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Iran war will trigger largest energy price surge since 2022, World Bank warns
The World Bankʼs latest Commodity Markets Outlook, published on Tuesday, predicts a 24% surge in energy prices this year as the Iran war and the consequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz deliver a historic shock to global markets. 28 April 2026 1348
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Stock markets flat as oil prices hold above $100 on stalled USIran talks
Oil markets rose at the opening on Monday, as renewed uncertainty surrounding USIran diplomacy continued to fuel concerns, despite an extended ceasefire. 27 April 2026 0922
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Why investment in Caspian transit routes is crucial for energy security
The urgency to invest in and reshape transit routes continues to dominate government priorities in the Caspian region, as do the instability of supplies, the cost of oil and global logistical realities. 24 April 2026 1503
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Intel shares soar 20% on earnings beat and stronger-thanexpected outlook
Investors drove Intel shares up 20% in after-hours trading on Thursday after the company published a quarterly report that signalled a successful pivot towards AI-driven hardware. 24 April 2026 0848
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Richest countries in 2026: New measure of wealth pushes France and Germany out of top ten
Europe dominates global wealth rankings, but what it actually means to be a “rich countryˮ depends heavily on how prosperity is measured and who benefits from it. 23 April 2026 0627
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QatarEnergy launches first LNG exports from $10bn Golden Pass project in Texas
QatarEnergy has launched its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the Golden Pass project in Texas, marking a milestone in its largest US investment. 23 April 2026 14:33
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UK inflation hits 3.3% as Iran war drives energy costs higher
The cost of living in the UK accelerated throughout March, propelled by a significant increase in petrol and diesel prices following the outbreak of the Iran war. 22 April 2026 0840
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Thales reports strong growth as defence orders jump on Iran war tensions
French defence and technology company Thales said orders for its defence business jumped by 75% in the first quarter to €2.24bn, up from €1.3bn a year earlier. 21 April 2026 12-18
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Iran war energy shock drives nuclear power plans in Asia and Africa
The Iran war's global energy shock is pushing nations in Asia and Africa to boost nuclear power generation and accelerating atomic energy plans in countries that have never had it. 17 April 2026 0930
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Fresh demand for AI pushed world's largest chipmaker TSMC's profit up by 58%
The worldʼs largest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. TSMC, reported a fourth consecutive quarter of record profits on Thursday, as demand for artificial intelligence chips drove a sharp rise in revenue and net income. 16...
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Oil prices fall as renewed hopes for peace talks feed a stock market rally
European stocks were mostly steady on Wednesday as investors weighed signals from Washington that a diplomatic breakthrough in the Iran war could be imminent. 15 April 2026 0843
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'The largest energy security threat in history' is about to push oil prices further up, IEA warns
April could prove a tougher month than March for energy markets and the global economy because of the Middle East war, the head of the International Energy Agency said on Monday in Washington while speaking at the Atlantic Council. 14 April 2026 1153
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EUʼs largest economies vs top US states: How do they compare in GDP?
In terms of GDP per capita, even the poorest US state outranked the top five European economies in 2024 — with the sole exception of Germany, where the gap narrowed to around €1,500. 13 April 2026 1445
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US inflation surges to 3.3% as Iran war fuels energy price shock
The latest consumer price index CPI) figures confirm that US inflation picked up pace last month, with the headline rate jumping from 2.4% in February to 3.3% in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 10 April 2026 1327
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TotalEnergies closes key Saudi refinery after attacks
French energy giant TotalEnergies said Friday that it had shut down a major refinery on the eastern Gulf coast of Saudi Arabia after it was damaged during the Iran war. 10 April 2026 1303
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All Dolce, no Gabbana? D&G co-founder quits as chairman amid €450m debt talks
Stefano Gabbana has resigned as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana, the Italian luxury house he co-founded with Domenico Dolce back in 1985, though he will maintain a creative role. 10 April 2026 1141
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Why oil and gas prices could stay high in Europe even if the Iran war ends
Despite the major fall in oil prices after the US and Iran confirmed a two-week-long ceasefire, Europe may not yet breathe a sigh of relief due to the long-lasting impact of energy supplies on which the bloc heavily relies. 09 April 2026 0622
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Iran ceasefire effect: Oil plunges as European markets surge
Oil prices have fallen sharply while both European and Asian markets surged on Wednesday after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. 08 April 2026 1145
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Venture capital surges to $320mn as Central Asia's startup scene takes off
Central Asiaʼs venture capital market reached a valuation of around US$320 million €295mn in 2025, according to the “Startups and Venture Capital in Central Asia 2026ˮ report by RISE Research, based on a survey of more than 200 startups and over 40...
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Spain breaks jobs record with 22 million Social Security contributors
Spain has exceeded 22 million Social Security contributors for the first time in its history, new labour market data published Monday showed, as Easter demand and growth in the services sector pushed employment to a record high. 06 April 2026 1138
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Portugal among EU countries with the most people working close to 50 hours a week
Portugal ranks fourth in the European Union for the share of professionals regularly working 49 hours or more per week in their main job. 05 April 2026 0601
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French and South Korean leaders say they'll work together to reopen Strait of Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung agreed on Friday to work together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease global economic uncertainties caused by the Iran war. 03 April 2026 0822
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French ship crosses Strait of Hormuz in first Western European transit during Iran war
A container ship indicating French ownership by the shipping and logistics giant, CMA CGM, has reportedly become the first vessel with Western European ties to cross the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the Iran war. 03 April 2026 1008
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FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening
The top ticket price stood at $8,680 €7,529) when FIFA first sold tickets after the tournament draw in December. Category 2 tickets for the final have since risen by $1,805 €1,566, with category 3 up by $1,600 €1,388. Tickets were listed for 17...
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Germany and Italy propose EU ‘kill switchʼ for global stablecoins
Germany and Italy are pushing for sweeping new powers to block foreign stablecoin operators from the European Union unless their home countries meet EU regulatory standards — a move that could shut out some of the largest crypto firms from one of the...
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Unilever and McCormick are closing in on a mega deal to create a food giant
Brands including Hellmann's mayonnaise and Knorr seasonings, owned by UK-based consumer goods giant Unilever, will combine with McCormick's Schwartz and Ducros herbs to form a new business. 31 March 2026 1331
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A new way to measure poverty shows the US falling behind Europe
Comparing economies and poverty is challenging, as different measures can lead to different results. Olivier Sterck, an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford, has developed a new way to measure poverty, which he calls “average...
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European stocks slip as Lagarde warns Iran war shock is 'beyond what we can imagine'
European stocks opened lower on Friday morning, defying pre-market expectations of gains, as investors remained sceptical about the prospects for a ceasefire in the Iran war. 27 March 2026 1348
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European stocks slip as Lagarde warns Iran war shock is 'beyond what we can imagine'
European stocks opened lower on Friday morning, defying pre-market expectations of gains, as investors remained sceptical about the prospects for a ceasefire in the Iran war. 27 March 2026 13:48
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Spain's inflation jumps to 3.3% as Iran war drives energy costs higher
Consumer prices in Spain have accelerated sharply in March, climbing to their highest annual rate since 2024 as the economic fallout from the Iran war begins to feed through to households and businesses, preliminary data from the Spanish National...
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World Cup tickets promised at $60, fans paid $4,185: The European Commission could take on FIFA
As the sole organiser of the event and the only authorised seller on the primary market, FIFA holds enormous power over 2026 World Cup tickets. 26 March 2026 1557
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SpaceX could eye record IPO this week as valuation soars past €1.61tn
Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing to file a prospectus for an initial public offering as soon as this week, in what could become the largest stock market debut in history, according to the Information, a US technology news outlet known for well-placed...
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Oil above $100 a barrel while stocks open lower in expectation of US-Iran talks
At the opening bell on Tuesday, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell around 0.65% and 0.8% respectively, while Nasdaq also dropped 0.8%. 24 March 2026 1340
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Is Europe going to be forced to return to nuclear energy?
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Iran war has sent energy prices surging and once again laid bare Europeʼs deep vulnerabilities. 21 March 2026 0600
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Unilever considers selling food unit after receiving McCormick offer
British consumer goods giant Unilever said on Friday that it has received an offer from US firm McCormick & Company for its food business. 20 March 2026 1017
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Unilever considers selling food unit after receiving McCormick offer
British consumer goods giant Unilever said on Friday that it has received an offer from US firm McCormick & Company for its food business. "Unilever confirms that it has received an inbound offer for its Foods business and is in discussions with...
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Global stock markets slide as oil market volatility rattles investors
Oil prices jumped again on Thursday as the war with Iran tightened its grip on the global economy, sending stock markets worldwide lower. Brent crude, the international benchmark, briefly rose above $119 a barrel before easing back to $110.80, still a...
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Oil surges to $110 a barrel after Israel strikes Iran's energy facilities
Brent crude oil prices reached $110 a barrel on Wednesday afternoon, after Iranian state media reported that part of the South Pars gas field, the largest plant in Iran, and the Asaluyeh oil facility were struck by Israel. 18 March 2026 1527
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Why is petrol more expensive in Germany than most places in the EU?
The escalating war in Iran has pushed fuel prices higher across Europe, but Germany has felt it more sharply than most — petrol has risen by almost 5% in recent weeks, well above the EU average. 17 March 2026 2209
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Hormuz becomes world's most expensive waterway after 300% surge in risk premiums
The narrow waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the rest of the world has never been more scrutinised. 16 March 2026 1406
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Diplomacy al dente: US withdraws anti-dumping duties on Italian pasta
The US Department of Commerce has cut anti-dumping duties on 13 Italian pasta brands following an investigation into alleged export undercutting, Italy's Foreign Ministry announced. 13 March 2026 1456
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Diplomacy al dente: US withdraws anti-dumping duties on Italian pasta
The US Department of Commerce has cut anti-dumping duties on 13 Italian pasta brands following an investigation into alleged export undercutting, Italy's Foreign Ministry announced. 13 March 2026 1456
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