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South African inflation picks up to 3.1% y/y in March, as expected
China unveils plan to make cities more youth, child friendly
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Stocks edge up, dollar falls as Trump's Iran deadline nears
Wall Street's main equity indexes managed tiny gains on Tuesday while the dollar lost ground and U.S.
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Fed minutes of March meeting could flesh out how policymakers view war risks to economy
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April 08, 2026
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Big relief rally, for now
(Corrects error in byline field) April 8 - A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Alun John Markets exhaled on Wednesday after news of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran,
April 08, 2026
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Developing countries in Europe, Central Asia face slowdown, World Bank says
Emerging and developing economies in Europe and Central Asia face a sharp slowdown this year under a scenario of a large but temporary rise in energy prices from the
April 08, 2026
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Wealthy nations slashed development aid in 2025 for second year in row, debt group says
By Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG, April 8 (Retuers) - Wealthy nations slashed their development aid in 2025, probably by record-breaking amounts, a debt group said, ahead of data set to be released on
April 08, 2026
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Dollar falls as US-Iran ceasefire sparks relief rally for risk assets
The dollar sank to its lowest level in a month against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire
April 08, 2026
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Trading Day: Markets gorge on huge TACO
World markets soared on Wednesday and oil had its biggest fall in five years, as investors gave a hearty welcome to the ceasefire in the Iran
April 09, 2026
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US can't wait forever to bring down fiscal deficits, IMF says
The United States needs to reduce its fiscal deficit by about four percentage points of GDP from the current level of 7% and needs a robust, credible plan to do so,
April 15, 2026
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Israel inflation eases to 1.9% but unlikely to entice rate cut amid Iran conflict
Israel's annual inflation rate moved back below 2% in March but the decline will likely have little impact on near-term interest rate decisions due to
April 15, 2026
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BHP's incoming CEO met with Chinalco boss in China this week
BHP Group's incoming CEO, Brandon Craig, met with the chairman of Chinalco in Beijing this week and discussed further cooperation, the Chinese aluminium giant said on
April 09, 2026
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BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs to reduce costs by about 10%
The BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its annual budget
April 15, 2026
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Wall St opens muted over fragile Mideast truce; inflation data parsed
Wall Street's main indexes opened muted on Thursday after rallying in the previous session, as cracks emerged in the fragile Middle East ceasefire, while investors parsed through
April 09, 2026
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Dollar struggles to rebound as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets wary
A fragile calm reigned across currency markets on Thursday as traders kept their eyes fixed on whether the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran would hold,
April 09, 2026
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Voters in Hungary could deliver a boon to bond investors, while Peru's weekend
March 19, 2026
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Eyes on Islamabad
It's all about the Iran war once again, with weekend ceasefire talks being the main event, but the coming days will also give early indications of the fallout for big companies
April 10, 2026
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Polls in Hungary and Peru next in key election year for world markets
Voters in Hungary could deliver a boon to bond investors, while
April 10, 2026
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What the Trump tax breaks giveth, the gasoline pump taketh away
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April 10, 2026
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US plane carrying team for talks with Iran lands in Islamabad, two Pakistani sources say
A U.S. government plane carrying top U.S. officials landed in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday for peace talks with Iran, two Pakistani sources told Reuters.
April 11, 2026
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China weighs curbs on exports of solar manufacturing equipment to US
Chinese officials have held initial talks with providers of equipment to make solar panels as they consider limiting exports of the most advanced technology
April 15, 2026
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Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts
Alarm over the impact of the Iran war on the global economy grew on Monday with more countries announcing emergency support measures to combat rising energy
April 13, 2026
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War is over for Wall Street: stocks, dollar and fear index unwind moves
As the conflict in the Middle East edges towards its eighth week, financial markets are starting to diverge.
April 14, 2026
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IMF cuts growth outlook, warns world already drifting toward more adverse scenario
The International Monetary Fund cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Middle East war-driven energy price spikes but said the world was already
April 14, 2026
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Former US Treasury Secretary Yellen says one Fed rate cut possible this year
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Long Iran war may require painful central bank tightening, IMF chief economist says
Central banks may need to inflict much more economic pain to control inflation fueled by a long Middle East war than they did to control the spike in
April 14, 2026
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Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation
The Iran war has stalled the world’s economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday
April 14, 2026
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The Latest: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade
President Donald Trump says the U.S. military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas, and Iran responded with threats on ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
April 13, 2026
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World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know
World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know
April 10, 2026
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The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries
The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries
April 10, 2026
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IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth
The head of the International Monetary Fund says the war in Iran is darkening the outlook for the world economy, and that's the case whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds
April 09, 2026
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Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran
Oil prices plunged below $95 per barrel, and stock markets surged worldwide after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat of devastating attacks against Iran
April 08, 2026
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Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil
Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil
April 07, 2026
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Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party
Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party
April 06, 2026
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Stocks recover from early losses and close with a weekly gain. US oil tops $110 a barrel
Stocks overcame early losses to finish with slim gains and close out their first winning week since the start of the Iran war
April 02, 2026
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Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan
Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan
April 02, 2026
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Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on
President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets during the Iran war, but his go-to moves are starting to fall flat
March 31, 2026
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Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war
Stocks rushed higher worldwide, and oil prices eased as hopes built that the war with Iran could end soon
April 01, 2026
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Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks
Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities
March 31, 2026
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Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
Airline ticket prices are starting to climb as carriers respond to rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran
March 14, 2026
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The Latest: US is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran
U.S. Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes pound Iran
March 13, 2026
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Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting
Iran’s secretive new leader has issued his first public statements, resolving to keep fighting
March 12, 2026
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A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it
A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it
March 13, 2026
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Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
Worries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide
March 12, 2026
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When stock markets get shaken, it can pay for investors to be patient
When stock markets are falling, it’s natural to want to do something quickly to protect your retirement savings
March 12, 2026
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US stock market remains calm, even as oil prices rise
The U.S. stock market remained calm, even as the price of oil got back to rising
March 11, 2026
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Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?
Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?
March 12, 2026
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House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda
House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda
March 11, 2026
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US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports
The U.S. says it took out more than a dozen mine-laying Iranian vessels, and the Islamic Republic vowed to block the region’s oil exports, saying it would not allow “even a single liter” to be shipped to its enemies
March 10, 2026
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What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls
Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support
March 10, 2026
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Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies
Rising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products
March 09, 2026