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Analysis-Carney, boosted by majority government in Canada, aims for US trade deal

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

By Maria Cheng OTTAWA, April 22 (Reuters) - After securing a majority government in Canada last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney faces his biggest challenge: redefining trade with the U.S. under President Donald Trump. Canada, the U.S. and Mexico must agree by July 1 to... Read More.

Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

GUTACH, Germany (AP) - At the edge of a trail in Germany's picturesque Black Forest region, waterlogged steps sink into ankle-deep water and mud, requiring careful footing. An ocean away, a sandy trail in the ponderosa forests of northern Arizona demands treading just as... Read More.

Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work isn’t done

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - There's a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips. Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip makers that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in storage for months and still... Read More.

US stock index futures climb after Trump extends Iran truce

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

April 22 (Reuters) - Wall Street futures rose on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, even as uncertainty remained over whether Tehran and U.S. ally Israel would honor the truce. At 4:37 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis rose 171 points,... Read More.

Explainer-How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

By Alex Lawler LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) - The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused the biggest oil supply disruption on record by daily output lost, though at least one earlier shock had a greater cumulative... Read More.

Ford to recall over 140,000 US vehicles over damaged wires

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

Ford is recalling 140,201 Ranger vehicles in the U.S. as damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday. The sun... Read More.

UK’s Senior expects 2026 performance above expectations on stronger aerospace demand

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

April 22 (Reuters) - Aerospace and defence supplier Senior Plc on Wednesday said it expects its 2026 performance to be "comfortably better" than prior expectations after strong demand in the first quarter offset weaker sales at its Flexonics industrial unit. The improved forecast comes amid... Read More.

Asian benchmarks are mixed in cautious trading amid uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

TOKYO (AP) - Asian shares were mixed in cautious trading Wednesday, as investors watched for next steps in the U.S.-Iran conflict after President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire that was set to expire. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.3% to 59,530.64. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 declined... Read More.

UK inflation rises in March as prices at the pump spike higher after Iran war

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

LONDON (AP) - Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March after a sharp jump in prices at the pump in the wake of the disruption to energy supplies caused by the Iran war, official figures showed Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics said the annual... Read More.

Morning Bid: Indefinite ceasefire, markets unbothered

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee An indefinite ceasefire in the Middle East that may or may not be agreed by all parties but is mostly expected by markets is likely to leave April's risk momentum intact,... Read More.

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Analysis-Carney, boosted by majority government in Canada, aims for US trade deal

Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day

Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work isn’t done

US stock index futures climb after Trump extends Iran truce

Explainer-How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions

Ford to recall over 140,000 US vehicles over damaged wires

UK’s Senior expects 2026 performance above expectations on stronger aerospace demand

Asian benchmarks are mixed in cautious trading amid uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks

UK inflation rises in March as prices at the pump spike higher after Iran war

Morning Bid: Indefinite ceasefire, markets unbothered

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