Tuesday 21 April 2026 - 10:29
The White House said the United States is prepared to provide financial support to the United Arab Emirates if the ongoing war with Iran worsens the country’s economic outlook. National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett stated that such assistance remains a contingency measure and is not expected to be required under current conditions. The......
The United Arab Emirates has warned it may begin settling oil and gas transactions in Chinese yuan if the United States does not provide a dollar liquidity backstop. The message was delivered during high-level meetings in Washington between the UAE central bank governor Khaled Mohamed Balama, US Treasury officials, and Federal Reserve representatives.......
Pound sterling weakened slightly on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran unsettled global financial markets and boosted demand for the U.S. dollar as a safe-haven asset. Investor sentiment turned cautious after renewed uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire agreement, with concerns that diplomatic talks......
Global agriculture is facing mounting pressure as fertilizer shortages spread across Africa and South Asia following weeks of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Although Iran announced a temporary reopening of the key maritime route on April 17 under a short ceasefire, supply chains remain strained. Delays in shipping and persistent logistical......
Global economic risks are intensifying as energy prices climb and geopolitical tensions persist between the United States and Iran. Seven weeks into the conflict, policymakers and economists warn of mounting stagflation pressures, driven by rising costs, slowing growth, and constrained monetary policy. The latest projections show a fragile......
Bitcoin has moved above its long-standing macroeconomic downtrend after a decisive daily close on April 18, a shift that some analysts interpret as a potential end to a multi-month bearish cycle. The cryptocurrency climbed from around $74,000 to nearly $78,000 خلال a single session, driven largely by forced liquidations and shifting geopolitical......
Authorities in Iran have carried out the execution of two men convicted of alleged ties to Mossad, according to official judicial sources. The executions took place amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing security concerns. The two individuals were accused of being part of an espionage network linked to Israeli intelligence. They were......
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