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Geopolitics

US adds 178,000 jobs in March, rebounding from February losses

South China Morning Post – World · China

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February, while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3 per ce…

Tech & Startups

Trump’s Economy Has Come for Sugar Babies

Wired · Global

Amid the latest economic downturn, sugar babies are asking their daddies for stock market advice and taking on vanilla jobs to recession-proof their incomes.

Geopolitics

Pakistanis face up to 54% rise in fuel prices

South China Morning Post – World · China

Pakistanis faced record fuel price increases on Friday, as petrol and diesel prices rose by up to 54 per cent driven by the war in the Middle East that has cau…

Geopolitics

US jobs market surpassed expectations in March but February losses were worse than first reported

The Guardian – World · Europe

Employers added 178,000 new jobs in March and unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, ahead of economists’ predictionsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get new…

Geopolitics

LA drivers get creative as surging gas prices threatens love affair with the car

The Guardian – World · Europe

Shop around, coast downhill, band together – drivers tell of how they’re dealing with the costliest gas in the USJack Nooney has pretty much made peace with th…

Geopolitics

Young people ‘more likely to leave for health reasons when in low-paid, insecure jobs’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Research for TUC analyses link between job quality and economic inactivity, as UK youth unemployment risesYoung people in the UK are more likely to leave their…

Geopolitics

Helium supply shock threatens Asian chipmakers as economic slowdown fears mount

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Iran war is rattling Asian chipmakers as damage to Qatar’s gas facilities chokes off supplies of helium, an essential ingredient in manufacturing products …

General

March jobs report expected to show labor market stabilizing before Iran war

NBC News – World · US

The March jobs report is expected to show the U.S. labor market stabilizing last month. But experts say the Iran war has already shifted the economic landscape.

Geopolitics

How China’s ‘teapot’ refineries are cushioning it from Iran war oil crisis

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Small independent refineries are helping China continue importing oil from Iran.

Geopolitics

Toll plazas to go cashless from April 10; cash payments to be completely scrapped

Times of India – World · India

National highways will cease accepting cash payments at toll plazas from April 10, transitioning to a fully digital system. This move by the NHAI aims to enhan…

Geopolitics

US imposes 100% tariff on patented pharma imports: How it impacts India

Times of India – World · India

The US has imposed up to 100% tariffs on patented drugs and certain metals, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing. While India's generic drug exports are larg…

Geopolitics

A day in the life of Asia’s fuel crisis

The Guardian – World · Europe

From farms in New Zealand to factories in Delhi, the effects of the oil crisis triggered by the Iran war are rippling across Asia Continue reading...

Geopolitics

Pakistan fuel crisis deepens: Diesel up 55%, petrol rises 42% amid Hormuz disruption

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan's recent surge in petrol and diesel prices, marking the second rise in just a few weeks, stems from the chaos of war in the Middle East that has shake…

Tech & Startups

Amazon hits sellers with ‘fuel surcharge’ as Iran war roils global energy markets

TechCrunch · US

The e-commerce giant called the surcharge "temporary" but couldn't give a date for when the policy would be retired.

Geopolitics

Trump unveils 100 percent tariff on drugs to push for pharmaceutical deals

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US president has said that he will use tariffs to bring down costly medical drugs, but the impact remains uncertain.

Geopolitics

Iran war could make beer and bottled water pricier for Indians

BBC News – World · Europe

Makers of plastic and glass bottles are struggling to access raw materials as the war squeezes supplies.

Geopolitics

40 petro products exempted from customs duty for 3 months

Times of India – World · India

To alleviate the burden of soaring input costs on various industries, the government has enacted a three-month suspension of customs duties on 40 key petrochem…

Geopolitics

India’s Russian oil buys jump 90% in March

Times of India – World · India

- Atul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with 27 years of journalism experience, focusing on governance, public policy, and politics. …

Geopolitics

India’s crude price hits 4-year high; OPEC mulls hike in output

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments and SIP investment returns. - Estimate PPF and FD maturity amounts and interest. - Determine NPS pension corpus and a…

Geopolitics

Oil shock triggers global price spikes as Iran war drags on

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Fuel shocks from the US-Israel war on Iran are rippling worldwide, as Strait of Hormuz disruptions push prices higher.

Geopolitics

Trump tariffs cast shadow as US-China trade shrinks ahead of leaders’ meet

South China Morning Post – World · China

Direct trade between China and the United States continues its shrinking trend, new US government data showed on Thursday, as the anniversary of “Liberation Da…

Geopolitics

Middle East war: Few solutions to fuel shortages in Africa

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Africa is running low on fuel. The US-Israel-Iran war has sent fuel prices skyrocketing. Are African countries doing enough to calm the fuel market?

Geopolitics

Govt caps ATF hikes to 25% a month for domestic flights to curb fare spikes

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk provides global business news, covering industries, markets, economic trends, analysis, and exclusive reports. - Focuses on delivering re…

Geopolitics

US crude tops US$110, Wall Street falls after Trump vows more Iran attacks

South China Morning Post – World · China

Stocks slumped and oil prices soared on Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the US will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable f…

Geopolitics

As Iran war rages, Europe gears up for energy crisis

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The EU is waking up to an energy crisis and asking people to reduce energy consumption, as fears of a supply crunch set in. Energy analysts are calling for con…

Tech & Startups

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Wired · Global

Dealerships say they’re getting busier as the Iran war and the shipping crisis at the Strait of Hormuz drag on.

AI / Deep Tech

Fuel prices are soaring. Plastic could be next.

MIT Technology Review · Global

As the war in Iran continues to engulf the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, one of the most visible global economic ripple effects has been f…

Geopolitics

40,000 taxi drivers sign up for e-payment systems as new rules come into force

South China Morning Post – World · China

More than 40,000 Hong Kong taxi drivers have adopted major electronic payment platforms AlipayHK and WeChat Pay HK, easing a protracted pain point for mainland…

Geopolitics

New World pulls back on Causeway Bay acquisition amid uneven recovery

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s New World Development (NWD) has shelved plans to acquire the remaining stakes in three commercial sites in Causeway Bay, signalling continued cauti…

Geopolitics

Trump’s fragile ex-China mineral-alliance plan faces cost surge amid Iran war oil shock

South China Morning Post – World · China

An oil-supply shock caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran is complicating US President Donald Trump’s already fragile mineral-alliance strategy, analysts …

Geopolitics

US-Israeli attacks and its impact on Iran’s economy

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US-Israeli attacks and its impact on Iran’s economy

Geopolitics

Reform donor Nick Candy sells Chelsea mansion for reported £275m

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sale of Providence House believed to be the most expensive on record in LondonUK politics live – latest updatesNick Candy, the honorary treasurer of Reform UK …

General

Oil soars past $110, stocks sell off after Trump's Iran war address contains no off-ramp

NBC News – World · US

Stock futures dropped sharply and oil prices surged after Donald Trump's address about the Iran war failed to assure markets that the conflict would end soon.

Geopolitics

Oil price surges, Asian stocks fall as Trump vows to continue Iran attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Asian stocks also took a hit after Trump’s speech as most Southeast Asian countries rely heavily on oil imports.

Geopolitics

Thames Water ‘close to deal that would spare it new Ofwat fines until 2030’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Offer reportedly put forward by creditors hoping to save struggling firm from being renationalised temporarilyBusiness live – latest updatesThames Water is sai…

Geopolitics

March PMI snapshot: India’s manufacturing growth slows to 53.9

Times of India – World · India

India's manufacturing sector experienced a slowdown in March, with growth moderating due to rising costs, intense competition, and global uncertainties like th…

Geopolitics

India scraps import tax on petrochemicals: Govt may lose over $190 mn in revenue

Times of India – World · India

India has waived customs duties on 40 petrochemical products until June 2026, costing an estimated 18 billion rupees. This emergency measure aims to counter su…

Geopolitics

Rupee climbs 151 paise to reach 93.19 against US dollar

Times of India – World · India

The Indian rupee rebounded strongly, gaining 151 paise to 93.19 against the US dollar after the Reserve Bank capped banks' net open positions. Despite this reg…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s property deals exceed 7,000 for the sixth straight month in March

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s property transactions crossed 7,000 for the sixth consecutive month in March – the first time in four years that monthly volumes stayed above this …

Geopolitics

ATF price up 25% after flip-flops; domestic flyers spared steep rise in fares for now

Times of India – World · India

Domestic airfares may see relief as oil companies limited aviation fuel price hikes to 25%, with the government warning of intervention against unreasonable fa…

Geopolitics

Centre waives duty on key petrochemical goods amid Middle East crisis: Check list

Times of India – World · India

Amidst ongoing Middle East energy disruption, the government has announced a complete customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical products until June 30. …

Geopolitics

Eyes on Chinese airline regulator as it seeks difficult balance on fuel surcharge rises

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese airlines are mulling the introduction of higher fuel surcharges, as authorities strive to balance the impact of surging oil prices with the need to pre…

Geopolitics

How China’s state insurer is turning Brazil’s credit crisis into an export advantage

South China Morning Post – World · China

With one of the world’s highest benchmark interest rates among major economies, Brazilian importers who buy from China are turning to a state-owned Chinese cre…

Geopolitics

Reinflate the property sector? No, China wants an ambitious redesign

South China Morning Post – World · China

For years, China’s embattled real estate sector has been framed as a terminal drag on the economy – a deflating bubble that policymakers are unwilling to rescu…

Geopolitics

Kenya’s tea industry suffers crisis caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Kenyan tea farmers are facing a crisis after the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted key export routes to the Middle East.

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