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United States
Apr 11, 2026

Pakistani hotel with five-star rating is unlikely to host US-Iran meetings

The five-star Serena Hotel in Pakistan's capital is now the unanticipated venue for peace talks aimed at ending Iran's war. It has also cemented its reputation as...

United Arab Emirates
Apr 11, 2026

Trump: Empty oil tankers headed to U.S. for oil and gas loading

U.S. president Donald 'Trump' said on Saturday that a large number of completely emptied?oil tanks?were headed to the United States for refueling with oil and natural gas....

United States
Apr 11, 2026

Fuel prices are rising as the Iran War drives up fuel costs.

Pat Ouedraogo, a Boston resident, has reduced his long-distance travels. Skyler Burke is a law student who drives extra miles in order to avoid the more expensive...

New Zealand
Apr 11, 2026

New Zealand prepares for Cyclone Vaianu and North Island evacuations are ordered

On Saturday, a number of New Zealanders were ordered to leave their homes as the North Island prepared for Cyclone Vaianu. Authorities warned that it could cause...

Australia
Apr 10, 2026

Bloomberg News reports that bidders are interested in Rio Tinto’s California boron assets.

Bloomberg News, citing sources, reported that Rio Tinto’s U.S. assets, which?produce boron, the critical mineral, have attracted interest from more than 12 potential bidders. The assets could...

South Asia
Apr 10, 2026

US team has low expectations for Iran talks in Pakistan

On Friday, a U.S. delegation led by Vice President JDVance departed for Islamabad for weekend talks with Iran. Both sides have accused the other of violating agreements...

Italy
Apr 10, 2026

Italy sets new restrictions on Sinochem to resolve Pirelli governance dispute

Italy has placed new restrictions on Sinochem in an effort to stop a slap on Pirelli's governance, according to people familiar with the matter. Pirelli's largest shareholders...

United States
Apr 10, 2026

Americans give economy record low marks, a sign of doom for Republicans

Americans have a sour view of the U.S. Economy to a level 'never seen before. The stiffest inflation for four years has exacerbated the political risk facing...

Iran
Apr 10, 2026

Analysts say that the shock of the Iran war will cause the market to go into deficit by 2026.

Analysts predict that the sharp drop in?global production due to the Iran War will cause the oil market to experience a deficit this year. This is a...

Brazil
Apr 10, 2026

Vale, a Brazilian company, will build a processing plant for iron ore that will focus on tailings

Vale, a Brazilian mining company, announced on Friday that it will start building a processing plant for waste rock and tailings in the southeastern state of 'Minas...

Mineral Resources
Apr 10, 2026

Weekly gain on gold heads, US-Iran truce at the forefront

The gold price held steady but was headed 'for a gain for the week as the U.S. Dollar weakened after 'the iran truce. Market participants continue to...

United States
Apr 10, 2026

USA Rare Earth CEO defends Trump Administration investment amid congressional questions

CEO Barbara Humpton said that shareholders of 'USA Rare Earth' should not worry about the terms of a pending investment by the U.S. Department of Commerce in...

Bahrain
Apr 10, 2026

If the Iran war continues, Brazilian pulp giant Suzano expects prices to rise for toilet paper and tissues worldwide

Brazilian pulp giant Suzano announced on Friday that toilet paper, tissue and diaper prices will increase globally as companies try to cover higher transportation and 'chemical' costs...

Ukraine
Apr 10, 2026

Bondholders of Ukraine's Naftogaz hire lawyers to prepare for a restructuring

Holders of bonds issued by Ukraine's Naftogaz, the state energy giant, have hired lawyers to prepare for what appears to be a second debt restructuring since Russia's...

Mexico
Apr 10, 2026

Peru cancels approval of Southern Copper's Tia Maria project

The mining ministry announced on Friday that the Peruvian 'government' has withdrawn an important authorization for Southern Copper's Tia Maria Copper Project and sent it back to...

United States
Apr 10, 2026

US Trade Court weighs the legality of Trump’s 10% global tariff

A U.S. Trade?court considered Friday the legality of President Donald Trump's 10% global import -tax, which many states and small business claim circumvents a U.S. Supreme Court...

United States
Apr 10, 2026

The gasoline pump takes away what the Trump tax breaks gives.

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, proclaimed in February that this year's refunds were "substantially higher than ever before" thanks to individual tax breaks approved by 2025. He...

South Asia
Apr 10, 2026

Weekly gain on gold heads, US-Iran truce at the forefront

Gold prices rose on Friday - and headed for a week's gain - as the U.S. Dollar weakened. Gold spot rose 0.4%, to $4.780.22 an ounce at...

United Kingdom
Apr 10, 2026

The weekly losses in long-dated UK gilts are due to the rebounding oil prices

Oil prices rose again on Friday, causing a loss for long-term British government bonds. This wiped out the gains made earlier in this week by the gilt...

United States
Apr 10, 2026

Sources say that the US is likely to extend its waiver on Russian oil to reduce the shock of the Iran war.

Two sources with knowledge of the matter said that President Donald Trump’s administration will likely extend a waiver as early as Friday allowing countries to purchase some...

Finland
Apr 10, 2026

Swedish government to buy majority stake in Videberg Kraft

The Swedish government announced on Friday that it intends to 'take a 60% share in the nuclear development company, 'Videberg Kraft. It is looking to start construction...

United States
Apr 10, 2026

US consumer sentiment plunges to record low in April amid Iran War

A survey released on Friday showed that U.S. consumers' sentiment fell to a "record low" in early April and they expect inflation to rise?in the coming 12...

South Asia
Apr 10, 2026

Weekly gain on gold heads, US-Iran truce at the forefront

The gold price rose a little bit?on Friday, and is on track for a weekly increase as the U.S. The?dollar weakened after the U.S. - Iran truce....

South Korea
Apr 10, 2026

South Korea approves an extra $17.7 billion budget to cope with Iran War

South Korea's Parliament approved a supplementary budget for the government of $26.2 trillion won (17.7 billion dollars) on Friday in order to reduce the domestic economic impact...

United Kingdom
Apr 10, 2026

Investors balance Iranian and Chinese demand as copper claws reach a three-week high

On Friday, copper prices reached their highest level in over three weeks as investors weighed up signs of increased demand from China's top metals consumer against the...

China
Apr 10, 2026

The Lithium Bulls are set to crash the Copper Party in Chile

Chile will break from 'precedent' and host a panel on lithium at its annual global gathering of copper next week, in an effort to radically diversify its...

Mining
Apr 10, 2026

As US rate-cut betting rises, gold is set to gain for a third consecutive week but will edge lower.

The gold?prices dipped, but remained on a?track to a third consecutive?weekly - gain, as the markets reassessed if there would be a U.S. rate cut if the...

United States
Apr 10, 2026

SpaceX's $1.75 Trillion price tag: An unconventional rationale

Wall Street uses some unconventional yardsticks in order to value 'Elon Musk’s SpaceX. One of SpaceX's largest institutional investors benchmarks the rocket and satellite firm not against...

United Kingdom
Apr 10, 2026

UK gilts fall sharply as oil prices rise again

The price of British government bonds fell for the second consecutive day on Friday, as oil prices rose again amid concerns about the damage caused to Saudi...

United States
Apr 10, 2026

Big Tech invests in next-generation nuclear power as AI demand soars

Big Tech has reshaped the funding landscape of new nuclear technologies. It is seeking to boost electricity supply for power hungry AI data centers. Deals are being...

United States
Apr 10, 2026

Kremlin denies that the visit of Putin's envoy to the US means Ukraine talks are back on track

The Kremlin announced 'on Friday that the visit of Vladimir Putin’s special investment envoy to the United States did not mean that negotiations on a possible peace...

Hong Kong
Apr 10, 2026

Kemcore is planning to build mining chemical plants on the continent of Africa in an effort to reduce imports

Kemcore, an African mining chemicals importer, is planning to build its processing plants in?Botswana?and Angola?to reduce the geopolitical risks associated with imports from China?and the Middle East?....

Mineral Resources
Apr 10, 2026

As US rate-cut betting rises, gold prices fall but are set to gain for a third consecutive week.

Gold prices?edged down, but remained on track for a third consecutive weekly?gain? as the market reassessed whether the U.S. rate cut is likely if the fragile U.S....

United States
Apr 10, 2026

The US utility stocks have had their best start in 2019 so far. Can they maintain their momentum?

U.S. Utility stocks have had their best start since 2019. This is due to a'retreat of investors from riskier assets during the Iran War and the strong...

United States
Apr 10, 2026

How AI has sabotaged clean-air initiatives in one of America’s most polluted city

Barbara Johnson, an organizer for Metropolitan Congregations United in North St. Louis' mostly Black neighborhoods, has been fighting coal pollutants for decades. The group is one of...

United States
Apr 10, 2026

Bloomberg News reports that the EU and US are close to a critical mineral deal with China.

Bloomberg News reported Friday that the European Union and Washington were close to a?agreement coordinating?on producing?and securing?critical minerals. Reports citing a "action plan" said that the potential...

Canada
Apr 10, 2026

Eni invests $70 Million in Canada's Nouveau monde Graphite

Eni, an Italian company, has agreed to purchase a'minority stake' in the natural graphite -producer Nouveau Monde Graphite. This will give Eni access to a critical material...

United States
Apr 10, 2026

Asian stocks to have best week in 2022 as U.S. talks with Iran set the stage for a record-breaking week

As Israel began talks with Lebanon, hopes grew for an end to Middle East hostilities and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran cited Israel’s continued...

Singapore
Apr 10, 2026

Australia and Singapore leaders pledge closer energy relations to tackle global supply shortage

The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with his counterpart Lawrence Wong in Singapore on Friday. They vowed to work together more closely in order to maintain...

United States
Apr 10, 2026

Zelenskiy: Ukraine will face months of diplomatic and militaristic pressure

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, said that the spring and summer would be a difficult time for Ukraine because it would face pressure both on the...

Japan
Apr 10, 2026

MORNING BID EUROPE - "That is not what we have agreed to!"

Gregor Stuart Hunter gives us a look at what the day will bring for the European and Global markets. The U.S.Iran 'ceasefire' agreed on this week appears...

United Kingdom
Apr 10, 2026

Oil prices rise as attacks on Saudi oil facilities cause anxiety and bring Hormuz to a standstill

The price of oil rose on Friday due to renewed?anxiety about Saudi Arabian supplies and?as tanker travel through the Strait of?Hormuz?remained largely?frozen. Prices continued to fall as...

United States
Apr 10, 2026

Gold gains for the third consecutive week as US dollar strength offsets US rate outlook

Gold prices fell on Friday due to a stronger dollar and uncertainty over the U.S. Iran ceasefire, but they remained on course for a third weekly 'climb'...

Singapore
Apr 10, 2026

Australia PM in Singapore to secure fuel supply from regional allies

The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is scheduled to meet with his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong on Friday. Canberra will be looking to secure fuel from regional...

Japan
Apr 9, 2026

Japan has ruled out the major risks of private credit to domestic consumers for now

Satsuki Katayama, Japanese Finance Minister, said that private credit is not a major problem in Japan at the moment. However, he noted that risks related to this...

Taiwan
Apr 9, 2026

Stocks are shaky after Israeli attacks on Lebanon test ceasefire with Iran

Asian stocks rose early on Friday, but gains were limited as traders questioned whether the U.S. and Iran?ceasefire this week would last. They also remained cautious about...

Ukraine
Apr 9, 2026

Russian diplomat: Moscow won't abandon Cuba; help with energy

After talks in Havana, the Russian deputy minister of foreign affairs was quoted saying that Russia would never abandon or betray Cuba. The Russian government also plans...

United Kingdom
Apr 9, 2026

Oil prices increase after attacks on Saudi oil installations

The oil prices climbed in the early hours of Friday's trading, following the attacks on the?Saudi energy industry, and the markets assessing the risk premium from the...

Australia
Apr 9, 2026

Fortescue, Australia's Fortescue, will accelerate diesel elimination plans in Pilbara

Fortescue, an Australian mining company, announced on Friday that it was accelerating the rollout of its 'off-grid green energy system' to 'eliminate fossil fuels from Pilbara mines,...

Belgium
Apr 9, 2026

USA Rare Earth is considering building a French magnet plant

USA 'Rare Earth' is looking at building a magnet plant? in France, said its CEO?on Thursday? after agreeing to pay a 40 million euro ($47 million) stake...