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Oil prices fall 5 percent as hopes rise for easing tensions in the Middle East

Global oil prices declined sharply on Friday, falling by around 5 percent as markets reacted to growing expectations of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Benchmark crude prices dropped below the symbolic $100 per barrel level, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment. Brent crude and......

European gas prices rise as Iran ceasefire deadline nears

European natural gas prices moved higher on Thursday as markets weighed uncertainty around ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran, with a fragile ceasefire set to expire within days. The benchmark Dutch TTF contract climbed about 2 percent on April 16 to roughly 42.24 euros per......

Warnings grow over gradual erosion of US dollar global dominance

A group of senior policymakers and economists has renewed concerns about the long-term strength of the US dollar as the world’s primary reserve currency, pointing to shifting capital flows, policy risks, and weakening global confidence. Janet Yellen, speaking at an investment summit hosted by......

Oil giants set to gain $234 billion windfall from war driven prices

The world’s largest oil and gas companies, along with major producing states, are on track to generate an additional $234 billion in profits by the end of 2026 if crude prices remain around $100 per barrel. The projection, based on data from Rystad Energy, reflects how the conflict linked to Iran......

EU warns gas prices will stay high for years after war damage

Europe will face elevated natural gas prices for years, even under the most optimistic scenario, the EU’s energy chief has warned, citing extensive damage to production infrastructure in the Gulf during the war involving Iran. The disruption has already tightened global supply and driven sharp......

Bny reports higher profit driven by strong fees and interest income growth

The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) reported an increase in first-quarter profit on Thursday, supported by strong fee income and higher interest revenues, according to its latest financial statement. As the world’s largest custodian bank, BNY benefits significantly from managing and safeguarding......

Nikkei hits record high as US Iran talks lift markets

Asian stock markets rose sharply on Thursday as investors reacted to renewed expectations of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran. The surge pushed Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 beyond its previous closing record during intraday trading, reflecting growing confidence across regional......

Robinhood and Webull jump after US SEC approves removal of day-trading limits for small investors

Shares of retail trading platforms rose sharply on Wednesday after U.S. regulators approved a major change to day-trading rules affecting smaller investors. Companies such as Robinhood Markets and Webull benefited from the decision, which allows more flexibility for active trading accounts under a new......

Big advertising agencies settle US FTC probe over alleged boycott of political content

Three major global advertising groups have reached a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) following an investigation into alleged antitrust violations related to online advertising practices. The agencies involved include Dentsu, Publicis Groupe, and WPP. According to regulators,......

VW warns China car market may shrink for first time since 2018

Volkswagen is bracing for a potential downturn in the world’s largest auto market, with its China chief warning that passenger car sales could decline for the first time since 2018. Ralf Brandstätter said even flat sales would represent the best-case scenario for 2026, following about 24 million......

Renewables offset Hormuz crisis as fossil power output falls

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, triggered by the war involving the United States, Iran, and Israel, was expected to drive a surge in coal use. Instead, new data shows global fossil fuel electricity generation declined in March as renewable energy absorbed the shock. Analysis from the Centre for......

Donald Trump threatens to reconsider trade deal with the United Kingdom

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of revisiting a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, signaling potential tensions in transatlantic economic relations. The agreement, concluded last year between Washington and London, aimed to limit U.S. tariffs on most British manufactured......

Gold holds near record as oil slips on US Iran talks hopes

Gold prices hovered near record highs as easing tensions between the United States and Iran reduced demand for safe-haven assets, while oil prices edged lower on expectations that renewed diplomacy could prevent a broader supply crisis. Spot gold traded around 4,850 dollars per ounce early Wednesday,......

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