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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe’s inflation rate rose to 2.5% in March, according to official figures released Tuesday, as the Iran war sent fuel prices sharply higher.
· David Mchugh
Euro zone inflation smashes through ECB target to 2.5% in March as energy costs soar
Inflation in the euro zone jumped to 2.5% in March, according to the latest preliminary figures from Eurostat on Tuesday.
· Holly Ellyatt
China plans AI-powered smart shipping system by 2027
Pilot zones and more than 100 smart vessels are part of Beijing’s strategy to bolster maritime operations and address bottlenecks
· Sylvia Ma
Treasury yields fall as traders rethink Fed rate hikes after Powell comments
U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Tuesday morning, as investors reassessed the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rates and continued to monitor developments in the Middle East.
· Chloe Taylor
Malian army denies releasing jihadists to end fuel convoy attacks
The Malian army denied on Monday that it had released around 200 suspected jihadists in mid-March to secure an end to attacks on fuel convoys that are crippling the landlocked nation's economy.
· AfricaNews
Palestine weekly wrap: Holy sites remain closed as deadly violence spreads
Israeli violence against Palestinians in the last week has killed at least 18 people in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
· Al Jazeera Staff
UK house prices rise and economic growth revised up but Iran war clouds outlook – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
· Lauren Almeida
Countdown to a Global Stage: Thailand Fully Prepares to Host the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings
BANGKOK, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings are held every October, rotating between the institutions' headquarters in Washington, D.C., United States (for two consecutive years) and a selected member country every third year. This rotation reflects regional diversity and global …
· PRNEWSWIRE
Jim Chalmers claims removing card surcharges will ease cost-of-living pressures. But will you be better off?
The reforms announced by the Reserve Bank on Tuesday will have ripple effects across the whole payments system, experts say
· Luca Ittimani
Metrobank introduces HANDS: A practical financial guide for Filipinos navigating uncertainty
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· cmorales0331
Moçambique: Chapa pode encarecer se não houver apoio estatal
O Presidente de Moçambique, Daniel Chapo, confirmou no domingo (29.03), no final da XI Cimeira da Organização dos Estados de África, Caraíbas e Pacífico (OEACP), em Malabo que o país pode ser afetado pela crise dos combustíveis, com consequente aumento dos preços. Mas neste momento, o chefe de Estado garante que o p…
· Nádia Issufo
Malaysia raises 2026 growth forecast despite Iran war risks
Strong demand for AI semiconductors and an anticipated uptick in tourism are forecast to help the economy defy global volatility
· Joseph Sipalan
Ghost Bat vs Valkyrie: Australia in fierce battle with US for German war drone market
Australia is closing in on a breakthrough deal to sell hundreds of locally designed combat drones, called Ghost Bats, to the German military in an agreement that could pave the way for the cutting-edge aircraft to be exported around the world.
· Matthew Knott
If OpenAI is to float on the stock market this year, it needs to start turning a profit
The poster child of the AI boom, valued at $850bn, needs to show strategic discipline after ‘casting its net too wide’
· Aisha Down, Danmilmo
Auric rings till with $5.2m profit after WA gold run
ASX-listed Auric Mining has posted a $5.2 million net profit for the 2025 financial year, capping off a breakout period that saw the company surge into the ranks of bona fide gold producers on the back of its Munda and Jeffreys Find operations.
· Bill McConnell
Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar - DailyNews
Korean Air says it is moving into emergency management mode to buffer the impact of surging jet fuel costs as the global economy is rocked by the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Caloocan gives jeepney, tricycle drivers daily income to provide free ride to commuters
MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan Mayor Dave Gonzalo Malapitan on Tuesday announced that the local government has sealed a partnership with tricycle and jeepney groups based in the city to provide free ride for the commuters in exchange for regular financial subsidy amid the unabated increase in fuel costs, Malapitan t…
· Arlie O. Calalo
Pledges to build domed stadiums mushroom ahead of June elections
South Korea is again brimming with election pledges to build domed stadiums or cultural arenas to stimulate the local economy ahead of June's local elections, but watchers say the pledges may be unrealistic, citing unfulfilled pledges from politicians in the past.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Race-by-race tips and analysis for Warwick Farm on Wednesday
Selections based on a soft trackRace 19. Seraphox trialled quite well before being thrown in the deep end in the Todman on debut and he wasn’t disgraced in a race dominated on speed by the winner Paradoxium. Sitting three wide midfield didn’t help. 13. Switch On has done nothing wrong in two trial wins and she picke…
· Ray Hickson
JTI Korea steps up e-cigarette battle with new Ploom device
JTI Korea, a unit of Japan Tobacco International, is pushing deeper into Korea's competitive tobacco market with the launch of Ploom Aura, its most advanced device yet.
· No Kyung-min
Three niche commodity prices are surging. What they show about China's grip on supply chains
BEIJING — The Iran war is squeezing a global commodities market already pressured by China's export controls and stockpiling efforts.
· Evelyn Cheng
How Brazil's sugarcane-based ethanol shields it from global oil market shocks
As global oil markets tremble amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Brazil is finding protection in a decades-old buffer against shocks that is both cheap and environmentally friendly. While gas prices soar globally, tens of millions of Brazilian drivers have a choice at the pump: fill up with 100% sugarc…
· Mauricio Savarese
Oil steadies and Asian stocks are mostly lower on mixed signs on Iran
A currency trader talks on the phone near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 31, 2…
· Chan Ho Him
‘Pocketing billions’: How the Iran war has thrown Putin an oily lifeline
Washington: As Australia braces for fuel shortages and the world confronts the economic fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran that could trigger a global recession, one country is reaping the spoils: Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
· Michael Koziol
Celltrion launches Omlyclo in Brazil, eyes Latin America growth
Celltrion said Tuesday it has officially launched its autoimmune disease treatment Omlyclo in Brazil, the largest pharmaceutical market in Latin America, as part of its push to expand in the region.
· Jeon Ji-woo
35,000 pints of stolen Guinness, 950 wheels of pilfered cheese: can the UK’s cargo theft crisis be stopped?
It costs the UK economy £700m a year, and criminal gangs are operating with near impunity. Every time a lorry gets robbed, raided or hijacked, it’s Mike Dawber who investigates
· Stuart Mcgurk
[Vantage Point] How Corporate Philippines is quietly war-gaming a supply shock
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Will Trump put boots on the ground in Iran? - podcast
As thousands of US soldiers and marines arrive in the Middle East, Iran is accusing Washington of privately plotting a ground assault while publicly touting ceasefire talks. Donald Trump threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy infrastructure, said his ‘preference would be to take the oil’ in Iran and that US forces…
China factory activity rebounds in March as Iran war looms over growth
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s factory activity expanded in March, ending two months of contraction, the government said Tuesday, but analysts say prolonged impacts of the Iran war could weigh on growth.
· Chan Ho Him
Mecca hit with $600k fine for failing to lodge financial reports
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· April Glover
BOK chief nominee Shin plays down ‘hawk’ label, stresses flexibility
South Korea’s central bank chief nominee Shin Hyun-song on Tuesday downplayed concerns over a more hawkish monetary stance, stressing the need for flexibility in responding to economic conditions rather than adhering to rigid policy labels.
· Im Eun-byel
BOK chief nominee says FX risks in S. Korea limited amid ample dollar liquidity
Shin Hyun-song, nominee for governor of the Bank of Korea, said Tuesday there are no major concerns over the current level of the local currency, emphasizing that dollar liquidity remains ample.
· Yonhap
Chinese flight bookings rise by 20% ahead of April holiday break despite soaring airfares
Global instability fails to deter Chinese holidaymakers with airlines selling 2.04 million tickets in the lead-up to Ching Ming Festival
· Ralph Jennings
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent visits Long Island to tout small business under Trump
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent visited Nassau County on Monday evening, where he heard from small-business stakeholders on Long Island who raved about how they are making ends meet in the current economy under President Trump.
· Alex Mitchell
Pete Hegseth's broker attempted to make defense investments before Iran war: Financial Times
A broker for U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to make a large investment in major defense companies in the lead up to the Iran war, according to the Financial Times. The Pentagon has denied the report.
· Lim Hui Jie
South Korean day traders double down on stock market amid historic volatility | South China Morning Post
South Korean retail investors bought a record 7 trillion won (US$4.6 billion) worth of stocks in a single day, even as the Kospi slumped.
Cost crisis: Where your budget is about to be squeezed even harder
Keeping a roof above your head and the lights on are among the rising costs giving Australians – and economists – major cause for concern, with warnings the country could be heading for a recession by the end of the year.
· Nina Hendy
Hong Kong’s IP hub ambitions require sustained investment, coordination: experts
‘IP is not just a character. It is a whole ecosystem, from content to merchandising, events and tourism,’ industry veteran says
· Wynna Wong
Anonymous $200,000 donation helps free dinner service as demand doubles
The number of people lining up for a free hot meal every Monday night in Gosford continues to grow. (Supplied: Safelink Alliance)
· Mary Louise Vince
Surcharges on debit and credit cards to go from October
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· Adelaide Miller
RBA to end card surcharges as cash usage dwindles
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Adam Vidler
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China's AI race enters a new phase
This report is from this week's CNBC's The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what's driving the world's second-largest economy. You can subscribe here.
· Evelyn Cheng
RBA announces ban on credit, debit card surcharges
Surcharges on credit and debit card payments will be banned from October, the Reserve Bank has confirmed.
· Elias Visontay
How major US stock indexes fared Monday 3/30/2026
U.S. stocks fell again as oil prices keep climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end.
· The Associated Press
Australian politics live: social media giants accused of ‘potential non-compliance’ with under-16s social media ban
Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube being investigated as eSafety releases update on compliance with social media ban. Follow today’s news live
· Krishani Dhanji, Nino Bucci, Josh Butler
Micron stock sinks 10%, further cratering in post-earnings sell-off
Micron shares plummeted 10% on Monday, continuing the memory maker's significant post-earnings sell-off.
· Lola Murti
Measures to stabilize economy, provide services without interruption - DailyNews
The government has formulated a comprehensive programme to stabilize the domestic economy in the face of global challenges, and steps have also been taken to provide services without interruption during the festive season, said Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha Fernando.
· damith
Unemployment rate declines to 3.8% in 4Q-2025 - DailyNews
Labour market conditions showed improvement, with the unemployment rate declining to 3.8 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 4.2 per cent in the previous quarter. The labour force participation rate also rose to 48.8 per cent from 47.7 per cent, reflecting increased economic activity according to the latest …
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