How China’s reported ban on sulphuric acid exports could have overseas buyers reeling
Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production
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Newest first · UTC+11:00How China’s reported ban on sulphuric acid exports could have overseas buyers reeling
Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production
· Kandy Wong
Japan turns to Chinese petrochemicals amid naphtha crunch
Japanese chemical companies are grappling with shortages of feedstocks that had been sourced mainly from the Middle East. (Photo by Kai Fujii)
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Topic:Financial Markets
· David Chau
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· Dylan Svoboda
Hundreds of jobs to go at Home Affairs amid 'financial pressures'
The Australian Border Force is included in the voluntary redundancy round. (ABC: Avani Dias)
· Tom Crowley
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· Mike Turay
Citadel's Griffin To Meet With NY Gov. Hochul After Mamdani's Socialist Games
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· Tyler Durden
US conditions for paying UN dues include China curbs, report says
The US owes billions of dollars in unpaid fees to the organisation, which is facing ‘imminent financial collapse’, according to its chief
· Reuters
US conditions for paying UN dues include China curbs, report says
The US owes billions of dollars in unpaid fees to the organisation, which is facing ‘imminent financial collapse’, according to its chief
· Reuters
Ex-NBA all-star, former Net Ben Simmons putting Dumbo apartment back on the market for $15M after failing to sell it last year
NBA free agent Ben Simmons is making a second attempt to sell his palatial New York apartment — putting the condo back on the market for the reduced price of $14.99 million.
· Realtor.com
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· Tyler Durden
Here's everything to expect when the Fed issues its latest interest rate decision Wednesday
In what could be Jerome Powell's final meeting as Federal Reserve chair, he is expected to lead his fellow policymakers toward another cautious pause, with stubborn inflation and a resilient labor market leaving little room yet for interest rate cuts.
· Jeff Cox
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 4/28/2026
Sinking AI stocks and another climb in oil prices helped to halt Wall Street’s record-setting rally.
· The Associated Press
ADB Fact-Finding Mission to review progress of NEDP 2026–2030
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is making significant progress in the formulation of the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) for the period 2026–2030. This strategic initiative is designed to position Sri Lanka on a path of sustained export-le…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Revenue growth, not expenditure cuts, drives the primary surplus to 5.4% - DailyNews
In 2025 Sri Lanka achieved a primary surplus of 5.4% of GDP, exceeding the conditionality under the Extended Fund Facility Agreement (EFF) programme entered between the Sri Lankan Government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2023 which stipulates the country should maintain a primary surplus of 2.3% of GD…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Fintech Forum drives behavioural shift to digital payment nation - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s transition to a digitally inclusive economy has moved beyond infrastructure. Terminals, QR codes and mobile applications are now widely available. The real challenge lies in behavioural change, encouraging both consumers and merchants to move away from deeply rooted cash usage habits. According to Crispi…
· Gayan Abeykoon
CEAT Kelani launches GRIPP X5 and ZOOM X5 premium motorcycle tyres for Lankan roads - DailyNews
CEAT Kelani Holdings has strengthened its leadership in Sri Lanka’s two-wheeler tyre market with the launch of the X5 series of its premium motorcycle and scooter tyre ranges –‘GRIPP’ and ‘ZOOM’ –which are engineered to deliver higher mileage, enhanced safety and superior performance for modern riding needs.
· Gayan Abeykoon
ComBank secures Global Finance Asia-Pacific regional Award for Circular Economy Commitment - DailyNews
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been named the Asia Pacific regional winner of the Circular Economy Commitment award at the sixth annual Sustainable Finance Awards presented by Global Finance, securing a significant third-party endorsement of the Bank’s commitment to sustainable and responsible banking.
· Gayan Abeykoon
DFCC Bank strengthens Middle East remittance through AlfaNow partnership - DailyNews
DFCC Bank has entered into a partnership with AlfaNow in Dubai, expanding its remittance network across the Middle East and improving how Sri Lankans overseas send money home.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Pan Asia Bank offers customers with solutions to face energy crisis - DailyNews
Pan Asia Bank has been driving innovation to offer both mobility and energy independence. Anticipating the growing challenges surrounding fuel availability and energy costs in the country, Pan Asia Bank took proactive steps to offer customers a forward-looking solution.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Kariyawasam seals overall win at Sampath Bank RCGC Medal
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· Gayan Abeykoon
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· Gayan Abeykoon
IFC provides USD 18 Mn for 100 MW solar power facility
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has provided USD 18 million to WindForce PLC to develop Sri Lanka’s first utility‑scale 100‑megawatt (MW) solar power facility, a landmark project that will accelerate the country’s energy transition, strengthen energy security, lower ele…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Odisha man takes dead sister’s skeleton to bank - DailyNews
In a bizarre incident, a tribal man in Odisha’s Keonjhar district on Monday brought the skeleton of his deceased sister to a bank to withdraw money from her account, police said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
UAE's shock OPEC exit: What it means for the oil cartel's future and for crude prices
The United Arab Emirates' exit from OPEC this week will weaken the influence of the cartel and its leader Saudi Arabia on the oil market, a development that could prove bearish for prices over the long term.
· Spencer Kimball, Pippa Stevens
The 'double-headed monster' set to push up prices at the check-out
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· Emilia Terzon
The SEIU declares war on California’s tax base — and its economy
Unions sometimes destroy entire industries when they demand more than companies can afford.
· Bruce Bialosky
These Brisbane toll roads are still failing to meet expectations
Brisbane’s toll roads, tunnels and bridges delivered almost $600 million in revenue last financial year for Transurban Queensland.
· Felicity Caldwell
Indian villager digs up sister’s corpse and carries her to bank — so he can withdraw $211 from her account
Shocking video shows an Indian villager carrying his sister’s corpse to his local bank — all in an effort to prove she was dead so he could access the money in her account.
· Anthony Blair
Grim warning for workers with inflation set to hit a three-year high
Inflation is set to reach a three-year high as the war against Iran drives up prices on everyday goods, with warnings that the Australian economy could be in the grip of a stagflation slowdown that would drive more than 100,000 people out of work within months.
· Shane Wright
IDF stood by while Israelis burnt West Bank home, beat elderly Palestinian man - Army Radio
IDF soldiers stood by while extremist Jewish rioters set fire to a Palestinian home in the West Bank and beat an elderly man, Army Radio reported on Tuesday.
· TZVI JASPER
Iranian regime targets diaspora with propaganda, financial appeals, analyst says - interview
As the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel grinds on, Ashkan Rostami, an Italian Persian geopolitical analyst focused on Iran, Israel, and regional dynamics in the Middle East, and a member of the Institute for a New Middle East, said one important part of the story was unfolding far from the battlefie…
· FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
Jamie Dimon shrugs off inflation concerns but says he worried about stagflation risks
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday he is not worried about inflation, but added among the worst-case scenarios for the economy is the risk of stagflation.
· Reuters
Abu Dhabi's non-oil foreign trade up 36% in 2025 amid economic diversification push | The National
Abu Dhabi recorded a 36 per cent annual increase in non-oil foreign trade last year as the emirate moves ahead with its economic diversification agenda.
· Aarti Nagraj
Trump unhappy with Iran's proposal to end war
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States President Donald Trump is unhappy with Iran’s latest proposal on resolving the two-month war in the Middle East, a US official said, dampening hopes for resolution of a conflict that has disrupted energy supplies, fueled inflation, and killed thousands.
· Reuters
Airbus reports falling profts as jet deliveries slow
Airbus reported quarterly profits that halved from a year ago late Tuesday, as deliveries of its best-selling aircraft slowed.
· Elsa Ohlen
Skylines of uncertainty
IN Metro Manila, a curious phenomenon is unfolding in the city’s central business districts. Observing the skyline from Makati to Bonifacio Global City, one will notice it immediately: the rise of new tall buildings from luxury condominiums to towering new glass office buildings for banks and conglomerates. This new…
· Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr.
South Korean court increases former first lady's graft sentence
SEOUL — A South Korean appeals court increased the corruption sentence for former first lady Kim Keon Hee on Tuesday to four years in jail after finding her guilty of stock manipulation and bribery.
· Agence France-Presse
Fertilizer shock could push inflation to 8.1%
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· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for the Stanley Cup Playoffs
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· Mike Turay
Jamie Dimon warns of 'some kind of bond crisis' ahead as global debt risks build
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Tuesday warned that rising government debt levels could trigger a crisis in the bond market, urging policymakers to act before markets force their hand.
· Hugh Son
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables? - explainer
Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about potential attacks on critical infrastructure.
· REUTERS
Op-ed: In blocking Meta-Manus deal, China sends a powerful message to U.S. market about AI race
When Meta agreed to acquire Manus, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence startup with Chinese roots for roughly $2 billion last December, many saw the transaction as just another routine deal in today's global technology economy: capital crossing borders, startups relocating to friendlier jurisdictions, and majo…
· Dewardric L. McNeal
BOJ Keeps Rates On Hold In Rare 6-3 Vote Split As It Warns Of Looming Stagflation
In the first G5 central bank announcement of the week, overnight the Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate in a 6-3 vote, despite forecasting a sharp rise in inflation as the war in the Middle East sends commodity prices higher and clouds the global economic outlook while testing Japan's given its exposure …
· Tyler Durden
Billionaire Ken Griffin to meet with Hochul to discuss New York’s ‘future direction’ after Mamdani feud
Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of the hedge fund and market trading firm Citadel, said on Tuesday he will meet with New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday to talk about its “future direction.”
· Reuters
Israeli violence against Palestinians echoes Holocaust – ex-Mossad chief
Violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank echoes attacks on Jews during the Holocaust and poses an “existential threat” to Israel, former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo has said.
· RT
READ MORE: Israeli violence against Palestinians echoes Holocaust – ex-Mossad chief
Violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank echoes attacks on Jews during the Holocaust and poses an “existential threat” to Israel, former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo has said.
· RT