190 stories tagged #middle east

  1. AirAsia X Raises Fares Amid Soaring Oil Prices
    finance

    AirAsia X Raises Fares Amid Soaring Oil Prices

    Budget carrier cuts capacity and increases fares by 31-40% as jet fuel costs surge to $300 per barrel due to Middle East conflict.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. Plastic Chemical Linked to Millions of Premature Births
    health

    Plastic Chemical Linked to Millions of Premature Births

    DEHP, commonly used in household items, is estimated to contribute to over 1.9 million preterm births globally.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Barclays Sees S&P 500 Surge to 7,650 by End of 2026
    finance

    Barclays Sees S&P 500 Surge to 7,650 by End of 2026

    Barclays strategist Venu Krishna says S&P 500 offers attractive entry point ahead of major market rally.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Iran Escalation Crushes US Ceasefire Odds to 1%
    world

    Iran Escalation Crushes US Ceasefire Odds to 1%

    Iran's military strikes reduce US-Iran ceasefire probability to just 1% by April 7, as predictive markets show dramatic pessimism

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Tehran Launches Missile Strike on Israel Amid Trump's Escalation Threats
    world

    Tehran Launches Missile Strike on Israel Amid Trump's Escalation Threats

    Iran launches new missile barrage on Israel as Trump vows further strikes, escalating regional tensions and impacting global oil markets.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  6. Japan Signals Readiness to Intervene in FX Markets Amid Rising Volatility
    finance

    Japan Signals Readiness to Intervene in FX Markets Amid Rising Volatility

    Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warns of potential intervention as yen weakens near key levels, amid geopolitical tensions and market speculation.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Rising Oil Prices Pressure Bitcoin Amid Middle East Tensions
    finance

    Rising Oil Prices Pressure Bitcoin Amid Middle East Tensions

    Bitcoin faces renewed selling pressure as rising oil prices and geopolitical risks dampen investor sentiment.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Pharma Supply Chains and Trials Falter Amid Middle East Turmoil
    health

    Pharma Supply Chains and Trials Falter Amid Middle East Turmoil

    Instability in the Middle East disrupts pharmaceutical supply chains and clinical trials, raising concerns over preparedness and operational resilience.

    2mo ago 1 min read