GeopoliticsWASHINGTON/TEHRAN, 14 April 2026 – The United States and Iran are exploring the possibility of extending a fragile ceasefire through renewed negotiations, even as...
Global Financial MarketNEW YORK, 14 April 2026 – Citigroup strategists have upgraded U.S. equities to “overweight” from “neutral,” adopting what they describe as a “quality/defensive tilt”...
Market TrendsKUALA LUMPUR, 14 April 2026 – Gold prices edged higher as the US dollar weakened, while a pullback in oil prices helped ease inflation...
GeopoliticsWASHINGTON, 14 April 2026 – The deadline for the United States’ naval blockade of Iranian ports has officially passed, marking a sharp escalation in...
Market TrendsSINGAPORE, 14 April 2026 – Gold prices stabilised after recent declines as investors assessed the possibility of renewed diplomatic talks between the United States...
Global Financial MarketSAN FRANCISCO, 13 April 2026 – Oracle Corporation has agreed to purchase power from Bloom Energy to support its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI)...
GeopoliticsMOSCOW, 13 April 2026 — Russia has called for the creation of joint food reserves with BRICS members and neighbouring countries to mitigate global...
GeopoliticsANKARA, 7 April 2026 — Turkey has expressed concern over the possibility of new regulations governing transit through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that...
Market TrendsGENEVA, 13 April 2026 – Swiss private bank Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) has turned bullish on gold once again, forecasting that prices could climb...
Market TrendsLONDON, 13 April 2026 – Global oil prices could surge as high as US$150 per barrel if the United States proceeds with its planned...
GeopoliticsWASHINGTON, 13 April 2026 – A planned United States naval blockade of Iran is shaping up to be a large-scale and potentially prolonged military...