US Implements Iran Blockade as Trump Signals Potential Talks in Pakistan; Goldman Sachs Files for Bitcoin ETF
Key Takeaways U.S. CENTCOM has launched a massive naval blockade of all Iranian ports, deploying over 10,000 personnel and more […]
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Global Economic Momentum Halted by Iran War as Central Banks Diverge on Inflation Strategy
Key Takeaways The IMF warns that the war with Iran has "halted" global economic momentum, leading to expectations of hotter
IMF Slashes Global Growth Forecast Amid Middle East Conflict; Bessent Targets China Surpluses
Key Takeaways IMF downgrades 2026 global GDP growth to 3.1% (down from 3.3% in January) as Middle East conflict disruptions
US Wholesale Inflation Cools More Than Expected; Citigroup Beats Earnings as Fed Transition Looms
Key Takeaways US Producer Price Index (PPI) figures for March came in significantly cooler than expected, with final demand rising
JPMorgan Trims NII Outlook Despite Q1 Beat; Geopolitical Tensions Rise in the Strait of Hormuz
Key Takeaways JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) reported a strong Q1 beat with revenue of $49.84 billion and EPS of
Earnings Season Kickoff: BlackRock and J&J Beat Estimates While Wells Fargo Lags; Tesla Wins Key EU Approval
Key Takeaways BlackRock (BLK) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) delivered strong Q1 earnings beats, though BlackRock's net inflows of $129.72
Global Order ‘Crumbling’ as Xi Warns of Disarray; BMW Sales Slump and Russian Oil Revenues Surge
Key Takeaways Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that the Western-led international order is "crumbling into disarray" during a high-stakes meeting
IEA Warns of Historic Oil Supply Deficit as Hormuz Traffic Collapses; Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks Begin
Key Takeaways IEA slashes 2026 global oil supply forecast to a 1.5 million BPD drop, a massive reversal from the
Geopolitical Tensions Escalate as China Vows Countermeasures Against US Tariffs; Markets Rise on Corporate AI Deals
Key Takeaways China threatens "all necessary countermeasures" against proposed 50% US tariffs linked to allegations of arms supplies to Iran,
Global Markets Rally as Middle East Negotiations Begin and Inflation Cools in Scandinavia
Key Takeaways Global markets showed resilience as the ASX 200 finished 0.5% higher at 8,970.80 points, while European futures pointed