Can world markets ride out the rest of Trump’s reign?
Two apparent anomalies stand out in recent market movements – the rising dollar and falling gold prices
· Anthony Rowley
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Can world markets ride out the rest of Trump’s reign?
Two apparent anomalies stand out in recent market movements – the rising dollar and falling gold prices
· Anthony Rowley
China’s GPS rival, BeiDou, is getting an upgrade as Beijing eyes global adoption
China is overhauling its home-grown satellite navigation system as part of a push to expand the network’s global influence
· Xinyi Wu
China’s GPS rival, BeiDou, is getting an upgrade as Beijing eyes global adoption
China is overhauling its home-grown satellite navigation system as part of a push to expand the network’s global influence
· Xinyi Wu
What happened last time we ran out of oil?
Since World War 2, the U.S. has attempted to juggle its twin interests of supporting the state of Israel, and ensuring the stability of the global oil market. In one fell swoop, that decades-long project has failed in a big way. Turn on the tv and you’ll see no shortage of concerned journalists standing at fuel bows…
Polymarket ripped for taking bets on fate of downed F-15 pilot: ‘Disgusting’
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) ripped Polymarket on Friday after the popular prediction market platform allowed users to place bets on the fate of a missing American F-15 fighter pilot shot down over Iran.
· Victor Nava
Qld residential care sector CEOs paid up to $679k
Amanda Camm has labelled a report into the residential care sector as disgraceful.
· Liana Walker
Iran launches missile barrage at central Israel, minor injuries reported
Iran launched a barrage of missiles towards central Israel and the West Bank, triggering mass sirens on Saturday afternoon.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN, HODAYA RAN
Here comes the ‘Mounjaro bride’: Indian women turn to weight-loss drug before wedding
Many Indian marriages are arranged by families, often bringing expectations around physical appearance and financial status
· Reuters
Here comes the ‘Mounjaro bride’: Indian women turn to weight-loss drug before wedding
Many Indian marriages are arranged by families, often bringing expectations around physical appearance and financial status
· Reuters
Trump says 'with a little more time,' US can open Strait of Hormuz, take oil, 'make a fortune'
US President Donald Trump said Friday that "with a little more time," the United States can easily open up the Strait of Hormuz, take the oil and "make a fortune," amid growing concerns over the impact of the US-Israeli war against Iran on oil prices and inflation.
· Yonhap
‘India is going to face a food crisis’: Farmers panic over fertiliser shortages amid Iran war
Ripple effects of oil and fertiliser shortage felt by farmers in India and Sri Lanka despite governments saying there is enough stock to go round
· Hannah Ellis Petersen, Aakash Hassan
How do you clean a toilet brush and when should you change it?
Plastic bristle brushes are porous and can easily accumulate bacteria if not cleaned and replaced often. (Adobe Stock)
· Nelli Saarinen
Lawyers search for Epstein survivors for Bank of America $72.5m settlement
Lawyers have estimated that as many as 75 women may have a stake in the $72.5m settlement reached with Bank of America over accusations related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
· Al Jazeera
Hasta 75 mujeres se beneficiarán de acuerdo de Bank of America por abusos de Epstein, dicen abogados
NUEVA YORK (AP) — Abogados dicen que hasta 75 mujeres que fueron víctimas de abuso sexual por parte de Jeffrey Epstein desde 2008 podrían beneficiarse de un fondo de 72,5 millones de dólares creado como parte de un acuerdo al que llegó Bank of America con abogados que representan a las mujeres.
· The Associated Press
Judge approves $72.5M fund for women abused by Jeffrey Epstein
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers say up to 75 women who were sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein since 2008 may benefit from a $72.5 million fund set up as part of a settlement Bank of America reached with lawyers representing the women.
Here’s how much an Easter basket will cost you as food inflation remains ‘staggering’
The Easter Bunny is hopping off with your bucks.
· Lisa Fickenscher
US$ 1 Bn in low-interest financing over next three years
The World Bank Group and the Government of Sri Lanka today launched a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to support Sri Lanka’s continued recovery, help achieve its 7% medium-term economic growth target, and support job creation.
· damith
American “Stone Age”: world’s poor brace for Western ground attack on Iran - DailyNews
Oil fields burn, bodies stink in rubble of destroyed cities, millions of Third World migrant workers (and children) panic and, globally, the poor either suffer worsening starvation or, anticipate food insecurity. Many countries in the Global South have already declared ‘energy emergencies’ or similar national contin…
· damith
US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
A United States federal judge has once again batted down a pair of subpoenas from the administration of President Donald Trump seeking information about Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, the country’s central bank.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Inside the Stablecoin stampede, as mainstream financial giants rush to cash in on the crypto coin
Stablecoins processed $33 trillion last year — 20 times the amount of transactions that PayPal did. And now, financial giants like BlackRock, credit cards like Visa and crypto ventures like World Liberty Financial are racing to get in on the cryptocurrency, which allows money to be transferred instantly and with min…
· Lydia Moynihan
Former Commonwealth Bank boss sells Sydney home for $26.25 million
David Murray, a former chief executive of the Commonwealth Bank, and his wife, Stephanie, have sold their grand Hunters Hill home for a suburb record of $26.25 million.
· Kristy Johnson
Four overlooked Victorian tree-change towns that won’t break the bank
Housing affordability is slipping further out of reach as mortgage rates and the cost of living rise.
· Shona Hendley
A troubled Easter in the Holy Land for Christians facing rising hostility in the birthplace of their religion | The National
Christians in the Holy Land are celebrating Easter in difficult times this year amid Iranian missile attacks on Israel, settler violence against their communities in the occupied West Bank and increasing Israeli pressure on their places of worship and practices.
· Thomas Helm
Nigeria worshippers mark Easter with Lagos street procession
Worshippers carrying wooden crosses and dressed in biblical costumes moved through districts including Yaba and Ikeja on 3 April, stopping to pray and reflect on the final hours of Jesus. The annual ritual is widely observed across the country, but this year many participants said it resonated more deeply as househo…
· AfricaNews
As waterfront homeowners stock up on sand, those living near sand excavation sites pay the price
Larry Lewis points to a map of the A.D. Makepeace excavation site in Carver, Mass., in January 2026. (Eleonora Bianchi/The New Bedford Light via AP)
Can the Christian Palestinian population survive Israel’s occupation?
As the world prepares for Easter, many Palestinian Christians are being blocked from reaching their holy sites as Israeli restrictions tighten further amid the war with Iran. Israel has long restricted access for Palestinian worshippers in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. But this year, access to Jerusalem is severe…
· Middleeasteye
Why prediction markets are attracting the interest of Wall Street — and law enforcement scrutiny
Law enforcement’s scrutiny of the trading involving the prediction markets should come as no surprise, top financial cops say – as they are no longer just apps used by sports fans to wager on games, but high-profile venues used by sophisticated traders to gauge risks across global events, On The Money has learned.
· Charles Gasparino
Smorgasburg is back with its biggest lineup yet featuring pork belly lollipops and a wild twist on traditional sliders
Smorgasburg, the Big Apple’s longtime bacchanal of bites, is back this weekend for another year of unique, hunger-inducing treats, ranging from lollipops made with pork belly to painstakingly authentic Acai bowls from a wide array of vendors across NYC, making it the food market’s biggest lineup yet.
· Rob LeDonne
US adds 178,000 jobs in March, rebounding from February losses
Job gains in a slumping market were about three times the forecast, partly boosted by construction firms adding positions in warmer weather
· Associated Press
Why the Gulf economies should do more to harmonise | The National
The Gulf Co-operation Council is emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic financial regions, driven by rapid economic diversification and innovation. With its strong foundation of stability and governance, alongside its keen embrace of technology, the region is uniquely positioned to establish itself as a global …
· Mohammed Alardhi
US job growth shatters expectations, in boost to Trump
That report gives the president some useful talking points as polling shows deep dissatisfaction with the state of the economy.
· Victoria Guida
Trump and the myth of American oil independence
The president says the U.S. can walk away from the Strait of Hormuz. The global market says otherwise.
· Joseph J. Schatz
Trump says 'with a little more time,' U.S. can open Strait of Hormuz, take oil, 'make a fortune'
WASHINGTON, April 3 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that "with a little more time," the United States can easily open up the Strait of Hormuz, take the oil and "make a fortune," amid growing concerns over the impact of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran on oil prices and inflation.
· Song Sang-ho
Cash Is King, Dowd Sees $10,000 Gold As The Credit Market "Is Starting To End The Party"
Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com,
· Tyler Durden
Ukraine offers to help unblock Hormuz
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in remarks made public Friday said his country could help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure by Iran has rattled the global economy.
· Agence France-Presse
US employers add 178K jobs in March in stronger-than-expected report
Hiring in March was surprisingly strong, signaling the labor market was stabilizing as the Iran war continues – though economists have warned higher energy prices from the conflict could spook employers and keep the Fed from cutting interest rates.
· Taylor Herzlich
U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%
The U.S. labor market bounced back in March, with job creation much stronger than expected though the broader picture of a slow-growth labor market held intact.
· Jeff Cox
Why US still needs Strait of Hormuz for sake of global economy | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
· Alvin R Cabral
Xinhua Silk Road: Global South financiers visit E. China's Ningbo to explore industrial and cultural innovation
BEIJING, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A delegation of government officials, financial executives and business leaders attending the 2026 Global South Financiers Forum recently visited Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, touring the city's advanced technology facilities and intangible cultural heritage sites.
· PRNEWSWIRE
‘I don’t know how we’ll emerge from this’: How much more can Israelis take?
Two and a half years of launching brutal attacks on its neighbours and the besieged enclave of Gaza have transformed Israel’s politics, economy and society, analysts say.
· Simon Speakman Cordall
Washington launches export initiative to ensure ‘future of AI’ is led by US
Chinese competitors targeted as US companies invited to form consortiums to offer full-stack AI solutions around the world
· Carol Yang
Malaysia urged to take more aggressive action to tackle energy crisis
Analysts warn of escalating risks to Malaysia’s economy and call for adjusting the subsidy scheme to stop the government from ‘burning cash’
· Joseph Sipalan
Ten years since Panama Papers: What did they reveal, did anything change?
The Panama Papers, one of the biggest ever data leaks, revealed the vast scale of offshore financial networks used by the global elite.
· Alma Milisic
China to boost frozen pork reserves as hog prices tumble to multi-year troughs
The national average hog price fell to an eight-year low of 10.68 yuan per kg in the fourth week of March
· He Huifeng
Manulife, HSBC, Barclays lead big finance firms’ AI adoption in Hong Kong
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po launched an AI+ strategy in this year’s budget speech to promote AI applications in the banking sector
· Enoch Yiu
Finance chief says incentives for reshoring stock investments to improve FX conditions
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday offering tax incentives to encourage offshore-bound investments to return to the domestic stock market will help improve foreign exchange supply and demand.
· Kim Han-joo
UAE’s non-oil business activity expanded in March despite Iran war hit | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
· The National
Seoul must step up at UK-led Hormuz meeting, experts say
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Chinese coal miners eye comeback as Iran war shakes energy market
Dunes of coal are piled near a mine in Ruzhou, in China's Henan province, in 2021. Coal, mostly produced domestically, shields China against oil supply risks. © Reuters
· WATARU SUZUKI