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prnewswire.comai16 days ago
Fitch Ratings Flags Credit Risks for North American Companies From Conflicts, Tariffs, and AI
Fitch Ratings warned that North American corporations face elevated credit risks tied to ongoing conflicts, new tariffs, and artificial-intelligence adoption. The assessment covers multiple sectors and outlines specific vulnerabilities without assigning ratings changes.
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thehindubusinessline.comfinance30 days ago
Strait of Hormuz Vessel Traffic Drops to 2-5 Ships Daily From 70
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser described the closure as the biggest energy supply shock ever and warned that prolonged disruption could delay market normalization until 2027. The market has already lost around 1 billion barrels, partly offset by alternative routes and reserves.
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tass.comworld30 days ago
Sulfuric Acid Prices Rise Amid Persian Gulf Conflict and Chinese Export Limits
Conflict in the Persian Gulf combined with new Chinese export restrictions have sent prices of sulfuric acid soaring while raising concerns about future availability. Sulfuric acid is the world’s most used chemical. The dual pressures mark a sudden tightening in global supply of…
zerohedge.combusiness32 days ago
Nuclear Winter Could Cause Billions of Starvation Deaths Researchers Say
Scientific models indicate that large-scale nuclear exchanges would trigger atmospheric soot injection leading to sharp drops in global temperatures and synchronized agricultural failures across continents. Modern societies operate with limited food reserves and tightly coupled s…
thehindu.comfinance32 days ago
Geopolitical Risks Top Fed Survey of Economic Concerns in Spring 2026
Respondents to a Federal Reserve survey placed geopolitical risks as the top concern in the spring 2026 edition, rising one position from the fall 2025 survey. Artificial intelligence moved to third place from fifth, while private credit rose to fourth from ninth. Inflation and m…
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thehindubusinessline.comfinance33 days ago
Shell CEO: Conflict Has Removed 12% of Global Crude Supply
Shell CEO Wael Sawan appeared on CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss the company's latest earnings results and the impact of the US-Iran war on global energy supplies. He highlighted that 12 percent of the world's crude has been taken off the market and noted the differential effect…
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Cnbcfinance34 days ago
Stocks Rise as Iran Nuclear Deal Hopes Increase
U.S. stock markets rose sharply on optimism that negotiations could produce an agreement limiting Iran's nuclear program. The Investment Committee discussed the rally and outlined investment strategies in response to the shifting geopolitical outlook. The discussion highlighted b…
Cnbctechnology35 days ago
Infineon CFO Says Supply Chain Changes Leave Chipmaker Exposed to No Material Risk From Iran Conflict
Infineon CFO Sven Schneider told CNBC the semiconductor maker has diversified its supply chain in response to lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic. Schneider said the company sees no material risk of shortages linked to the Iran war or a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz. T…
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Turkey’s Economic Policymakers Warn Iran War Could Impact Growth and Inflation
Turkey’s top economic policymakers informed investors that the conflict in Iran may negatively affect Turkey’s economic growth and increase price pressures in the near term. These assessments were shared during recent investor discussions, according to sources familiar with the t…
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