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We spoke to over 30 central bankers, policymakers and politicians. Here are their top concerns

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European stocks soar after Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz open; travel stocks gain 5%

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Asia markets mostly fall as fragile Middle East ceasefire tempers sentiment

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'Guns vs. butter': IMF flags tough trade-offs as nations boost defense spending

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European stocks end near flat as UK GDP jumps and Iran peace talks remain in focus

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India's small towns power its Amazon, Walmart unit led e‑commerce market

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Japan's Nikkei 225 hits record high as hopes for U.S.-Iran deal fuel broader rally in Asia stocks

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European stocks end lower as luxury slump weighs on sentiment

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Asia markets trade higher as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal rise

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European markets close higher as traders hope peace talks can resume

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Asia markets mostly higher amid hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal; China exports miss estimates

5 days ago

Hormuz blockade could deepen world's worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep

5 days ago

Markets past 'peak fear and sell-off,' experts say, despite energy worries

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European markets close lower as Iran peace hopes fade

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Asia markets trade lower as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports

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European defense names tumble on Ukraine-Russia deal progress reports

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What this real-world oil price says about the level of energy market stress

9 days ago

Europe stocks end lower as U.S-Iran ceasefire comes under strain

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Weather and Natural Disasters

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A 'super El Niño' weather event poses fresh risks to food costs

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Iran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian Financial Crisis — but here's why history may not repeat itself

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Inside India newsletter: Tariffs and Iran war threaten India's $100 billion garments export goal

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European markets soar on ceasefire deal as travel stocks take off

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Wars and Military Conflicts

1 month ago

Gulf countries scramble to intercept missiles hours into U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement

11 days ago

European stocks finish lower as Iran war deadline unsettles markets

12 days ago

Trump's Iran timeline risks further oil demand destruction

17 days ago

European stocks finish in mixed territory amid volatile trading

17 days ago

Trump's threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard' jolts global stocks, bonds and oil

17 days ago

EV demand gets a boost from Iran war — just as auto giants pivot to ICE vehicles

17 days ago

Inside India newsletter: The worst might not be over for Indian equities

17 days ago

Europe stocks rebound strongly as Trump says Iran war will end in weeks

17 days ago

European stocks post worst month since 2022 as Iran war drags on

19 days ago

European markets close higher as Iran war intensifies and economic sentiment sours

20 days ago

Why Iran war should make you as afraid of petrochemicals as oil prices

20 days ago

How Chinese, Russian Arctic ambitions are fueling U.S. polar icebreaker mission

22 days ago

European stocks close lower Trump extends Iran strike hiatus; G7 ministers meet

22 days ago