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Kazakh Oil Flows From Black Sea Set to Match Record in May
Exports of mostly Kazakh oil from a port on Russia’s Black Sea coast are set to match a record next month, offering a degree of relief to European refiners who have been struggling to secure supplies following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
US Natural Gas Futures Rebound on Oil Price Gain, Cooler Outlook
US natural gas futures rose alongside oil prices as renewed risk to energy flows out of the Persian Gulf triggered financial inflows into baskets of energy products. Weather forecasts also shifted cooler, indicating modestly higher demand for the heating and power-plant fuel.
New mortgage alert as rates and deals 'disappear quicker than ever'
New mortgage alert as rates and deals 'disappear quicker than ever'A broker said that it was never more important to be readyCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor14:45, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe current situation is volatile(Image: Oscar Wong via Getty Images)The average shelf-life of a mortgage plummeted to a record low of just eight days in March, down from 14 days in February, according to Moneyfacts — and a mortgage expert has urged borrowers to be ready to act at short notice...
Relief for drivers at the pumps may not be far away as rocketing petrol and diesel prices sparked by Iran war 'almost ground to a halt', says RAC
Relief for drivers at the pumps may not be far away as rocketing petrol and diesel prices sparked by Iran war ‘almost ground to a halt’, says RACBy DAVID CHURCHILL Published: 14:42, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 14:44, 13 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Sobha Realty enters Abu Dhabi with 38m sq ft waterfront city
Abu Dhabi: Sobha Realty has entered the UAE capital with the launch of Sobha City, a 38 million square foot residential development in Al Bahiya.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The project marks the developer’s first large-scale community in Abu Dhabi, expanding its footprint beyond Dubai and Umm Al Quwain into a market that continues to see steady residential demand.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Large-scale comm...
Stocks Drop Ahead of Hormuz Blockade as Earnings Season Begins
US equities opened lower as optimism about a swift resolution to the Iran war faded after the failure of negotiations over the weekend, pushing up oil prices and inflation expectations, while first-quarter earnings season kicked off with disappointing report from Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
What is the single market? UK could adopt its rules without legislation
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Europe’s Markets Reel as War-Driven Energy Shock Hits Equities
Fez– European equity markets witnessed a drop on Monday after President Donald Trump announced plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad over the weekend, raising the risk of a deeper global energy crisis. Europe’s equity markets are absorbing the sharpest shock from the war in Iran, as investors reassess risk in a conflict that has rapidly spilled into energy prices and, by extension, corporate earnings expectations. The sell-off is not dr...
از کارخانه تا آنلاینشاپ؛ کسبوکارها متوقف شده و بیکاری افزایش یافته است
شهروندان از نقاط مختلف ایران در پیامهایی به ایراناینترنشنال از تشدید مشکلات اقتصادی، تعطیلی کسبوکارهای خُرد تا کلان، افزایش بیکاری، کمبود کالا و افزایش شدید قیمتها خبر دادند؛ شرایطی که به گفته آنها زندگی روزمره بسیاری از خانوادهها را با بحران جدی روبهرو کرده است.
The simple tax habit that could save you thousands over your lifetime
It’s April 13, and if you haven’t filed your taxes yet, you’re not alone — but waiting until the last minute could be one of the most expensive financial habits you have.The difference comes down to timing. Early filers tend to receive refunds weeks sooner and are less likely to rush into errors or miss out on credits. That extra time — and cash — can be used to pay off bills, build savings, or earn returns, creating small financial gains that add up significantly over the course of a lifetime."...
Is Iran war pushing Gujarat towards Covid-like industrial shock?
Is Iran war pushing Gujarat towards Covidlike industrial shock
Gold slips as dollar firms, US-Iran peace talks falter
Gold prices slipped on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar and renewed inflation concerns that clouded the outlook for future interest-rate cuts after U.S.-Iran peace talks collapsed over the weekend. Spot gold was down 0.8% at $4,711.24 per ounce as of 11:36 a.m. ET (1536 GMT), after hitting its lowest since April 7 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures dropped 1.1% to $4,733.40. The U.S. dollar drifted higher, making greenback-priced metals more expensive for holders of other curren...
AI tax filing sounds easy — until it leaves you owing the IRS thousands of dollars
Using AI to file your taxes might feel like a smart shortcut. It isn’t. With the April 15 deadline approaching, millions of Americans are looking for ways to make tax season less painful, and some AI CEOs are promoting their tools as a helpful solution. AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, Claude and Grok, explain tax rules, flag deductions, and even help assemble a tax return in mere minutes. These tools are seductive, given how frustrating the endless stacks of IRS forms can be. HOW TO OPT OUT OF A...
Gold down over Rs 1,200, silver slips Rs 6,000: Is this a dip worth buying?
Gold down over Rs silver slips Rs Is this a dip worth buying
Taiwan industries cheer Beijing’s 10-point plan to boost cross-strait ties
Taiwanese industry groups and businesses have broadly welcomed Beijing’s package of 10 measures to promote cross-strait exchanges across economic sectors. They said the proposals from the Communist Party’s Taiwan affairs authorities could help ease pressures weighing on local industries in recent years. Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang, also appeared relieved that the measures focused largely on economic and livelihood issues rather than politically sensitive themes. The Taiwan...
رویترز: محاصره دریایی آمریکا علیه جمهوری اسلامی شامل اقلام غذایی و پزشکی نمیشود
خبرگزاری رویترز گزارش داد ستاد فرماندهی مرکزی آمریکا (سنتکام) در اطلاعیهای خطاب به فعالان حملونقل اعلام کرده است که محمولههای بشردوستانه مشمول محاصره دریایی علیه جمهوری اسلامی نخواهند شد.
Investor confidence in Abu Dhabi holds firm with record real estate activity
The UAE continues to demonstrate resilience, stability and economic strength, with Abu Dhabi reaffirming its position as a highly attractive destination for global investors despite recent regional geopolitical developments. Backed by robust fundamentals, world-class infrastructure and forward-looking leadership, the capital remains firmly open for business.In a clear signal of market confidence, Metropolitan Capital Real Estate, a leading real estate agency based in the Capital, recorded around...
U.S. stocks set to sink, oil prices rise amid Trump's blockade plan
MoneyWatch Stock futures sink, oil prices jump as U.S. prepares to blockade Strait of Hormuz .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Aimee Picchi Aimee Picchi Associate Managing Editor, MoneyWatch Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Reports. R...
Punjab’s residents left reeling amid hours-long loadshedding
LAHORE: Widespread loadshedding has been reported in urban and rural areas across Punjab as distribution companies (Discos) grapple with an increasing gap in supply and demand. The situation is reported to be worse in rural areas, especially those covered by the Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco), where, at present, discos are observing loadshedding on an hourly basis and up to 16 hours in some areas. “We cannot even sleep at night due to the loadshedding being observed by Mepco these days,”...
England's £10BILLION annual cocaine habit: Users hoovered up almost 130 tonnes of the Class A drug in a YEAR according to official study that analysed sewage to find hotspots
England's £10BILLION annual cocaine habit: Users hoovered up almost 130 tonnes of the Class A drug in a YEAR according to official study that analysed sewage to find hotspotsBy DAVID WILCOCK, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 13:39, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 13:41, 13 April 2026 e-mail View comments