US Jobs Surge Unexpectedly in March Despite Iran War
The US jobs market surged unexpectedly in March, with employers adding 178,000 jobs, according to the Labor Department, despite the energy shock and uncertainty from the US-Israel war in Iran.
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Fears Cost of Water and Beer Soar as India’s Scorching Summer Hits
India's summer heat is intensifying fears over rising costs of water and beer, as the war with Iran disrupts supply chains and drives up prices, according to the BBC.
Oil Prices Soar 7% as Trump Threatens Iran Strikes
Oil prices jumped nearly 7% after President Donald Trump reiterated threats to strike Iran 'extremely hard' in the coming weeks, according to the BBC.
Oil Price Falls 15% as Trump Claims Iran War Ends in Two Weeks
Oil prices tumbled and global stock markets rallied after Donald Trump said the war in Iran would end in 'two to three weeks', according to The Guardian.
SpaceX Aims for $1.75tn Valuation in Record IPO
SpaceX has confidentially filed to go public with a valuation of $1.75tn, according to reports, signaling a major shift in the space and tech industries.
Stock Market Today Gains 450 Points on Iran War Hopes
The stock market surged 450 points on Tuesday as investors responded positively to President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting a potential end to the Iran war, despite Iran's denial of such talks.
Oil Briefly Falls Below $100 as Trump Announces Iran War Timeline
Oil prices briefly fell below $100 a barrel on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the US will leave Iran in 'two to three weeks,' according to the BBC.
Oil Surges as Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Markets
Oil prices are on track for a record monthly surge as tensions between Iran and other regional powers escalate, disrupting supply chains and sending shockwaves through global markets, according to multiple reports.
Digital Violence Surge in Africa Demands Urgent Action, Experts Warn
Urgent action is needed to prevent a surge in digital violence across Africa, as experts warn of an alarming rise in online abuse targeting women and girls, according to reports from The Guardian and UN Women.
Oil prices ease and stock markets jump as hopes rise for an end to the Iran war
Oil prices fell and stock markets rose as hopes grew that the Iran war might be ending, according to the Associated Press.
Bitcoin price news: BTC surges 5% to $71,000 as Trump postpones Iran escalation
Bitcoin surged 5% to $71,000 on Monday, according to Coindesk, as former President Donald Trump announced a delay in planned military actions against Iran.
Tesla Stock Rises As Elon Musk Announces Terafab Project
Tesla stock rose sharply after Elon Musk announced the launch of the Terafab project, a high-capacity manufacturing initiative aimed at producing advanced battery components, according to Investors.com.
Small comforts fade and big worries grow as fuel prices surge globally
Fuel prices have surged to record levels worldwide, according to the Associated Press, hitting consumers with higher costs for everything from daily commutes to groceries.
Apollo caps investor withdrawals from flagship private credit fund
Apollo Global Management has reportedly restricted investor withdrawals from its flagship private credit fund, according to the Financial Times.
Shares rally, oil rebounds as Trump extends Iran ultimatum
Shares and oil prices rebounded sharply on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended an ultimatum to Iran, according to Reuters.