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Hungary
Apr 19, 2026

Exit polls show that Bulgaria's pro Russian former president is leading in the election.

Exit polls indicate that the 'party' of Bulgaria's pro Russian former President Rumen Radev is likely to win Sunday's parliament vote. He has campaigned to stamp out...

South Asia
Apr 19, 2026

India's Gold Festival sees tepid Demand despite Price Surge

The gold demand at one of India's most important?buying festival remained muted as record prices curbed jewellery sales, offsetting an increase in investment demand. Indians celebrated Akshaya?Tritiya...

United States
Apr 19, 2026

US Energy Chief says Gas Prices Could Stay Above $3 Per Gallon Until Next Year

Chris Wright, the U.S. Energy secretary, said that he believes gas prices are at their peak but predicts they may remain above $3 a gallon for next...

Iran
Apr 18, 2026

Fuel prices in Bangladesh rise as a result of the Iran war

The Bangladeshi energy ministry announced late Saturday that retail fuel prices have been raised by 10 to 15%. They cited a sharp rise in crude oil prices...

Finland
Apr 18, 2026

Motor racing: Six injured and one dead in Nuerburgring race crash, officials

Organisers said that racing driver Juha Miettinen was killed and six drivers were injured in an accident at the 'ADAC 24h Nuerburgring qualifiers on Saturday. The race...

Ukraine
Apr 18, 2026

Police in Kyiv kill a shooter who opened up fire

Ihor Klymenko, the Ukrainian Interior Minister, said that police killed a man on Saturday who had opened fire in a city district and barricaded himself inside a...

Africa
Apr 18, 2026

South Africa's central bank chief warns that the Middle East conflict clouds prospects for rate cuts

South Africa's Central Bank Governor said that it was difficult to see an easing of interest rates in the near future due to the volatile war in...

United States
Apr 18, 2026

Jalal Green shoots past Warriors to charge into the playoffs

Jalen's Green 36 points lifted the Phoenix Suns to the playoffs on Friday with a play-in victory of 111-96 over the Golden State Warriors. The Suns have...

United States
Apr 17, 2026

Australia relaxes fuel standards to boost supply

Chris Bowen, Australia's Energy Minister, said that the country would ease up on its standards for fuel quality until September. This is because of a deterioration in...

Germany
Apr 17, 2026

World Bank launches new small state strategy to tackle challenges

The World Bank announced a new strategy on Friday that focuses on jobs to help small island states, and other small countries address challenges like remoteness, shock...

Lebanon
Apr 17, 2026

Moody's lowers Iraq's credit outlook to "negative" on Middle East conflict risks

Moody's, a credit rating agency, re-evaluated Iraq's outlook on Friday from "stable" to "negative", citing the risks to the country's "credit profile" due to 'the ongoing Middle...

United States
Apr 17, 2026

US loans 26.03 millions barrels of SPR Oil in third batch after Iran war

The U.S. The?U.S. Department of Energy announced on Friday that it had lent 26.03 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to nine oil...

Africa
Apr 17, 2026

President of Lebanon says that ceasefire agreements should be permanent

Lebanese president Joseph Aoun stated?on? Friday that the ceasefire agreement reached by his country would be "transformed" into "permanent agreements." He did not specify whether he meant...

United States
Apr 17, 2026

Georgieva: Venezuela is likely to receive IMF support for loan after the necessary groundwork.

Kristalina?Georgieva, IMF's Managing Director, said that the IMF will provide Venezuela with financial support as part of its re-engagement program with South American oil exporter. Georgieva said...

Turkey
Apr 17, 2026

Fuel costs are increasing, so airlines are reducing their prices and cutting back on their outlook.

The U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, which has pushed up jet fuel prices, has shook the aviation industry around the world. Airlines have been forced to...

United States
Apr 17, 2026

Aluminium prices fall after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz Open

Aluminum prices dropped on Friday, after Iran's foreign minister announced that all commercial vessels could pass through the Strait of Hormuz for a period of time remaining...

United States
Apr 17, 2026

Wall Street indexes rise after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz "completely open"

Investors hailed Iran's decision on opening the Strait of?Hormuz, which boosted the S&P?500, the Nasdaq, and the Dow. Abbas Araqchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, said in a posting...

United States
Apr 17, 2026

Oil price drop and reopened Strait of Hormuz may change Fed's options on future rate cuts

The Federal Reserve's policymakers face a complex outlook as they prepare for their meeting on April 28-29. The reopening of Iran's Strait of Hormuz has caused oil...

United States
Apr 17, 2026

Oil drops by 13% when Iran declares Strait of Hormuz Open

The oil prices fell by 13% after Iran's Foreign Minister said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open to all commercial vessels for the remainder of...

Brazil
Apr 17, 2026

Sources say that Brazil's battery manufacturers are pushing for assistance to prevent imports from dominating the market.

Three sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed that three Brazilian battery manufacturers including WEG Moura, and UCB Power, have requested the government create incentives to...

Crude Oil
Apr 17, 2026

Data shows that the Russian oil price has exceeded budget by 46% in April.

Calculations showed that the Russian oil price, in roubles,?used to calculate taxes? exceeded the level assumed in federal budgets by?46% during the first half of April due...

United States
Apr 17, 2026

Wall Street indexes rise after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz "completely open"

Wall Street's major indexes rose Friday after investors hailed Iran's decision, following the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, to open up the Strait of Hormuz. Abbas Araqchi, Iran's...

United States
Apr 17, 2026

The Fed may reconsider its options in the future if oil prices fall and the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.

The reopened Middle East Shipping -and the plummeting of oil prices on Friday --boosted bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve could begin reducing interest rates as early...

South Korea
Apr 16, 2026

Oil below $100 as peace hopes lead to oil price drop

Investors were hopeful of a "near-term" resolution to the Middle East war. Oil prices were also pinned at below $100 per barrel. Investors are quick to see...

South Asia
Apr 16, 2026

Sources say that RPT-India’s RBI has asked state oil refiners in India to reduce spot dollar purchases.

Three sources claim that India's central banks has urged the state-run oil refineries to reduce their dollar spot purchases and use a special credit line to meet...

New Zealand
Apr 16, 2026

Australian shares drop as concerns persist over US-Iran agreement; banks and miners drag

Australian shares fell on Friday. Miners and banks were the main culprits. Domestic?fuel supply worries and doubts about whether upcoming U.S. - Iran?peace negotiations would ease disruptions...

Brazil
Apr 16, 2026

Vale records best-ever first quarter iron ore sales for eight years

Brazilian miner Vale announced on Thursday that it had sold the most iron ore in a first quarter since 2018. It also announced the suspension of pellet...

United Kingdom
Apr 16, 2026

Oil prices fall on prospects of talks to end Iran War and revive supply

Early Friday morning, oil prices dropped on the optimism that the Middle East conflict could be coming to an end. A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon...

Venezuela
Apr 16, 2026

IMF and World Bank announce they will resume dealings with Venezuela

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank each announced on Thursday that they have resumed their dealings with Venezuela. These had been paused since 2019....

Australia
Apr 16, 2026

Competition regulator extends probe into Insurance Australia’s proposed RAC Insurance merger

A 'watchdog' in Australia said that Insurance Australia’s proposed takeover RAC Insurance would?require a further review.? Citing?concerns about a deal which could reduce competition in motor vehicle,...

China
Apr 16, 2026

G7 Finance chiefs call for "lasting peace" in the Middle East and warn of war's damaging economic effects

The finance?chiefs of Group of Seven nations agreed on Thursday that it was urgent to reduce the cost of the Middle East 'war' to the global economy...

Venezuela
Apr 16, 2026

The US has a large supply of cargoes to cushion it from the price shock in Europe and Asia

Analysts and traders say that U.S. crude cargo prices have fallen from recent price spikes, while in Europe and Asia prices continue to reach record highs, seven...

United States
Apr 16, 2026

The US Energy Secretary is criticized by lawmakers for forcing coal-fired plants to continue operating

U.S. legislators criticized Energy secretary Chris Wright for ordering that aging coal plant remain open in hearings held on Wednesday and Thursday, saying: 'the action will raise...

United States
Apr 16, 2026

California gasoline stock drops to record lows due to disruptions caused by Hormuz

Fuel prices are soaring across the country due to 'the war against Iran.' Analysts warn that California has not yet felt the full impact of supply disruptions...

United States
Apr 16, 2026

Valero Port Arthur refinery partially restarts after blast, according to sources

Two people familiar with the plant's operations said that Valero Energy Corp. has partially restarted their 380,000 barrels per day Port Arthur, Texas refinery after an explosion...

United States
Apr 16, 2026

Oil rallies and stock market record highs follow the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

The global stock market rose to a new record high on Thursday, as the announcement of the ceasefire between Israel & Lebanon lifted sentiment. However, oil prices...

United States
Apr 16, 2026

US sanctions Nicaraguan officials involved in gold sector

The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions Thursday on a number of individuals and companies operating?in Nicaragua’s gold sector. This included two sons?of?the co-presidents?of the country. The Treasury...

Saudi Arabia
Apr 16, 2026

Kobe defeats Al-Sadd to advance to the Asian Champions League semifinals

After a thrilling 3-3 draw,?Vissel KOBE advanced to the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals on Thursday?as they eliminated Roberto Mancini's Al Sadd on penalties?by a score of...

United States
Apr 16, 2026

Eurogroup chief: EU must have energy union in order to compete with US, China

The European Union must have a European energy union before it can implement other reforms to remain competitive with the United States. Kyriakos pierrakakis, chairman of the...

United States
Apr 16, 2026

Oil prices rise as doubts over a U.S. peace agreement with Iran lift stocks.

Oil prices rose on Thursday due to concerns about a possible deal to ease the grip of Middle Eastern energy supply. U.S. president Donald Trump announced on...

Iran
Apr 16, 2026

US: Ten-day Israel/Lebanon ceasefire can be extended by mutual consent

Israel and Lebanon will implement a 10-day truce beginning at 5 pm EST (2100 GMT) Thursday in order to facilitate negotiations towards a permanent "security and peace"...

Iran
Apr 16, 2026

Lescure: G7 finance leaders are ready to act on Iran war fallout.

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure announced on Thursday that the Group of Seven finance and central bank chiefs had agreed to be ready to "act" to reduce...

United States
Apr 16, 2026

Gold prices hold steady as market attention turns to Iran peace talks

Gold prices were stable on Thursday, after reaching a high of?one-month in the previous session. As of 1:36 pm, spot gold was little changed at $4.785.57 an...

United States
Apr 16, 2026

Euronext wheat is mixed due to US weather and technical factors

Euronext's?wheat finished mixed on Thursday, as weather risks for U.S. crops played out against technical trading factors. Technical trading factors and crop performance played a role in...

United States
Apr 16, 2026

Judge criticizes Trump's 'brazen bid' to continue construction of the ballroom

Federal Judge Richard Leon ruled again on Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for a White House ballroom to be built without congressional approval is illegal....

Africa
Apr 16, 2026

Codelco and Anglo seek two environmental approvals for a shared Chile copper mine

Documents seen by show that Chilean copper producer Codelco, and global miner Anglo American, plan to submit different environmental studies to the regulators in Chile for their...

United States
Apr 16, 2026

Trump attempts economic reset while Republicans worry about high gas prices

The U.S. president Donald Trump is expected to try and dismiss concerns about the economy and the sagging prospects of the Republican Party this week during a...

United States
Apr 16, 2026

US Energy regulator will make a decision on data center interconnection by June

The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced on Thursday that it expected to continue its efforts to 'develop rules' to'manage' the country's'surging' 'data center electricity demands by...

Brazil
Apr 16, 2026

Minister says Brazil will announce new measures to reduce fuel prices impact of the Iran war

Jose Guimaraes, Minister of Institutional Relations, said that Brazil will take new measures in the next few days to reduce the economic impact of the U.S.-Israeli conflict...

Crude Oil
Apr 16, 2026

Stocks choppy, oil rises as doubts persist about US-Iran peace deal

The trading on Wall Street was choppy Thursday, after stocks had reached the levels seen just before the selloff prompted by U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran....