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Global Policymakers Warn Iran War Is Fueling Inflation and Threatening Economic Growth

Bearish (-0.7)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (11 hours ago)

At the IMF World Bank meetings in Washington, DC, more than 30 central bankers, politicians, and policymakers discussed...

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Kazakhstan Shifts Gas Sector Partnership from Western Firms to China's CITIC

Neutral (0.2)Impact: Medium

Published on April 18, 2026 (11 hours ago)

Kazakhstan is undergoing a significant transformation in its gas sector, as state-owned entities and their Chinese partn...

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Iran Reimposes Strict Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing U.S. Naval Blockade

Bearish (-0.7)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (12 hours ago)

Iranian officials announced on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz has returned to 'strict control' by Iranian armed forces...

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Trump, IRS Enter Settlement Talks Over $10 Billion Tax Records Leak Lawsuit

Neutral (-0.2)Impact: Medium

Published on April 18, 2026 (17 hours ago)

Attorneys representing President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have informed a federal court that...

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U.S. Treasury Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver Amid Iran War Supply Concerns, Reversing Prior Denial

Neutral (0.1)Impact: Medium

Published on April 18, 2026 (17 hours ago)

The U.S. Treasury Department has extended its pause on sanctions targeting Russian oil shipments, a move aimed at allevi...

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Meta to Cut Nearly 8,000 Jobs in Major Workforce Reduction Amid AI Pivot

Bearish (-0.7)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (19 hours ago)

Meta is preparing to implement significant layoffs, with plans to cut roughly 10% of its global workforce—amounting to n...

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Singapore's GIC Sees Strong Upside in Japanese Equities Amid Corporate Reforms and Global Diversification

Bullish (0.8)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (20 hours ago)

Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC is expressing strong confidence in the Japanese stock market, citing robust fundam...

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Naphtha Shortage Forces Japanese Manufacturers to Raise Prices and Cut Output Despite Government Assurances

Bearish (-0.7)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (20 hours ago)

Japanese manufacturers are facing significant challenges due to a shortage of naphtha, a key petroleum derivative used i...

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IEA Warns Europe Could Face Jet Fuel Shortages Within Six Weeks Amid Middle East Supply Disruption

Bearish (-0.8)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (21 hours ago)

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a stark warning that Europe could run out of jet fuel in as few as six...

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Netflix Q1 Revenue Surges 16% Led by Asia, Shares Drop 9% After Reed Hastings Announces Board Exit

Neutral (-0.2)Impact: High

Published on April 18, 2026 (21 hours ago)

Netflix reported a 16% year-on-year revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026, with the Asia-Pacific region showing th...

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