreed on Monday to upgrade ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with the leaders

South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul key ally after US
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Benin finance minister expected to coast to presidential election win

Benin's finance minister Romuald Wadagni was expected to coast to victory in a presidential election on Sunday, buoyed by strong economic growth and the absence of a

Benin finance minister expected to coast to presidential election win
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Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the cost

Sanoj Weeratunge thought this would finally be the year his tour firm put Sri Lanka's spate of crises

Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the cost
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Slovakia's Fico ready to cooperate with Hungary's new prime minister

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico congratulated Hungary's incoming leader, Peter Magyar, on Monday, offering "intensive cooperation", while expressing gratitude to outgoing Prime

Slovakia's Fico ready to cooperate with Hungary's new prime minister
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Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say

Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country's food crisis deepens and threatens to spread, according to a report

Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say
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Chinese AI startup StepFun to unwind offshore structure to pave way for IPO, sources say

Chinese AI agent StepFun is unwinding its offshore incorporation structure to pave the way for a planned Hong Kong initial public offering, three sources said, as

Chinese AI startup StepFun to unwind offshore structure to pave way for IPO, sources say
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World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war ends

The Middle East war will dominate global finance officials' talks this week in Washington, but World Bank President Ajay Banga is sounding the alarm

World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war ends
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UK fintech firm Wise's quarterly cross-border volumes surge ahead of Nasdaq debut

British fintech group Wise said on Monday cross-border transaction volumes rose 26% in the fourth quarter to 49.4 billion pounds ($66.2 billion), reinforcing its expectation that

UK fintech firm Wise's quarterly cross-border volumes surge ahead of Nasdaq debut
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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

China poised for Q1 GDP growth rebound but Iran war dims 2026 outlook: Reuters poll
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China's exports set to lose momentum as Iran war undercuts AI-driven boom

China's export engine likely slowed in March as

China's exports set to lose momentum as Iran war undercuts AI-driven boom
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Traders see clear path to higher-for-longer ECB rates 

Money market traders expect the European Central Bank to lean hawkish, keeping rates higher for longer and offering little prospect of easing even in the medium

Traders see clear path to higher-for-longer ECB rates 
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Argentina credit stress deepens as inflation and utility costs hit households

Gonzalo Martinez, a 37-year-old teacher, hopes that one day when he opens his bank account, he'll have no more debt looming over him.

Argentina credit stress deepens as inflation and utility costs hit households
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Audi Q1 deliveries fall 6.1% on weak demand in China and North America

Volkswagen's premium brand Audi on Monday said its first-quarter deliveries fell 6.1%, weighed down by weaker demand in China and North America.

Audi Q1 deliveries fall 6.1% on weak demand in China and North America
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Japan panel members urge multi-year budget framework for critical investments

Private-sector members of Japan's key economic advisory panel proposed a new multi-year budget framework on Monday to ensure stable funding for

Japan panel members urge multi-year budget framework for critical investments
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Ghana says France is open to engaging on slavery reparations

Ghana said France was open to having discussions with a coalition of countries that are calling for reparations for transatlantic slavery, following a meeting

Ghana says France is open to engaging on slavery reparations
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ASEAN foreign ministers urge US and Iran to push for permanent resolution

ASEAN foreign ministers called on Monday for the United States and Iran to continue negotiating a permanent end to their conflict, and to implement the ceasefire fully and

ASEAN foreign ministers urge US and Iran to push for permanent resolution
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Peru election marred by delays as conservatives lead early count

Polling station delays and early uncertainty over the runoff contenders marked Peru’s general election on Sunday, as voters chose a new

Peru election marred by delays as conservatives lead early count
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Hedge funds rush into bullish stocks bets ahead of weekend US-Iran talks, Goldman note says

Hedge funds last week piled into bets that stocks would rise, on expectations of a ceasefire in Iran, said two Goldman Sachs client notes on Saturday and

Hedge funds rush into bullish stocks bets ahead of weekend US-Iran talks, Goldman note says
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Morgan Stanley maintains oil price forecasts and predicts slow recovery in supply

Morgan Stanley left its Brent crude oil price forecasts unchanged on Monday, at $110 a barrel for the second quarter of 2026 and $100 a barrel in the third quarter, falling to $80

Morgan Stanley maintains oil price forecasts and predicts slow recovery in supply
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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

Blockade takes its toll
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China March new loans jumps less than expected, no sign of fresh policy easing

New bank lending in China jumped less than expected in March, while broad money and financing growth remained sufficient to support

China March new loans jumps less than expected, no sign of fresh policy easing
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BOJ highlights market volatility, economic hit from Middle East conflict

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday uncertainty over the Middle East conflict was keeping markets unstable and could hurt factory output,

BOJ highlights market volatility, economic hit from Middle East conflict
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Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future

Turkey said on Monday that NATO allies should use their July summit in Ankara to reset ties with U.S.

Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future
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China says Strait of Hormuz blockade against global interests, urges restraint

China said a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would go against the international community's interests and urged calm and restraint by all sides.

China says Strait of Hormuz blockade against global interests, urges restraint
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Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore

Bill Ackman's first call before launching his $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group nL6N40Q0JZ this week was to French billionaire Vincent Bollore,

Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore
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Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks

Russia, the world's largest wheat exporter, should create joint food reserves with fellow BRICS members and former Soviet neighbours to counter the risks

Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks
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ECB rate rise will depend on effects of oil price surge, De Guindos says

Any European Central Bank rate rise will depend on how a war-fuelled surge in the cost of crude oil and some chemicals impacts other prices, ECB Vice President Luis de

ECB rate rise will depend on effects of oil price surge, De Guindos says
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Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US

Volkswagen reported a 4% fall in global deliveries in the first three months of 2026, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German automaker.

Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US
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Iran denies charging toll for Indian tankers transiting Hormuz strait

Indian tankers that have transited through the Strait of Hormuz did not pay tolls to Iran, Tehran’s ambassador to New Delhi said on Monday, after U.S.

Iran denies charging toll for Indian tankers transiting Hormuz strait
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Baker Hughes to sell Waygate unit to Hexagon for about $1.45 billion

Baker Hughes said on Monday it will sell its unit, Waygate Technologies, to Sweden-based Hexagon for about $1.45 billion in cash, as the

Baker Hughes to sell Waygate unit to Hexagon for about $1.45 billion
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Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defense and the fight

Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
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EU's von der Leyen compares Orban defeat to Hungary's anti-Soviet uprising

April 13 - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Hungary's election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ as "a victory for fundamental freedoms", and compared the ousting of

EU's von der Leyen compares Orban defeat to Hungary's anti-Soviet uprising
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Traton truck deliveries fall 6% in first quarter as US weakness persists

German truck manufacturer Traton reported a 6% drop in vehicle sales for the first quarter of 2026 on Monday, driven by a 21% decline in its U.S.-based International Motors brand.

Traton truck deliveries fall 6% in first quarter as US weakness persists
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Argentina's inflation to cool less than expected, still on track for 9-year low in 2026: Reuters poll

Argentina's consumer price inflation is set to cool this year by less than previously expected even as economic growth expectations have remained

Argentina's inflation to cool less than expected, still on track for 9-year low in 2026: Reuters poll
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OPEC lowers second-quarter global oil demand forecast on Iran war

OPEC on Monday lowered its forecast for world oil demand in the second quarter by 500,000 barrels per day, the producer group's monthly oil report showed in

OPEC lowers second-quarter global oil demand forecast on Iran war
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Wall St subdued at open as failed US-Iran talks unsettle investors

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Monday after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to deliver a deal nL6N40V09S to end the war, threatening a nascent recovery

Wall St subdued at open as failed US-Iran talks unsettle investors
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Bill Ackman kicks off roadshow for combined IPO of Pershing Square, new fund

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square kicked off a roadshow for the U.S. initial public offerings of the billionaire investor's management company

Bill Ackman kicks off roadshow for combined IPO of Pershing Square, new fund
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India's inflation rises modestly in March, but Mideast war risks loom

India's retail inflation rose modestly to 3.4% in March, government data showed on Monday, amid worries that a prolonged

India's inflation rises modestly in March, but Mideast war risks loom
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Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China

Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China

Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China
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No signs of major default cycle in private credit, Ares CEO says

Private credit defaults are relatively contained, with most of the stress in the sector being liquidity- and rate-driven, the head of Ares Management Corp

No signs of major default cycle in private credit, Ares CEO says
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Hungary's Magyar will talk to MOL leadership, focus on fuel supplies

Hungary’s election-winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday he would need to hold talks with the leadership of oil company MOL, adding that ensuring fuel security would be

Hungary's Magyar will talk to MOL leadership, focus on fuel supplies
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ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders

ASML, the world's largest supplier of chipmaking tools, on Wednesday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings and

ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders
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Hermes, Kering shares sink as Iran war knocks luxury revival

French group Hermes led a slump in luxury shares on Wednesday after weak sales showed the war in Iran was weighing on demand in the Middle East and tourism in Europe

Hermes, Kering shares sink as Iran war knocks luxury revival
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European equities dip as investors track Mideast updates, corporate earnings

European shares slipped on Wednesday as the evolving situation in the Middle East kept investors cautious, while they also assessed a range of

European equities dip as investors track Mideast updates, corporate earnings
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Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint

Kering shares plunged as much as 10% on Wednesday after first-quarter sales at its Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped more than expected, underlining the challenges

Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint
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China weighs curbs on exports of solar manufacturing equipment to US

Chinese officials have held initial talks with providers of equipment to make solar panels as they consider limiting exports of the most advanced technology

China weighs curbs on exports of solar manufacturing equipment to US
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Ukraine broaches 'stolen' Russian grain cargo on call with Israel

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a call with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar to discuss a Russian vessel carrying what he described as grain stolen from Ukraine

Ukraine broaches 'stolen' Russian grain cargo on call with Israel
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Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis

An international conference to raise funding commitments for Sudan has produced pledges of more than 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion)

Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis
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UK to probe Paramount-Warner Bros deal in coming weeks, competition watchdog says

Britain's antitrust watchdog is expected to launch an investigation into Paramount Skydance's planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery in "the coming weeks," a

UK to probe Paramount-Warner Bros deal in coming weeks, competition watchdog says
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Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts

Alarm over the impact of the Iran war on the global economy grew on Monday with more countries announcing emergency support measures to combat rising energy

Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts
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Bezos-backed EV firm Slate Auto raises $650 million

Electric vehicle company Slate Auto on Monday said it has raised $650 million in a Series C funding round, as the Jeff Bezos-backed firm gears up to deliver its first vehicles

Bezos-backed EV firm Slate Auto raises $650 million
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Hungary vote removes Ukraine's staunchest foe in EU

Ukraine welcomed with relief on Monday the defeat

Hungary vote removes Ukraine's staunchest foe in EU
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Venezuela hopes to lure back international miners, but it's a risky business

Venezuela's https://www.reuters.com/world/venezuela/ effort to attract foreign investors to develop its gold, iron and

Venezuela hopes to lure back international miners, but it's a risky business
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Euro zone bond yields rise as markets up ECB rate hike bets

Euro zone government bond yields edged up towards recent peaks on Monday after the U.S. and Iran failed to secure a deal to end the war https:/

Euro zone bond yields rise as markets up ECB rate hike bets
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Meta poised to surpass Google in digital ad revenue for first time, report says

Meta Platforms is projected to surpass Alphabet's Google in digital advertising revenue globally by the end of 2026, and dethrone the search-engine behemoth in

Meta poised to surpass Google in digital ad revenue for first time, report says
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Emerging economies in focus at IMF World Bank meetings

Global financial policy makers gather in Washington for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings this week against the backdrop of yet another

Emerging economies in focus at IMF World Bank meetings
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McDonald's to add refreshers, crafted sodas to US menus

McDonald's will add refreshers and crafted sodas to its menu in the United States starting this month, the company told

McDonald's to add refreshers, crafted sodas to US menus
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European equities tick lower as failed US-Iran talks weigh on sentiment

European shares dipped on Monday as expectations of a swift resolution to the Middle East conflict dimmed following the breakdown nL6N40V09S of

European equities tick lower as failed US-Iran talks weigh on sentiment
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US existing home sales hit nine-month low in March, rising mortgage rates cloud outlook

U.S. existing home sales fell to a nine-month low in March amid tight inventory and growing concerns over the labor market, and a recent increase in

US existing home sales hit nine-month low in March, rising mortgage rates cloud outlook
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Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software

Dutch vehicle authority RDW has notified the European Commission of its plan to seek European Union-wide approval for Tesla's full self-driving

Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software
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Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia

Colombia will launch a plan in the second half of 2026 to control its invasive hippopotamus population, including euthanizing an initial 80 animals, Environment Minister

Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia
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LVMH reports sales hit from Iran war in blow to hopes for luxury revival

French luxury giant LVMH said the Iran war shaved at least 1% off its total group sales in the last quarter due to lower spending in the Gulf region, and

LVMH reports sales hit from Iran war in blow to hopes for luxury revival
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JBS reaches deal with US meatpacking workers who went on strike

JBS employees ratified a two-year labor agreement with the world's largest meatpacker after a three-week strike disrupted operations at a massive

JBS reaches deal with US meatpacking workers who went on strike
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Middle East war drives up Codelco copper costs in Chile

Price surges due to the Middle East war have raised costs for the world's top-producing copper miner Codelco, yet the Chilean state-run firm is still

Middle East war drives up Codelco copper costs in Chile
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Oil prices jump 4% on US blockade of Iran after talks break down

Oil prices climbed about 4% on Monday after the U.S. military began a blockade nL6N40V09S of ships leaving Iran's ports, drawing threatened retaliation

Oil prices jump 4% on US blockade of Iran after talks break down
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US details bounds of Hormuz blockade as at least two ships turn around

The U.S. military on Monday detailed the boundaries of its Strait of Hormuz blockade, saying it would extend east to the

US details bounds of Hormuz blockade as at least two ships turn around
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NY Fed says paper loss on bond holdings shrank last year

By Michael S.

NY Fed says paper loss on bond holdings shrank last year
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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

Middle East war to boost Ukraine inflation, central bank chief says
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FedEx CFO John Dietrich to step down

FedEx said on Monday Chief Financial Officer John Dietrich would step down, effective June 1, after the parcel firm completes the spinoff of FedEx Freight into a publicly traded

FedEx CFO John Dietrich to step down
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Fed chief nominee Warsh clears one hurdle for Senate hearing, CNBC reports

Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh nL6N3YV0Q5 has submitted required paperwork to the U.S.

Fed chief nominee Warsh clears one hurdle for Senate hearing, CNBC reports
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Trump nominates Pimco executive Erin Browne to lead international affairs at Treasury department

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Trump nominates Pimco executive Erin Browne to lead international affairs at Treasury department
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Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?

Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?

Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?
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Virgin Australia flags higher fuel costs amid the Mideast conflict

(Corrects to remove dated reference to Virgin adjusting airfare in paragraph 1. The company announced those measures on March 20.)

Virgin Australia flags higher fuel costs amid the Mideast conflict
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French inflation rises to 2.0% in March

Consumer prices in France rose 2.0% year-on-year in March, statistics office INSEE said on Wednesday, slightly above analysts' expectations and a preliminary reading of a 1.9%

French inflation rises to 2.0% in March
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Oil prices edge up as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes

Oil prices edged up about 1% on Wednesday as the market focused more on Middle East supply disruptions than on comments by U.S.

Oil prices edge up as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes
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Russia ready to help China with energy ahead of Putin's visit, foreign minister says

Russia is ready to increase energy supplies to China ahead of an expected visit by President Vladimir Putin, Russian news agencies quoted Foreign Minister Sergei

Russia ready to help China with energy ahead of Putin's visit, foreign minister says
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Foreign investors grow more wary of India as FX curbs hit bonds, earnings risks haunt equities

India's foreign exchange restrictions have made it costlier and more complex for overseas investors to hedge against

Foreign investors grow more wary of India as FX curbs hit bonds, earnings risks haunt equities
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From Boston to Denver, US drivers cut back as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher

(In April 11 story, deletes reference to CFO in third paragraph from bottom and attributes information on pawn-loan transactions to EZCORP.)

From Boston to Denver, US drivers cut back as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher
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Opposition candidate concedes defeat to Wadagni in Benin presidential race

The sole opposition candidate in Benin's presidential election, Paul Hounkpe, has conceded defeat to Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni following the vote in the West

Opposition candidate concedes defeat to Wadagni in Benin presidential race
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BlackRock upgrades US stocks on resilient earnings, contained Middle East risks

BlackRock Investment Institute upgraded U.S. equities on Monday, joining other Wall Street brokerages in arguing that resilient corporate earnings, particularly in the technology

BlackRock upgrades US stocks on resilient earnings, contained Middle East risks
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French central bank sees first quarter growth of 0.3%

France's economy grew marginally faster in the first quarter as some businesses rushed to place orders ahead of expected price rises following the outbreak of war in the

French central bank sees first quarter growth of 0.3%
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Conagra Brands names Smucker executive John Brase as new CEO

Conagra Brands on Monday named J.M.

Conagra Brands names Smucker executive John Brase as new CEO
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AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks

Anthropic's Mythos, a new AI model the company and cybersecurity experts warn could supercharge complex cyberattacks, poses significant challenges

AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks
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US IPO hopefuls forge ahead with listing plans amid market swings

A slew of companies across sectors, from biotech to real ‌estate investment trust, launched IPO roadshows on Monday, as issuers

US IPO hopefuls forge ahead with listing plans amid market swings
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Dollar fades as oil retreats from highs with US blockade in effect

The dollar eased from earlier highs on Monday and was on pace for a sixth straight daily decline after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran broke

Dollar fades as oil retreats from highs with US blockade in effect
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Manulife Investment Management eyes Cellnex Swiss business, sources say

Spain's Cellnex is in talks to sell its stake in its Swiss unit to Toronto-listed Manulife Financial Corporation's investment

Manulife Investment Management eyes Cellnex Swiss business, sources say
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Uber faces second driver sexual assault trial following $8.5 million verdict

After a key setback in the first trial of its kind before a federal jury, Uber is expected to return to court on Tuesday to face a second woman's claims that

Uber faces second driver sexual assault trial following $8.5 million verdict
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Luxury brands face profit squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks UAE mall sales, sources say

(Corrects 14th paragraph to make clear that damage to the Burj Al Arab hotel was caused by debris after an interception; changes headline to clarify that story is about UAE malls, not just Dubai Mall)

Luxury brands face profit squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks UAE mall sales, sources say
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Trump orders DoorDash to White House, trying to sell his tip tax cut

President Donald Trump had McDonald's food delivered to the Oval Office on Monday in a bid to promote his lowering of taxes on tips, and handed the driver what

Trump orders DoorDash to White House, trying to sell his tip tax cut
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Financial Stability Board chair warns of stability "triple whammy" as funding conditions tighten

The global financial system has so far absorbed the economic shock caused by the Iran war, partly thanks to post-2008 crisis reforms, but rising funding costs may

Financial Stability Board chair warns of stability "triple whammy" as funding conditions tighten
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Goldman Sachs beats profit estimates, weak fixed income trading drags down shares

Goldman Sachs beat expectations for quarterly profit on Monday, driven by strength in dealmaking and equities trading, but the U.S.

Goldman Sachs beats profit estimates, weak fixed income trading drags down shares
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Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context
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Wall Street indexes gain as investors hold out hope for US-Iran resolution

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite indexes rallied more than 1% on Monday as investors appeared

Wall Street indexes gain as investors hold out hope for US-Iran resolution
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Chevron agrees to asset swap in Venezuela to focus on heavy oil projects

Chevron signed two key agreements on Monday to expand operations at Venezuela's vast Orinoco Belt, including

Chevron agrees to asset swap in Venezuela to focus on heavy oil projects
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Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March

High petrol prices in Europe steered car buyers towards EVs in a record-beating March, and led to the first month of global EV sales growth this year, data by

Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March
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Singapore Q1 GDP up 4.6% y/y, preliminary data shows, below expectations

Singapore's economy grew by 4.6% in the first quarter from a year earlier, preliminary government data showed on Tuesday.

Singapore Q1 GDP up 4.6% y/y, preliminary data shows, below expectations
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United CEO Kirby raised potential tie-up with American in Trump meeting

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby raised the potential of merging with American Airlines in a meeting with U.S.

United CEO Kirby raised potential tie-up with American in Trump meeting
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Colombia's Petro walks back 100% tariffs on Ecuadorean goods

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Monday said his country would not impose 100% tariffs on imports from Ecuador, reversing an announcement nL1N40T0UH made last week by

Colombia's Petro walks back 100% tariffs on Ecuadorean goods
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Singapore tightens monetary policy as Iran war fuels inflation risks

Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday, flagging the risk that an Iran war-fuelled energy shock

Singapore tightens monetary policy as Iran war fuels inflation risks
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Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into athleisure brand Lululemon over the potential presence of "forever chemicals" in its activewear, he said on

Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear
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Protracted Hormuz crisis could trigger agrifood catastrophe, UN food agency says

A prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global agrifood catastrophe by disrupting fertiliser and energy exports, driving up food prices and squeezing crop

Protracted Hormuz crisis could trigger agrifood catastrophe, UN food agency says
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Police fire tear gas as workers' protest in India's Noida turns violent

Police lobbed tear gas shells and used "minimum force" on Monday to quell a factory workers' protest in the Indian national capital's suburb of

Police fire tear gas as workers' protest in India's Noida turns violent
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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

US begins blockade of Iran's ports, Tehran threatens retaliation
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What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?

The U.S. military began blocking shipping traffic in and out of Iran's ports, a move that would prevent roughly two million barrels of Iranian oil a day from entering the world's

What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?
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Seeking shelter from war and stagflation? Take a look at China's bond market

Investors are scooping up Chinese debt, which has stood tall in sliding bond markets globally, betting that China's low

Seeking shelter from war and stagflation? Take a look at China's bond market
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Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2

Japan's imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila, Reuters reporting found, as President Donald

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2
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Nestle chairman targets volume growth

Swiss food giant Nestle must grow its sales volumes again, Chairman Pablo Isla was quoted as saying in an interview on Wednesday, referring to an adjusted product

Nestle chairman targets volume growth
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Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations

China and Russia must trust and support each other, deepen cooperation and defend each other's interests, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, assuring Moscow of

Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations
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Stellantis first-quarter shipments up 12% year-on-year

Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis said on Wednesday its global shipments rose 12% year-on-year in the first quarter to an estimated 1.4 million vehicles, consolidating a

Stellantis first-quarter shipments up 12% year-on-year
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Japan naphtha-dependent firms flag supply issues despite government assurances

Japanese companies whose output is dependent on naphtha or naphtha-based products are halting orders or slashing production

Japan naphtha-dependent firms flag supply issues despite government assurances
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As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China

As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China

As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China
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China's largest trade fair opens as export growth slows

China's largest trade fair, held twice a year, opened on Wednesday in the southern city of Guangzhou, where more than 32,000 exhibitors are showcasing products over an

China's largest trade fair opens as export growth slows
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BlackRock urges investors to spread hedge fund bets amid market swings

BlackRock's hedge fund team is urging investors to spread their exposure across multiple hedge fund strategies, as AI-related and geopolitical disruption

BlackRock urges investors to spread hedge fund bets amid market swings
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Wall Street rallies, oil stays higher as investors hope for US-Iran resolution

Wall Street stocks rose and oil retreated from highs above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. said it continued to engage with Tehran to make a deal even

Wall Street rallies, oil stays higher as investors hope for US-Iran resolution
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RBA's Hauser not sure interest rates are at the right level to tame inflation

A top Australian central banker said on Monday he was not confident that interest rates were at the right level to tame inflation, but policymakers would now also need to monitor

RBA's Hauser not sure interest rates are at the right level to tame inflation
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Australian consumer sentiment slumps on Iran war worries

Australia's consumer sentiment slumped in April to its lowest in more than two years, a survey showed on Tuesday, as consumers seem to be unnerved by the impacts of the

Australian consumer sentiment slumps on Iran war worries
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Bank of Korea governor nominee positive about won-denominated stablecoins

The nominee to become the Bank of Korea's governor agreed to introduce won-denominated stablecoins, saying they would play a role in the currency ecosystem of the future,

Bank of Korea governor nominee positive about won-denominated stablecoins
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Australian business, consumer confidence crashes on worries about fallout from Iran war

Australia's business and consumer confidence crashed as the Iran war unleashed a global oil shock that may tip the local economy into a recession, surveys

Australian business, consumer confidence crashes on worries about fallout from Iran war
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Japan finance minister asks trade minister to avoid remarks on BOJ policy

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday she and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had told the trade minister to avoid commenting on the Bank of Japan's

Japan finance minister asks trade minister to avoid remarks on BOJ policy
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GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data

British drugmaker GSK's experimental targeted cancer drug Mo-rez has blockbuster potential, its head of oncology research has told reporters, after early

GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data
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Korean AI chip startup DeepX prepares public share offering

South Korean AI chip startup DeepX said on Tuesday it is preparing to list its shares domestically, adding the firm is open to a possible U.S. listing after that.

Korean AI chip startup DeepX prepares public share offering
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Bessent says Fed should 'wait and see' before lowering rates, Semafor reports

The Federal Reserve should "wait and see" before deciding whether to lower interest rates amid the war in Iran, U.S.

Bessent says Fed should 'wait and see' before lowering rates, Semafor reports
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OpenAI's $852 billion valuation faces investor scrutiny amid strategy shift, FT reports

OpenAI's $852 billion valuation is under scrutiny from some of its own backers as the company shifts its focus to the enterprise market to fend off competition from Anthropic, the

OpenAI's $852 billion valuation faces investor scrutiny amid strategy shift, FT reports
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Hollywood stars sign open letter opposing Paramount-Warner Bros deal

Over 1,000 filmmakers, actors and industry professionals signed an open letter opposing Warner Bros Discovery's proposed $110 billion merger with

Hollywood stars sign open letter opposing Paramount-Warner Bros deal
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US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks

After a sleepless and at times tense night in Islamabad, Iranian and U.S.

US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks
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US officials underwhelmed by French far-right's plans for economy

U.S. officials who met leaders of France's far-right National Rally were underwhelmed by their economic plans, two diplomatic sources said, in a blow

US officials underwhelmed by French far-right's plans for economy
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After tackling Kering's debt problems, de Meo faces the Gucci challenge

Seven months into the job, Luca de Meo has bought himself time as CEO of Gucci owner Kering. This week he has to prove he knows how to use it.

After tackling Kering's debt problems, de Meo faces the Gucci challenge
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ANZ expects Brent crude to end 2026 at $88/barrel on Middle East supply losses

ANZ said on Tuesday it expects Brent crude to trade above $90 per barrel in 2026 before ending the year at $88 due to a loss of supply from the Middle East conflict.

ANZ expects Brent crude to end 2026 at $88/barrel on Middle East supply losses
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South Korea to start building Sejong presidential office in August 2027

South Korea will begin construction of a presidential office in the administrative city of Sejong in August next year, the presidential Blue House said on

South Korea to start building Sejong presidential office in August 2027
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China's export engine stutters as Iran war chills global demand

China's export engine slowed sharply in March as war in the Middle East triggered shocks to energy and transportation costs, hurting global demand and

China's export engine stutters as Iran war chills global demand
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Iran to allocate part of oil revenues for reconstruction after attacks, minister says

Iranian oil sales in recent weeks have been favourable and part of the revenue will be allocated to repairing damage to industry caused by wartime attacks, Iran's oil

Iran to allocate part of oil revenues for reconstruction after attacks, minister says
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Australia Inc starts to feel Iran war fallout, raising stagflation risk

Australia's corporates are starting to count the cost of the war in the Middle East, with profit warnings from two top companies and a crash in business

Australia Inc starts to feel Iran war fallout, raising stagflation risk
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Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge

A surge in jet fuel prices driven by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has upended the global aviation industry, forcing airlines to raise fares and revise their financial outlooks.

Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge
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China's Xi says rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace

The international rule of law must be upheld for peace and stability to prevail in the Middle East, China's President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday, in a rebuke

China's Xi says rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace
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Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt

The world's major economies have seen their debt levels surge in recent years, while ever-

Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in China for talks on Iran and Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for talks on the wars in Ukraine and Iran as well as bilateral ties.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in China for talks on Iran and Ukraine
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Philippines seeks US extension on waiver to buy Russian oil

The Philippines' Secretary of Energy Sharon Garin on Tuesday said the country has asked the United States to extend a waiver to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products

Philippines seeks US extension on waiver to buy Russian oil
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Citigroup upgrades US equities as tech strength and earnings outlook soothe Mideast war woes

Citigroup has turned bullish on U.S. equities, joining a flurry of brokerages betting on resilient corporate earnings, attractive valuations following recent pullbacks, and the

Citigroup upgrades US equities as tech strength and earnings outlook soothe Mideast war woes
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United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines tie-up in meeting with Trump, sources say

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pitched the potential for merging with American Airlines in a meeting nFWN40W13A

United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines tie-up in meeting with Trump, sources say
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China Evergrande's billionaire boss falls from circles of power to fraud plea

Mingling with power brokers at centenary celebrations of the Chinese Communist Party on July 1, 2021, a beaming Hui Ka Yan betrayed no sign of the pressure

China Evergrande's billionaire boss falls from circles of power to fraud plea
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ECB seeks bigger say on banks' capital requirements

The European Central Bank urged European lawmakers on Tuesday to give it a bigger say on banks' overall capital requirements, including those set by national

ECB seeks bigger say on banks' capital requirements
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Spain, China pledge closer ties in the face of threats to world order

Europe and China must forge closer ties to counter threats to multilateralism, Spanish Premier Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday after meeting Chinese

Spain, China pledge closer ties in the face of threats to world order
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China finance ministry to meet underwriters on special treasury bond issuance plan

China's finance ministry will meet government bond underwriters on Thursday, and the agenda is expected to cover this year's issuance of ultra-long special treasury

China finance ministry to meet underwriters on special treasury bond issuance plan
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Nissan to trim global car lineup, boost use of AI driving tech

Nissan Motor plans to streamline its global automobile lineup by shedding low-performing models and deploy artificial intelligence driving technology

Nissan to trim global car lineup, boost use of AI driving tech
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HSBC's Europe and Americas banking head Keefe departs

HSBC's head of banking in Europe and the Americas Gerry Keefe has resigned, becoming the latest senior banker to depart since the bank's global overhaul

HSBC's Europe and Americas banking head Keefe departs
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Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran war

The U.S. blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports adds to uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all-but

Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran war
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US prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve office

Prosecutors from U.S.

US prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve office
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Incoming Bank of Korea chief signals potential for hawkish shift amid surging import costs

Incoming Bank of Korea Governor nominee Shin Hyun-song on Wednesday signaled the potential for tighter monetary policy, stating the central bank must respond if supply-side

Incoming Bank of Korea chief signals potential for hawkish shift amid surging import costs
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Japan's decade-long march towards arms exports

Japan has spent the past decade steadily dismantling some of the world's toughest arms export restrictions as it steps back from the postwar

Japan's decade-long march towards arms exports
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UBS CEO Ermotti may stay late into 2027 due to new rules, succession gap, sources say

Sergio Ermotti could stay as CEO well into the second half of 2027 to steer UBS through a regulatory overhaul and give the board more time

UBS CEO Ermotti may stay late into 2027 due to new rules, succession gap, sources say
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Uber commits $10 billion to robotaxis in strategy shift, FT says

Uber has committed more than $10 billion to buying thousands of autonomous vehicles and taking stakes in their developers, breaking from its asset-light "gig economy" business

Uber commits $10 billion to robotaxis in strategy shift, FT says
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Luxury brands book sales drop as Mideast war takes toll on airport shopping

From DFS to Avolta, duty-free stores selling premium perfumes and spirits to big spenders are feeling the

Luxury brands book sales drop as Mideast war takes toll on airport shopping
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Stocks rise, blockade holds, talks may resume

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global equities are nudging higher with fresh record highs within view, after U.S.

Stocks rise, blockade holds, talks may resume
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UK's Reeves 'frustrated and angry' over US Iran war strategy, Mirror reports

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday she was "very frustrated and angry" over what she said was the United States' failure to have a clear exit plan or

UK's Reeves 'frustrated and angry' over US Iran war strategy, Mirror reports
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Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

The SAVE America Act looks set to die in Congress, but 23 mostly Republican-led U.S. states have recently changed their voting procedures to mirror key aspects of

Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states
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Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds

Hungarian election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ winner Peter Magyar nL8N40V06U promised on

Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds
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Italy's surprise rise in exports to US masks deep fragility to tariffs

Italy was the only major EU country whose exports to the United States grew last year despite Donald Trump's tariffs.

Italy's surprise rise in exports to US masks deep fragility to tariffs
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US small business sentiment falls to 11-month low in March

U.S. small-business sentiment dropped to an 11-month low in March as a surge in oil prices because of the war in Iran overshadowed the benefits from low taxes, a

US small business sentiment falls to 11-month low in March
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Russian drones hit Ukrainian port, officials say

Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Izmail port in the southern Odesa region and struck two civilian foreign-flagged vessels overnight and early on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said

Russian drones hit Ukrainian port, officials say
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Industry group cuts global steel demand forecast for 2026 due to Iran war

The World Steel Association on Tuesday cut its forecast for global crude steel demand this year, partly due to the Iran war slashing consumption in the

Industry group cuts global steel demand forecast for 2026 due to Iran war
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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

War-weary markets filter out noise
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Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, seafarer releases, shipping readiness – source

Diplomatic meetings led by France and Britain this week to discuss a potential future multinational mission will be structured around a series of working groups, ranging

Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, seafarer releases, shipping readiness – source
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BMW deliveries slide in Q1 as China, US weakness outweighs Europe growth

BMW reported a 3.5% drop in global deliveries for the first three months of 2026 on Tuesday, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German premium carmaker's sales.

BMW deliveries slide in Q1 as China, US weakness outweighs Europe growth
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Malaysia brings home high-value art, including a Picasso, seized in 1MDB probe

Malaysia's anti-graft agency said on Tuesday it had successfully repatriated four high-value pieces of artwork, including a 1961 Pablo Picasso print, recovered in

Malaysia brings home high-value art, including a Picasso, seized in 1MDB probe
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BetMGM cuts 2026 revenue forecast as punters win big in sports betting

U.S. online gambling operator BetMGM cut its 2026 revenue outlook on Tuesday, citing a soft first quarter for its online sports betting business. 

BetMGM cuts 2026 revenue forecast as punters win big in sports betting
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LVMH shares fall after Iran war hits first-quarter sales

Shares in French luxury goods group LVMH fell as much as 3% on Tuesday after first-quarter sales were hit as the war in Iran dented spending by Middle Eastern

LVMH shares fall after Iran war hits first-quarter sales
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CarMax posts quarterly loss on goodwill charge, weak used-car demand

Used car retailer CarMax reported a fourth-quarter loss on Tuesday, hurt by a goodwill impairment charge and shrinking margins from used vehicles.

CarMax posts quarterly loss on goodwill charge, weak used-car demand
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Jet fuel shock from Iran war worsens crisis for global airlines

Air travel's worst crisis in years lurched deeper on Tuesday as Qantas Airways warned of spiralling costs,

Jet fuel shock from Iran war worsens crisis for global airlines
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ASML investors bet on 'picks and shovels' of AI revolution

Investors in, Europe’s most valuable listed company, are betting the chip-equipment maker can raise financial forecasts when it

ASML investors bet on 'picks and shovels' of AI revolution
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IMF expects pace of Japan's interest rate hikes to speed up slightly

The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it expected the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates gradually, but at a slightly faster pace than projected six

IMF expects pace of Japan's interest rate hikes to speed up slightly
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Euro zone faces big growth hit even if Iran war quickly resolved, IMF says

Euro zone growth will slow this year and inflation surge, forcing the European Central Bank to lift interest rates, even if the economic disruptions caused by the Iran

Euro zone faces big growth hit even if Iran war quickly resolved, IMF says
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Cuba's top destinations deserted, without power or fuel under US sanctions

The sun is setting in Pálpite, a small town on the edge of Cuba's vast Zapata Swamp, when suddenly the road swarms with activity.

Cuba's top destinations deserted, without power or fuel under US sanctions
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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.

War is over for Wall Street: stocks, dollar and fear index unwind moves
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Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran talks could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, according to an interview with the New York Post.

Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports
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US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade

Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, U.S.

US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
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Korean AI chip startup DEEPX, Hyundai work on robots powered by generative AI

South Korean AI chip startup DEEPX will expand its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to develop a computing platform for generative AI robots using its

Korean AI chip startup DEEPX, Hyundai work on robots powered by generative AI
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A shipment of Austrian timber and its tortuous new route to Qatar

Until the Iran war, shipments of Austrian spruce timber to Qatar, where the wood is used to support concrete and make

A shipment of Austrian timber and its tortuous new route to Qatar
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Sanctioned China tanker turns back to Strait of Hormuz, day after Gulf exit

The U.S.-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry made its way back to the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after exiting the Gulf the day before

Sanctioned China tanker turns back to Strait of Hormuz, day after Gulf exit
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Federal agencies skirt Trump’s Anthropic ban to test its advanced AI model, Politico reports

Federal agencies and government officials are quietly sidestepping U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on working with Anthropic, Politico reported on Tuesday.

Federal agencies skirt Trump’s Anthropic ban to test its advanced AI model, Politico reports
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Greenland appoints former PM Egede as foreign minister

Greenland's prime minister said on Tuesday he had appointed his predecessor Mute Egede as foreign minister

Greenland appoints former PM Egede as foreign minister
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IMF cuts growth forecasts for Germany as Iran war pushes up inflation

The International Monetary Fund cut Germany's growth forecasts for this year and next on Tuesday, in its largest downgrade among big euro zone economies,

IMF cuts growth forecasts for Germany as Iran war pushes up inflation
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Global satellite internet companies at a glance

Amazon.com said on Tuesday it would buy satellite company Globalstar in an $11.57 billion deal, as it looks to take on bigger rival SpaceX's Starlink.

Global satellite internet companies at a glance
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IMF's Middle East war scenarios on global growth: weaker, worse and really bad

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday issued three scenarios for the global GDP growth path in 2026 and 2027 amid massive uncertainty over the war in the Middle East, with

IMF's Middle East war scenarios on global growth: weaker, worse and really bad
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States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules

The Trump administration's new law that Americans must work or volunteer to qualify for Medicaid

States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules
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IMF cuts Turkey 2026 economic growth forecast on weaker momentum, energy prices

The International Monetary Fund cut its economic growth forecast for Turkey to 3.4% from 4.2% for this year, citing weaker-than-expected activity in 2025 and the drag from

IMF cuts Turkey 2026 economic growth forecast on weaker momentum, energy prices
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US solar and wind contract prices rose sharply in first quarter

U.S. solar and wind contract prices rose sharply in the first quarter as project developers faced tariffs, labor shortages and permitting challenges amid soaring demand for power

US solar and wind contract prices rose sharply in first quarter
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In India, $1 housekeepers spark a consumer, worker frenzy despite safety risks

At Indian startup Pronto's training hub, women hone their chopping and mopping skills while learning how to send SOS signals if they

In India, $1 housekeepers spark a consumer, worker frenzy despite safety risks
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Fed nominee Warsh's holdings include SpaceX, Polymarket, crypto and AI

Holdings in Elon Musk's SpaceX company and predictions platform Polymarket are among dozens of future-oriented assets that Federal Reserve chair

Fed nominee Warsh's holdings include SpaceX, Polymarket, crypto and AI
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Global companies delay IPOs and slash dividends as Middle East conflict rattles markets

The Middle East conflict has significantly impacted global financial markets, affected logistics and hindered the supply of raw materials integral to a host of industries.

Global companies delay IPOs and slash dividends as Middle East conflict rattles markets
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Wall St opens higher as Mideast de-escalation hopes lift sentiment

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday after reports of fresh efforts to ease the Middle East conflict boosted sentiment, with traders also assessing corporate

Wall St opens higher as Mideast de-escalation hopes lift sentiment
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PepsiCo faces pressure to show Elliott-triggered turnaround is working

Seven months after activist investor Elliott disclosed a $4

PepsiCo faces pressure to show Elliott-triggered turnaround is working
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Canada to temporarily suspend federal fuel tax on diesel and gasoline

Canada will suspend the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel from April 20 to September 7 to help consumers and businesses deal with rising prices, Prime

Canada to temporarily suspend federal fuel tax on diesel and gasoline
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IMF says world is drifting toward more adverse growth scenario as energy disruptions continue

The world may be already drifting towards the International Monetary Fund's "adverse scenario" forecast of weaker 2.5% global growth in 2026 even as it

IMF says world is drifting toward more adverse growth scenario as energy disruptions continue
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'Blend' countries pay billions extra as access to cheap multilateral loans narrows

Developing nations are paying tens of billions of dollars extra to fund infrastructure, education and health projects due to inadequate access to

'Blend' countries pay billions extra as access to cheap multilateral loans narrows
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Bond investors target steeper US yield curve on bets for slower growth, more debt issuance

Bond investors are doubling down on so-called "curve steepener" trades that are bullish on short-dated U.S.

Bond investors target steeper US yield curve on bets for slower growth, more debt issuance
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IMF not seeing evidence of wage-price spiral in Britain, Gourinchas says

The International Monetary Fund is not seeing evidence of a wage-price spiral in Britain at the moment, and the Fund anticipates only a small increase in core

IMF not seeing evidence of wage-price spiral in Britain, Gourinchas says
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IMF warns Middle East war driving up financial stability risks

The war in the Middle East is elevating global financial stability risks through inflationary pressures that could cause funding markets to tighten,

IMF warns Middle East war driving up financial stability risks
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Portugal aims to cap any deficit at 0.5% to protect investor confidence

Portugal may incur a budget deficit due to support measures after devastating winter storms and the energy price shock from the Iran war, its finance

Portugal aims to cap any deficit at 0.5% to protect investor confidence
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IMF cuts emerging economies' growth estimate as war darkens outlook

The IMF on Tuesday lowered its 2026 growth forecast for emerging market and developing economies to 3.9% from its view of 4.2% in January, with higher

IMF cuts emerging economies' growth estimate as war darkens outlook
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ECB has not made its mind up on rates, Lagarde says

The European Central Bank has not made its mind up on whether to raise interest rates as the fallout of the Iran war on the euro zone's economy is still unclear, ECB

ECB has not made its mind up on rates, Lagarde says
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Grocer Albertsons forecasts soft annual sales as demand remains strained

U.S.-based grocer Albertsons forecast annual sales below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, signaling pressure on demand from fierce competition with bigger rivals, including

Grocer Albertsons forecasts soft annual sales as demand remains strained
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J&J tops first-quarter profit estimates even as Stelara sales plunge

Johnson & Johnson beat first-quarter earnings expectations on Tuesday and raised its full-year forecast, as strong demand for cancer drug

J&J tops first-quarter profit estimates even as Stelara sales plunge
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Deutsche Boerse buys $200 million stake in crypto giant Kraken

German exchange operator Deutsche Boerse said on Tuesday that it had acquired a 200 million dollar stake in US-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken.

Deutsche Boerse buys $200 million stake in crypto giant Kraken
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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

IMF raises Russia 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.1% on higher oil prices
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Sazerac won’t easily gatecrash Jack Daniel's-maker's merger talks

By Abigail Summerville and Nicholas P.

Sazerac won’t easily gatecrash Jack Daniel's-maker's merger talks
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Chinese chipmaker YMTC plans new factories amid heightened US-Sino trade tensions, sources say

Chinese chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) aims to build two more factories in addition to one that will be completed this year, which will more than double its

Chinese chipmaker YMTC plans new factories amid heightened US-Sino trade tensions, sources say
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Dow names insider Karen Carter CEO as Fitterling moves to executive chair role

Dow named operations chief Karen Carter as its new CEO on Tuesday, handing the reins to a long-time insider as the chemicals maker grapples with weak demand,

Dow names insider Karen Carter CEO as Fitterling moves to executive chair role
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US stocks gain, dollar dips on hopes for Iran war negotiations

Wall Street's main indexes rallied to close sharply higher on Monday as hopes for de-escalation in the Middle

US stocks gain, dollar dips on hopes for Iran war negotiations
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Warner Bros. puts on a starry CinemaCon show with Cruise, Kidman, Bullock, Zendaya and Chalamet

Warner Bros

Warner Bros. puts on a starry CinemaCon show with Cruise, Kidman, Bullock, Zendaya and Chalamet
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Carney clinches majority government in Canadian special elections

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government on Monday, a win that he has said will

Carney clinches majority government in Canadian special elections
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Disney to eliminate 1,000 jobs

Walt Disney 's new chief executive, Josh D'Amaro, announced layoffs in an email to employees on Tuesday, as he looks to streamline the company's

Disney to eliminate 1,000 jobs
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Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism

Pope Leo warned of the risk of democracies sliding into "majoritarian tyranny" on Tuesday, in a letter issued by the Vatican two days after U.S.

Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism
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Trump and Modi stress need to keep Strait of Hormuz open in call

U.S.

Trump and Modi stress need to keep Strait of Hormuz open in call
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Boeing jet deliveries slow in March due to 737 MAX wiring issue

Boeing said on Tuesday it delivered 46 jets in March, down from 51 the prior month, as the company repaired damaged wiring in about 25 of its best-

Boeing jet deliveries slow in March due to 737 MAX wiring issue
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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

Wells Fargo misses expectations on interest income, revenue; shares fall
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BlackRock quarterly profit rises on active ETFs and performance fees

BlackRock reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, reflecting strong flows into its exchange-traded funds and a sharp increase in

BlackRock quarterly profit rises on active ETFs and performance fees
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US producer inflation rises below expectations in March, but war fires up energy prices

U.S. producer prices increased less than expected in March, but that did not change economists' expectations that the Federal Reserve would probably

US producer inflation rises below expectations in March, but war fires up energy prices
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Stagflation in EU is worst scenario, we are not yet there -Eurogroup chair

Stagflation in Europe as a result of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is the worst case scenario and we are not yet there, the chairman of euro zone finance ministers

Stagflation in EU is worst scenario, we are not yet there -Eurogroup chair
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Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds

A super typhoon steadily battered a pair of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds and relentless rains

Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds
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BoE's Greene says war impact may unfold slowly, but inflation risks are paramount

Bank of England interest rate-setter Megan Greene said on Tuesday it could take months to see how much long-lasting damage is caused to Britain's

BoE's Greene says war impact may unfold slowly, but inflation risks are paramount
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Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says

Fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war are a pressing concern for developing countries and gains from rising oil and gas prices for developing

Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says
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'Swift work to be done' after call with Hungary's Magyar, EU's von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that she spoke with Hungary's ​election winner ‌Peter Magyar and

'Swift work to be done' after call with Hungary's Magyar, EU's von der Leyen says
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Indonesian foreign ministry urged caution over US military overflight proposal

Indonesia's foreign ministry warned the defence ministry in an early-April letter that an American proposal to give its military "

Indonesian foreign ministry urged caution over US military overflight proposal
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French finance ministry trims growth outlook, hikes inflation estimate

France's Finance Ministry trimmed its 2026 growth forecast slightly on Tuesday and hiked its inflation estimate to reflect the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.

French finance ministry trims growth outlook, hikes inflation estimate
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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

European shares climb 1% to one-month highs on Middle East de-escalation hopes
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UK hit with big IMF growth downgrade as Iran war fuels inflation

Britain suffered the sharpest cut to economic growth forecasts for large rich economies by the International Monetary Fund due largely to the Iran

UK hit with big IMF growth downgrade as Iran war fuels inflation
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Bessent says core inflation is going down, Fed will need to cut rates

U.S.

Bessent says core inflation is going down, Fed will need to cut rates
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Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says

No ships have made it past a U.S. naval blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas, and six merchant ships have followed orders to turn

Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says
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Amazon's $11.6 billion Globalstar deal will not fix rocket launch bottleneck, analysts say

Amazon's $11.6 billion deal to buy Globalstar bolsters its space ambitions with satellites and wireless airwaves, but will not fix the crippling shortage of rocket

Amazon's $11.6 billion Globalstar deal will not fix rocket launch bottleneck, analysts say
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IMF cuts growth outlook, warns world already drifting toward more adverse scenario

The International Monetary Fund cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Middle East war-driven energy price spikes but said the world was already

IMF cuts growth outlook, warns world already drifting toward more adverse scenario
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Aurubis CEO expects US copper demand to reduce Comex stockpile

The massive copper stockpile on the U.S.

Aurubis CEO expects US copper demand to reduce Comex stockpile
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IFC, Citigroup sign $98 million local currency borrowing facility for South Africa

The World Bank Group’s private-sector arm, the International Finance

IFC, Citigroup sign $98 million local currency borrowing facility for South Africa
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Carney vows to tackle cost of living in Canada with new majority government, suspends fuel tax 

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would prioritize lowering the cost of living in Canada, tackling a housing shortage, and building major infrastructure

Carney vows to tackle cost of living in Canada with new majority government, suspends fuel tax 
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Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links

 Europe's far right has lost one of its biggest champions with the defeat of Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban in Sunday's election.

Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links
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US alleges well-known Mexican human rights activist works for drug cartel

The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a well-known human rights activist in Mexico who has for years levied charges of human rights abuses against

US alleges well-known Mexican human rights activist works for drug cartel
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From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis

Companies in Australia and New Zealand are beginning to signal the financial strain from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, as higher fuel prices stoke inflation, dent business and

From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis
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Brazil's CSN to kick off binding phase of cement unit sale in a month, CFO says

Brazilian steelmaker CSN is set to start receiving binding offers for its cement unit in just a few weeks, the company's

Brazil's CSN to kick off binding phase of cement unit sale in a month, CFO says
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Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short

An 'eco-friendly' range of paper tubes and pouches touted by Yonwoo, a South Korean maker of packaging for cosmetics, has

Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short
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Former US Treasury Secretary Yellen says one Fed rate cut possible this year

Former U.S.

Former US Treasury Secretary Yellen says one Fed rate cut possible this year
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Citi profit beats estimates as market volatility lifts trading revenue

Citigroup beat estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday and had the highest revenue in a decade, as geopolitical tensions fueled

Citi profit beats estimates as market volatility lifts trading revenue
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JPMorgan profit beats expectations on record trading revenue, strong dealmaking

JPMorgan Chase posted a bigger-than-expected 13% jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday as volatile markets lifted trading revenue to a record high

JPMorgan profit beats expectations on record trading revenue, strong dealmaking
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JPMorgan sees capital hike in latest Basel fight twist

JPMorgan Chase's required capital will increase under revised draft U.S. rules, in contrast to its Wall Street rivals which stand to win relief,

JPMorgan sees capital hike in latest Basel fight twist
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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

Long Iran war may require painful central bank tightening, IMF chief economist says
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Wall St banks show trading strength, caution on economic risk

Wall Street banks reported booming trading revenues after a volatile first quarter but sounded caution about the ripple impact on clients of higher oil and geopolitical risk.

Wall St banks show trading strength, caution on economic risk
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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

Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade
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Gucci sales extend falls as Iran war clouds de Meo's Kering turnaround

Sales at Kering's Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped by 8% in the first quarter from the previous year, the luxury fashion group said on Tuesday, as the

Gucci sales extend falls as Iran war clouds de Meo's Kering turnaround
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US solar cell maker Suniva investing $350 million in South Carolina expansion

U.S. solar manufacturer Suniva said on Tuesday it will invest $350 million in a South Carolina cell factory, with production starting in early 2027.

US solar cell maker Suniva investing $350 million in South Carolina expansion
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US truckers' diesel spending hits record high on Middle East conflict

The more than 3 million U.S. truckers who move goods for everything from grocery stores to factories to construction sites

US truckers' diesel spending hits record high on Middle East conflict
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Bessent disparages IMF, World Bank forecasts, says US will quickly cycle through higher prices

U.S.

Bessent disparages IMF, World Bank forecasts, says US will quickly cycle through higher prices
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Irish government majority cut as two lawmakers quit over fuel protests

Two lawmakers backing the Irish government withdrew their support on Tuesday in protest over its response to a wave of public demonstrations against

Irish government majority cut as two lawmakers quit over fuel protests
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Citadel's Ken Griffin says Iran war threatens global recession

Billionaire investor Ken Griffin warned on Tuesday that the world could face a global recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for a

Citadel's Ken Griffin says Iran war threatens global recession
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War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows

The European Union plans to reduce electricity taxes and expand clean technologies faster to cut consumers' exposure to soaring oil and gas prices, as

War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows
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Dollar falls on hopes for Middle East talks

The dollar fell on Tuesday and was poised for a seventh straight daily decline as investors grew optimistic that a peace deal between the U.S. and

Dollar falls on hopes for Middle East talks
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United's chief takes fight with American to White House with merger pitch

For more than a decade, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has argued that the U.S. airline industry can support only two true global premium carriers.

United's chief takes fight with American to White House with merger pitch
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IMF slashes growth forecast for Middle East as Gulf exporters reel from impact of war

The Middle East and North Africa region is expected to have sharply slower growth this year as oil-exporting countries grapple with the fallout from the Iran war, the

IMF slashes growth forecast for Middle East as Gulf exporters reel from impact of war
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Wall Street monitors private credit risk as AI disruption, outflows cause concern

Wall Street executives said they were stress‑testing or monitoring private credit portfolios as the asset class comes under

Wall Street monitors private credit risk as AI disruption, outflows cause concern
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US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on Tehran, sources say

The U.S. will not renew a 30-day waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil at sea that expires this week, and quietly let a similar

US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on Tehran, sources say
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Fed nominee Warsh reports well over $100 million in assets ahead of April 21 hearing

By Howard Schneider and Michael S.

Fed nominee Warsh reports well over $100 million in assets ahead of April 21 hearing
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US set to launch tariff refund system on April 20

President Donald Trump's administration plans to launch next Monday the system it will use for issuing refunds to American importers for $166 billion the companies

US set to launch tariff refund system on April 20
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Funding effort for ICE, Border Patrol could begin in Senate next week, majority leader says

Partisan legislation to fund Donald Trump's immigration enforcement activities through the end of his presidency in January 2029 could begin moving

Funding effort for ICE, Border Patrol could begin in Senate next week, majority leader says
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Nestle, Mondelez say were not targeted by EU Commission anti-trust raids

Food giants Nestle and Mondelez said in separate statements on Tuesday they were not the target of European Commission antitrust raids carried out on Monday as part of a

Nestle, Mondelez say were not targeted by EU Commission anti-trust raids
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Former NATO chief accuses UK's Starmer of inadequately funding defence

A former NATO chief and grandee of Keir Starmer's Labour Party criticised the British prime minister on Tuesday for failing to adequately fund defence,

Former NATO chief accuses UK's Starmer of inadequately funding defence
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NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines

The largest U.S. civil rights group on Tuesday sued xAI and a subsidiary, claiming they illegally operated more than two dozen gas turbines in Mississippi to power its

NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines
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The Latest: Trump hints at new Iran talks as Hormuz standoff intensifies

The U.S. military claims it has successfully begun enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions with Iran

The Latest: Trump hints at new Iran talks as Hormuz standoff intensifies
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US Democratic lawmaker pushes for probe into oil trades after Reuters report

U.S.

US Democratic lawmaker pushes for probe into oil trades after Reuters report
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JPMorgan throws its weight behind Trump administration's push to scrap quarterly reporting

JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday backed a Trump administration proposal to end mandatory quarterly reporting, with Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Barnum

JPMorgan throws its weight behind Trump administration's push to scrap quarterly reporting
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China Evergrande founder pleads guilty to fraud in Shenzhen court

The founder of China Evergrande Group, the world's most indebted property developer, pleaded guilty to eight charges including misuse of funds, fundraising

China Evergrande founder pleads guilty to fraud in Shenzhen court
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IMF, Lebanon hold talks on up to $1 billion in rapid financing, Bloomberg News reports

The International Monetary Fund and Lebanon are discussing options for providing fast-track assistance to help the country absorb the effect of the Middle East war, Bloomberg News

IMF, Lebanon hold talks on up to $1 billion in rapid financing, Bloomberg News reports
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New York mayor names East Harlem as first site for city-run grocery store

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday named East Harlem as the first site for a city-run grocery store, choosing a neighborhood where the

New York mayor names East Harlem as first site for city-run grocery store
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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

Higher oil prices, higher yields, no more rate cuts? No problem for US stocks
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Goldman Sachs files for its first bitcoin ETF product

Goldman Sachs' asset management division plans to launch its first cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund in the coming months, according to a Tuesday filing with

Goldman Sachs files for its first bitcoin ETF product
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Trading Day: Wall Street jumps on optimism over revived US-Iran talks, focus on earnings

By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, April 14 - Stocks rallied and crude fell on Tuesday as the promise of ongoing talks between the United States and Iran boosted hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East,

Trading Day: Wall Street jumps on optimism over revived US-Iran talks, focus on earnings
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US issues license allowing transactions with some Venezuelan banks

The Trump administration issued two new Venezuela-related general licenses on Tuesday, including one that allows financial transactions involving certain Venezuelan

US issues license allowing transactions with some Venezuelan banks
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Lucid taps former Schindler chief as CEO, raises $1 billion to shore up liquidity

Lucid on Tuesday named former Schindler top boss Silvio Napoli as its next CEO and said it is raising more than $1 billion as the electric vehicle maker shores up liquidity during

Lucid taps former Schindler chief as CEO, raises $1 billion to shore up liquidity
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South Korea import prices rise at sharpest pace in over 3 years

South Korea's import prices rose in March at the sharpest pace in more than three years on a surge in oil prices sparked by the Middle East conflict, central bank data

South Korea import prices rise at sharpest pace in over 3 years
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Volkswagen faces Q1 charge after halting EV production in Tennessee, analysts say

Volkswagen is expected to take a hit to first-quarter earnings from the decision to end production of its ID.4 electric SUV at the German carmaker's Tennessee plant,

Volkswagen faces Q1 charge after halting EV production in Tennessee, analysts say
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US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

The U.S.

US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
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BoE's Bailey sees major cybersecurity risks in new Anthropic model

Central banks and financial regulators must quickly understand the implications of a new artificial intelligence model that could pose major

BoE's Bailey sees major cybersecurity risks in new Anthropic model
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Wall Street scales highs, oil drops on hopes for renewed US-Iran talks

The S&P 500 flirted with a record closing high and other Wall Street indexes advanced on Tuesday, as prospects for new peace

Wall Street scales highs, oil drops on hopes for renewed US-Iran talks
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American flag maker, others settle US lawsuits alleging bogus 'Made in the USA' claims

The U.S.

American flag maker, others settle US lawsuits alleging bogus 'Made in the USA' claims
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Google sued by rival app store Aptoide over alleged monopoly

A new antitrust lawsuit on Tuesday accuses Google of shutting out rival Android app stores by monopolizing app distribution and billing, violating U.S.

Google sued by rival app store Aptoide over alleged monopoly
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Wall Street rallies on renewed hopes for US-Iran talks, earnings boost

The Nasdaq climbed 2% while the S&P 500 finished up 1% and near its record closing high on increasing optimism about the prospects for a Middle

Wall Street rallies on renewed hopes for US-Iran talks, earnings boost
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Carney suspends Canada's fuel tax in first act after securing a majority government

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended the fuel tax in response to the Iran war

Carney suspends Canada's fuel tax in first act after securing a majority government
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Strait of Hormuz traffic barely affected on first day of US blockade, data shows

The first full day of a U.S. blockade on vessels calling at Iranian ports made little difference to Strait of

Strait of Hormuz traffic barely affected on first day of US blockade, data shows
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Mexico's Sheinbaum takes a firmer stance toward the US over migrant deaths and Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has recently been taking a firmer stance with the U.S., defying pressures where other countries have caved

Mexico's Sheinbaum takes a firmer stance toward the US over migrant deaths and Cuba
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Trump’s son Eric to join father's state visit to China

Donald Trump's son Eric, who oversees the family business empire, will accompany the U.S. president on his

Trump’s son Eric to join father's state visit to China
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Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers

Maine lawmakers have passed a bill that could make it the first U.S. state to put a moratorium on new

Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers
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Japan manufacturers' confidence dips most in three years on Middle East concerns: Reuters Poll

Japanese manufacturers' confidence posted its biggest month-on-month drop in more than three years in April, dampened by surging oil prices and supply-

Japan manufacturers' confidence dips most in three years on Middle East concerns: Reuters Poll
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Quadra Capital nears deal to buy $3 billion of assets from Banco de Brasília, sources say

Brazilian independent asset manager Quadra Capital is nearing the acquisition of 15 billion reais ($2.99 billion) of

Quadra Capital nears deal to buy $3 billion of assets from Banco de Brasília, sources say
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Remote working, prices drive US home coffee consumption to highest in 14 years

Remote working and the need to save money are leading to an increase in coffee consumption at home in the United States, in a reversal of a pre-

Remote working, prices drive US home coffee consumption to highest in 14 years
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World Bank could provide up to $100 billion in funds for countries hit by war, Banga says

The World Bank could mobilize $80 billion to $100 billion in funding over the next 15 months for countries hit hard by the war in the

World Bank could provide up to $100 billion in funds for countries hit by war, Banga says
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Treasury chief says US growth may exceed 3% or 3.5% this year despite Iran war

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday the underlying U.S. economy remained strong and that growth could still exceed 3% or 3.5% this year

Treasury chief says US growth may exceed 3% or 3.5% this year despite Iran war
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US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war

U.S.

US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war
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Anthropic draws VC interest at up to $800 billion valuation, Business Insider reports

Anthropic has received multiple offers from venture capital firms in recent weeks to invest in the Claude maker at valuations as high as $800 billion, more than double its current

Anthropic draws VC interest at up to $800 billion valuation, Business Insider reports
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Theater group says Paramount, Warner Bros merger 'harmful' to industry

Paramount Skydance's proposed purchase of Warner Bros Discovery will consolidate too much power in one company and cause harm to consumers and the

Theater group says Paramount, Warner Bros merger 'harmful' to industry
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In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows Tuesday after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'
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Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars

Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars

Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars
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Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this year

Hampshire College, which includes documentary filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, announced it is closing later this year

Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this year
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King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit

King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit

King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit
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Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid

President Donald Trump has again denied a request from Colorado’s governor to help people affected by wildfires and flooding

Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid
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Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington

Lebanon and Israel have held direct diplomatic talks for the first time in decades

Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington
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Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration

Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration

Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration
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Peru faces a presidential runoff as election count drags on after ballot delays

Voters in Peru face a presidential runoff in June after no candidate won the weekend election outright

Peru faces a presidential runoff as election count drags on after ballot delays
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The Walt Disney Co. begins laying off 1,000 employees

The Walt Disney Co. has begun layoffs expected to lead to 1,000 job cuts across the company

The Walt Disney Co. begins laying off 1,000 employees
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Wall Street rallies to the edge of its all-time high as oil prices ease

U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of their all-time high, and crude oil prices eased as hopes climbed that the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war

Wall Street rallies to the edge of its all-time high as oil prices ease
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Ben & Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once more

As Ben & Jerry’s celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, one of the brand’s co-founders was focused on a different sort of freedom

Ben & Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once more
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Money and tech have closed the gap between NCAA baseball and MLB. That's good news for coaches

Thanks to money and technology, the MLB and NCAA versions of baseball have never been more similar

Money and tech have closed the gap between NCAA baseball and MLB. That's good news for coaches
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it has found a buyer to keep the newspaper open

Owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said they have found a buyer who had agreed to keep the newspaper open, less than a month before it was due to shut down

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it has found a buyer to keep the newspaper open
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7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year

7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its convenience stores this year

7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year
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Woman creates free tool, new AI-powered grant-writing app

Woman creates free tool, new AI-powered grant-writing app

Woman creates free tool, new AI-powered grant-writing app
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From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeat

Young Hungarians have played a crucial role in ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule

From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeat
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette rescued from shutdown by last-minute sale

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette rescued from shutdown by last-minute sale

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette rescued from shutdown by last-minute sale
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Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protests

The Irish government has survived a confidence vote over how it handled a week of disruptive fuel protests that cut off oil supplies and caused massive traffic jams

Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protests
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US wholesale prices surged 4% last month after the war in Iran sent energy prices flying

U.S. wholesale prices surged last month as the Iran war drove up the cost of energy

US wholesale prices surged 4% last month after the war in Iran sent energy prices flying
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Confirmation hearing set for Trump’s Fed chair nominee

Confirmation hearing set for Trump’s Fed chair nominee

Confirmation hearing set for Trump’s Fed chair nominee
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Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying

Tax refunds are up this season, but polling shows that most Americans still think their taxes are too high, according to recent polls

Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying
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Spain finalizes amnesty measure for potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants

Spain's government has finalized a migrant amnesty measure that paves the way for potentially hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants to apply for legal status in the country

Spain finalizes amnesty measure for potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants
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China's Xi warns against 'world’s retrogression to the law of the jungle' in meeting with Spain's PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have pledged to safeguard multilateralism amid global conflicts

China's Xi warns against 'world’s retrogression to the law of the jungle' in meeting with Spain's PM
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Trump and Putin just lost their ‘poster boy’ in Europe. What now for Hungary?

Trump and Putin just lost their ‘poster boy’ in Europe. What now for Hungary?

Trump and Putin just lost their ‘poster boy’ in Europe. What now for Hungary?
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New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse

Households once confident they could afford energy costs are at risk of falling behind on their bills and are making hard trade-offs to keep the lights on.

New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse
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War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches

The annual luxury watch fair “Watches and Wonders” opens this week in Switzerland, with the Iran war casting new doubt over an industry that had hoped to rebound from tariff turmoil and a contracting market over the last two years

War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches
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Industries most exposed to AI are not only seeing productivity gains but jobs and wage growth too

Estimates of artificial intelligence’s impact on jobs and the economy range from the apocalyptic to the utopian, but the data tells a more nuanced story.

Industries most exposed to AI are not only seeing productivity gains but jobs and wage growth too
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What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day flood had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable

Computer models of the storm hitting different areas show how much damage is possible, yet flood maps still focus on where flooding is most likely instead.

What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day flood had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable
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Woman accused of stealing SNAP benefits from more than 200 people, prosecutors say

Woman accused of stealing SNAP benefits from more than 200 people, prosecutors say

Woman accused of stealing SNAP benefits from more than 200 people, prosecutors say
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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

Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation
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Wholesale inflation rose in March to three year-high

Wholesale inflation rose in March to three year-high

Wholesale inflation rose in March to three year-high
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Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Ukraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia
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Tesla leader believes Shanghai factory operations will play a role in robot mass production

A Tesla leader says he believes its Shanghai factory operations will help resolve the challenges in achieving mass production of the company’s humanoid robots

Tesla leader believes Shanghai factory operations will play a role in robot mass production
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China’s exports grew 2.5% in March in a sharp slowdown as Iran war raises uncertainty

China’s exports grew 2.5% in March from a year ago, significantly slowing from the previous two months as uncertainties rose from the Iran war and its impact on energy prices and global demand

China’s exports grew 2.5% in March in a sharp slowdown as Iran war raises uncertainty
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Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.

Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.

Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.
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Canadian Prime Minister Carney secures a majority government with special election wins

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government, allowing his Liberals to pass legislation without the support of opposition parties

Canadian Prime Minister Carney secures a majority government with special election wins
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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

The Latest: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade
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Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump says the American military has blockaded Iranian ports to try to force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran
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Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for delivering McDonald's to Oval Office

President Donald Trump used a McDonald's delivery to the Oval Office to promote a tax policy meant to benefit tip earners

Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for delivering McDonald's to Oval Office
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US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold

US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold

US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold
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Takeaways from AP and Lee's report on how soybean farmers were impacted by tariffs, Iran war

Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues

Takeaways from AP and Lee's report on how soybean farmers were impacted by tariffs, Iran war
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US stocks rally and return to where they were before the US-Iran war

U.S. stocks rallied and recovered the last of their losses caused so far by the U.S.-Iran war, as hope remains on Wall Street that the global economy can still avoid a worst-case scenario

US stocks rally and return to where they were before the US-Iran war
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'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack
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Woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children

Woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children

Woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children
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Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases

More than 1,000 workers have organized a protest in Haiti’s capital to demand a higher minimum wage as the conflict in Iran deepens and drives up oil prices

Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases