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JetBlue, Frontier shares rise as Spirit shutdown makes room for growth

Shares of Frontier Airlines and JetBlue Airways rose on Monday, after rival Spirit Airlines shut shop, fueling hopes the carriers can capture market share, control

JetBlue, Frontier shares rise as Spirit shutdown makes room for growth
Business|Economy|Finance|World

ECB's Kazimir: June rate hike all but inevitable

A European Central Bank rate hike in June is all but inevitable as higher energy costs are bound to spread to the broader economy and developments in the Iran war have not

ECB's Kazimir: June rate hike all but inevitable
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|World

Kashkari says Iran war limits Fed's ability to provide rate guidance

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Kashkari says Iran war limits Fed's ability to provide rate guidance
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

Airlines scramble to help stranded Spirit passengers after budget carrier collapses

Major airlines and the U.S. government scrambled to help stranded passengers and employees after bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines

Airlines scramble to help stranded Spirit passengers after budget carrier collapses
Health|World

Nobel laureate Mohammadi's life in Iran's hands, Nobel committee chief says

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Nobel laureate Mohammadi's life in Iran's hands, Nobel committee chief says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, the industry's first

Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America

Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America

Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end the war

The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say

The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
Europe|Political|World

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat

The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives

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Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives
Europe|US|World

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost

The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought that Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

While Asia and Europe scramble for natural gas, the US glut has nowhere to go

The war with Iran has boosted prices of globally traded natural gas by throttling exports from the Gulf.

While Asia and Europe scramble for natural gas, the US glut has nowhere to go
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK factories, hit by Iran war, brace for higher costs and more delivery delays

A gauge of British manufacturers' cost pressures jumped in April and delivery delays were the most widespread since mid-2022 due to the standoff in the

UK factories, hit by Iran war, brace for higher costs and more delivery delays
Business|Economy|World

HF Sinclair posts surprise quarterly profit on higher refining margins

HF Sinclair posted a surprise first-quarter adjusted profit on Friday, helped by higher refining margins, refined product sales and throughput volumes.

HF Sinclair posts surprise quarterly profit on higher refining margins
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Iran crisis hampering aid to refugees as supply chain costs soar, UN warns

The cost of sending some aid to Sudan - the world's largest displacement crisis - has more than doubled since the Iran war disrupted shipping, pushing

Iran crisis hampering aid to refugees as supply chain costs soar, UN warns
Business|Economy|Political|World

Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old Middle East alliances

Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old Middle East alliances

Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old Middle East alliances
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices

ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices

ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices
Political|World

Pivotal US-Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict

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Pivotal US-Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week

Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week

Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods

As the Iran war enters its third month, consumers are paying for its disruption of worldwide energy production

High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods
Economy|Political|World

Takeaways from Hegseth's first hearings in Congress since the start of Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has appeared before Congress at a pair of hearings this week for the first time since the Trump administration started the Iran war

Takeaways from Hegseth's first hearings in Congress since the start of Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks rally to the finish of their best month since 2020, even as oil prices whipsaw

The U

US stocks rally to the finish of their best month since 2020, even as oil prices whipsaw
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Payment networks spotlight spending resilience with upbeat quarter

Mastercard joined Visa and American Express in posting a quarterly profit beat on Thursday, highlighting spending resilience as well as allaying fears of a

Payment networks spotlight spending resilience with upbeat quarter
Economy|World

AI-related investment, rebound in government spending lift US economy in first quarter

U.S. economic growth regained speed in the first quarter as businesses boosted investment in artificial intelligence and government spending

AI-related investment, rebound in government spending lift US economy in first quarter
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices

A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US growth picks up; PCE inflation is higher but in line with expectations

U.S. economic growth picked up in the first quarter on a rebound in government spending, but the increase is likely temporary as the war with Iran drives up gasoline

US growth picks up; PCE inflation is higher but in line with expectations
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bank of England holds rates, warns of inflation threat from Iran war

The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold on Thursday and set out a range of possible economic impacts from

Bank of England holds rates, warns of inflation threat from Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Russia says OPEC+ will continue after UAE exit, no price war expected

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday that the OPEC+ group of leading oil producers would continue

Russia says OPEC+ will continue after UAE exit, no price war expected
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock

Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher to 3% in Europe in April

Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock
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US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began

US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began

US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

FACTBOX-Bank of England forecast scenarios for April 2026

Due to uncertainty caused by the Iran war, the Bank of England moved away from a single economic forecast in its April 2026 Monetary Policy Report and instead produced

FACTBOX-Bank of England forecast scenarios for April 2026
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Germany's Merz stresses commitment to transatlantic partnership

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized on Thursday the importance of the transatlantic partnership with the U.S., just hours after President Donald Trump

Germany's Merz stresses commitment to transatlantic partnership
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia's Medvedev questions US suitability to play role of conflict mediator

The United States is unlikely to serve as an effective mediator in international conflicts, given its actions on the global stage, senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev

Russia's Medvedev questions US suitability to play role of conflict mediator
Business|Economy|World

EM stocks, FX fall on renewed Iran war risks, but set for monthly gains

Most emerging market stocks and currencies dipped on Thursday on concerns that the Iran war could escalate, sending oil prices soaring over 7%, while investors

EM stocks, FX fall on renewed Iran war risks, but set for monthly gains
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stagflation risks stacking up as Iran war enters third month

Financial markets are finding it harder to look past the rising economic costs of the Iran war as the continued closure of

Stagflation risks stacking up as Iran war enters third month
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Central bank hawks spook bonds, tech untroubled

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Jerome Powell's parting gift as Fed Chair was a proper hawkish tilt - the U.S. central bank held interest rates steady but in the

Central bank hawks spook bonds, tech untroubled
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World

From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino

Rice supply is expected to fall this year as farmers cut planting acreage across Asia because of fertiliser shortages

From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino
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Remy breaks years of sales declines and still disappoints

Remy Cointreau reported positive annual sales on Thursday for the first time since 2023 but still fell short of forecasts, undermining CEO Franck Marilly's

Remy breaks years of sales declines and still disappoints
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Unilever to hike prices in 'small doses' as Iran war threatens to hit shoppers

Unilever said on Thursday it would raise prices to soften the hit from higher-than-expected costs driven by the Iran war, even as it reported

Unilever to hike prices in 'small doses' as Iran war threatens to hit shoppers
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's factory activity extends expansion, PMI shows, as Iran war risks mount

China's factory activity expanded for a second straight month in April, as manufacturers cranked up production to ship goods early to buyers worried the Iran war will

China's factory activity extends expansion, PMI shows, as Iran war risks mount
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Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feud

President Donald Trump is leveling a new threat against NATO ally Germany by suggesting he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence there

Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feud
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal as Democrats confront Hegseth over war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced nearly six hours of questioning Wednesday from House lawmakers for the first time since President Donald Trump’s administration launched the war against Iran

The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal as Democrats confront Hegseth over war
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Hegseth faces withering questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning in his first appearance before Congress since the Trump administration went to war against Iran

Hegseth faces withering questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began
Business|Economy|Environment|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices keep spurting higher, but US stocks hold near their records

More jumps for oil prices sent tremors through the bond market, along with hints that some Federal Reserve officials don’t want to cut interest rates any time soon

Oil prices keep spurting higher, but US stocks hold near their records
Economy|Finance|World

U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official

The United States' war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military's price

U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war, says it is not a quagmire

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Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war, says it is not a quagmire
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US oil stocks plummet, country becomes net crude exporter on weekly basis for first time, EIA says

The United States became a net exporter of crude for the first time since World War Two as the country shipped a record volume of oil

US oil stocks plummet, country becomes net crude exporter on weekly basis for first time, EIA says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

OPEC+ likely to agree another oil output hike without UAE, sources say

OPEC+ will likely agree a small oil output quota hike on Sunday despite the loss of the lion's share of its exports due to the U.S.-

OPEC+ likely to agree another oil output hike without UAE, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices settle at multi-week highs as global supply worries mount

Oil prices surged over 6% on Wednesday to settle at their highest in weeks, as deadlocked U.S.-Iran negotiations made investors more concerned

Oil prices settle at multi-week highs as global supply worries mount
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Phillips 66 posts surprise profit on higher refining margins

Phillips 66 posted a surprise first-quarter adjusted profit on Wednesday, as strong refining margins and higher capacity utilization helped

Phillips 66 posts surprise profit on higher refining margins
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar gains after Fed keeps rates unchanged and yen weakens past 160

The dollar strengthened against major currencies on Wednesday after the U.S.

Dollar gains after Fed keeps rates unchanged and yen weakens past 160
Business|Economy|World

Spot crude premiums ease from record highs despite Hormuz closure

Spot premiums for physical crude have slipped from record highs reached earlier during the Iran war as refiners are

Spot crude premiums ease from record highs despite Hormuz closure
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday his relationship with U.S.

Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

UAE reviewing multilateral ties after OPEC exit but rules out more departures, official says

The United Arab Emirates is reassessing its role and contributions across multilateral organisations but is not considering any further withdrawals at this time, a UAE

UAE reviewing multilateral ties after OPEC exit but rules out more departures, official says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump meets with oil executives as Iran stalemate drags on, Axios reports

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Trump meets with oil executives as Iran stalemate drags on, Axios reports
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Taiwan's UMC sees headwinds, but predicts resilient demand and will raise prices

Taiwanese chipmaker UMC said on Wednesday that it continues to see resilient market demand despite headwinds from memory chip supply shortages and the impact of the Iran

Taiwan's UMC sees headwinds, but predicts resilient demand and will raise prices
Economy|Finance|World

What the Fed has seen about the war's impact on the economy so far

Federal Reserve officials last met just over two weeks into the U.S.-led war on Iran and then had little data at their disposal beyond surging gasoline prices to

What the Fed has seen about the war's impact on the economy so far
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

London stocks fall as investors weigh mixed earnings; focus on Fed, BoE

British shares drifted lower on Wednesday as investors parsed a mixed bag of corporate earnings, with attention turning towards central bank decisions on both sides of the

London stocks fall as investors weigh mixed earnings; focus on Fed, BoE
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Inflation up in three German states in April, pointing to national increase

Inflation rose in three key German states in April, preliminary data showed on Wednesday, suggesting Germany's national inflation rate could increase

Inflation up in three German states in April, pointing to national increase
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Euro zone economic confidence plunges, price pressures soar

Euro zone economic sentiment plunged to a three-and-a-half-year low this month as the Iran war hit the services sector hard and inflation continued to

Euro zone economic confidence plunges, price pressures soar
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US companies project resilience even as Iran war risks mount

Top American companies from GM to Coca-Cola are trying to reassure investors they can weather the financial fallout from the Iran war, even as surging fuel and

US companies project resilience even as Iran war risks mount
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns

President Donald Trump's approval rating sank to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of

Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
Business|Economy|Political|World

UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday said it was quitting OPEC, dealing a blow to the oil producers' group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the

UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

BP's profit more than doubles as US gas prices hit the highest point since the start of war in Iran

BP’s profit more than doubled in the first quarter as the war in Iran drove energy prices sharply higher

BP's profit more than doubles as US gas prices hit the highest point since the start of war in Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US single-family home prices unchanged on monthly basis in February, FHFA says

U.S. single-family house prices were unchanged on a monthly basis in February, but elevated mortgage rates as the war with Iran continues could keep the dream of

US single-family home prices unchanged on monthly basis in February, FHFA says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

JetBlue plans capacity cuts, fare hikes as high fuel costs widen quarterly loss

JetBlue Airways said on Tuesday it plans to slow hiring, cut capacity and hike fares to soften the blow from soaring jet fuel costs after

JetBlue plans capacity cuts, fare hikes as high fuel costs widen quarterly loss
Business|Economy|Europe|Food

Iran war yet to push up UK grocery prices, says Worldpanel

British grocery inflation eased to 3.8% in the four weeks to April 19 from 4.3% in the previous period, data from Worldpanel by Numerator showed on Tuesday,

Iran war yet to push up UK grocery prices, says Worldpanel
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Toyota suppliers feeling profit pressure from Iran war

Japanese parts suppliers to automakers including Toyota face mounting cost and supply uncertainties due to the Iran war, warning that oil-related

Toyota suppliers feeling profit pressure from Iran war
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea's central bank cites war uncertainty in cautious approach, minutes show

South Korea's monetary policy board said a cautious, wait-and-see approach is appropriate for now as heightened uncertainty from the Iran war warrants more monitoring of

South Korea's central bank cites war uncertainty in cautious approach, minutes show
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey

Euro zone banks tightened access to credit in the three months to March and expect to continue doing so this quarter as the war in Iran pushes up energy prices and

Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street

The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally slowed after uncertainty rose about what will happen next in the Iran war

US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK public inflation expectations retrace in April, Citi/YouGov survey shows

Britons' short-term and long-term inflation expectations fell in April, in a surprise reading from a monthly survey by YouGov for U.S. bank

UK public inflation expectations retrace in April, Citi/YouGov survey shows
Crime|Europe|World

Russian drone attack wounds 14 while Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia-held area

Authorities in Ukraine say a Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa has wounded 14 people including two children

Russian drone attack wounds 14 while Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia-held area
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Nations meet to discuss fossil fuel exit as Iran war drives up prices

Around 60 governments, including Brazil, Germany, Canada and Nigeria, will hold the first international meeting this week to discuss phasing out fossil

Nations meet to discuss fossil fuel exit as Iran war drives up prices
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of Canada set to hold rates at 2.25% as oil shock likely short-lived

The Bank of Canada is expected to keep rates on hold at 2.25% on Wednesday as the oil price shock from the Iran war is a temporary blip unlikely to

Bank of Canada set to hold rates at 2.25% as oil shock likely short-lived
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

UK retail sales tumble by most in over 40 years, CBI survey shows

British retailers reported the broadest year-on-year decline in sales in more than 40 years as the Iran war raised households' inflation fears, a survey

UK retail sales tumble by most in over 40 years, CBI survey shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Two months into Iran war, economic strain mounts across emerging markets

Two months since the outbreak of the Iran war, the charts below show how the economic toll is spreading beyond the Middle East, with

Two months into Iran war, economic strain mounts across emerging markets
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for next year's grain harvests

Farmers around the world are facing the second surge in fertiliser prices in four years due to the Iran war.

Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for next year's grain harvests
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Energy prices drag German consumer sentiment to three-year low, survey finds

German consumer sentiment is expected to worsen heading into May as households' income expectations have become bleaker in the face of rising inflation, driven higher by

Energy prices drag German consumer sentiment to three-year low, survey finds
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

LNG tanker orders gain pace despite mixed outlook from Iran war

Global orders to build liquefied natural gas carriers (LNGC) are set to rebound this year after a 2025 slump as growing LNG output and vessel fuel

LNG tanker orders gain pace despite mixed outlook from Iran war
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Iran war disrupts the circuit board supply chain, raises costs for tech firms

(Corrects April 27 story to delete first bullet point and paragraphs 3-4, which incorrectly said that Iran's attack on Jubail complex halted SABIC's production of PPE resin) By Che Pan, Liam Mo and

Iran war disrupts the circuit board supply chain, raises costs for tech firms
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bank of England to keep rates on hold while it gauges impact of Iran war

The Bank of England will keep interest rates on hold this week and try to look ahead to the damage building up for Britain's economy from the Iran war

Bank of England to keep rates on hold while it gauges impact of Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most

The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most

The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Egypt economic outlook trimmed slightly due to Iran war: Reuters poll

Analysts have shaved their forecasts for Egyptian economic growth in a Reuters poll for this year and next as the Iran war drives up energy prices and puts

Egypt economic outlook trimmed slightly due to Iran war: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records

A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report led the U.S. stock market to more records, while oil prices kept yo-yoing in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war

Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Lots of talk, lots of tech

Next week combines the big three obsessions for investors right now - the war in Iran, the path of interest rates and the AI boom.

Lots of talk, lots of tech
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says

An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK stocks end week lower as fragile U.S.-Iran truce weighs; BoE flags risks

UK's main stock indexes recorded weekly losses as investors assessed tentative signs of renewed U.S.-Iran peace talks, while a Bank of England warning that global stocks could

UK stocks end week lower as fragile U.S.-Iran truce weighs; BoE flags risks
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US consumer sentiment slumps to record low in April; inflation expectations rise

U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in April as households shrugged off a ceasefire in the war with Iran, remaining focused on the inflation

US consumer sentiment slumps to record low in April; inflation expectations rise
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Consumer sentiment rebounds slightly after hitting lowest level on record

Consumer sentiment rebounds slightly after hitting lowest level on record

Consumer sentiment rebounds slightly after hitting lowest level on record
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Norway should use wealth fund for aid due to oil price rise in Iran war, Egeland says

Norway should use some of the income from its $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, to help civilians suffering from the war in Iran,

Norway should use wealth fund for aid due to oil price rise in Iran war, Egeland says
Europe|Political|World

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position

The United States could seek to punish Britain for its lack of support on the Iran war by reviewing its position on London's claim to the Falkland Islands

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Schrödinger’s ceasefire

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!

Schrödinger’s ceasefire
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German business sentiment falls in April to lowest level since 2020

German business morale fell more than expected in April, as the Iran war made companies more pessimistic and threatened the long-awaited recovery of

German business sentiment falls in April to lowest level since 2020
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK drivers' dash for fuel at start of Iran war boosts retail sales

British motorists worried about fuel price increases rushed to the pumps immediately after the start of the Iran war, pushing up total sales volumes

UK drivers' dash for fuel at start of Iran war boosts retail sales
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war

US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump on gas prices: Americans should expect to pay more 'for a little while'

U.S.

Trump on gas prices: Americans should expect to pay more 'for a little while'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks fall on a shaky Wall Street as Brent oil briefly barrels above $107

U.S. stocks pulled back from their record heights on a shaky Wall Street

US stocks fall on a shaky Wall Street as Brent oil briefly barrels above $107
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Higher fuel costs due to Iran war mean fewer people will receive aid globally, NRC says

The Iran war is having a devastating humanitarian impact globally with higher energy prices making everything from filling the tank of an aid lorry to

Higher fuel costs due to Iran war mean fewer people will receive aid globally, NRC says
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Iran war impact seeps ever deeper into global economy

The global economy is facing ever more tangible strains from the energy shock triggered by the Iran war

Iran war impact seeps ever deeper into global economy
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India's inflation risks rise on supply-side disruptions, central bank says

India's inflation risks have increased, driven by supply-side disruptions including the Iran war and weather-related uncertainties, the central bank

India's inflation risks rise on supply-side disruptions, central bank says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Germany recession risk jumps as Iran war lifts energy prices, IMK says

The risk of Germany slipping into recession has risen sharply due to the Iran war, a study by the IMK institute seen by Reuters on Thursday showed, as higher energy prices

Germany recession risk jumps as Iran war lifts energy prices, IMK says
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US business activity recovers in April, war with Iran is boosting prices, S&P Global survey shows

U.S. business activity picked up in April after nearly stalling in the prior month, but supplier delivery times at factories worsened as the war with

US business activity recovers in April, war with Iran is boosting prices, S&P Global survey shows
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Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty, UN development chief says

More than 30 million people will be pushed back into poverty by the impacts of the Iran war including disruptions to fuel and fertiliser supplies just

Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty, UN development chief says
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EU touts temporary energy subsidies, but costs risk ballooning

When the European Union outlines looser state aid rules next week to help governments cushion the blow from energy prices driven

EU touts temporary energy subsidies, but costs risk ballooning
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UK companies see cost pressures spreading at record pace

Inflation indicators from British companies flashed red in two long-running business surveys published on Thursday, which showed record

UK companies see cost pressures spreading at record pace
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UK manufacturers report plunge in confidence, see jump in costs

British manufacturers have turned their most pessimistic since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the Iran war and a measure of the expectations for inflation has

UK manufacturers report plunge in confidence, see jump in costs
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Investors return to US stocks as AI, earnings growth feed fear of missing out

U.S. stocks are rebounding and investors, reassured by diplomacy around the Iran war, are coming off the sidelines as AI-related

Investors return to US stocks as AI, earnings growth feed fear of missing out
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Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran

Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran

Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran
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German private sector contracts for first time in nearly a year, PMI shows

Germany's private sector contracted for the first time in almost a year in April as the Iran war put the brakes on the country's economic recovery, hitting demand and

German private sector contracts for first time in nearly a year, PMI shows
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Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines

Some people in Sudan say they have struggled to obtain medicines, and the war in Iran has made that worse

Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines
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Trading Day: Nasdaq hits new high

U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq setting a new high and the S&P 500 a new closing high, as tech and earnings optimism

Trading Day: Nasdaq hits new high
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US farm secretary says USDA is speaking with White House daily on high fertilizer prices

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US farm secretary says USDA is speaking with White House daily on high fertilizer prices
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Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war

Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war

Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war
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$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis
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From paint to flights, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks

Companies from consumer goods to travel and mining warned on Wednesday that the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is

From paint to flights, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks
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Cyprus president says the EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack

The president of Cyprus says fellow European Union leaders meeting on the island nation need to start preparing a playbook on what should happen if an EU country under attack puts out the call to bloc partners for help

Cyprus president says the EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack
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Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats

Tom Barrett tapped into voter frustration over high gas prices as part of his successful 2024 run for Congress in Michigan.

Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats
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Turkey's foreign minister to visit Britain for talks on Iran, Ukraine, source says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will make an official visit to London this week for talks on the wars in Iran and Ukraine, a Turkish diplomatic source said on

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Britain for talks on Iran, Ukraine, source says