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Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz, Easing Oil Market Fears Amid Ongoing Volatility

Neutral (0.2)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (22 hours ago)

Iranian officials have announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime passage responsible for the tra...

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Skeletal Remains in Washington Identified as Missing Woman Hailey Athay

Bearish (-0.7)Impact: Low

Published on April 18, 2026 (22 hours ago)

Washington state authorities have confirmed that skeletal remains found by hikers in Rose Valley belong to Hailey E. Ath...

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USD/CHF Hits Five-Week Low as Swiss Franc Strengthens Amid US-Iran Deal Optimism

Bearish (-0.6)Impact: Medium

Published on April 18, 2026 (22 hours ago)

The USD/CHF currency pair ended the week on a bearish note, declining by 0.87% for the week and 0.27% on the day, as mar...

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Marubeni Acquires Spanish Utility to Expand in Europe and Latin America Amid Rising Data Center Power Demand

Bullish (0.7)Impact: Medium

Published on April 18, 2026 (22 hours ago)

Japanese trading house Marubeni has acquired a Spanish energy supplier, marking its entry into the European and Latin Am...

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China's Real Estate Market Struggles with Unfinished Buildings, Eroding Buyer Confidence

Bearish (-0.7)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (22 hours ago)

China's real estate sector continues to grapple with a significant number of unfinished apartment buildings, particularl...

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Over 100 Japanese Firms, Including Insurance and Rail Giants, Enter Emissions Credit Market Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Bullish (0.7)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (22 hours ago)

Approximately 110 Japanese corporations and organizations, including major players such as Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and...

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Orion Machinery Forms Joint Venture in India to Meet Rising Vacuum Pump Demand

Bullish (0.7)Impact: Medium

Published on April 18, 2026 (22 hours ago)

Orion Machinery, a Japanese manufacturer of industrial machines, has announced the establishment of a joint venture with...

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LCD Panel Prices Surge as TV Makers Prepare for World Cup Demand

Bullish (0.3)Impact: Medium

Published on April 18, 2026 (22 hours ago)

LCD panel prices are rising as television manufacturers increase purchases in anticipation of higher demand driven by th...

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Shin-Etsu Chemical Maintains Stable PVC Supply Amid Iran Crisis Through U.S. Shale Gas Strategy

Bullish (0.6)Impact: Medium

Published on April 18, 2026 (22 hours ago)

Shin-Etsu Chemical's polyvinyl chloride (PVC) business has demonstrated resilience in the face of supply shocks caused b...

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Global Markets Roiled as Middle East Crisis Sends Oil and Gold Prices Soaring

Bearish (-0.7)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (22 hours ago)

A major escalation in the Middle East, triggered by Donald Trump's show of force, has resulted in the deepest global dis...

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