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dnaindia.comworld38 days ago
India Government Tightens Curbs on Foreign Capital Outflows
India's government has intensified measures to limit foreign capital outflows and protect the economy from effects of the Iran war. The steps include further restrictions on overseas investments and transfers. Officials are also monitoring currency markets and liquidity condition…
swissinfo.chworld38 days ago
UK Economy Grew 0.6% in First Quarter of 2026
Official figures show the UK economy expanded 0.6 percent from January to March 2026, outperforming recent trends despite the Iran war. GDP per capita recorded its fastest growth in four years. The UK currently leads G7 growth, contrary to an earlier IMF forecast that it would be…
The Independentpolitics42 days ago
Bangladesh Faces Fuel Disruptions and Higher Costs Amid Iran Conflict
Energy disruptions linked to the conflict have cut incomes for ride-share drivers and raised costs for garment factories in the import-dependent nation. The World Bank and Asian Development Bank have lowered growth forecasts as Bangladesh imposes austerity measures and seeks emer…
New York Postfinance44 days ago
U.S. GDP Grew 2% in Q1 2026, Rebounding From Prior Quarter
America's economy rebounded sharply in the first quarter with 2% growth, driven by federal spending, business investment in artificial intelligence and consumer activity. The expansion exceeded the G7 average of 1.1% and dwarfed results from major European partners still grapplin…
Semaforworld45 days ago
Mixed Corporate Signals on Consumer Spending as Energy Costs Rise Amid Iran Conflict
Whirlpool, McDonald’s and Kraft Heinz cited recession-level declines, consumer anxiety and people running out of money after the Iran war sent gas and jet fuel prices higher. Lufthansa will raise airfares while Disney and Uber reported continued spending on rides and resorts. The…
Washington Examinerpolitics49 days ago
Iran War Drives Up Aviation Fuel Prices, Increasing U.S. Wildfire Suppression Costs to $100 Million
Aviation fuel prices have surged since the war with Iran began, potentially driving U.S. wildfire suppression costs above $100 million this year. Private contractors operating most firefighting aircraft can pass on these increases to the government. Experts warn of possible fuel…
Semaforfinance51 days ago
Spirit Airlines Ends Shutdown Talks After Rejecting $500M Government Bailout
Spirit Airlines is set to cease operations after a proposed $500 million federal bailout deal failed amid objections from bondholders and funding shortages. The budget carrier, strained by rising jet fuel prices from the Iran War, has filed for bankruptcy twice since 2024. Presid…
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Financial Timesworld54 days ago
Barclays Q1 Profit Rises After £228m Hit; UK Officials Testify in Mandelson Inquiry
Barclays announced a 3% increase in first-quarter pre-tax profit to £2.8bn despite a £228m impairment from the collapse of UK mortgage lender MFS, with executives warning of rising fraud risks. Separately, former Foreign Office chief Sir Philip Barton testified before MPs on the…
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Bloombergfinance55 days ago
Emirates NBD to Issue AT1 Bond, First by Middle Eastern Bank Since Start of Iran War
Emirates NBD has announced plans to issue an AT1 bond. This marks the first offering of such risky bank debt from a Middle Eastern lender since the Iran war began. The bank is actively looking to sell the bond.
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livemint.comfinance58 days ago
UK Energy Department Withholds Fuel Price Briefing Details Citing Economic Sensitivity Amid Iran War
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has declined to confirm or deny whether meetings occurred to address rising fuel prices following the Iran war. Current average prices stand at 157.34p per litre for unleaded petrol and 189.88p per litre for diesel, down slightly…
Semaforworld59 days ago
2025 Government Report: China Built Crude Oil Reserves Over Three Times Larger Than U.S.
China amassed more than three times the crude oil reserves of the United States in 2025, according to a new U.S. government report. The stockpiling surge provided Beijing with a buffer amid energy disruptions from the Iran war. Analysts attributed the increase to low oil prices a…
arlnow.comfinance59 days ago
Dubai Residential Sales Value Drops in March
The value of residential sales in Dubai fell by nearly a fifth in March compared to the previous month, according to a research firm. This marks the first decline following a post-pandemic boom. The drop was attributed to impacts from an Iran war, as reported by @FirstSquawk.
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