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Marrakech menara 13:00 China green tech exports surge as oil shock boosts EV demand 12:40 Gold holds near record as oil slips on US Iran talks hopes 12:30 Pope arrives in Cameroon with peace message for Anglophone regions 12:20 Moroccan women riders gain global spotlight in tbourida tradition 12:15 Snap to lay off about 16% of staff 12:00 Czech president says Israel’s security must not come at the expense of others in the region 11:50 Marrakech to host global tourism innovation and investment conference 11:45 Sweden foils pro-Russian cyberattack on thermal power plant 11:40 Casablanca to host industrial transformation Africa summit in 2026 11:30 Botswana has not requested stake in Lobito refinery, Angola’s Sonangol says 11:20 Mohammed VI tower inaugurated as landmark of Morocco’s modern skyline 11:17 Aziz Akhannouch announces 581 billion dirhams in approved investment projects 11:15 Greece proposes renewal of central bank governor Yannis Stournaras’ term 11:09 Tourism in Morocco: Aziz 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Oil dips as Iran war accelerates global shift to renewables

The war in Iran, now in its seventh week, has disrupted roughly 20 percent of global oil supply passing through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed energy prices to levels not seen since 2022. Yet the crisis is also accelerating a structural shift toward renewable energy, with analysts saying the transition......

Trump attacks UK energy policy over North Sea drilling ban

Donald Trump sharply criticized the United Kingdom’s energy strategy, urging the government to expand oil production in the North Sea and calling its restrictions on new exploration “absolutely crazy.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that Europe faces an energy shortage while......

Oil supply shock drives global shift as China boosts clean tech exports

The war in Iran has triggered what energy officials describe as the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market. The shock has reshaped energy demand patterns and accelerated a shift toward alternative sources, placing China at the center of the transition. Despite being Iran’s......

Tsx futures rise on hopes of Middle East de-escalation

Futures linked to Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX Composite Index, edged higher on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to signs of possible de-escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Market sentiment improved after reports suggested that diplomatic discussions between......

Japan calls for swift US–Iran agreement amid rising regional tensions

Japan has urged the United States and Iran to reach a rapid agreement aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, following recent failed diplomatic talks between the two countries. Speaking on Monday, Japanese government spokesperson Minoru Kihara stated that Tokyo hopes for a “final agreement”......

Oil prices surge while gold falls after announcement of Iranian port blockade

Global commodity markets reacted sharply after the United States announced a blockade targeting Iranian ports, triggering a surge in oil prices and a decline in gold. Crude oil benchmarks rose significantly, with prices climbing above the symbolic $100-per-barrel threshold. The increase reflects growing......

JPMorgan bullish S&P 500 call tested as Iran ceasefire wavers

JPMorgan adopted a tactical bullish stance on U.S. equities this week after a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, forecasting a potential 6 percent rally in the S&P 500 as market sentiment improves. The outlook followed a strong market rebound on April 8. The Dow Jones......

TSX futures dip as Middle East tensions weigh on markets

Futures for Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX, fell slightly on Thursday as investors assessed ongoing developments in the Middle East, while uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz reopening drove oil prices higher. June TSX futures were down 0.13% as of 5:22 a.m. ET (9:22 a.m. GMT). Heightened......

South African rand weakens amid geopolitical uncertainty and economic signals

The currency of South Africa weakened slightly as investors reacted cautiously to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and assessed key domestic economic indicators. The South African rand came under pressure as doubts persisted over the durability of a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East involving the......

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