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US jobless claims fall last week as layoffs remain low despite global economic uncertainty

Thursday, April 16 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the range of the past few years even as the war in Iran continues to threaten the global economy. The number of Americans applying for jobless aid for the week ending April... Read More.

S&P Global downgrades ASX after Australian regulator finds governance, risk failures

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

April 16 (Reuters) - S&P Global Ratings on Thursday lowered its issuer credit rating for the Australian Securities Exchange to "A+/A-1" from "AA-/A-1+", two weeks after a local regulator flagged governance and risk management failures at the stock exchange operator. The downgrade underlines ASX's slide... Read More.

Citadel’s Ken Griffin says Iran war threatens global recession

Tuesday, April 14 by SRN News

By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Ken Griffin warned on Tuesday that the world could face a global recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for a prolonged period. "This really is a very, very treacherous moment for the world economy,"... Read More.

IMF cuts growth outlook, warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens

Tuesday, April 14 by SRN News

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Iran war-driven energy price spikes and supply disruptions and warned that the global economy would teeter on the brink of recession if the conflict worsens... Read More.

Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation

Tuesday, April 14 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Iran war has stalled the world's economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday. The IMF downgraded its forecast for global growth to 3.1% in 2026 from the 3.3% it had forecast... Read More.

Industry group cuts global steel demand forecast for 2026 due to Iran war

Tuesday, April 14 by SRN News

By Eric Onstad LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - The World Steel Association on Tuesday cut its forecast for global crude steel demand this year, partly due to the Iran war slashing consumption in the Middle East. The industry group cut its forecast for growth in steel... Read More.

Nissan to streamline global lineup to 45 models from 56

Tuesday, April 14 by SRN News

YOKOHAMA, Japan, April 14 (Reuters) - Nissan Motor said on Tuesday it plans to streamline its global lineup to 45 models from 56 and seek to deploy its artificial intelligence driving technology across 90% of its lineup over the long term. The company said... Read More.

How a US blockade near the Strait of Hormuz could work and the impact ahead for the global economy

Monday, April 13 by SRN News

A blockade of Iranian ports that President Donald Trump said began Monday could further disrupt oil prices, has spurred questions about international law and leaves doubts about whether the pressure tactic will force Tehran to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened to impose... Read More.

OPEC lowers second-quarter global oil demand forecast on Iran war

Monday, April 13 by SRN News

By Alex Lawler LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) - OPEC on Monday lowered its forecast for world oil demand in the second quarter by 500,000 barrels per day, the producer group's monthly oil report showed in its first public assessment of the Iran war's impact on... Read More.

Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts

Monday, April 13 by SRN News

By Mark John LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) - Alarm over the impact of the Iran war on the global economy grew on Monday with more countries announcing emergency support measures to combat rising energy costs, while others appealed for international support. The conflict - the third... Read More.

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US jobless claims fall last week as layoffs remain low despite global economic uncertainty

S&P Global downgrades ASX after Australian regulator finds governance, risk failures

Citadel’s Ken Griffin says Iran war threatens global recession

IMF cuts growth outlook, warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens

Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation

Nissan to streamline global lineup to 45 models from 56

How a US blockade near the Strait of Hormuz could work and the impact ahead for the global economy

OPEC lowers second-quarter global oil demand forecast on Iran war

Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts

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