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April, 2026

• 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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• 1 April 2026 12:25 am

  Diplomacy Steps In Through a Sino-Pakistani Peace Plan as War Pressures Mount

  

  Amid intensifying conflict in the Middle East, China and Pakistan have launched a joint diplomatic initiative aimed at easing tensions and restoring stability. The move comes as the war continues to strain the region, raising global concerns over security, energy flows, and economic fallout.The announcement followed high-level talks between both …

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March, 2026

• 31 March 2026 11:44 pm

  Inflation at Risk of Getting Stuck Near 3%, Kansas City Fed’s Schmid Sounds the Alarm

  

  In a pointed warning that underscores the Federal Reserve’s ongoing struggle with price stability, Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid cautioned that U.S. inflation could become entrenched at levels close to 3%. Speaking in Oklahoma City, Schmid argued that the recent surge in oil prices—driven by geopolitical tensions in the …

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• 31 March 2026 10:30 pm

  Wall Street Rallies as War Eases — But the Scars Remain

  

  US stocks jumped on Tuesday as a wave of optimism swept through markets, driven by signals that the war in the Middle East may begin to cool. The shift in tone was enough to spark a sharp rebound, with investors rushing back in after weeks of heavy selling. Yet the …

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• 31 March 2026 9:37 pm

  Energy Markets Cool After War-Driven Spike as Hopes for De-escalation Grow

  

  After weeks of sharp gains fueled by the war with Iran, oil prices are beginning to retreat. US crude (WTI) has dropped to around $97, while Brent crude is trading near $103, both posting notable declines of more than 4%. The pullback suggests that fears of prolonged supply disruptions may …

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• 31 March 2026 8:42 pm

  Yen Strikes Back: Intervention Fears and Hawkish Signals Push USD/JPY Lower

  

  The Japanese Yen regained strength on Tuesday, sending the USD/JPY pair lower and pulling it away from the key 160 level. The move comes as traders grow increasingly cautious, with Japan signaling it may step in to curb excessive currency swings. This shift in tone has given the Yen fresh …

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• 31 March 2026 7:29 pm

  Gold Stalls Near $4,600 as Dollar Softens—but Bigger Pressures Keep Gains in Check

  

  Gold prices hovered near the $4,600 level on Tuesday, finding modest support as the US dollar eased from recent highs. Despite the upward tilt, the metal remains stuck within a narrow trading range that has persisted for about a week, reflecting uncertainty across global markets.The cautious tone comes as investors …

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• 31 March 2026 5:53 pm

  Wall Street Opens Higher as Iran De-Escalation Hopes Lift Risk Sentiment

  

  U.S. equities opened firmly higher on Tuesday, as investor sentiment improved following reports that Donald Trump is open to ending the military campaign against Iran, even without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. At 09:31 ET (13:31 GMT), the S&P 500 advanced 1.2% to 6,419.17 points, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed …

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• 31 March 2026 4:04 pm

  UK Regulator Targets Microsoft in Major Antitrust Probe into Business Software Dominance

  

  Britain’s competition watchdog has announced plans to investigate whether Microsoft holds excessive market power in business software, in a move that could reshape licensing practices affecting hundreds of thousands of UK businesses and public sector organizations. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it will launch a Strategic Market Status …

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