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US farm secretary says USDA is speaking with White House daily on high fertilizer prices
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Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war
Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war
April 22, 2026
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$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis
$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis
April 22, 2026
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From paint to flights, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks
Companies from consumer goods to travel and mining warned on Wednesday that the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is
April 22, 2026
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Cyprus president says the EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack
The president of Cyprus says fellow European Union leaders meeting on the island nation need to start preparing a playbook on what should happen if an EU country under attack puts out the call to bloc partners for help
April 22, 2026
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Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats
Tom Barrett tapped into voter frustration over high gas prices as part of his successful 2024 run for Congress in Michigan.
April 22, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Turkey's foreign minister to visit Britain for talks on Iran, Ukraine, source says
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will make an official visit to London this week for talks on the wars in Iran and Ukraine, a Turkish diplomatic source said on
April 22, 2026
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Iran war conflict could create systemic gas demand destruction, says top sector official
The natural gas demand destruction currently resulting from the Iran war as governments implement measures to mitigate the crisis risks becoming
April 22, 2026
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UK consumers turn gloomiest about economy since records began in 1978
British consumers are gloomier about the economy than at any time since records began in 1978, according to a survey published on Wednesday that showed the Iran war and soaring
April 22, 2026
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How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused the biggest oil supply disruption on record by daily output lost, though
April 22, 2026
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UK inflation rises as prices at the pump spike after Iran war
Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March, driven by a sharp rise in fuel prices following the Iran war
April 22, 2026
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Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks
Shares are mixed in Asia and oil prices are little changed as markets watch for the latest developments in the war with Iran
April 22, 2026
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US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war
U.S. military officials are calling for spending tens of billions of dollars in the next budget year on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets that have been a key part of fighting the Iran war
April 21, 2026
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US did not move defense system from Korea, general says
The United States did not move a key missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East for the Iran war, the commander of U.S. forces in Korea said on Tuesday
April 21, 2026
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US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations
US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations
April 22, 2026
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Record surge in gasoline receipts boosts US retail sales, but weakness is looming
U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March as the war with Iran boosted gasoline prices and led to a record surge in receipts at service
April 21, 2026
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South Africa's central bank sees upside inflation risks, says markets pricing for hikes
South Africa's central bank said on Tuesday that the Iran war presented material upside risks to the country's inflation trajectory, with markets pricing in two interest
April 21, 2026
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Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war
Shoppers accelerated their spending in March from February, but they spent a good chunk of their money at the gas pump
April 21, 2026
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UK employers turn cautious after start of Iran war
Britain's employers showed signs of caution in March after the start of the Iran war with a measure of hiring falling during the month and the
April 21, 2026
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Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: Reuters/Ipsos poll
President Donald Trump's approval rating held at the lowest of his term in recent days as many Americans questioned his temperament amid the Iran war
April 21, 2026
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World's top condom maker Karex to raise prices sharply as Iran war strains supply chain
Malaysia's Karex Bhd, the world's top condom producer, plans to raise prices by 20% to 30% and possibly further if supply chain disruptions drag on
April 21, 2026
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German investor morale sinks to three-year low on Iran war fears, ZEW finds
German investor morale has sunk to its lowest level in more than three years in April as businesses start to feel the economic consequences of the Iran
April 21, 2026
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Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge
Soaring oil prices in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran are driving renewed demand for biofuels as the need to tackle a fossil fuel
April 21, 2026
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Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says
Disruption to global oil supplies from the Iran war has added more than $100 to the price of long-haul flights from Europe, a
April 21, 2026
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Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?
There is a case to be made that Pope Leo XIV found his voice on his epic and ongoing trip through Africa
April 20, 2026
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A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media
A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media
April 21, 2026
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Alaska Air pulls forecast as Iran-linked fuel surge hits margins
Alaska Air Group withdrew its full-year profit forecast on Monday after a sharp rise in jet fuel costs tied to the Iran war pressured margins and darkened the
April 21, 2026
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Bank of Canada survey: firms' outlooks were improving before Iran war
Canadian business sentiment had started to rise before the Iran war, a Bank of Canada survey showed on Monday, but a smaller sample
April 20, 2026
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Oil surges, stocks end lower on worries about tenuous US-Iran ceasefire
Wall Street pulled back from record highs on Monday and oil prices spiked as increasing tensions over the crucial Strait of Hormuz raised concerns that
April 20, 2026
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US homebuilders brace for another challenging year as war, tariffs hurt margins
U.S. homebuilders will likely point to another challenging year as tariffs and the Iran war further squeeze margins
April 20, 2026
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Value of global dealmaking recovers as firms pursue big transactions after Iran war
The value of global dealmaking has rebounded after a sharp slump in the weeks after the start of the war in Iran, as companies and investors shrug off volatility and press
April 20, 2026
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Turkey says US withdrawal from European security architecture could be 'destructive'
Discussions are under way on how to manage or mitigate a possible U.S. withdrawal from the "European security architecture", Turkish Foreign
April 18, 2026
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil
April 18, 2026
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UK’s Cooper urges full resumption of shipping through Strait of Hormuz
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz had yet to return to normal operations despite a ceasefire in the Iran war
April 18, 2026
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High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans
High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans
April 18, 2026
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Iranians expect no post-war respite under military rule
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, April 19 - Iranians striving to maintain a semblance of normal life after weeks of U.S. and Israeli bombing and a deadly crackdown on protesters in January
April 18, 2026
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How 50 days of the Iran war led to the loss of $50 billion worth of oil
The world has lost over $50 billion worth of crude oil that has not been produced since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago and the
April 17, 2026
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The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels
April 17, 2026
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US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial
The U.S. Treasury Department has extended its pause on sanctions on Russian oil shipments to ease shortages from the Iran war, days after Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out such a move
April 18, 2026
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but says U.S. must end naval blockade
Iran temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, raising
April 17, 2026
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Oil settles down 9% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
Oil prices settled down by around 9% on Friday after Iran said passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was open for the
April 17, 2026
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Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record
April 17, 2026
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Air Canada to cut four NY-bound flights as fuel prices soar due to Iran conflict
Air Canada said on Friday it will trim daily flights to New York from 38 to 34, starting in June, as higher fuel prices lead North American carriers to cut capacity on
April 17, 2026
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Traders place $760 million bet on falling oil ahead of Hormuz announcement
Investors placed a bet worth about $760 million on a falling oil price around 20 minutes before Iran's foreign minister announced on Friday that the
April 17, 2026
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Iran war presents risk to euro zone growth and inflation outlook, Lagarde says
The Iran war could drag euro zone growth lower and push inflation above already increased projections, requiring the European Central Bank to remain vigilant, ECB
April 17, 2026
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State Street's profit rises on robust fee income
State Street reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Friday, as market volatility lifted the custody bank's client activity and fee revenue.
April 17, 2026
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The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on
The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on
April 17, 2026
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Kenya requests emergency World Bank funds to cushion Iran war shocks
Kenya has requested rapid financial support from the World Bank to help it manage the economic shocks triggered by the Iran war, its
April 16, 2026
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Warsh, war and worsening conditions?
Financial markets are in a buoyant mood as U.S. President Donald Trump signals confidence that the war in Iran will end soon, with talks probably on the cards again this weekend.
April 17, 2026
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Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?
A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia could compound the Iran war's impact on world travel if a fragile agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz collapses and Persian Gulf oil shipments stay blocked
April 17, 2026
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California gasoline stocks fall to record lows as Hormuz disruption bites
California’s gasoline inventories have declined to record lows as fuel prices have surged nationwide on the back of the war on Iran, and analysts warn that
April 17, 2026
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Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet US over weekend
A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday and President Donald Trump said the next meeting
April 16, 2026
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Markets in Q1: Everything everywhere all at once
The start to the year has have left investors with a serious case of whiplash with the eruption of war in Iran triggering a record jump in oil prices, major
March 27, 2026
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Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for Middle East operations, sources say
Italy last week denied permission for U.S. military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before heading to the Middle East, sources said on
March 31, 2026
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March is the cruellest month
By Mike Dolan March 31 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets The turbulent first quarter of 2026 ends with a dull thud, as the Iran war
March 31, 2026
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Trading Day: Nasdaq notches 12-day winning streak as Middle East peace talks progress
By Stephen Culp April 16 - Wall Street moved higher on Thursday, as traders assessed ongoing Middle East peace negotiations and parsed a mixed bag of corporate earnings.
April 17, 2026
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Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount
France and Italy have pushed back against some U.S.-Israeli military operations, sources said on Tuesday, as U.S.
March 31, 2026
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Q1 ends with a BANG!
Wall Street closed a tumultuous first quarter with a bang on Tuesday as hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East powered stocks to their best
April 01, 2026
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US says Iran war at decisive moment, Tehran threatens US businesses in region
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March 31, 2026
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Pope Leo urges Trump to find 'off-ramp' to end Iran war
Pope Leo urged U.S.
April 01, 2026
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Dollar drops on Iran war de-escalation hopes
The dollar fell on Tuesday on
March 31, 2026
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Wall Street soars as traders bet on potential war off-ramp
Wall Street ended sharply higher on Tuesday, lifted by speculation about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has sent
March 31, 2026
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April fools rush in
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter: De-escalation hopes for the Iran war are spurring a rally in stocks and bonds, but - drawing attention to today's date
April 01, 2026
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Finding the 'off ramp'
By Mike Dolan April 1 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets “Off ramp” seems to be the word of the week surrounding the Iran war - and the
April 01, 2026
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New BOJ board member warns of stagflation risk from Iran war
Japan may face stagflation risks from the Iran war that would be challenging to deal with using monetary policy, new Bank of Japan board member Toichiro
April 01, 2026
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Euro zone factories see jump in input costs, supply snags, survey shows
Euro zone manufacturers faced soaring input costs and supply chain disruptions in March due to the Iran war, even as underlying tepid demand threatened to undermine the
April 01, 2026
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UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should pivot to focusing
April 01, 2026
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Record megadeals in first quarter set the pace for global M&A gains
Turbulence linked to the war in Iran and swings in valuations have yet to deter corporate deal-making as
April 01, 2026
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Wall Street sets another record after US stocks tick higher
The U.S. stock market ticked upward to another record high
April 16, 2026
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Germany unlikely to slip into recession, Bundesbank chief says
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Thursday that the oil price shock due to the Iran war will take a toll on the German economy but is
April 17, 2026
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Lufthansa grounds planes, Nigerian carriers threaten to stop flying as Iran war strains show
Governments and airlines are sounding increasingly urgent alarms about diminishing jet fuel
April 16, 2026
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US Gulf Coast tanker market tightens as Asia seeks to replace lost supply
Oil tanker availability along the U.S.
April 01, 2026
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US farmers to plant less corn as Iran war spikes fertilizer prices
U.S. farmers plan to plant less corn and more soybeans in 2026 than last year, the U.S.
April 01, 2026