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Developing / AS-2756 / Global / 22:30

Iran war uncertainty rattles global markets

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Uncertainty over the growth outlook and expectations of persistent inflation are weighing on global markets as investors monitor the risk of renewed escalation in the Iran war. Falling oil prices have offered limited relief, while technology stocks and government bonds have come under pressure.

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Breaking / AS-2714 / Global / 17:30

France braces for nationwide strike and mass protests

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France is facing what could be its largest day of protests in years, with unions expecting 500,000 to 700,000 demonstrators nationwide. Strikes are disrupting schools, healthcare, public transportation and other essential services as anger over wages and purchasing power intensifies.

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Developing / AS-2582 / Global / 17:30

France rocked by third weekend of violent cost-of-living protests

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More than 500 people were arrested across France after demonstrations over falling living standards escalated into clashes with police. Officers used tear gas and water cannon as protesters threw paving stones and petrol bombs in several cities.[1][2]

Sources: BBC, The Straits Times, Anadolu Agency Read full →
Breaking / AS-2220 / Global / 19:45

France imposes curfews after deadly riots and mounting financial turmoil

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France has imposed nightly curfews in Paris, Lyon and other cities after the country’s most destructive rioting in years. The unrest is intensifying concerns about political stability and public finances, with France’s 10-year bond yield reaching 5%, its highest level since 2002.

Sources: NPR, Reuters, Euronews Read full →
Breaking / AS-1158 / Global / 14:30

Global protests erupt over soaring fuel prices and blackouts

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Protesters are taking to the streets across multiple countries to denounce skyrocketing fuel prices and widespread power cuts linked to the war in Iran.[2][8] The unrest highlights mounting social and economic pressure as the conflict drives up global energy costs and strains already fragile power grids.[2]

Sources: CNN, ABC News, BBC, Reuters Read full →
Developing / AS-1089 / Global / 12:30

Fed raises US interest rates despite Trump opposition

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The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate range to 3.75%-4%, its first hike since 2023, even as President Donald Trump publicly opposed tighter monetary policy.[1][9] The decision underscores the Fed’s focus on persistent above-target inflation and its independence from the White House.[1][9]

Sources: BBC News, Reuters, 10 Things Global News Read full →
Breaking / AS-1085 / Global / 10:01

US Federal Reserve delivers first interest rate hike in three years

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The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over three years, marking a major shift in global financial conditions.[4][5][15] The move, aimed at tackling resurgent inflation, will ripple through world markets, borrowing costs and emerging economies.[4][5][15]

Sources: BBC News, CNN, Reuters Read full →
Breaking / AS-1013 / Global / 06:00

Saudis shut key oil pipeline, jolting global energy markets

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Saudi Arabia has shut down a major oil pipeline, further limiting global oil flows at a time of already tight supply and elevated prices.[6] The move is raising concerns about energy security and inflation pressures worldwide as markets react to the disruption.[6]

Sources: CNN, Sky News, Reuters, NDTV Read full →
Breaking / AS-0843 / Global / 22:45

Oil surges past $100 as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates again

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Global oil prices have jumped above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as hostilities between the United States and Iran intensify in the Middle East.[6][10][11] The spike raises fears of fresh economic pressure worldwide and underscores the risk that the region’s conflict could further disrupt energy supplies and trade.[6][10][11]

Sources: BBC News, The Guardian, NBC News, NBC News World Read full →
Developing / AS-0796 / Global / 14:00

Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in US goods

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Canada’s new tariffs on about $20 billion of US products take effect today, sharply escalating a major cross‑border trade dispute. The move turns the clash with President Trump’s administration into a global test of whether a smaller economy can successfully push back against Washington’s protectionism.

Sources: AP News, The Guardian, Reuters, BBC News, The New York Times Read full →
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