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15+ hour, 51+ min ago  (210+ words) NEW DELHI: India has proposed an "economic stabilisation fund" to provide fiscal "headroom for the country to respond to "global headwinds, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told parliament on Friday. The 573-billion-rupee ($6.20 billion) proposed fund will also help the "government to…...

17+ hour ago  (428+ words) While hard to determine with any certainty, the odds were higher after oil spiked last weekend. If the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, the odds of an economic downturn will certainly grow. With the ongoing war in the Middle East…...

11+ hour, 47+ min ago  (16+ words) Diplomacy al dente: US withdraws anti-dumping duties on Italian pasta'Yahoo Finance Oops, something went wrong...

5+ hour, 28+ min ago  (642+ words) BOSTON/LONDON (March 14): Stocks fell and the US'dollar strengthened on Friday as uncertainty over the Iran war continued to disrupt energy supplies, heightening concerns over fuel prices and interest rates. The price of oil crossed US$100 (RM393.85) per barrel'even as an…...

17+ hour, 28+ min ago  (189+ words) Updated March 13, 2026, 9:14 AM EDT Mortgage rates are down from yesterday and remain under 7%. Today's national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.22%, according to Bankrate. If you choose a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate is 5.58%. Mortgage rates increased slightly…...

3+ hour, 32+ min ago  (315+ words) By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a range between RM3.93 and RM3.98 next week as investors will keep a close watch on the trajectory of crude oil prices. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd…...

14+ hour, 31+ min ago  (675+ words) Travel agents have reported a continued downturn in family sales due to financial concerns. Firms said families were holding out for late deals or considering alternative destinations and dates. Hays Travel chief operating officer Jonathon Woodall-Johnston cited a "slower level…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (249+ words) Ruling says investigation appears aimed at pressuring Fed to cut rates Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:33am A federal judge has quashed Justice Department subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in January as part of an investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The judge…...

15+ hour, 15+ min ago  (245+ words) Summary Despite rising global oil prices, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has decided to maintain current petroleum rates, providing relief to the public amid economic and regional pressures. ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) " Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that petroleum product prices…...

17+ hour, 20+ min ago  (256+ words) According to a Reuters report, U.S. consumer spending rose slightly more than anticipated in January. The Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis stated that spending increased by 0.4% for the month, matching the pace recorded in December. This figure exceeded the 0.3% advance…...