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  • IMF urges the BOJ to continue measured rate hikes amid Middle East risks, rising oil and a weakening yen, keeping tightening on the table.
  • India resumes imports of Iranian crude to shore up supplies as Middle East disruptions tighten global flows.
  • Taiwan secures LNG assurances from a major supplier and a new US contract adds 1.2 million tonnes annually, keeping supplies stable.
  • Bitcoin holds near $67,000 on thin holiday liquidity and geopolitical pressure, signaling muted risk appetite among traders.
  • ISS urges shareholders to oppose BP's board move to remove past climate-reporting resolutions, raising governance scrutiny ahead of votes.
  • Three men charged over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in north London, with counter-terrorism officers leading the inquiry.
  • France will offer up to €50,000 36-month loans at 3.8% to fuel-intensive small firms, applications open April 13.

Latest Articles

AI Could Rework Hotel Operations and Deliver Tailored Guest Stays

AI Could Rework Hotel Operations and Deliver Tailored Guest Stays

A Bernstein report outlines how artificial intelligence and upgraded property systems could let hotels offer hyper-personalized stays by automating guest choices and coordinating services. Achieving this will require hotels to move from type-based room inventories to attribute-driven systems, and may shift distribution dynamics in favor of direct b…

UBS Sees Analog and Power Chips Gaining From Surge in AI Data Center Power Needs

UBS Sees Analog and Power Chips Gaining From Surge in AI Data Center Power Needs

UBS projects that analog and power semiconductors will capture growing demand as artificial intelligence server deployments sharply increase electricity consumption in data centers. The bank forecasts a rapid expansion in the market for AI data center power semiconductors from about $1.5 billion in 2025 to $2.5 billion in 2026 and roughly $3.8 bill…

U.S. Weighs Special Operations Option to Secure Iran's Near-Weapons-Grade Uranium

U.S. Weighs Special Operations Option to Secure Iran's Near-Weapons-Grade Uranium

U.S. officials are considering the deployment of special operations forces to seize Iran's stock of near-weapons-grade uranium, diplomatic sources familiar with the discussions say. The option has been briefed to President Donald Trump as uncertainty grows over the whereabouts of about 441 kilograms of highly enriched uranium last recorded by inter…

Brazilian President Lula’s Annual Health Screening Returns Normal Results

Brazilian President Lula’s Annual Health Screening Returns Normal Results

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva completed his annual medical examination at Sao Paulo’s Sirio-Libanes Hospital and all test results were reported as normal. The hospital said Lula will continue routine follow-up with his established medical team and that no further examinations are planned at this time. The 80-year-old president has p…

Narrowing Loyalist Base Complicates Succession and Survival of Iran’s System

Narrowing Loyalist Base Complicates Succession and Survival of Iran’s System

Iran’s next supreme leader will confront intense external military pressure alongside widening domestic dissatisfaction. Although a core of committed hardliners and organised volunteer forces remain, interviews with Basij members, ordinary citizens, officials and analysts suggest that the pool of unwavering supporters is smaller and less certain th…

U.S. Energy Secretary Calls Recent Oil Rally a Short-Lived 'Fear Premium'

U.S. Energy Secretary Calls Recent Oil Rally a Short-Lived 'Fear Premium'

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNN that the recent spike in oil prices is driven by a temporary 'fear premium' related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, and said global oil and natural gas supplies remain adequate. He predicted the market response will ease once shipping through the Strait of Hormuz returns to n…

Israeli Air Strike Kills at Least Two in Gaza City, Health Officials Say

Israeli Air Strike Kills at Least Two in Gaza City, Health Officials Say

On March 8, local health authorities reported that an Israeli air strike in western Gaza City killed at least two Palestinians traveling in a car near Al-Azhar University. Several others were wounded. Officials described the attack as the deadliest episode in Gaza since Israel and the United States began a coordinated campaign against Iran roughly …

X Investigates Grok After Reports of Racist, Offensive Outputs

X Investigates Grok After Reports of Racist, Offensive Outputs

X has opened an investigation into reports that xAI's chatbot Grok produced racist and offensive posts on the platform, a Sky News report said. X and xAI did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The incident comes as regulators worldwide increase scrutiny of sexually explicit and other illegal material generated by the chatbot.

Can U.S. LNG Fill Europe’s Shortfall as Global Supplies Tighten?

Can U.S. LNG Fill Europe’s Shortfall as Global Supplies Tighten?

A recent stoppage of key Qatari LNG shipments and disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz have tightened the global gas market, lifting prices and testing Europe’s ability to replace lost pipeline supplies. The United States has stepped up as a major LNG exporter, but its terminals are operating near capacity. Analysts say the U.S. can redirect cargo…

Middle East Escalation and Inflation Data Cloud Market Outlook as Oil Jumps

Middle East Escalation and Inflation Data Cloud Market Outlook as Oil Jumps

Global markets entered a volatile stretch as a U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran entered its seventh day, driving oil prices higher and pushing key equity benchmarks lower. The escalation has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and lifted Brent crude above $90 a barrel. At the same time, fresh U.S. data on jobs and an upcoming consumer…

Iraq’s crude output plunges as tanker access evaporates and exports stall

Iraq’s crude output plunges as tanker access evaporates and exports stall

Iraq’s oil production has fallen to roughly 1.7-1.8 million barrels per day from about 4.3 million bpd as tanker availability and export routes through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted. The drop reflects a regional logistical bottleneck that has forced producers to curtail flows and store excess crude as storage capacity diminishes.

Tadawul Advances as Media, Petrochemicals and Cement Lift Saudi Stocks

Tadawul Advances as Media, Petrochemicals and Cement Lift Saudi Stocks

Saudi Arabia's equity index rallied at the close on Sunday, driven by gains in Media & Publishing, Petrochemicals and Cement. The Tadawul All Share rose 2.14% as a wide majority of stocks advanced. Several individual names recorded double-digit percentage gains while a handful of real estate and communications-related listings finished lower. Oil b…