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  1. UK Air Passenger Duty Hikes Take Effect April 1 Amid Global Aviation Tax Surge

    UK Air Passenger Duty Hikes Take Effect April 1 Amid Global Aviation Tax Surge

    UK long-haul flight taxes rise sharply April 1, with economy fares to Australia up 13% and private jet charges jumping 70%. EU and global aviation levies also escalate.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. BOJ Signals Rate Hike Path Amid Yen Weakness, Inflation Pressures

    BOJ Signals Rate Hike Path Amid Yen Weakness, Inflation Pressures

    The Bank of Japan eyes policy shift in April, eyeing rate hikes despite growth concerns and political resistance. Inflation metrics and yen volatility shape the debate.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  3. Ping An Overseas Halts U.S. Investment Amid Unreliable Policies

    Ping An Overseas Halts U.S. Investment Amid Unreliable Policies

    Ping An Overseas Holdings CEO questions further U.S. investments due to policy unpredictability under President Trump.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Oil Prices Whipsaw Amid Middle East War and Sanctions Shift

    Oil Prices Whipsaw Amid Middle East War and Sanctions Shift

    Oil markets swing as U.S.-Iran tensions threaten Gulf energy infrastructure while Iranian exports surge amid temporary sanctions relief.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Grab Temporarily Hikes Singapore Taxi Fares Amid Fuel Price Surge

    Grab Temporarily Hikes Singapore Taxi Fares Amid Fuel Price Surge

    GrabCab increases metered rates from March 30 to May 21 to offset rising fuel costs for drivers, mirroring competitor moves in the Singapore transport market.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Japan Weighs Cutting Inflation-Linked Bond Buybacks Amid Surging Demand

    Japan Weighs Cutting Inflation-Linked Bond Buybacks Amid Surging Demand

    Japan’s Finance Ministry may halve inflation-linked bond buybacks to 15 billion yen per month starting April, as break-even rates top 1.9% and demand surges.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Escalating Middle East Conflict Drives Safe-Haven Demand, Boosting Dollar

    Escalating Middle East Conflict Drives Safe-Haven Demand, Boosting Dollar

    Geopolitical tensions surge as Trump threatens Iran while IEA warns of historic economic threat. Markets react sharply to hawkish central bank signals.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Strait of Hormuz Crisis Poses Major Threat to Global Economy: IEA Chief

    Strait of Hormuz Crisis Poses Major Threat to Global Economy: IEA Chief

    IEA chief Fatih Birol warns that the ongoing energy crisis could have far-reaching economic impacts, similar to those of the 1970s and the 2022 Ukraine conflict.

    2mo ago 1 min read