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U.S. payrolls rise 178,000 in March; unemployment 4.3%

U.S. job growth surprised to the upside in March with 178,000 payrolls added and the unemployment rate edging down to 4.3%, led by gains in health care and revisions to prior months.

8 hours ago · United States · 25 articles
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FAO warns food prices could rise further if Iran war continues

The UN says March food prices hit their highest since September and could increase further if the Iran-related conflict keeps energy and fertiliser costs elevated, forcing farmers to cut inputs or plant less and lowering future yields.

11 hours ago · Iran · 17 articles
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Italian court orders Netflix to refund years of subscription price hikes

A court victory for Italian consumer group Movimento Consumatori requires Netflix to lower Italian subscription prices to earlier levels and refund unlawful past hikes, a decision Netflix is appealing.

3 hours ago · Italy · 7 articles
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ONCE Cuponazo: 49,745 (series 032) wins €6,000,000 on 3 April 2026

Juegos ONCE held the Cuponazo draw on Friday 3 April 2026; the winning five digits 49,745 with series 032 carry the €6,000,000 jackpot and there are 134 prizes of €40,000 for five-digit matches.

34 minutes ago · Spain · 4 articles
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Physical Brent nears $150 as Iran disruptions squeeze supply

Spot Brent jumped to $141.37 as Strait of Hormuz exports collapsed, forcing buyers to pay steep premiums and creating an unprecedented gap with front-month futures.

2 minutes ago · Iran · 3 articles
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Pakistan hikes petrol 42.7% and diesel 54.9% after global oil shock

Pakistan raised petrol to 458.40 rupees per litre and diesel to 520.35 rupees, passing on steep global oil-driven price increases and removing broad subsidies, a move that will quickly raise household and transport costs.

11 hours ago · Pakistan · 8 articles
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Türkiye inflation cools to 30.9% in March despite Iran war energy pressure

TurkStat data show annual inflation fell to 30.9% and monthly CPI rose 1.9% in March as tight monetary policy and fiscal measures helped limit energy pass-through amid Iran war pressures.

8 hours ago · Turkey · 7 articles
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Reese heir accuses Hershey of replacing real chocolate and peanut butter with cheaper substitutes

Brad Reese, grandson of Reese's founder, says Hershey altered classic recipes and has accused the company of a slow, partial response; Hershey says limited reversions are planned and denies changing Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

3 hours ago · United States · 3 articles
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Four overlooked NSW tree-change towns cheaper than Sydney homes

Moss Vale, Mudgee, Armidale and Alstonville offer tree-change lifestyle, strong local amenities and median house prices well below Sydney, drawing city buyers seeking cheaper, greener living.

3 hours ago · Australia · 3 articles
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Russia offers increased oil and LNG supplies to India amid Middle East crisis

Russian first deputy prime minister Denis Manturov told Indian officials Russian firms can increase oil and LNG flows to India as Strait of Hormuz disruptions raise energy prices, and both sides discussed wider trade and energy cooperation.

7 hours ago · India · 4 articles
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Iran war revives stagflation risk after 1970s oil shock

Escalation in Iran is lifting energy costs and raising the risk that Europe could face simultaneous high inflation and weak growth, forcing the ECB to balance higher interest rates against slowing demand.

11 hours ago · Iran · 6 articles
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Middle East war disrupts oil flows, risks global growth

Five weeks of fighting and Tehran's pressure on the Strait of Hormuz have forced over 40 countries to seek ways to restore oil and gas shipments, raising inflation and recession risks worldwide.

24 hours ago · Iran · 8 articles
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Panama Papers at 10: How the leaks reshaped Nigeria’s transparency laws

Ten years after the Panama Papers exposed offshore holdings tied to top politicians and businesspeople, Nigeria adopted mandatory beneficial ownership disclosure in law, built sector registers, and launched tax regularization programs, even though the leaks did not produce direct prosecutions.

7 hours ago · Nigeria · 4 articles
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Wall Street closed for Good Friday as markets react to Iran tensions

The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed April 3 for Good Friday, the U.S. bond market will close at noon ET, and futures slipped after a stronger-than-expected jobs report amid rising energy risks tied to the Iran conflict.

5 hours ago · United States · 3 articles
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Japan ready to act as yen volatility rises near 160

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned the government will act against speculative moves after a significant rise in foreign exchange and crude oil volatility as the yen hovers near 160 per dollar.

18 hours ago · Japan · 7 articles
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Tada and Gojek raise fuel surcharge to help drivers

Tada and Gojek will temporarily raise a per-trip fuel surcharge in Singapore to help drivers cover higher fuel costs, following similar moves by other platforms and taxi operators.

19 hours ago · Singapore · 6 articles
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Australians cancel Easter road trips as fuel crisis drives prices higher

Soaring fuel prices and local shortages after disruptions to Middle East shipping have led many Australians to cancel their four-day weekend travel, prompting a government fuel tax cut.

13 hours ago · Australia · 4 articles
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Manulife, HSBC and Barclays accelerate AI adoption in Hong Kong

Major banks have appointed AI chiefs and expanded AI teams in Hong Kong after the government launched an AI+ strategy to promote AI in banking and society.

12 hours ago · Hong Kong · 4 articles
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Madrid international tourism up 12.5% in February; spending €1.166bn

Madrid received 839,705 visitors in February, with 465,583 international tourists spending €1.166 billion, a 2.46% increase year on year.

10 hours ago · Spain · 3 articles
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Türkiye defense and aerospace exports hit $1.91 billion in Q1

Official data show a 12.1% year-on-year rise in Q1 shipments to $1.91 billion, following a record 2025 when defense and aerospace exports topped $10 billion as domestic production and global demand expand.

10 hours ago · Turkey · 3 articles
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Malaysia urged to secure oil supplies before May amid Strait of Hormuz closure

Experts warn that delayed shipments after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz could leave Malaysia without hydrocarbon reserves by May, risking sharp price rises and an economic slowdown if the government does not act quickly.

11 hours ago · Malaysia · 3 articles
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Amazon adds 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for third-party sellers

Amazon will charge U.S. and Canadian third-party sellers 3.5% starting April 17 to help cover higher fuel and logistics costs after the war in Iran pushed up energy prices.

20 hours ago · United States · 5 articles
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Tesla reclaims world pure electric car top spot from BYD

Tesla's Q1 deliveries rose 6.5% to 358,023 units, surpassing BYD's BEV sales of 310,389 after BYD posted a 25.5% drop.

15 hours ago · United States · 3 articles
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Japan services growth slows as Middle East war dents business confidence

Japan's services PMI slipped to 53.4 in March, with confidence hit by the Middle East war and cost pressures intensifying while activity remained in expansion.

20 hours ago · Japan · 4 articles
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Americans now target $1.5 million to retire comfortably, Northwestern Mutual finds

The survey shows Americans' retirement expectations far exceed typical savings amid inflation and Social Security concerns, while other polls and federal data underscore widespread shortfalls.

13 hours ago · United States · 3 articles
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Pop Mart buy-backs fail to stop share slide amid Labubu reliance

Beijing-based Pop Mart repurchased shares across multiple rounds totaling about HK$1.74 billion this year but the stock continues to fall after results, raising questions about growth concentration in the Labubu franchise.

17 hours ago · China · 3 articles
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China Adds 12 Banks as Digital Yuan Operators

The central bank added 12 banks to its list of authorized digital yuan operators to expand access and spur innovation, with services to start after operational checks.

18 hours ago · China · 4 articles
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India's defence exports hit record Rs 38,424 crore in 2025-26

India’s defence exports climbed to a record Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, a 62.7% increase driven by higher PSU and private sector shipments of missiles, aircraft and other military systems to more than 80 countries.

21 hours ago · India · 4 articles
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Microsoft says Copilot sales are gaining as AI concerns weigh on shares

Judson Althoff told employees Copilot adoption strengthened after a sales strategy change as investors watch heavy AI spending and a 23% Q1 stock drop.

20 hours ago · United States · 3 articles
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India’s oil basket hits four-year high at $113.49 a barrel

India’s oil basket reached $113.49 in March as West Asia supply disruptions lift global crude above $100 and OPEC+ mulls output changes.

19 hours ago · India · 3 articles
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China reshapes gas imports with a diversified pipeline and LNG portfolio

China balances long-term oil-indexed pipeline deals and long and short-term LNG purchases to secure supply and pricing flexibility, using storage and electrification as buffers amid Middle East and transport disruptions.

24 hours ago · China · 3 articles
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Starbucks to pay U.S. baristas weekly and expand tips and bonuses

Starbucks will start weekly pay in August, allow tips on mobile and app payments and roll out a bonus plan worth up to $1,200 a year as union negotiations continue.

23 hours ago · United States · 3 articles