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Trump plans May visit to China for talks with Xi after Iran war delay

Trump plans May visit to China for talks with Xi after Iran war delay

US president will now visit Beijing on May 14 and 15; says that he will host Xi for a reciprocal visit in Washington later this year.

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Currencies pause as traders cautious over Trump’s efforts to end war in Iran

Inflation is broadly expected to pick up as the war in the Middle East pushes up prices.

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Oil slides 4pc amid fragile diplomacy signals

Oil slides 4pc amid fragile diplomacy signals

Despite market turmoil, Washington holds off tapping strategic oil reserves.

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TotalEnergies abandons US wind leases

TotalEnergies abandons US wind leases

Oceantic Network criticises administration for using taxpayer funds to block projects.

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Oil prices plunge 10pc on US-Iran talks

Oil prices plunge 10pc on US-Iran talks

Analysts estimate loss of 7m to 10m barrels per day of Middle East oil production.

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Gold falls over Rs43,000 to Rs447,762 per tola

Gold falls over Rs43,000 to Rs447,762 per tola

International gold prices dive to 4-month low as inflation pressures lift rate hike bets.

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As INR hits record low, Modi optimistic about economic fundamentals, reserves

As INR hits record low, Modi optimistic about economic fundamentals, reserves

INR among currencies most exposed to oil price fluctuations; weakens about 3pc since start of war.

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Gold dives to 4-month low as inflation pressures lift rate hike bets

Gold dives to 4-month low as inflation pressures lift rate hike bets

Gold's high liquidity hurts during risk-off period as portions closed to cover margin calls on other assets: analyst.

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India rupee hits record low on escalating Middle East conflict

India rupee hits record low on escalating Middle East conflict

INR among currencies most exposed to oil price fluctuations; weakens about 3pc since start of war.

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China pledges more balanced trade and further opening of the economy after record surplus

China pledges more balanced trade and further opening of the economy after record surplus

Premier Li Qiang says China will import more high-quality foreign goods and work with all parties to promote optimised and balanced trade development...

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Elon Musk found liable to Twitter shareholders in fraud lawsuit over $44 billion takeover

Elon Musk found liable to Twitter shareholders in fraud lawsuit over $44 billion takeover

X boss accused of falsely claiming that Twitter underreported how many fake and bots were on its platform.

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Dubai property sector shows early signs of weakness

Dubai property sector shows early signs of weakness

Shares in property developers have ​fallen, with Emaar Properties down more than 26pc on the Dubai bourse since the war began.

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Trump-appointed arts panel approves gold coin featuring his image

Trump-appointed arts panel approves gold coin featuring his image

The coin would depict a stern-looking Trump leaning over a desk and staring forward.

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India’s privatisation drive derails because of weak investor interest in state-run firms: report

India’s privatisation drive derails because of weak investor interest in state-run firms: report

Initial delays to the plan came from bureaucratic red tape and political pushback after Modi failed to secure a full majority in 2024 elections.

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World stocks, oil rise amid flurry of policy announcements from global banks

World stocks, oil rise amid flurry of policy announcements from global banks

US crude rises 2.28pc to $95.63 a barrel; Brent climbs 2.59pc to $102.81 per barrel.

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Middle East oil benchmarks hit record highs as war cuts supply

Middle East oil benchmarks hit record highs as war cuts supply

The surge in the benchmarks is pushing up costs for Asian refiners, forcing them to seek alternatives or reduce output further in coming months.

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Meta planning sweeping layoffs as AI costs mount: report

Sources say no date set for the cuts and magnitude not finalised; Meta official terms it "speculative reporting"; plan comes amid focus on generative...

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Meta planning sweeping layoffs as AI costs mount

Sources say no date set for the cuts and magnitude not finalised; Meta official terms it "speculative reporting"; plan comes amid focus on generative...

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Oil crosses $100 as tanker path corrected

US issues 30-day licence for countries to buy Russian oil and petroleum products stranded at sea.

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Solar, wind boost energy security: power minister

LNG now accounts for about 10pc of electricity generation, mainly used to meet evening demand peaks and stabilise the grid, Leghari says.

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Oil heads for weekly gains despite US sanctions waiver on Russian oil

Brent futures for May rose $1.02, or 1 per cent, to $101.48 a barrel at 07:30 GMT, heading for a weekly increase of nearly 10pc.

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Oil surges 9pc on choked supplies

Prices unlikely to hit $200 a barrel, US energy secretary says.

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PIA raises fuel surcharge as Gulf crisis drives up costs

Fuel surcharges on domestic flights raised by $20 and up to $100 on international flights, PIA spokesman says.

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Gold falls on firmer dollar, dimming US rate cut hopes

US dollar firmed 0.2pc, making dollar-priced bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies.

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Energy spike shrinks room for rate cuts

Outlook for inflation and global economic gro­wth amid increasing geopolitical turmoil remains volatile.

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Gold edges higher on safe-haven demand ahead of US CPI data

Bullion, traditionally viewed as a safe-haven asset, has risen more than 20pc so far this year.

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Oil falls on report of IEA proposing biggest oil release ever

Analysts say markets are expected to keep their focus on developments in the Middle East as investors gauge how long energy prices may stay elevated.

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Airlines raise ticket prices as Middle East conflict drives up fuel costs

Jet fuel rates go up to $150-200 from $85-90 per barrel; Iran war sparks fears of deep travel slump, widespread grounding of planes.

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Oil plunges 15pc amid ‘hopes’ of de-escalation

Market reacting to possibility that Strait of Hormuz could reopen, says Lipow Oil Associates founder.

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Oil sinks 7pc as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation

Oil surged to its highest since mid-2022 on fears of supply disruptions after output cuts by Saudi Arabia and other producers. Prices later retreated...

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Gold gains on weaker dollar, easing inflation concerns

Easing from a potential war-driven surge in inflation would likely reduce the chances of central banks raising interest rates which is a positive for...

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Oil falls as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation

Prices remain under pressure as ​Trump considers easing oil sanctions ⁠on Russia and releasing emergency crude stockpiles as part of a package of...

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Oil soars 25pc, gold drops as Iran war jolts global commodity markets

According to analysts, the situation appears to be deteriorating further as upstream oil production has started to shut down, with producers facing...

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Kuwait’s national oil company cuts production as precaution amid Iran tensions

Says precautionary reduction implemented as part of "risk management and business continuity strategy".

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Gold rises as Middle East conflict spurs safe-haven demand

According to analysts, gold prices would be volatile in the near term with key support at $5,040 and resistance at $5,280, adding that prices could...

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Oil falls but set for steepest weekly gain since 2022

Analysts note that halted activities in Hormuz will have two major impacts on oil: the inability to store 20 million barrels per day and the lack of...

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Oil jumps 5pc on supply concerns amid widening Middle East conflict

US crude futures hit their highest since July 2024 during session.

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SBP seen holding rates steady as oil surge threatens inflation trajectory

The central bank has cut the key rate by a cumulative ⁠11.5 percentage points since mid-2024, from a record high of 22pc.

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Dollar rally pauses as market sentiment turns a little more upbeat

Investors took reprive in a report that Iran intelligence operatives signalled openness to talks with the CIA and upbeat US economic data released on...

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Gold gains on safe-haven demand as Middle East conflict widens

Bullion, viewed as a safe-haven asset, has risen about 20pc this year, notching successive record highs amid heightened global political and economic...

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Oil leaps 3pc on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens

Analysts noted that crude oil markets remained on edge as risks to supply continue following the attacks in the Middle East, and concerns are centred...

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Gold gains 2pc as widening Middle East war fuels safe‑haven demand

Gold prices in Pakistan drop Rs10,000 per tola.

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Gold climbs over 1pc as widening Middle East war fuels safe‑haven demand

Analysts note that underlying fundamentals for the bullion have not materially shifted, as structural drivers such as geopolitical uncertainty and...

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Oil prices rise 1pc as geopolitical tensions disrupt ME supply

Trump stated the US Navy could begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, adding he ordered the US International...

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Gold extends gains as Middle East war prompts flight to safety

Analysts noted that gold would arguably be trading higher than current levels were it not for dollar appreciation since the conflict intensified.

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Oil rises as expanding US-Israeli conflict with Iran elevates supply risks

According to analysts, while there are concerns about oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a greater risk to the market would be Iran targeting...

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Gold climbs as US-Israel strikes on Iran spark safe-haven demand

Bullion, a traditional safe-haven asset, has hit successive record highs this year due to heightened global political and economic uncertainty.

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UAE halts stock markets for two days after Iran strikes

UAE's two exchanges are home to some of the region's most valuable listed companies, and their closure keeps billions of dollars in listed assets in...

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Oil jumps 10pc on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say

“While the military attacks are themselves supportive for oil prices, the key factor here is the closing of the Strait of Hormuz,” says Ajay Parmar.

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Oil rises to near seven-month highs on US-Iran tensions

Iran and the US are set to hold a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday, Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said. The US wants Iran...

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