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18+ min ago  (457+ words) The Australian share market has come bursting out of the blocks on Wednesday to broad gains as a potential two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran takes the sting out of oil prices. In the first hour of trading,…...

17+ hour, 36+ min ago  (1082+ words) Oil prices rose after US President Donald Trump signalled that an escalation of strikes on Iran could come as soon as Tuesday, renewing fears that oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz could remain constrained for longer. Brent traded above…...

4+ hour, 32+ min ago  (334+ words) April 7 (Reuters) " Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Tuesday reiterated his view that short-term borrowing costs are set appropriately to allow the central bank to "respond as needed to the uncertain effects of rising energy "prices and the conflict…...

59+ min ago  (218+ words) "While the government has assured stable supplies for April and May, the biggest challenge is how to meet energy supply needs from June onwards," Economy Minister Akmal Nasir said in a televised announcement." The central bank will provide support to…...

2+ hour, 8+ min ago  (373+ words) Gold prices surged Wednesday as President Trump announced a two-week pause in attacks on Iran, easing inflation fears. Spot gold climbed significantly, with futures also seeing gains. This diplomatic development, brokered by Pakistan, opens the door for negotiations. Key price…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (52+ words) The number of retail stores in Germany continues to decline, and it is projected that by 2026, their number could drop below 300,000 " this would be the first such case since the reunification of the country, as reported by BILD. According to…...

10+ hour, 54+ min ago  (479+ words) April 7 (Reuters) " Chile's peso, the worst-performing Latin American currency since the Middle East conflict began, led losses among regional currencies on Tuesday despite the country posting a wider-than-expected trade surplus in March. The weakness underscores the extent to "which the…...

29+ min ago  (316+ words) Good governance must complement fiscal management'The Hans India Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman didn't make a political point when she said that India has fiscal space to support sectors impacted by the escalating West Asia crisis It is because of…...

2+ hour, 8+ min ago  (437+ words) Until last year, a $1 million retirement savings account gave Canadians peace of mind to retire and live off the passive income these savings generated. However, this may not be enough anymore. Retirement is no longer defined by age. Many millennials…...

4+ hour, 41+ min ago  (74+ words) So, what's happening with home prices in Providence, RI? Are they dropping or rising? Redfin Real Estate took a look at local median sale prices over the past month, year, and six years to find out. All data represents the…...