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Economy caught between an oil shock and an AI boom

The AI boom will offset the negative effects of the Middle East war, but if the bubble pops Australia's economy could be exposed to a correction, a report says.

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday

Indian equities posted their steepest single-day decline since March as rising crude prices, renewed Middle East tensions and weak global cues triggered broad-based selling. Analysts said geopolitical developments, earnings guidance and central bank decisions will shape the market’s near-term direction.

The Economic Times

Oil shoots up as Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘over’

LONDON - Oil prices soared anew and stock markets slid on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, following renewed strikes in the Middle East.

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Iran’s environmental catastrophe has also wrecked its economy

For several decades, Iran has devoted substantial financial, institutional and political resources to military expansion. It has invested heavily in supporting its regional partners, as well as in pursuing geopolitical influence across the Middle East.

The Conversation

UK inflation set to ease back faster than expected, says IMF

It came as the global economic body said the global economic shock from the conflict in the Middle East was ‘better than feared’.

Evening Standard

Crude oil prices jump 6%, hit two-week high after Trump says Iran peace deal is ‘over’. What are experts saying?

Crude oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday to a two-week high after Donald Trump declared the Iran peace agreement "over", reviving fears of fresh supply disruptions from the Middle East. Analysts say concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, tighter sanctions and depleted inventories could keep oil prices elevated in the…

The Economic Times

Rupee slumps to one-month low as oil soars after Trump says Iran deal is 'over'

The Indian rupee fell to its weakest level in nearly a month on Wednesday. This decline occurred after U.S. President Donald Trump stated the interim accord with Iran was over. Oil prices jumped significantly, renewing fears of Middle East supply disruptions. Indian stocks also dropped sharply, their steepest fall in…

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Cathay Pacific cuts fuel surcharges again as jet fuel prices ease

Cathay Pacific Airways will reduce fuel surcharges on most passenger flights starting July sixteenth. This marks the third reduction since the Middle East crisis began. Fuel surcharges for flights to North America and Europe will decrease by seventeen percent. Surcharges for flights to the South Asian subcontinent will also see…

The Economic Times

Oil prices continue to rally as US and Iran step up mutual attacks

Oil prices jumped more than 3 percent on Wednesday as the Middle East crisis burst back into the spotlight, with United States and Iranian forces exchanging strikes after attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, fuelling fresh supply fears.

Radio France Internationale

India bonds dragged by rise in oil prices, Treasury yields on fresh US-Iran hostilities

Indian government bonds experienced a decline in early trading on Wednesday. This downturn followed Middle East tensions that pushed oil prices higher. The benchmark bond yield rose, ending a recent period of decline. Foreign investors continue to provide strong support through significant debt purchases. Overnight index swap rates also started…

The Economic Times

IndiGo, HPCL, other oil sensitive stocks plunge up to 5% as US strikes on Iran lift crude prices

Oil-sensitive Indian stocks tumbled significantly after US airstrikes on Iran. Crude oil prices climbed as sanctions on Iranian sales were reinstated. These events reignited concerns over Middle East stability and potential supply disruptions. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains vulnerable, impacting global energy supply routes. Analysts expect oil inventories…

The Economic Times

NZ notches first rate hike since 2023 with more to come

New Zealand's continuing economic recovery has helped convince the central bank to raise the official cash rate to 2.5 per cent, as expected by economists.

AAP

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Flare Again as US Strikes Iran Over Attack on Ships: Oil Climbs, Dow Futures Head Lower

Late Tuesday, U.S. military strikes on Iran renewed fears of a wider Middle East conflict, sending oil prices higher and weighing on equity futures as investors monitored the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes.

Benzinga

US strikes Iran after Hormuz tanker attacks: military

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation that has already shaken efforts to end the Middle East war.

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6,000-year-old broken ribs discovered in Syria may be one of the oldest known cases of child abuse in the world

Around 6,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, an infant suffered severe injuries in what might be the Middle East's earliest documented case of child abuse.

France 24

Hamas withdrawal from Gaza governance a bid to unblock 'deadlocked' peace plan

Nearly 20 years after taking power in Gaza, Hamas said on Monday it would hand over control of the territory to a committee of Palestinian technocrats. The move is a bid to get the ball rolling on the second phase of a peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump…

The Guardian - AU

Recession off the cards but Australia faces dreary outlook, economists say

De-escalation of war in the Middle East has lowered oil prices and eased fears of economic downturn but households are still feeling the pinch

The Economic Times

Rupee rises 15 paise to 95.28 against US dollar in early trade

The Indian rupee gained fifteen paise against the US dollar in early trade. Saudi Arabia's significant slash in August crude oil prices for Asia improved market sentiment. Lower Middle East risk premiums and improved supply conditions contributed to the rupee's appreciation. Meanwhile, domestic equity markets saw an upward trend with…

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NY Fed says supply chain pressures eased in June

Global supply chain pressures eased in June, with the New York Fed index falling to 1.25 as Middle East disruptions showed signs of easing. Improved transit through the Strait of Hormuz and softer oil prices are expected to moderate inflation, though logistics bottlenecks and supplier delays continue to signal residual…

Radio France Internationale

NATO summit in Ankara tests unity as Ukraine war and Trump tensions loom

As NATO leaders gather in Ankara tomorrow, Tuesday, the alliance faces a stark test of unity, burden-sharing and strategic clarity, with the war in Ukraine, transatlantic tensions and Middle East instability all pressing heavily on the agenda.

The Economic Times

US service sector growth dips in June; employment rebounds after months of contraction

US services sector activity saw a slight dip in June as the impact of Middle East war-driven order rushes faded. However, employment rebounded strongly, signaling continued labor market stability. While new orders decreased, order backlogs grew. Falling oil prices helped slow inflation, though underlying price pressures persist due to AI…

The Economic Times

OPEC+ to boost crude output, but can it deliver and who will buy?

OPEC+ has boosted oil production quotas for the fifth consecutive month, raising questions about shipping capacity and buyer demand. While Middle East exports are recovering post-conflict, they remain below pre-war levels. The market anticipates a return to oversupply, contingent on stable shipping routes and China's re-entry into the market, which…

Bangkok Post

Upbeat outlook for tourism-related stocks

As geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East have begun to soften, the global investor spotlight is shifting back to fundamental economic drivers. The de-escalation of the US-Iran war caused oil prices to dip, allowing tourism-related industries to recover from steep declines during the peak of the tensions.

The Economic Times

Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages 'asked to be annexed' by Israel

Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader in joint US-Israeli strikes. Israel responded with massive airstrikes and a ground invasion of southern Lebanon, where its troops now occupy swathes of…

International Business Times

Khamenei Funeral Puts Iran-US Talks On Hold. Hormuz, Nuclear Program Hold Key To Peace

Slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral has put in abeyance peace talks with the US to find a resolution to the Middle East conflict. Iran is also seen as increasingly pushing back on US demands in the negotiations.

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