Seven major central banks pause as oil shock raises inflation risk
Seven major central banks paused policy this week while warning that higher oil prices tied to the Iran war could lift inflation and slow growth.
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Oil at $115 Fuels Market Rewrites, Raises 2026 Risk
Oil at $115 amid the Iran war has notably prompted forecasters and the EIA to rework 2026 outlooks as Strait of Hormuz supply risks push prices higher.
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Dubai home prices fall 5.9% as sales slide 20%
Dubai home prices fall 5.9% in March; sales plunged nearly 20% to 37.2bn dirhams, ValuStrat and REIDIN say, citing regional conflict, holiday seasonality and rain.
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China Hongqiao to Raise HK$11.68B via Share Placement
China Hongqiao plans to place 400m shares at HK$29.20 to raise HK$11.68B (US$1.5B). Proceeds will fund projects and cut debt amid a strong aluminium rally.
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CATL weighs up to $5B Hong Kong sale after post-listing rally
CATL is weighing a Hong Kong share sale of up to $5 billion and may issue convertible bonds to capitalise on a post-listing rally and fund expansion.
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Goldman: Hedge Funds Fueled U.S. Stock Rally
Goldman says hedge funds' reversal of risk cuts helped lift U.S. stocks to record highs, but warns the rally may need central-bank rate relief to persist.
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How London makes the UK look wealthier than its size suggests
How London’s finance, culture and institutions make the UK appear wealthier than its ~70 million population, and how currency and markets reinforce that image.
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Strait of Hormuz closed, 150+ ships stranded as shipping costs spike
Live tracking shows the Strait of Hormuz closed, 150+ ships stranded, war-risk premiums 16x normal and daily global losses above $4B as shipping reroutes and rates spike.
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3 Best Permanent Outdoor String Lights for 2026
Updated Apr 2026: Compare three permanent outdoor lights - Govee $440, Eufy $300, Cync $143. Installation needs, costs and trade-offs and durability.
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Business travel: NSW kept essential workers moving in June–August 2021
Business travel NSW: June–Aug 2021 COVID-19 orders limited movement but let authorised workers travel for work under testing and enforceable orders.
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Della Optima TP mini-split review: $921 unit, $3,600 install in Austin
Della Optima TP mini-split review: 12,000 BTU cooling, 12,400 BTU heating. Hardware ~$921; local install quoted at $3,600. App controls, covers ~550 sq ft.
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70 customers lose two‑thirds of stored tires after shop closes
Approximately 70 Thornhill customers lost two-thirds of their stored tires and rims after Tire Depot and Auto Services abruptly closed, leaving many
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40 Mythos partners urge pooled AI defences after Anthropic says model found thousands of zero-days
About 40 organisations with Anthropic Mythos access urge pooled AI-driven cyber defences after tests found thousands of zero-day flaws and a vendor breach.
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CTG Duty‑Free, already 80% market leader, to buy DFS Greater China operations
China Tourism Group Duty-Free, which controls more than 80% of China's duty-free market, agreed to buy DFS's travel retail business in Greater China.
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Markets stuck: 3 forces keeping investors sidelined
A fragile pause in attacks and rising oil and bond yields have left markets stuck. Opaque talks, failing hedges and higher yields keep investors sidelined.
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550 Drones Launched in Daytime Wave — Ukraine's Economy Hit
Over 550 drones launched in a daytime wave hit Ukraine, causing casualties and economic disruption. Find out how this recent escalation impacts Ukraine's
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2.5 Million People Stuck on Raya’s Waitlist
About 2.5 million people are on Raya's waitlist, many stalled for years. How the invite-only referral model and subscription paywall produce opaque delays.
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China Pauses Fiscal Stimulus as Growth Holds Fast
China paused fiscal stimulus after Q1 GDP rose about 5%. The PBOC kept rates steady as officials monitor oil, inflation and trade risks and uncertainty.
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Iran shipments slip past U.S. naval line despite blockade
Vortexa tracked tankers such as the Hero II and Hedy crossing the U.S.-monitored line on April 20. This report explains how Iran keeps loading oil and shipping it to international waters.
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Pension risk transfers hit $7.1B in Q1 as market strains grow
U.S. pension risk transfers totaled $7.1B in Q1 2025, moving 100,000 people to insurers. LIMRA and Mercer flag pricing, legal and concentration strains.
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Kazimir: Iran conflict raises odds of ECB rate hike
Peter Kazimir says the Iran conflict raises upside inflation risks and could prompt a modest ECB rate hike. Traders in markets quickly repriced the odds.
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ECB sets timeline for digital euro: standards by summer 2026
ECB aims to finalise technical standards for a digital euro by summer 2026, start selecting PSPs in Q1 2026 and run a 12‑month pilot from H2 2027.
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Comcast tops Q1 forecasts as broadband losses narrow, sports boost NBCUniversal
Comcast beat Q1 forecasts with $31.46B revenue and $0.79 EPS. Broadband losses narrowed to 65,000; sports and 435,000 mobile lines helped lift results.
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Anglo American to sell coal and nickel units, could raise US$4.9bn
Anglo American could raise up to US$4.9bn by selling steelmaking coal and nickel, to focus on copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients in Nov 2024.
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Iran broadcasts Revolutionary Guard seizure of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz
State TV showed Iran's Revolutionary Guard boarding two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening risks for insurers, shippers and oil markets.
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