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Dollar index rises above 100 as Iran conflict fuels safe haven demand

The US dollar index climbed above the 100 mark on Wednesday, gaining about 5 percent from its late January low, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and a more restrictive Federal Reserve stance drove investors toward the dollar as a safe haven. The move marks a sharp reversal for a currency that......

Finance research in 2025 driven by ai adoption and sustainability trends

Finance research in 2025 is increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, sustainable investment strategies, and advanced data analytics. These developments reflect a broader shift toward more efficient, data-driven financial systems and environmentally aligned economic models. Artificial intelligence......

Global markets fall sharply as Fed stance and tensions weigh

Global financial markets declined on March 18, 2026, after stronger than expected US producer price data and a cautious Federal Reserve stance reinforced concerns about persistent inflation and slowing growth. Major US stock indices posted significant losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped......

Russian oil tankers rerouted from China to India after US sanctions waiver

Several tankers carrying Russian crude originally bound for China have changed course mid-voyage and are now heading to India, as Indian refiners take advantage of a temporary US sanctions waiver to secure discounted supplies amid a global energy crisis. The Aframax tanker Aqua Titan, loaded with Urals......

Bank of Japan holds rates as oil shock raises inflation risks

The Bank of Japan kept its interest rates unchanged on Thursday, warning that rising oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict could push up underlying inflation and complicate policy decisions. The central bank maintained its short-term policy rate at 0.75 percent following a two-day meeting, in......

Global energy crisis from Iran war drives shift to renewables

The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted global energy markets, prompting governments to accelerate efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. After Tehran effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, around 20 percent of global oil and liquefied natural gas supply has been......

Pakistan cancels military parade as oil crisis triggers austerity across Asia

A severe energy crisis linked to the war in Iran is forcing governments across Asia to impose emergency austerity measures, as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz choke vital oil and gas supplies to heavily import-dependent economies. Pakistan announced it would cancel its annual Pakistan Day military......

Hormuz traffic partially resumes as oil prices surge on Gulf attacks

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Tuesday as renewed Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf reversed a brief decline, with Brent closing above 100 dollars per barrel and US crude gaining nearly 3 percent on the day. The rally comes as the conflict involving the United States and Israel......

BHP appoints Brandon Craig as next CEO to drive growth strategy

BHP Group said Brandon Craig will become chief executive on July 1, succeeding Mike Henry after more than six years in the role, signaling continuity in the mining company’s long term strategy. Craig currently serves as president of BHP Americas, where he has overseen growth initiatives across......

Oil prices dip as Iraq and Kurdistan resume exports via Turkey

Global oil prices declined on Wednesday after Iraq and Kurdish authorities agreed to restart crude exports through Turkey’s port of Ceyhan, offering limited relief to a market strained by weeks of supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. Brent crude futures fell about 2.2 percent......

Fund managers raise cash at fastest pace since COVID amid Iran war

Global investor confidence has fallen to its lowest level in six months as the war involving Iran and growing stress in private credit markets push fund managers toward their most defensive positioning since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bank of America’s March global fund manager......

Euro falls below 1.1500 as traders await Fed and ECB decisions

The euro weakened against the US dollar, slipping below the 1.1500 level on Tuesday as markets positioned ahead of key policy decisions from the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. The EUR/USD pair closed near 1.1491 after opening at 1.1505, marking its lowest level in seven months. The Federal......

Russian oil revenues surge after US sanctions waiver boosts exports

Russia’s oil revenues recorded a sharp weekly increase after a temporary US sanctions waiver and rising global prices linked to tensions with Iran triggered a rapid market reversal, easing months of pressure on Moscow’s energy income. Seaborne oil export revenues rose by about 890 million......

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