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در پی آتشبس آمریکا و جمهوری اسلامی قیمت جهانی نفت با سقوطی ناگهانی همراه شد
پس از اعلام آتشبس میان آمریکا و جمهوری اسلامی، قیمت جهانی نفت بهطور ناگهانی سقوط کرد. حدود سه ساعت بعد، نفت وستتگزاس با افت ۱۴ درصدی به ۹۷ دلار و نفت برنت با کاهش ۱۳ درصدی به ۹۵ دلار در هر بشکه رسید؛ کاهشی که ناشی از فروکش نگرانیها درباره عرضه نفت ارزیابی میشود.
Some Dubai businesses get up to 50% off renewal fees
Some businesses in Dubai are seeing drops in trade licence renewal costs, with savings reaching up to 50 per cent in some cases, Khaleej Times has learnt. The lower costs are also prompting many firms to renew their licences a few months in advance.Industry operators said that the trend has picked up pace in recent days. “We are seeing more businesses coming in early to renew their licences,” Mohammed Dawood Shahabudeen from Seven City Document Clearing said. “Even companies whose licences are...
Some UAE firms shifting towards basic insurance plans for employees to cut cost
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.]Some UAE companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are shifting towards leaner, basic health insurance plans to manage rising costs, while larger organisations are maintaining robust coverage to retain top talent.Industry experts say most firms are not cutting benefits outright but are instead making targeted adjustments, such as increasing co-payments...
CK Hutchison Starts London Arbitration Against Maersk Over Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. has commenced arbitration against A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S after Panama’s forced takeover of its two ports in the country, intensifying a legal battle over control of the assets.
CBA's Dhar on US-Iran Ceasefire, Impact on Commodities
Vivek Dhar, Head of Commodity and Sustainability Research at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, discusses the outlook for commodities as oil plunged and gold advanced after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Paul Allen on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade. (Source: Bloomberg)
Oil prices slide, stocks surge as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire
Investors welcome the possible resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil plunges, Asia stocks soar after US-Iran ceasefire
Stocks soared and oil plunged in early trade in Asia on Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with Tehran temporarily to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.On oil markets, the US crude benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) tumbled 16.56 percent to $96.39 per barrel, while Brent Crude was down 15.89 percent at $93.38.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.On equities, Japan's Nikkei 225 was up 4.38 percent at...
California advocates insist on raising minimum wage to $30 despite research showing 'negative outcomes'
Advocacy groups in California are pushing for a $30 minimum wage in Oakland despite research suggesting the policy showed "negative outcomes" across the Golden State.It was reported on March 30 that One Fair Wage is launching a ballot initiative in Alameda County and the city of Oakland as local officials consider an increase in their minimum wage to $30 an hour. The initiative — which would appear on the Nov. 3 ballot this year — plans to increase the minimum wage in both the city and county.On...
UAE universities to aid students after school board exam cancellations
Dubai: Amid the widespread cancellation of school board examinations in the UAE amid regional tensions, universities in the country have responded swiftly, pivoting admission processes online and rolling out a raft of student-friendly measures to ensure no one loses their place in higher education.Major international examination boards, including Indian (CBSE/CISCE), British (Cambridge/ Pearson Edexcel/OxfordAQA) and IB, have all been forced to cancel exams and restructure their assessments, le...
PSX gains 12,362 points after Trump announces ceasefire with Iran
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong surge at the start of trading on Wednesday, with the market gaining significant momentum after US President Donald Trump announced ceasefire with Iran. At the opening bell, the benchmark KSE-100 Index rose by 12,362 points, marking an increase of 8.5 per cent. The rally pushed the index to a record level of 164,035 points in Karachi. Due to the sharp rise, trading was temporarily suspended for one hour after the index recorded a 5 per cent inc...
Oil prices make staggering plunge and stock futures surge after Donald Trump's ceasefire
Oil prices make staggering plunge and stock futures surge after Donald Trump's ceasefireDonald Trump has been mocked after he said he would suspend his threatened attack against Iran less than two hours before the deadline the president set for TehranMoneyBradley Jolly Overnight News Editor01:52, 08 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesDonald Trump speaks during a news conference on Monday(Image: Getty Images)Oil prices plunged across the board yesterday after Donald Trump declared a two-week ceasefire wit...
Australian share market bounces back as Donald Trump declares two-week ceasefire with Iran
Australian share market bounces back as Donald Trump declares two-week ceasefire with IranASX bounced back 2.5 per centHopes renewed Strait of Hormuz will reopenBy AIDAN WONDRACZ, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 01:30, 8 April 2026 | Updated: 01:38, 8 April 2026 e-mail View comments
FTSE Keeps Indonesia’s Market Status Amid Ongoing Reforms
FTSE Russell will “closely monitor” Indonesia’s capital market reforms after the postponement of a March index review of the nation’s equities, as regulators seek to avert a possible downgrade by MSCI Inc.
Bucks' Jon Horst on Giannis Antetkounmpo's injury status: 'He's not cleared to play yet'
NEW YORK — As they prepared for Tuesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, the Milwaukee Bucks once again listed two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo as out with a bone bruise stemming from a left knee hyperextension. Though Antetokounmpo has professed he is healthy and could be available to play, the team remains steadfast in its contention its star forward has not yet been medically cleared.Advertisement
US-Iran Ceasefire to Fuel Asia Relief Rally, Strategists Say
Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran brings welcome relief to Asian markets, according to strategists. Equities should see strong rallies across the region in the near term, they say.
Bucks' Doc Rivers on head-coaching future amid team's uncertainty: 'I have 7 grandkids now'
On Tuesday, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers suggested his head-coaching days with Milwaukee could be coming to an end. When asked how long he envisions coaching in the NBA, the Hall of Fame coach answered with family on his mind.“I won’t answer that, but I have grandkids that I want to see,” Rivers, whose contract runs through next season, told media members Tuesday. “I’ll let you figure it out from there. I have seven grandkids now, and they’re all 8 years and under, and it kills me every...
Netflix faces major setback as Italian court rules price hikes unlawful
Netflix suffered a major setback after receiving notice from the Rome Court. On April 3, the Rome Court ruled that the subscription price increases by Netflix over the past seven years were unlawful. The ruling came as a result of a lawsuit filed by consumer association Movimento Consumatori, which argued that the streaming giant’s contractual clauses, which allowed price hikes, violated Italian consumer protection laws. The court found the clauses unfair under Italy’s national Consumer Code...
ADB launches new trust fund to accelerate progress on ASEAN power grid
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a multi-partner fund to finance critical project preparation work for cross-border energy and transmission infrastructure within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) — the first such fund in the region. The Regional Connectivity Fund for Energy in Southeast Asia (RCF) will advance the development of the ASEAN Power Grid, the regional bloc’s flagship initiative to achieve fully integrated electricity grid operations by 2045.Get...
BofA Banker Bettamio to Be CEO Candidate for Brazil’s B3
Bank of America Corp.’s Alexandre Bettamio is among candidates being considered for chief executive officer of Brazilian stock and derivatives exchange B3 SA, according to people familiar with the matter.
Oil prices make stunning plunge and stock futures surge after Trump steps back with two-week ceasefire
Oil prices make stunning plunge and stock futures surge after Trump steps back with two-week ceasefireBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 00:47, 8 April 2026 | Updated: 00:47, 8 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments