Iran
New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation
New York Fed President John Williams expressed concern Thursday about the Iran war’s impact on the economy, saying it already has shown signs of hiking prices and slowing growth. In a speech delivered to bankers in his home district, Williams noted that the conflict has “intensified the uncertainty” around national and local conditions. While he […]
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European stocks rise as UK GDP jumps and Iran peace talks remain in focus
A woman walks past mockups of Iranian missiles along Valiasr Square in Tehran on April 6, 2026. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks followed Asian markets higher on Thursday, as investors assess strong U.K. GDP data and Eurozone inflation data for March. Markets also continue to keep a close eye […]
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Don’t call time on dollar dominance just yet, say analysts as ‘petroyuan’ call sparks debate
Dieter SPannknebel | Getty Images The U.S. dollar suffered in 2025 as investors embraced the “Sell America” trade, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, and the greenback was dealt a policy and fiscal credibility shock. The war in Iran has helped shore-up the dollar so far in 2026, but the future of the global reserve […]
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Iran war sparks ‘fundamental energy transition’ in Seoul toward renewables: Energy minister
This general view shows oil tanks and facilities at Yeosu National Industrial Complex, the largest petrochemical industrial complex in South Korea, in Yeosu on April 7, 2026. (Photo by Shin Yong-ju / AFP via Getty Images) Shin Yong-ju | Afp | Getty Images The Iran war is “serving as a significant turning point” for South […]
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EasyJet’s stock drops as the Middle East conflict, fuel costs weigh on bookings outlook
EasyJet‘s stock fell on Thursday after the European airline warned the Iran war and higher fuel prices are weighing on customer bookings. The group said it took on roughly £25 million ($34 million) in additional fuel costs in March alone as global oil prices soared, and it expects airline costs to remain tied to volatile […]
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Iran war drags India’s goods exports 7% lower in March — more pain ahead
The Indian-flagged tanker Jag Vasant, carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) after transiting through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, is seen docked at an offloading terminal along the coast in Mumbai, India, on April 1, 2026. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The Iran war has taken a toll […]
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China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter, beating expectations, on robust exports
People walk outside a shopping mall during a week-long National Day holiday in Beijing on October 7, 2025. Greg Baker | Afp | Getty Images China’s economy gathered steam in the first quarter, as robust exports growth offset tepid domestic demand, though the Iran war-fueled energy shock clouds growth outlook, threatening global demand. Gross domestic […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street buys Trump’s assurances on Iran war ending soon
US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV for his criticisms of the US-Israeli war on Iran, calling the leader of the Catholic Church “WEAK on crime.” Photographer: Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg via […]
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Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce’s fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest growing large economy. Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart dominate India’s e‑commerce market. This week, I unpack why the U.S. giants are keen to expand in the […]
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Asia markets open higher after hopes of U.S.-Iran deal lift Wall Street benchmarks to new records
Asia markets opened higher after Wall Street hit record levels on growing expectations of a U.S.-Iran deal to end the war. Source
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