European stocks are set for a lower opening on Thursday as inflation and growth concerns mount. Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them for "maritime violations", escalating tensions in the region. The incident underscored the fragility of the ceasefire and pushed...
Stocks showed a strong move to the upside during trading on Wednesday, more than offsetting the pullback seen over the two previous sessions. With the upward move, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reached new record closing highs.
A new study from the University of Barcelona suggests a promising way to treat fatty liver disease using medicines that already exist. Researchers found that two drugs, pemafibrate and telmisartan, can greatly reduce fat in the liver in animal studies. When used together, they not only improved liver...
A new study in the British Journal of Nutrition examined how fiber intake affects weight loss and the best time to consume it. Fiber is very important when trying to lose weight because it helps you feel full and may reduce how much you eat. It's a type of carbohydrate that the body doesn't fully...
Following the weakness seen over the two previous sessions, stocks have shown a strong move back to the upside during trading on Wednesday. The tech-heavy Nasdaq has led the way higher, more than offsetting the two-day pullback to reach a new record intraday high. Currently, the major averages are off their highs of the session but still firmly positive.
In a world where concerns of environmental loss is growing louder, a new landmark report from UNESCO has revealed a rare glimmer of hope. While global wildlife has plummeted by a staggering 73 per cent since the 1970s, life within the UN science and culture agency's protected territories is holding its...
Stocks are likely to move to the upside in early trading on Wednesday, regaining ground following the pullback seen over the two previous sessions. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.6 percent. Early buying interest is...
Aerospace major Boeing Co. (BA) reported on Wednesday a net loss for the first quarter that narrowed from last year, reflecting a 14 percent revenue growth amid higher commercial delivery volumes, improved operational performance, and favorable order timing.
The Department of War has released President Donald Trump's massive Defense Budget, which proposes to raise total defense-related spending to $1.5 trillion for Fiscal Year 2027. The largest request in the post-WWII era, the budget aims to strengthen U.S. military readiness against threats from Iran, China and Russia. The Defense Budget for FY27 marks a 42 percent increase over current funding l
The U.S. government has imposed sanctions on eight individuals and four entities that operate multiple procurement networks supporting Iran's UAV and ballistic missile programs. The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is also targeting Mahan Air, which has previously...
Iran is reportedly seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, meanwhile President Donald Trump said he was extending the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Early signs from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open higher on Wednesday. In the Asian trading session, gold traded higher....
The head of the UN a task force to facilitate the safe passage of fertilizers and related raw materials via the Strait of Hormuz, warned of a looming food crisis as fertilizer shipped through the vital lifeline is blocked ahead of the planting season. As the Persian Gulf crisis continues, time is ticking for farmers who rely on fertilizer shipped via the strategic trade route - and millions world
President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran will be extended until bi-lateral talks to end the Middle East war have progressed. In a social media post on Tuesday, Trump said the goodwill gesture is made at the request of Pakistan, that is mediated the first round of talks in its capital. At the same time, Trump said the blockade of Iranian ports will also continue until Tehran presen
European stocks were subdued on Wednesday after U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled, and U.S. President Donald Trump announced a unilateral extension of the ceasefire amid renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. In economic news, British consumer price inflation increased in March to the highest level...
European stocks may drift lower at open on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled and tensions continued to escalate over the Strait of Hormuz. After a second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks failed to materialize, U.S. President Donald Trump has unilaterally extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely...
April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.