URGENT: Iran launches ICBM, drone attack on Israeli targets, ME oil supplies safe for now
Iran launched on Saturday night an ICBM and drone attack on Israeli targets in retaliation for the Israeli raid of…
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Oil prices up on Mideast tensions, weekly loss persists
Oil prices edged up roughly 1 per cent on Friday due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Despite this…
Gold surges as ME tensions spur safe-haven rush
Gold prices rose above $2,400 per ounce to an all-time high on Friday, heading for their fourth week of gains, as…
US consumer confidence dips as inflation concerns rise – survey
A University of Michigan survey revealed a decline in US consumer sentiment in April. This coincides with rising…
US stocks tumble on earnings disappointment, mounting concerns
US stocks suffered a sharp decline on Friday as major banks' earnings reports failed to meet expectations. This…
US Steel shareholders approve Nippon Steel buyout
US Steel shareholders voted in favour of the $14.9 billion acquisition by Nippon Steel of Japan. Over 98% of votes…
Gold rebounds as geopolitics outweigh rate concerns
Gold prices climbed slightly on Thursday, reversing some recent losses. This rise reflects renewed interest in gold…
Oil prices rise on heightened ME tensions
Oil prices climbed slightly on Thursday, extending gains from the previous day. This increase reflects investor…
Global economy picks up steam, inflation concerns linger
The global economy is showing signs of improvement, expanding for the fifth month in a row. This growth is driven…
Asian markets fall as US inflation worries rise, yen weakens
Stock prices in Asia followed Wall Street lower on Thursday. This came after stubbornly high inflation in the…
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