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April, 2026

• 1 April 2026 9:16 pm

  Moscow Isn’t Popping Champagne— Rosneft Just Lost 73% of Its Profits and a Price Spike Won’t Help

  

  Russia’s largest oil producer just posted its worst earnings in years. Behind the numbers lies a structural unraveling that no oil price rally can fully reverse. Russia’s largest oil producer entered 2026 carrying the scars of a brutal financial year. Net income for 2025 crashed 73% to just $3.6 billion …

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• 1 April 2026 8:09 pm

  Pound Jumps as Trump Signals Quick Exit, Boosting Market Optimism

  

  Sterling Surges on Hopes of Easing Geopolitical TensionsThe British Pound pushed higher against the US Dollar, climbing above the 1.3300 level as global sentiment improved. Markets reacted positively to growing expectations that tensions in the Middle East may ease sooner than anticipated, boosting demand for riskier assets and lifting currencies …

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• 1 April 2026 7:38 pm

  ISM Beats Forecasts as US Manufacturing Expands but Warning Signs Flash

  

  U.S. factory activity continued to gain traction in March, signaling a resilient industrial sector despite mounting global uncertainty. The latest data showed manufacturing growth accelerating slightly, reaching its strongest level since mid-2022. Production picked up at a notable pace, helping sustain overall expansion, even as other components of the sector …

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• 1 April 2026 7:04 pm

  Steel Strikes: How the US-Israeli War Delivered a Severe Blow to Iran’s Economy

  

  In late March and early April 2026, amid the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, airstrikes targeted two of Iran’s largest steel production complexes. The attacks hit Mobarakeh Steel near Isfahan — the biggest steel producer in the Middle East — and Khuzestan Steel in Ahvaz. These …

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• 1 April 2026 5:01 pm

  U.S. Retail Sales Rebound in February, Beating Expectations

  

  U.S. consumer spending showed renewed strength in February, as retail sales rebounded following a contraction in the previous month and came in slightly ahead of market expectations. According to the US Census Bureau, retail sales rose 0.6% month-on-month to $738.4 billion. The increase follows a 0.1% decline in January and …

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• 1 April 2026 4:30 pm

  US Jobs Surprise to the Upside: ADP Signals Stronger-Than-Expected Private Payroll Growth

  

  U.S. private-sector hiring showed modest resilience in March, with job gains exceeding expectations despite a slight slowdown from the previous month. According to Automatic Data Processing, private employers added 62,000 jobs in March, following a revised increase of 66,000 in February. The latest reading came in above market forecasts of …

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• 1 April 2026 3:49 pm

  Bitcoin Jumps as Iran De-Escalation Hopes Spark Broad Crypto Rally

  

  Bitcoin rose on Wednesday, leading gains across the cryptocurrency market as improving risk sentiment followed signals that the U.S.-Iran conflict could be nearing an end. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed nearly 2% to $68,807.8 as of 02:24 ET (06:24 GMT), extending a recovery after a largely subdued performance in March. …

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• 1 April 2026 2:35 pm

  European Stocks Surge as Oil Drops Below $100 on U.S. Iran Exit Signals

  

  European equities rallied sharply on Wednesday, while oil prices fell below the $100-per-barrel mark, after Donald Trump signaled that the United States could soon exit the ongoing conflict with Iran. By 03:17 ET (07:17 GMT), the pan-European STOXX 600 jumped 2.3%, with Germany’s DAX surging 2.8%. France’s CAC 40 gained …

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• 1 April 2026 12:58 pm

  Canada’s Economy Posts Modest Growth as Energy and Construction Offset Manufacturing Weakness

  

  Canada’s economy began the year on a steady footing, with modest growth supported by strength in energy and construction, even as manufacturing activity declined. According to Statistics Canada, real gross domestic product rose 0.1% in January, following a revised 0.2% increase in December. The reading came slightly above expectations, indicating …

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• 1 April 2026 11:20 am

  Gold Extends Rally on Weaker Dollar as Iran De-Escalation Hopes Support Bullion

  

  Gold prices climbed for a fourth consecutive session in Asian trading on Wednesday, supported by a softer U.S. dollar and cautious optimism that the United States and Iran may move toward ending the ongoing conflict. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $4,694.16 per ounce as of 21:35 ET (01:35 GMT), while …

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• 1 April 2026 10:33 am

  Oil Holds Near Multi-Year Highs as Hormuz Disruption Offsets De-Escalation Signals

  

  Oil prices remained elevated in Asian trading on Wednesday, as investors balanced tentative diplomatic signals on Iran against ongoing supply disruptions stemming from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. As of 20:18 ET (00:18 GMT), Brent crude futures for June delivery rose 0.5% to $104.47 per barrel, while U.S. …

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• 1 April 2026 1:41 am

  Apple Shines, Bitcoin Struggles: A Tale of Two Markets

  

  Apple’s stock climbed to $253.79, marking a 2.9% daily gain. The company continues to thrive on its diverse ecosystem—iPhones, Macs, iPads, wearables, and digital services—spanning markets from the Americas to Greater China. Nearly five decades after its founding, Apple remains a global powerhouse, blending hardware innovation with subscription-driven growth. Bitcoin’s …

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• 1 April 2026 12:44 am

  War Winds Ease, Markets Breathe: Dollar Slips as Global Risk Appetite Returns

  

  Financial markets found renewed momentum as signs of potential de-escalation in the Iran war reshaped investor sentiment. Hopes that the conflict could move toward a diplomatic resolution reduced demand for traditional safe-haven assets, sending the US dollar lower while boosting equities across major markets. The change in tone comes as …

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