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Lukas Schmidt
Author: Lukas Schmidt
03:52am, Thursday, Apr 09, 2026
As Middle East tensions push energy prices higher, Singapore's central bank is expected to lift monetary policy stance next week to combat rising inflation and uncertain growth prospects.
03:51am, Thursday, Apr 09, 2026
Oil prices edged higher Thursday as clashes in Lebanon challenged ceasefire hopes and continued blockades at the Strait of Hormuz kept supply concerns alive, offsetting a recent plunge triggered by a US-Iran truce announcement.
03:49am, Thursday, Apr 09, 2026
Japan's Nikkei 225 ended Thursday lower by 0.53%, dragged down by declines in paper & pulp, transport, and communication sectors. Furukawa Electric hits record highs amid mixed market action.
04:44am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron says more than 15 countries plan to support safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran ceasefire, highlighting ongoing regional complexities including Lebanon's situation.
04:42am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
General Motors is pulling back over 270,000 vehicles in the US because of rearview cameras that can fail or show distorted images, potentially impairing drivers' rear visibility. Chevrolet Malibu models are among those affected.
04:41am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
Stellantis is in advanced talks with Leapmotor to develop an Opel-branded electric SUV using Leapmotor's tech, aiming to launch production in Spain by 2028 with 50,000 units yearly.
04:36am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
Gamma Communications Ltd. saw its shares rally over 13% after confirming early-stage talks with potential buyers, signaling possible takeover interest but no formal offer yet.
04:35am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
Bitcoin jumps toward $72,000 following announcements of a US-Iran two-week ceasefire, sparking a risk-on mood across crypto and broader markets. Stablecoin regulations remain in focus as altcoins advance alongside BTC.
04:32am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
Israel endorses President Trump's temporary halt on strikes targeting Iran, with a key exclusion of Lebanon from the ceasefire. The move aims to ease Middle East tensions amid scheduled diplomatic talks.
04:31am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
President Xi Jinping emphasizes demand-driven advancement and technological innovation to upscale China's service sector, pushing for specialized, high-value services amid efforts to balance economic growth and consumption patterns.
04:28am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
Australian PM Anthony Albanese applauds the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the Middle East but voices concern over President Trump's harsh rhetoric and recent criticism of Australia's role in the conflict.
04:26am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
A sudden ceasefire between the US and Iran halts escalating conflict, stabilizing oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan steps in as mediator with talks scheduled in Islamabad.
04:22am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
Gold prices climbed to a near month-long high following President Trump's announcement of a two-week pause on military action against Iran, sending oil prices tumbling and the dollar slipping.
08:52am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
UBS cuts its 2026 S&P 500 targets amid soaring oil prices linked to Middle East tensions, delaying expected Federal Reserve rate reductions and adjusting growth projections accordingly.
