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Today: April 15, 2026
Today: April 15, 2026

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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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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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White House says it warned staff against market bets amid Iran war

The White House warned staff against improperly leveraging their positions to place bets in futures markets in an email on March 24, a day after President Donald Trump ordered a

White House says it warned staff against market bets amid Iran war
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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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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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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
Economy|Europe|World

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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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
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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
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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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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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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It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax exemptions before the deadline

The tax filing deadline for most Americans is Wednesday, and the Trump administration is highlighting the impacts of Republicans' massive tax and spending law

It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax exemptions before the deadline
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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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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'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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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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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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US team heads to Iran talks in Pakistan with low expectations

A U.S. team led by Vice President JD Vance left for Islamabad on Friday for weekend talks with Iran, even as both sides accused each

US team heads to Iran talks in Pakistan with low expectations
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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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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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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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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
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

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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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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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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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
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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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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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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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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
Africa|Economy|Political|World

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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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
Business|Economy|World

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
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

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