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cryptoCrypto and Markets Drop on Fed Rate Hold
Major US indices and crypto markets fell as the Federal Reserve kept rates steady, with no cuts expected in 2026. Oil prices rise amid Middle East tensions.
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financeLagarde Warns Iran Conflict Could Spark Inflation Surge
ECB President Christine Lagarde warns rising energy prices from Iran conflict will impact eurozone inflation, complicating monetary policy amid slowing growth.
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financeEurope's Fuel Tax Shock: Who Pays the Most?
As oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions, European fuel taxes vary widely. Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands lead in tax burdens, while Bulgaria and Malta pay the least.
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financeDollar Retreats as Oil Surge Forces Global Central Banks Hawkish
The U.S. dollar weakened against major peers as Middle East tensions spiked energy costs, prompting aggressive rate hike expectations abroad while the Federal Reserve pauses.
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worldIsrael and Iran Exchange Airstrikes Amid Energy Market Turmoil
Escalating strikes between Israel and Iran disrupt global oil flows and expose rifts between Trump and Netanyahu over military strategy.
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worldIran Conflict Drives European Petrol Prices to 2022 Levels
War in Iran disrupts global oil markets, triggering sharp petrol price spikes across Germany, Austria, and Finland, with EU-wide increases nearing 8% as governments scramble to regulate retail hikes.
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financeUS Stocks Trim Losses as Netanyahu Signals War May End Sooner
Wall Street stocks rose after Israeli PM Netanyahu suggested the war could end faster, while energy prices spiked.
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worldMiddle East war disrupts Asia-Pacific fuel, supply chains, and economies
Escalating conflict impacts energy prices, shipping, and livelihoods across Asia-Pacific regions.