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April, 2026

• 24 April 2026 1:07 pm

  European Stocks Retreat as Iran War Hopes Fade and Oil Fears Grip Markets

  

  Key Takeaways Broad-based slide: The pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 0.4%, with Germany’s DAX down 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 off 0.4%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 losing 0.4%. Fragile ceasefires: Trump’s three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon truce faces doubts after Hezbollah was excluded from the talks, while the indefinite U.S.-Iran ceasefire …

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• 24 April 2026 11:44 am

  Gold Tumbles as Dollar Dominates: Iran War Fears Reshape Safe-Haven Flows

  

  Key Takeaways Gold under pressure: Spot gold slipped 0.5% to $4,672.22/oz, with prices on track for a steep 3% weekly loss as the dollar surged to its best week since early March. Silver and platinum hit harder: Silver plunged nearly 8% for the week to $74.483/oz, while platinum shed 5.4% …

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• 24 April 2026 10:41 am

  UK Retail Sales Defy Expectations with Strong March Surge

  

  Key Takeaways Headline beat: UK retail sales jumped 0.7% month-on-month in March, dramatically outperforming the 0.1% gain analysts had forecast. Annual strength: Year-on-year retail sales climbed 1.7%, comfortably above the 1.3% expected by the market. Excluding fuel: Monthly sales excluding fuel edged up 0.2%, topping predictions of no change from …

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• 24 April 2026 9:40 am

  Oil Surges as Trump Digs In: “No Rush” to End Iran War Sends Crude Soaring

  

  Key Takeaways Prices climb: Brent crude rose 1.1% to $106.27/barrel; WTI gained 1% to $96.83/barrel, with both benchmarks set to end the week 15%–18% higher. Trump’s tough line: The president said he’s in “no rush” to reach a deal with Iran, while ruling out nuclear weapons and claiming U.S. strikes …

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• 24 April 2026 2:47 am

  Defense Sector’s Tough Week: Lockheed’s Earnings Miss Sends Shockwaves

  

  Defense stocks are facing a rough week, with investor confidence shaken in their role as safe havens. Lockheed Martin’s disappointing earnings report has amplified concerns and sent shockwaves across the sector. Earnings Under PressureLockheed Martin’s first-quarter results revealed a sharp setback. Revenue held steady at $18.0 billion compared to last …

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• 24 April 2026 1:39 am

  DXY Climbs Near Two-Week Highs on Strong US Data and Global Tensions

  

  The US dollar extended its upward momentum, with the Dollar Index (DXY) holding near the 98.70 region and maintaining its position close to two-week highs. The move reflects a combination of resilient US economic data and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty that continues to support demand for the greenback.Strong US Data Reinforces …

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• 24 April 2026 12:49 am

  Silver Under Heavy Downward Pressure… What’s Driving the Decline?

  

  Silver is facing clear downward pressure amid lingering uncertainty surrounding the fragile truce between the United States and Iran, while precious metals as a whole continue to struggle in a challenging environment since the start of the year.After a powerful rally that began in August 2025—driven by a global shift …

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• 23 April 2026 11:40 pm

  PMI Surveys Expose Global War Shock

  

  April’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data paints a stark picture of how the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is reverberating across the global economy. The shock is not uniform, but its effects are unmistakable: rising energy costs, disrupted supply chains, and mounting inflationary pressures. Energy, shipping, and …

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• 23 April 2026 10:44 pm

  Dollar Strength Keeps USD/JPY Near Highs as Oil Drives Inflation Concerns

  

  The USD/JPY pair remained steady near recent highs on Thursday, holding around the 159.45 level after three consecutive days of gains. The pair continues to benefit from a stronger US dollar, supported by persistent geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz that are keeping energy prices elevated and markets on …

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• 23 April 2026 9:27 pm

  Tariffs and War Weigh on China’s Manufacturing Strength

  

  China’s economic resilience is being tested once again, as global tensions and trade pressures begin to weigh more heavily on its vast manufacturing sector. While the country has managed to maintain steady growth in recent years, signs of strain are becoming increasingly visible—especially among factory workers facing uncertain futures.Workers Caught …

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• 23 April 2026 8:58 pm

  Rising Tensions: Markets Turn Defensive as Iran’s Qalibaf Reportedly Quits Talks Team

  

  Global markets slipped into a cautious, risk-off mode after reports emerged that Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has stepped down from the country’s negotiation team. The development, reportedly linked to internal pressure from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, added a fresh layer of uncertainty to an already fragile geopolitical …

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• 23 April 2026 8:18 pm

  Europe Tightens the Screws: New Sanctions Target Russia’s Financial Lifelines

  

  The European Union has escalated its economic pressure on Russia by approving a new wave of sanctions aimed at weakening its financial system and limiting its ability to fund the ongoing war in Ukraine. The latest measures mark the twentieth round of restrictions since the conflict began, signaling that Europe …

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• 23 April 2026 7:07 pm

  Day 54 of War: Fragile Truce Holds as Trump Issues “Shoot and Kill” Order in Hormuz

  

  As the conflict enters day 54, a fragile truce remains in place, but tensions are escalating rapidly. President Donald Trump has ordered US naval forces to take immediate lethal action against any boats attempting to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a more aggressive stance in one of …

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