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Today: April 27, 2026
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Investors return to US stocks as AI, earnings growth feed fear of missing out

U.S. stocks are rebounding and investors, reassured by diplomacy around the Iran war, are coming off the sidelines as AI-related

Investors return to US stocks as AI, earnings growth feed fear of missing out
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Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran

Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran

Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran
Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

German private sector contracts for first time in nearly a year, PMI shows

Germany's private sector contracted for the first time in almost a year in April as the Iran war put the brakes on the country's economic recovery, hitting demand and

German private sector contracts for first time in nearly a year, PMI shows
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines

Some people in Sudan say they have struggled to obtain medicines, and the war in Iran has made that worse

Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines
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Trading Day: Nasdaq hits new high

U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq setting a new high and the S&P 500 a new closing high, as tech and earnings optimism

Trading Day: Nasdaq hits new high
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US farm secretary says USDA is speaking with White House daily on high fertilizer prices

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US farm secretary says USDA is speaking with White House daily on high fertilizer prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war

Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war

Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

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

From paint to flights, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks
Europe|Interview|MidEast|Political|World

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

Cyprus president says the EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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.

Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats
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

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Britain for talks on Iran, Ukraine, source says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

Iran war conflict could create systemic gas demand destruction, says top sector official
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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

UK consumers turn gloomiest about economy since records began in 1978
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions
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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

UK inflation rises as prices at the pump spike after Iran war
World

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

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks
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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

US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war
Asia|Political|Technology|World

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

US did not move defense system from Korea, general says
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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

US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations
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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

Record surge in gasoline receipts boosts US retail sales, but weakness is looming
Business|Economy|World

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

South Africa's central bank sees upside inflation risks, says markets pricing for hikes
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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

Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war
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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

UK employers turn cautious after start of Iran war
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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

Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: Reuters/Ipsos poll
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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

World's top condom maker Karex to raise prices sharply as Iran war strains supply chain
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

German investor morale sinks to three-year low on Iran war fears, ZEW finds
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

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

Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says
Education|Political|Travel|World

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

Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?
Business|Economy|Political|World

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

A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media
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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

Alaska Air pulls forecast as Iran-linked fuel surge hits margins
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

Bank of Canada survey: firms' outlooks were improving before Iran war
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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

Oil surges, stocks end lower on worries about tenuous US-Iran ceasefire
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

US homebuilders brace for another challenging year as war, tariffs hurt margins
Business|Economy|World

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

Value of global dealmaking recovers as firms pursue big transactions after Iran war
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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

Turkey says US withdrawal from European security architecture could be 'destructive'
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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

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

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

UK’s Cooper urges full resumption of shipping through Strait of Hormuz
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High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans

High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans

High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans
Economy|Political|World

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

Iranians expect no post-war respite under military rule
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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

How 50 days of the Iran war led to the loss of $50 billion worth of oil
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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

The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open
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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

US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

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

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but says U.S. must end naval blockade
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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

Oil settles down 9% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
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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

Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
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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

Air Canada to cut four NY-bound flights as fuel prices soar due to Iran conflict
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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

Traders place $760 million bet on falling oil ahead of Hormuz announcement