Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack is found and towed to shore, TASS says
Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says
BlackRock files for Nasdaq-100 fund, expanding competition with Invesco
Car site Edmunds tests a Chinese SUV, says it should worry US automakers
As renaissance fairs become big business, can they retain their counterculture roots?
Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas not only recorded an anthem for the civil rights era – they fought for fair pay and proudly called themselves divas
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Iran war raises demand for US fuel, boosting Gulf Coast refining margins
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UN envoy meets Iran deputy minister and visits bombed sites in Tehran
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April 09, 2026
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World Bank could mobilize at least $20 billion in post-war support, Bloomberg news reports
The World Bank Group could mobilize $20 billion to $25 billion in rapid financing to countries grappling with the economic fallout of the war in Iran, Bloomberg News reported on
April 10, 2026
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Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment
U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday, as ongoing negotiations toward a peaceful resolution to the six-week Middle East conflict helped ease
April 09, 2026
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NATO's Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told European governments that U.S.
April 09, 2026
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US PCE inflation picks up in February; consumer spending solid
U.S. inflation increased as expected in February and likely rose further in March amid the war with Iran, a trend that is expected to discourage the Federal Reserve
April 09, 2026
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UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said the Iran war must become a turning point for Britain after two decades of crises, and he promised to
April 10, 2026
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Ukraine faces months of diplomatic and military pressure, Zelenskiy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the spring and summer months would be difficult for Ukraine as it would face pressure on the battlefield and also
April 10, 2026
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Eyes on Islamabad
It's all about the Iran war once again, with weekend ceasefire talks being the main event, but the coming days will also give early indications of the fallout for big companies
April 10, 2026
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US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war
U.S. consumer prices likely recorded their biggest increase in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran boosted oil prices and the pass-
April 10, 2026
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Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says
Airline pilots who have safety concerns about flying in the Middle East during the Iran war have told a global
April 10, 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
April 10, 2026
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How many people have been killed in the Iran war?
Thousands of people have been killed across the Middle East in the Iran war, which began when the U.S. and Israel struck Iran on February 28
March 04, 2026
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Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge
When surging U.S. inflation peaked in June of 2022, driven by rising prices for energy but also for food, shelter, vehicles, and a host of other
April 11, 2026
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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
April 10, 2026
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What the Trump tax breaks giveth, the gasoline pump taketh away
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April 10, 2026
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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.
April 11, 2026
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Pakistani five-star hotel becomes unlikely site for US-Iran talks
The luxury five-star Serena Hotel in Pakistan's capital has become the unlikely venue for peace talks aimed at ending the Iran war https://
April 11, 2026
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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
April 12, 2026
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Trump says gas prices may remain high through November midterm election
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April 12, 2026
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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
April 11, 2026
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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
April 13, 2026
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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
April 13, 2026
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UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait
April 13, 2026
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Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope
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April 13, 2026
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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
April 15, 2026
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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
April 15, 2026
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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
April 13, 2026
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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
April 13, 2026
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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
April 13, 2026
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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
April 15, 2026
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From Boston to Denver, US drivers cut back as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher
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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
April 14, 2026
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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
April 14, 2026
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Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo
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April 13, 2026
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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
April 14, 2026
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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.
April 14, 2026
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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
April 14, 2026
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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
April 14, 2026
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Pope Leo, after Trump's attack, honours saint in Algeria who decried wars
Pope Leo paid homage to his spiritual roots on Tuesday, travelling to the ancient birthplace in Algeria of St.
April 14, 2026
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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
April 14, 2026
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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.
April 14, 2026
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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
April 15, 2026
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Despite Israeli firepower, Netanyahu struggles for political gains in Iran war
The Iran war was meant to deliver a defining victory over Tehran that would secure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's place in
April 14, 2026
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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
April 14, 2026
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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
April 14, 2026
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Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, advocates say
Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, advocates say
April 15, 2026
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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
April 15, 2026
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Former US Treasury Secretary Yellen says one Fed rate cut possible this year
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April 15, 2026
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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
April 14, 2026
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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
April 14, 2026
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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
April 14, 2026
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Higher oil prices, higher yields, no more rate cuts? No problem for US stocks
The U.S. stock market has now nudged above where it was when the Iran war began over six weeks ago, which investors say is a reflection of bets that
April 14, 2026
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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
April 14, 2026
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Vice President Vance says US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight
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April 15, 2026
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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
April 14, 2026
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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
April 14, 2026
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Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation
The Iran war has stalled the world’s economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday
April 14, 2026
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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
April 14, 2026
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Pope Leo responds to Trump's criticism
Pope Leo XIV responded to criticism from President Trump and defended his position of seeking peace and opposing violence amid the war in Iran.
April 13, 2026
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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
April 14, 2026
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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
April 13, 2026
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Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme
President Donald Trump is refusing to apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the pontiff's opposition to the war in Iran
April 13, 2026
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Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war
Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues
April 13, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV denounces the 'delusion of omnipotence' he says fuels the US-Israeli war in Iran
Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace
April 11, 2026
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Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war
Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations
April 11, 2026
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White House warns staff against insider trading on prediction markets
White House warns staff against insider trading on prediction markets
April 11, 2026
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Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse
Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse
April 10, 2026
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How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future
How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future
April 10, 2026
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The week that supercharged MAGA media feuds over the Iran war
The week that supercharged MAGA media feuds over the Iran war
April 10, 2026
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US stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains on hopes for the ceasefire with Iran
U.S. stocks rose, even though oil prices did too, as financial markets moved more modestly a day after surging on optimism about a ceasefire in the war with Iran
April 09, 2026
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IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth
The head of the International Monetary Fund says the war in Iran is darkening the outlook for the world economy, and that's the case whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds
April 09, 2026
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Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war
A key measure of inflation stayed high in February, before the war in Iran spiked gas prices, a sign that everyday costs were elevated even before the conflict began
April 09, 2026
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More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show
More Federal Reserve policymakers were willing to consider an interest rate hike this year at their March meeting than in January, as higher gas prices stemming from the Iran war threatened to worsen inflation in the coming months
April 09, 2026