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Today: April 16, 2026
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UK economy surged ahead of Iran war, but energy shock to test resilience

Britain's economy put on a burst of growth in February, suggesting it was in slightly better shape before the start of the Iran war than many economists had

UK economy surged ahead of Iran war, but energy shock to test resilience
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Pernod Ricard says Iran war to hit full-year sales despite Q3 pickup

Pernod Ricard warned on Thursday that full-year net sales will fall due to a decline in tourism in the Middle East amid the Iran war, even as it

Pernod Ricard says Iran war to hit full-year sales despite Q3 pickup
Political|World

Trump says Lebanese and Israeli leaders to speak, Pakistan says Lebanon peace essential

U.S.

Trump says Lebanese and Israeli leaders to speak, Pakistan says Lebanon peace essential
Business|Economy|Political|World

Hopes for deal to end Iran war grow, but nuclear issues unresolved

Optimism grew on Thursday that the Iran war may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator having made a breakthrough on

Hopes for deal to end Iran war grow, but nuclear issues unresolved
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned on Monday that the war in Iran risks oil and commodity price shocks that could keep inflation sticky and push

JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher
Economy|World

Iraq could restore oil exports to pre-war level within a week if Hormuz reopens, Basra Oil chief says

Iraq could restore crude oil exports to around 3.4 million barrels per day within a week provided the Iran war ends and the Strait of Hormuz reopens,

Iraq could restore oil exports to pre-war level within a week if Hormuz reopens, Basra Oil chief says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister

The Iran war has put U.S. global leadership on the line, Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, expressing fear about the "madness" of nuclear escalation.

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head tells AP

The head of the International Energy Agency warns Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head tells AP
Europe|World

US remarks on NATO are pushing Europe to seek alternative security options, Spain says

Recent U.S. complaints about NATO allies and threats to quit the alliance are pushing European countries to seek alternative security

US remarks on NATO are pushing Europe to seek alternative security options, Spain says
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference

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Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel

Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building

Like many whiskey distillers, Heaven Hill Brands is rolling back bourbon production this year, as demand lags.

Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building
Political|World

After fleeing past Hezbollah fighting, some Israelis on northern border vow to stay

Orna Weinberg was forced to leave her home in northern Israel after it was struck by a Hezbollah rocket in October 2023, and spent the next

After fleeing past Hezbollah fighting, some Israelis on northern border vow to stay
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Goolsbee says stagflationary shock of Iran war puts Fed in a bind

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee said on Tuesday he is worried that the Iran war will drive inflation higher even as it slows the U.S. economy, putting the

Goolsbee says stagflationary shock of Iran war puts Fed in a bind
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brent settles down on economic worries, US crude up ahead of Trump deadline for Iran

Oil prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with Brent down on worries that high energy prices could slow economic growth, while U.S. crude closed at its

Brent settles down on economic worries, US crude up ahead of Trump deadline for Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Physical oil prices hit record highs near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens

By Alex Lawler LONDON, April 7 - European and Asian refiners are paying record high prices of near $150 a barrel for some crude oil grades, far exceeding prices for paper futures, highlighting the

Physical oil prices hit record highs near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Iran war has some Republicans worried their chances of keeping the House are slipping away

Iran war has some Republicans worried their chances of keeping the House are slipping away

Iran war has some Republicans worried their chances of keeping the House are slipping away
Business|Economy|Finance|World

World shares mostly higher after Wall Street hits record and oil rises

World shares are mostly higher and oil prices have steadied as investors watch closely prospects of a ceasefire extension in the Iran war and more talks between the U.S. and Iran

World shares mostly higher after Wall Street hits record and oil rises
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact

Australia's defense minster says the Iran war had greatly complicated the global strategic landscape and the country is significantly increasing its military spending

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war

China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far

China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war
Africa|Political|Travel|World

A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during a remarkable exchange between pope and president

Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa has been marked by an unusual dynamic with U.S. President Donald Trump

A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during a remarkable exchange between pope and president
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan
MidEast|Political|US|World

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

A majority of the U.S.

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war puts US companies in wait-and-see mode, Fed report says

U.S. businesses and households still adjusting to the Trump administration's tariff policies also are reeling from a surge in energy prices due to the Iran war, a

Iran war puts US companies in wait-and-see mode, Fed report says
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Instant View: S&P 500, Nasdaq notch fresh records, casting aside war fears

U.S. stock indexes returned to new highs on Wednesday, putting fears of economic disruption driven by the war with Iran in the rearview mirror.

Instant View: S&P 500, Nasdaq notch fresh records, casting aside war fears