World Business
ECB Hikes Rates as Iran War Ignites Global Inflation Wave
The Iran war continues to push up global prices and dent growth, prompting the ECB's first rate hike in nearly three years...
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Economy
US Job Openings Climb to 7.6 Million in April Despite Iran War Fallout
U.S. job openings surged to 7.6 million in April, demonstrating unexpected resilience in the labor market despite economic uncertainty stemming from the...
Economy
Iran War Fallout: Energy Markets Face Years of Disruption
Even with a peace deal, the Iran war's energy and supply chain crisis is set to persist for months or years, defying...
Finance
Goldman Flags Dual Oil Price Risk: Demand Slump Battles Iran War Supply Cuts
Goldman Sachs identifies competing forces shaping oil prices, with a demand slump potentially offsetting supply losses from the Middle East due to...
Economy
US Jobless Claims Edge Up to 215,000, Layoffs Stay Low Amid Geopolitical Strain
Initial US jobless claims increased to 215,000 last week, yet overall layoffs remain historically low despite economic uncertainty fueled by the Iran...
Economy
China’s Factory Inflation Hits Post-Covid High on Iran War Cost Shock
China's producer prices jumped 2.8% in April, the fastest since the pandemic, as the Iran war fallout sharply raised costs. This ends...
World Business
China Exports Jump 14.1% in April, Defying Middle East Conflict
China's exports surged 14.1% in April, significantly exceeding forecasts, as an AI investment boom fueled trade despite shipping disruptions from the war...
Economy
March Retail Sales Climb 1.7% Amid War, Trump’s Economic Approval Dips to 30%
U.S. retail sales surged 1.7% in March, largely driven by a spike in gas prices from the Iran war, while President Trump's...
Economy
Iran War’s Ripple Effect Hits China’s Export Economy
While China resiliently weathered US tariffs, the Iran conflict is now straining factory orders, increasing costs, and impacting jobs in its export-driven...