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Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings

Sunday, April 12 by SRN News

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) - Top finance officials from around the world will convene in Washington this week under the shadow of the war in the Middle East, which has delivered a third major shock to the global economy after the COVID... Read More.

Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says

Saturday, April 11 by SRN News

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) - The war in the Middle East will have a cascading impact on the global economy, even if a ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump takes hold, World Bank President Ajay Banga told Reuters in an interview... Read More.

Middle East war spotlights Florida’s fuel supply vulnerability

Friday, April 10 by SRN News

By Shariq Khan NEW YORK, April 10 (Reuters) - Florida residents have paid significantly more than the nationwide average for gasoline and diesel in recent weeks as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran forces the Sunshine State to compete with Europe and Asia for fuel produced... Read More.

Dash sign two-time Big East DPOY Natalie Bain

Friday, April 10 by SRN News

The Houston Dash signed two-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year Natalie Bain for the rest of the 2026 season on Friday. Bain, 22, was a three-time All-American and guided Xavier to a Big East tournament title in 2025. She spent the preseason with Houston... Read More.

Global equity fund inflows surge on Middle East ceasefire boost

Friday, April 10 by SRN News

April 10 (Reuters) - Global equity fund inflows nearly doubled in the week through April 8 as a two-week Middle East ceasefire raised hopes of a resumption of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Investors pumped a net $23.47 billion into global equity funds, when... Read More.

Glencore charters supertanker to load oil from Middle East, sources say

Thursday, April 9 by SRN News

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, April 9 (Reuters) - Commodities trading firm Glencore has chartered a supertanker to load Middle Eastern crude for Asia, according to a shipping source and LSEG data, likely the first oil tanker to be fixed for the route since the ceasefire... Read More.

Fed’s Williams says Middle East war will drive up inflation – Bloomberg

Tuesday, April 7 by SRN News

By Michael S. Derby April 7 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Tuesday the Middle East war energy shock will drive up overall inflation over the course of this year, while reiterating monetary policy is in the right place... Read More.

UBS lowers 2026 S&P 500 target on Middle East conflict risks

Tuesday, April 7 by SRN News

April 7 - UBS Global Wealth Management trimmed its S&P 500 index target for 2026, pointing to sustained higher oil prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict that could pressure U.S. economic growth and inflation. In a note dated April 6, the brokerage cut its... Read More.

War in Middle East will lead to slower growth, higher inflation, IMF chief tells Reuters

Monday, April 6 by SRN News

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday, ahead of a fresh forecast for the world economy planned by... Read More.

NHL’s East playoff race shaken up as the Flyers rise, Red Wings fall and Islanders fire their coach

Monday, April 6 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - Rick Tocchet understood the stakes, so the Philadelphia coach didn't want to make his players nervous before stepping onto the ice. "They know," Tocchet said. "They see the standings." The standings in the Eastern Conference look a lot different than they did... Read More.

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Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings

Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says

Middle East war spotlights Florida’s fuel supply vulnerability

Dash sign two-time Big East DPOY Natalie Bain

Global equity fund inflows surge on Middle East ceasefire boost

Glencore charters supertanker to load oil from Middle East, sources say

Fed’s Williams says Middle East war will drive up inflation – Bloomberg

UBS lowers 2026 S&P 500 target on Middle East conflict risks

War in Middle East will lead to slower growth, higher inflation, IMF chief tells Reuters

NHL’s East playoff race shaken up as the Flyers rise, Red Wings fall and Islanders fire their coach

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