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Lukas Schmidt
Author: Lukas Schmidt
05:04am, Friday, Apr 17, 2026
Oil prices dipped as hopes rise for ceasefire talks to resolve the Iran conflict, which has disrupted global oil supply via the Strait of Hormuz. Brent and WTI crude futures slip below $100 per barrel.
05:03am, Friday, Apr 17, 2026
Ford is recalling approximately 1.4 million vehicles in the US due to a problematic powertrain control module software issue, as reported by the NHTSA.
04:59am, Friday, Apr 17, 2026
Prosus offloads 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero to Uber for €270 million, leaving analysts puzzled amid EU regulatory backdrop and strategic uncertainties.
04:58am, Friday, Apr 17, 2026
Apple's iPhone shipments in China soared 20% in Q1, outperforming the shrinking local smartphone market and rising chip costs, fueled by the iPhone 17 series and competitive pricing strategies.
04:57am, Friday, Apr 17, 2026
Deutsche Bank now anticipates the Federal Reserve will maintain current interest rates throughout 2026, influenced by Middle East tensions, steady economic growth, and labor market conditions.
04:56am, Friday, Apr 17, 2026
The U.S. dollar slipped for the second straight week as renewed hopes for Iran peace talks and a Lebanon-Israel ceasefire encouraged investors to shed safe-haven assets, leaving currencies like the euro and pound gaining ground.
04:55am, Friday, Apr 17, 2026
Rising raw material prices linked to the Iran war are squeezing margins and chilling optimism among Chinese exporters at the sprawling Canton Fair, signaling headwinds for global trade and China's manufacturing sector.
06:20am, Thursday, Apr 16, 2026
Michael Arougheti of Ares Management says private credit defaults remain under control, with liquidity and rate issues as main pressures-not a widespread default crisis.
06:19am, Thursday, Apr 16, 2026
Honda is recalling more than 440,000 vehicles in the US because of an airbag deployment issue flagged by safety regulators, affecting multiple models and production years.
06:17am, Thursday, Apr 16, 2026
Stellantis shipped an estimated 1.4 million vehicles in Q1 2026, marking a 12% jump from last year. Growth was driven by North America and Europe, despite challenges in the Gulf region.
06:15am, Thursday, Apr 16, 2026
Hermès reports a dip in Q1 sales growth, citing Iran conflict impacts and weak Asian markets, particularly China. Shares drop as luxury sector recovery loses momentum, with Americas showing growth resilience.
06:12am, Thursday, Apr 16, 2026
President Trump shifts tactics with an economic blockade against Iran, aiming to cripple its oil exports and force concessions amid ongoing conflict, risking wider disruptions in global oil and political stability.
06:08am, Thursday, Apr 16, 2026
The US and Hamas held direct talks in Cairo to push forward a fragile ceasefire agreement in Gaza, but disagreements over disarmament and ceasefire compliance continue to hamper progress.
05:40am, Thursday, Apr 16, 2026
EasyJet's shares dipped after reporting a £25M hit from fuel prices linked to Middle East conflict, upping pressure on profits amid uncertain travel demand and volatile costs.
