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Oil Surges After Iran Strait Closure | Open Interest 4/20/2026

Get a jump start on the US trading day with Matt Miller and Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Open Interest."Tensions explode in the Middle East as the US seizes an Iranian ship and Tehran shuts the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil surging and markets tumbling. A volatile week ahead with earnings, the Fed, and Treasurys all in focus. Eurasia Group's Ian Bremmer on fragile US-Iran talks and China’s rising leverage. Ben Kovler on cannabis reform unlocking billions. Todd Miller of Jefferies joins us on the pr...

Over $71b needed to rebuild Gaza: UN, EU

More than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction in war-ravaged Gaza, according to a European Union and United Nations assessment published on Monday. In their final Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA), the United Nations and the European Union said that more than two years of war in the Palestinian territory "has led to unprecedented loss of life and a catastrophic humanitarian crisis". "Recovery and reconstruction needs are es...

Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today – April 20, 2026

BusinessPakistanSaudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today – April 20, 2026By Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026KARACHI, April 20, 2026: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is trading at Rs74.42 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s open market, according to leading currency dealers in Karachi. The selling rate remains around Rs74.99. The pair continues to stay firmly locked in the same exceptionally narrow, low-volatility channel it entered in early January 2026 — now stretching well beyond twelve weeks of remarkab...

Mortgage rates linger below 7 percent after reaching four-week low

Mortgage rates are lingering right below 7 percent after reaching a four-week low last Friday. The weekly national average for 30-year mortgage rates has hit 6.36 percent, according to Bankrate, and the national average for 15-year mortgage rates has hit 5.73 percent. It follows a February drop below 6 percent for 30-year mortgages, which happened…

Baltic Consults on Benchmark Tanker Route as War Upends Rates

The Baltic Exchange in London is consulting the shipping market about making changes to its benchmark tanker rate after the Iran war closed the Strait of Hormuz, rendering part of the normal trade route inaccessible.

Bloomberg Surveillance 4/20/2026

Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)

Russia Sees China Buying Gas at Discount to Europe Through 2029

Russia’s government expects to sell natural gas for several years to China at about a third less than the price paid by Europe, underscoring how a pivot to Asia hasn’t fully offset the loss of most of the country’s Western markets.

$5,000 CD vs. $5,000 high-yield savings vs. $5,000 money market account: Which earns the most interest in 2026?

MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money $5,000 CD vs. $5,000 high-yield savings vs. $5,000 money market account: Which earns the most interest in 2026? We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Matt Richardson Matt Richardson Sr. Managing Editor, Managing Your Money Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for t...

FTSE 100 falls back amid renewed US-Iran tension

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شهروندان از وضعیت نان می‌گویند؛ برکت سفره زیر سایه سنگین کمبود و گرانی

همزمان با روز ملی نان و گندم در ایران، گزارش‌های مردمی رسیده به ایران‌اینترنشنال از کمبود نان در بسیاری مناطق حکایت دارد. شهروندان می‌گویند که افزایش شدید قیمت‌ها سبب شده بسیاری از مردم برای دسترسی به این کالای اساسی با مشکل روبه‌رو شوند.

Trump's stinging two-word rebuke of his Energy Secretary after shock admission gas prices could stay high until 2027

Trump's stinging two-word rebuke of his Energy Secretary after shock admission gas prices could stay high until 2027Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By CHARLIE SPIERING, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:17, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 17:20, 20 April 2026 e-mail View comments

WATCH: Houston faces $110M hit as Texas gov lays down law on 'sanctuary' policies

Houston, a major red-state city run by Democrats, is in "crisis" mode as it faces an ultimatum to repay the State of Texas approximately $110 million if it does not repeal a "sanctuary"-type ordinance limiting cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).The Houston City Council recently voted to end a policy requiring police to wait at least 30 minutes for ICE to arrive if a suspect had an immigration warrant. Afterward, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, drew a line in th...

Over Dh1.8 million in counterfeit goods seized in Abu Dhabi during 2025

Abu Dhabi: More than Dh1.8 million worth of counterfeit and non-compliant goods were seized in Abu Dhabi during 2025, according to the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the arm of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) responsible for developing and regulating the business sector. The seizures took place during inspection visits and campaigns aimed at protecting trademarks. Additionally, the estimated value of goods linked to consumer complaints resolved during...

UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today – April 20, 2026

BusinessPakistanUAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today – April 20, 2026By Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026Dubai / Karachi, April 20, 2026 – The UAE Dirham (AED) is trading at 76.06 Pakistani Rupees in the open market today, showing only minimal movement from recent levels. The pair continues to hover comfortably within the narrow 76.00–76.50 PKR range that has been the dominant trading zone for the past several months, offering the kind of predictability that Pakistani expatriates and their families have...

Cashier stole from vulnerable customers to fund trips to Paris, Tuscany and Dubai

Cashier stole from vulnerable customers to fund trips to Paris, Tuscany and Dubai10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAntonia MatthewsBBC WalesFacebookKelly Kershaw's social media profile said she was "living and loving life one adventure at a time"A building society cashier who stole from vulnerable customers was found out after colleagues saw she posted about numerous expensive holidays on social media, including a safari in Africa, as well as trips to Paris, Tuscany...

दिल्लीवालों को लगेगा बिजली का 'करंट', उपभोक्ताओं से वसूले जाएंगे 38000 करोड़

Honeywell to Sell Productivity Business in $1.4 Billion Deal

Bloomberg's Liana Baker breaks down Honeywell's deal to divest its productivity solutions and services business to industrial manufacturer Brady Corp. Brady will pay $1.4 billion in cash for the business, according to a statement Monday that confirmed an earlier report by Bloomberg News. (Source: Bloomberg)

Left-wing activists heckle pro-Israel Democrat Haley Stevens at Michigan convention

Pro-Palestinian activists shouted down Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., as the U.S. Senate hopeful spoke at Michigan Democrats’ spring convention on Sunday.When Stevens, a pro-Israel Democrat, walked on stage with a group of union employees, the crowd erupted with party activists heckling her over her support for Israel. "Democrats, I love you, even when we disagree," the congresswoman said, but audience members continued to drown her out with boos and jeers.DEMOCRATS TEAM UP WITH FAR-LEFT STREAMER...

Most Moroccan Families Still Unable to Save Money in 2026

Rabat – Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) has reported a slight improvement in household confidence during the first quarter of 2026, but many families continue to face financial pressure, especially when it comes to saving money. According to the HCP’s latest survey, the Household Confidence Index (HCI) rose to 64.4 points, up from 57.6 in the previous quarter and 46.6 a year earlier. This shows that households feel somewhat more optimistic about their situation, even if challe...

Govt forsees economic slowdown during current, next fiscal years due to Middle East war

ISLAMABAD: The government said on Monday that Pakistan’s economic growth would be affected during the current and next fiscal years due to an almost 20 per cent cut in development budget for fuel subsidies and inflationary impacts of global supply chain disruptions amid the war in the Middle East. “This (cut in development budget) will have a negative impact and, coupled with international oil prices and inflation, will result in economic slowdown and affect our growth target of 4.2pc” for the c...