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Nobel economist challenges AI job loss warnings from Anthropic chief

Daron Acemoglu, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in economics, has sharply criticized claims that artificial intelligence could eliminate half of entry level white collar jobs within a few years. He described the warning from Dario Amodei......

Nikkei tops 60000 as AI stocks drive Asian market surge

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index crossed the 60,000-point threshold for the first time in its history on Thursday, marking a major milestone after decades of market evolution. The benchmark briefly reached an intraday high of 60,013.98 points early in Tokyo trading before reversing course and slipping......

IEA warns Hormuz crisis could reshape global energy flows

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz may trigger lasting changes in global energy markets, even if the passage reopens. Executive director Fatih Birol said the era of heavy dependence on a single maritime chokepoint is nearing its end, adding......

Nikkei and KOSPI hit records as AI rally boosts markets

Asian equity markets surged to new highs as strong demand for artificial intelligence technologies and easing geopolitical tensions lifted investor sentiment. Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed at a record level, while South Korea’s KOSPI broke above 6,400 points for the first time, driven by gains......

DHL chief warns global economy nears tipping point over oil shortage

The head of DHL Group has warned that the global economy is approaching a critical threshold as an oil supply deficit linked to the conflict involving Iran disrupts energy flows and trade. Chief executive Tobias Meyer said the impact on logistics operations is already significant, with mounting pressure......

Us crude inventories fall sharply as Hormuz crisis disrupts supply

US crude oil inventories posted an unexpected decline of 4.4 million barrels in the week ending April 17, far exceeding market expectations for a one million barrel draw. The drop follows a 6.1 million barrel increase the previous week and reflects growing volatility in global oil markets as disruptions......

Saudi oil exports hit multi year high ahead of gulf supply disruption

Crude exports from Saudi Arabia rose to 7.276 million barrels per day in February, up from 6.993 million in January, reaching their highest level in several years. The increase of 283,000 barrels per day reflects a steady ramp up in output as the kingdom positioned itself amid rising geopolitical tensions......

Banks urge buying gold dips as volatility tests investor confidence

HSBC and OCBC are advising investors to use recent price swings in gold to build positions, arguing that structural drivers remain supportive despite heightened volatility. Strategists at both institutions point to a weaker US dollar and persistent fiscal risks as key forces underpinning the precious......

Countries roll out emergency measures as iran war fuels energy crisis

Governments across dozens of countries are deploying emergency policies to shield households and businesses from a widening energy crisis triggered by the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The disruption has been amplified by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has removed roughly......

Asia pacific stocks hit records on ai chip demand and iran talks hopes

Asia-Pacific and emerging market equities surged on Tuesday, with several benchmark indices reaching new highs as strong demand for artificial intelligence semiconductors combined with cautious optimism over renewed diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran. The rally restored investor......

Asian crude imports fall as hormuz disruption nears eighth week

Crude imports across Asia are declining as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz approaches its eighth week, exposing the limits of alternative supply routes. Major importers including China, India, South Korea and Japan are struggling to replace Middle Eastern crude that previously moved through the corridor,......

IEA chief warns Iran war has triggered worst energy crisis in history

Fatih Birol said the conflict involving Iran and a coalition led by the United States and Israel has created the most severe global energy crisis on record, surpassing both the oil shocks of the 1970s and disruptions linked to the war in Ukraine. Speaking publicly on Tuesday, he said the combined impact......

Iran war drives global battery storage surge in 2026

The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has accelerated global investment in battery storage, intensifying a shift already underway in power systems worldwide. Falling battery costs and rising electricity demand, driven in part by data centers, had set the stage for rapid expansion.......

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