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From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino
Rice supply is expected to fall this year as farmers cut planting acreage across Asia because of fertiliser shortages and soaring fuel costs from the Iran war, with an emerging El Nino also set to squeeze output of the world's most consumed staple.
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India's markets regulator approves change of control at RBL Bank in Emirates NBD stake deal
India's markets regulator has approved a change of control at RBL Bank , the lender said on Thursday, related to a proposed deal that would see Dubai's Emirates NBD acquire a majority stake.
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Asia's bond markets shake off war angst with record local issuance
The Middle East war has not slowed Asia's local currency bond markets, with Hong Kong and Australian dollar issuance hitting record highs so far in 2026 as investors and companies look to accelerate a shift away from U.S. dollar debt deals.
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Syngenta sees strong growth in China as Q1 sales rise
Swiss-based seeds and agrochemicals company Syngenta Group on Thursday reported slightly higher sales and profit during its first quarter due to strong growth in China and efficiency gains.
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OMV's Top Line Falls on Lower-Gas Prices and Oil Sales
Revenue was hit by lower-gas prices and a drop in oil sales, but higher refining margins in its chemicals business offered some support.
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Israel's economy and financial markets are booming — even as conflict rages in the Middle East
Conflict involving Israel has escalated this year, but the country's economy is still expected to outperform major developed markets in 2026. Capital markets are also outperforming, with the Tel Aviv 35 surging and the shekel rising.
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‘NEW SEASON' of AI investments, chief market strategist says
J.P. Morgan Asset Management chief market strategist Gabriela Santos discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to leave rates unchanged and the artificial intelligence boom's impact on markets on ‘Making Money.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #makingmoney #economy #markets #stocks #investing #finance #federalreserve #interestrates #ai #technology #business #corporations #growth #wallstreet #gabrielasantos #jpmorgan #global #trade
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This Market Pro Likes Healthcare Stocks, Dislikes Software. How He Picks Winners.
Adam Parker's Trivariate Research analyzes stocks from a macro, fundamental, and quantitative perspective.
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Stagflation risks stacking up as Iran war enters third month
Financial markets are finding it harder to look past the rising economic costs of the Iran war as the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz prolongs the world's biggest-ever disruption to energy supplies.
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A divided committee, external political pressures, and an energy shock—Kevin Warsh is inheriting a Fed unlike any his predecessors faced.\
A divided committee, external political pressures, and an energy shock—Kevin Warsh is inheriting a Fed unlike any his predecessors faced.
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HIGHEST level of dissent in Fed decision since 1992
‘The Big Money Show' co-host Taylor Riggs and financial journalist John Carney discuss Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's decision to remain on the Fed's Board of Governors on ‘Kudlow.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #kudlow #federalreserve #fed #jeromepowell #powell #economy #finance #inflation #interestrates #banking #markets #wallstreet #money #government #policy #politics #political #politicalnews #centralbank
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Vanadium Miners News For The Month Of April 2026
China spot vanadium pentoxide & ferrovanadium prices were higher the past month. Prices remain at quite low levels.
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WSJ Chief Economics Reporter on What Comes Next for the Fed After Powell
Outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell said he would remain on the Fed's board after Kevin Warsh becomes chair, announcing his decision after officials extended an interest-rate pause. WSJ's Nick Timiraos explains what comes next for the central bank.
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Oil prices extend gains as US-Iran war deadlock keeps supply off market
Oil prices extended gains on Thursday on concerns supply from the key Middle East producing region will remain bottled up for longer as talks to end the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran have deadlocked.
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Is the jury out on Jerome Powell's Fed legacy?
QI Research CEO and chief strategist Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses the four dissenters in the Federal Reserve meeting on 'Making Money.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #makingmoney #federalreserve #fed #jeromepowell #powell #jeromepowell #danielledimartinobooth #economy #finance #interestrates #inflation #markets #transparency #policy #banking #money #economics #government
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Review & Preview: Powell's Long, Strange Trip
The Fed chair's last meeting brought a surprise four dissents from the FOMC. Big Tech earnings stole the spotlight.
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A Barron's Guide to Helium—and Why It Matters for Chip Stocks
Helium shortages are set to last even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens permanently. These are the stocks to watch.
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Powell says he'll stay on Fed board after chairmanship ends but won't be a 'shadow Fed chair'
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he won't retire after his term ends next month, pledging to be a constructive governor and not a shadow Fed chair.
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Zuckerberg says he aims to build an AI agent he'd want his mom to use.
Zuckerberg says he aims to build an AI agent he'd want his mom to use.
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Australia's Woolworths tops quarterly sales estimates, flags inflation, fuel risks
Woolworths surpassed third-quarter sales estimates on Thursday, but warned that domestic food segment earnings growth could no longer reach the upper end of the range, citing fuel price pressures and customer retention investments.
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