اقتصاد
19092 مقال
Findlay vows to give ‘everything’ to stop ‘living nightmare’ of SNP majority
[{"id":1277692,"path":"/news/politics/kanye-west-wireless-festival-pepsi-diageo-keir-starmer-nazi-jewish-b1277692.html","title":"Kanye West antisemitism storm: Wireless Festival axed as US rapper denied entry to Britain","imageUrl":"https://static.standard.co.uk/2026/04/04/22/12519166a6bcf75930909008583a7df1Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzc1NDIzMDY1-2.50215165.jpg","standfirst":"The singer was refused permission to travel to Britain on the grounds that his ‘presence would not be conducive to the publi...
Fuel prices rise again ahead of Trump's doom-laden deadline to Iran
Fuel prices rise again ahead of Trump's doom-laden deadline to IranOil prices globally - and fuel prices for UK motorists - have risen again as the world awaits the outcome of Donald Trump's latest apocalyptic warning to IranMoneyGraham Hiscott Business and Consumer Editor16:13, 07 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesDonald Trump declared Iran's "whole civilisation will die to tonight" unless it ends the war(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Global oil prices rose ahead of Donald Trump’s doo...
اکونومیست: جنگ به فروپاشی اقتصاد غیرنظامی ایران و تقویت اقتصاد سپاه منجر شده است
نشریه اکونومیست در گزارشی نوشت همزمان با گسترش حملات آمریکا و اسرائیل به زیرساختهای ایران، اقتصاد غیرنظامی این کشور با تورم، بیکاری و کاهش ارزش ریال تضعیف شده، اما ساختارهای اقتصادی وابسته به سپاه پاسداران از افزایش قیمت نفت و اختلال در تجارت منطقهای سود بردهاند
What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 7, 2026?
MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 7, 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 Angelica Leicht Angelica Leicht Senior Editor, Managing Your Money Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and e...
Oil slick from bombed Iranian ship threatens protected wetland
Shahid Bagheri leaking fuel towards Hara mangrove forest, home to migrating birds and endangered turtlesMiddle East crisis – live updatesAn oil slick from a stricken Iranian ship threatens to contaminate one of west Asia’s most important wetlands, satellite image analysis suggests, one of a number of spills posing a threat to the livelihoods of coastal communities in the Gulf.The Shahid Bagheri, an Iranian drone carrier, began leaking heavy fuel oil in Iranian territorial waters near the strait...
Labor’s plan to restrict gambling ads will reduce spending by just 0.8%, government analysis says
Report by the prime minister’s office says a total ban would have a ‘higher net benefit’ but would hit sporting codes very hardFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government’s plans to restrict gambling advertising will reduce Australia’s annual gambling spending by $62.7m a year – or just 0.8% – according to a government report which said a full ad ban would have had “a higher net benefit” but a large burd...
China is offering Africa certainty. America is offering a deadline.
China has expanded its duty-free treatment to imports from 53 African countries, while the U.S. has only extended the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) for one year, leaving African countries in doubt about the future of their trade relationship with the US.
Inflation Expectations Jump With Iran War, Fed Survey Finds
Near-term inflation expectations jumped in March by the most in a year as consumers anticipated higher gas and food prices with the onset of war in the Middle East, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey released Tuesday.
Zambia-Lobito Copper Rail Link to Cost as Much as $5 Billion
A railway planned to connect Zambia’s copper mines to global markets via the Lobito port in neighboring Angola will cost as much as $5 billion, with construction set to start his year, according to an environmental study for the project.
Pakistan, Eurasian bloc explore trade pact
A meeting was held between the Member of the Board – Minister in charge of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission, Andrey Slepnev, and the Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, in a videoconference format. Slepnev noted that the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and its member states pay great attention to the development of mutually beneficial relations with the countries of South Asia. EAEU considers Pakistan as one of the prospective partners in the region. Trade between...
Rs107b price differential claims remain unpaid
Pakistan's oil marketing companies (OMCs) are facing an acute liquidity crisis as up to Rs107 billion in unpaid price differential claims (PDCs) remains stuck, with industry players accusing the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) of repeatedly shifting documentation requirements instead of clearing dues. Industry estimates show the first claim of around Rs27 billion filed in mid-March was only partially settled, while subsequent claims worth Rs70-80 billion remain entirely unpaid....
Gold retreats amid Hormuz tensions
Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Tuesday, tracking a subdued trend in the international market, as investors remained cautious ahead of a key geopolitical deadline set by Donald Trump regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. In the local market, the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs3,000 to settle at Rs488,462. Similarly, the rate for 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs2,572 to Rs418,777, according to data released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. The decline...
PM pushes currency swap deals
The Prime Minister's Office has issued fresh instructions to finalise currency swap agreements with the European Union (EU), Russia and Iran, in a move that can lessen dollar dependency and integrate trade with regional economies. The agenda of currency swap agreements has been made part of the Ministry of Finance's strategic reforms initiative, and the Prime Minister's Office has sought details about progress on these potential deals from the Ministry of Finance. The reform f...
UBS Taps Bond Insurer for Debt Backed by Private Credit Stakes
UBS Group AG is packaging its stakes in eight private credit funds into debt that’s backed by an insurance company, a financial maneuver that would allow the bank to cash out of the positions without having to unload them directly.
Delta hikes bag check fee by up to $50 as jet fuel prices soar
MoneyWatch Delta hikes bag check fee by up to $50 as jet fuel prices soar .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Megan Cerullo Megan Cerullo Reporter, MoneyWatch Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to discuss her reporting. Read Full Bio Megan Cerullo April 7, 2026 / 10:47...
Czech Republic starts regulating engine fuel prices first time
The authorities introduced temporary measures of fuel regulation in response to the fuel crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East
Why Matt Maley is Nervous about Private Credit
Miller Tabak Chief Market Strategist Matt Maley is warning that private credit risks are being underestimated. It’s not about size—it’s about what happens when liquidity dries up in an already expensive market. He says even a modest credit event could shake confidence fast, and concerns are growing that bad underwriting may be underneath it all. (Source: Bloomberg)
3 sneaky mortgage loan traps to avoid this spring, according to experts
MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money 3 sneaky mortgage loan traps to avoid this spring, according to experts 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 Tim Maxwell Tim Maxwell Tim Maxwell is a freelance writer who covers investing, real estate, banking, credit education and other personal finance topics. Read Full...
Govt raises gas levy on captive power plants
ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the gas levy on captive power plants by 13 percent, further raising input costs for industries while planning relief for electricity consumers, ARY News reported. According to sources, the levy on gas for captive power plants has been increased by Rs163 per MMBTU, taking the total rate from Rs1,243 to Rs1,406 per MMBTU. The hike has been implemented under the Off-the-Grid Captive Power Plants Levy Act 2025. Officials said the revenue generated from this le...
Oil prices jump as Trump Iran deadline approaches, following Kharg Island attack
Oil prices rose Tuesday after the latest U.S. attacks on Iran and amid President Trump’s threats of escalation. Prices for U.S. benchmark WTI were up more than 3 percent at $116 per barrel as of Tuesday. The price of international benchmark Brent Crude was also up, though the increase was not as dramatic. The U.S. struck military…