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Oil prices tumble as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'
Friday 17 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices tumbled on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is now "completely open" to commercial ships. Read More
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US could release $20bn in frozen funds if Iran gives up uranium stockpile - report
Friday 17 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US is reportedly considering the release of $20bn in frozen Iranian funds in return for Iran giving up its stockpile of enriched uranium as part of negotiations over a three-pag... Read More
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Eurozone swings to trade surplus, but exports halve from last year
Friday 17 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The eurozone's trade balance with the rest of the world swing to a surplus over the month of February due to a recovery in exports of machineries and vehicles, though total exports ... Read More
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Netflix Q1 revenues marginally ahead of expectations, co-founder to retire
Friday 17 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Streaming giant Netflix posted first‑quarter revenues that came in just ahead of expectations on Friday as it also announced a major governance change, with co-founder and for... Read More
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Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed 10-day ceasefire
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump said on Thursday that Lebanon and Israel have agreed a 10-day ceasefire. Read More
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Philly Fed manufacturing index strengthens sharply in April
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Manufacturing conditions in the Philadelphia region strengthened sharply in April, with the Philadelphia Federal Reserve's manufacturing index rising to 26.7 from 18.1 in March - it... Read More
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US initial jobless claims drop to 207,000
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US initial jobless claims fell sharply last week, according to the Department of Labor, dropping to 207,000 in the week ended 11 April from a downwardly revised 218,000 the week bef... Read More
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Europe could run out of jet fuel in six weeks, says IEA head
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The head of the International Energy Agency said on Thursday that Europe could run out of jet fuel in six weeks. Read More
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EZ March inflation revised up as Iran war impacts energy prices
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone inflation was revised upwards slightly for March after the impact of the Iran war on energy prices was taken into account, according to official data published on Thursday. Read More
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China shrugs off Iran war as economy grows by more than forecast
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - China's economy grew by more than expected at the start of the year, official data showed on Thursday, despite the impact of war in the Middle East. Read More
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Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't resign from Fed next month
Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US president Donald Trump has threatened to fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell if he doesn't resign from the Fed's board of governors when his term ends next month. Read More
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Fresh US-Iran talks help ease pressure on oil prices
Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices remained under $100 on Wednesday, despite reports of the US sending more troops to the Middle East, after talks between Washington and Tehran looked to have resumed. Read More
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US import and export prices both rise in March
Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US import and export prices both rose firmly in March, underscoring continued inflationary pressure in global trade flows, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Stat... Read More
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NY Empire State manufacturing index rises to 11 in March
Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Manufacturing activity in New York State picked up sharply in April, with the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index rising to 11 from ‑0.2 in March, according to the Federal Res... Read More
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US mortgage applications rise 1.8pc, purchase applications remain below last year's level
Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications increased 1.8% in the week ended 10 April, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, the first rise in five weeks following a 0.8% drop in t... Read More
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Eurozone industrial production grows more than expected
Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Industrial production across the eurozone rebounded in February after two months of declines, though the output of powerhouses Germany and France both weakened. Read More
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IMF downgrades UK growth forecasts, cites hit from Iran war
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The International Monetary Fund downgraded its UK growth forecast on Tuesday as it said it would be the hardest hit from the Iran war among the developed economies. Read More
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US producer prices rise more than expected in March
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US producer prices rose more than expected in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with the producer price index for final demand increasing 0.5% on the month, matchi... Read More
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IEA cuts global oil demand forecast, cites 'largest disruption in history'
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The International Energy Agency downgraded its forecast for global oil demand on Tuesday, as it highlighted "the largest disruption in history" amid the conflict in the Middle East. Read More
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US, Iranian negotiating teams could resume peace talks this week - report
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Negotiating teams from the US and Iran could reportedly return to Islamabad later this week to resume peace talks. Read More
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