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Strong U.S. Jobs Growth: Employers Added 178,000 New Jobs in March

In March 2026, the US labor market posted stronger-than-expected growth with employers adding 178,000 jobs. This rebound followed a weak February and helped push the…

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Australia’s Hospitality Sector Weighs 5β€―% Fuel Surcharge on Restaurant Bills

Australian restaurants, cafes and pubs are now at the centre of a heated debate after industry representatives urged businesses to…

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Gold Prices Fall Nearly 1% as Global Markets Weigh Middle East Ceasefire Hopes

Gold prices slipped about 1% as markets responded to tentative ceasefire discussions in the Middle East, triggering shifts in investor…

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Trump Iran Talks Oil Traders Bet: Millions Placed Minutes Before Market Shock

Millions were suddenly invested in oil futures just minutes before Trump’s Iran talks announcement. The unusual timing has raised serious…

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Oil Prices Slide Below $100 Per Barrel as Iran War De‑Escalation Hopes Boost Markets

Oil markets experienced notable volatility as Brent and WTI crude prices slipped below the $100 per barrel threshold,…

Air Canada Leadership Transition: CEO Michael Rousseau Announces Retirement Plans

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is set to retire, signaling a significant leadership change for the airline. Here’s…

Houthi Threat to Red Sea Shipping Raises Alarm Over Global Economic Impact

Heightened activities by Iran‑aligned Houthi forces in Yemen threaten key maritime routes through the Red Sea, stoking fears…

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Asia Stocks Slide as US-Iran War Threat Escalates, Global Markets on Edge

Asia stocks slide sharply as US-Iran war tensions rise. Oil prices surge and investors rush to safety, triggering global market…

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Global Food Prices Poised to Surge as Iran War Disrupts Farming Costs, Farmers’ Union Warns

The Iran war is sending shockwaves through global agriculture, driving up fuel and fertiliser costs. Farmers’ unions warn that rising…

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US Unfair Trade Probe Sparks Fresh Global Tariff Pressure

The United States has launched a sweeping US unfair trade probe targeting more than a dozen global economies, a move…

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Global Energy Supply Crisis: G7 Signals β€˜Necessary Measures’ to Stabilize Oil Markets

The G7 nations have warned they are ready to take β€œnecessary measures” to support global energy supplies as oil prices…

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Oil Prices Jump and U.S. Stock Futures Slip After Iran Retaliatory Strikes

Oil and gasoline prices climbed while U.S. stock futures slipped after Iran launched retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, raising…

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Rising Interest Rates Set to Hit Homeowners Hard as Economy Remains Strong

As inflation persists and the economy remains robust, central banks warn that further rate hikes are likely, meaning mortgage pain…

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Global Markets Recoil as Oil Prices Jump Amid Middle East Conflict

Oil prices jump global markets fall conflict as Brent crude reached multi-month highs while major stock indices declined sharply amid…

US economic growth slowed in 2025 as Washington faces fiscal and policy challenges

US Economy Ends 2025 on Weak Note as Growth Slows Sharply

US economic growth slowed sharply in the final months of 2025, expanding at just 1.4% in the fourth quarter after…

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AI shifts from experiment to enterprise core as businesses embrace decision support and ethical governance

Artificial intelligence is moving from novelty to a core business driver, helping companies enhance decision-making, boost productivity, and implement ethical…

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Japanese Stocks Rally After Sanae Takaichi’s Historic Election Victory

Japan’s historic election has reshaped the political landscape as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secures a landmark victory, boosting investor confidence…

Aviation Supply Chain Chaos Becomes New Norm as Global Demand Hits Record Levels

Airlines and aircraft makers are grappling with persistent aviation supply chain chaos as surging demand forces carriers to keep older…

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US Farm Country Faces Growing Challenges

Officials and Senator warn of costs, labor, and policy risks Former senior officials from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA),…

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January 22, 2026

Gold Prices Record New High Amid Global Uncertainty

Gold prices record new highs as global uncertainty, inflation concerns, and currency weakness drive investors toward safe-haven assets.

January 20, 2026

Chinese Salespeople Struggle as US Orders Decline in New Markets

China’s record-breaking export sales in 2025 came at a cost for frontline salespeople, who faced longer hours, lower pay, and…