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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.

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.

Inflation in focus for markets jostled by Middle East war signals

Friday, April 3 by SRN News

By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, April 3 (Reuters) - A fresh read on inflation and initial company results next week could start to show the Middle East war's effects on the U.S. economy and corporate America, as investors hope to start moving past a... Read More.

Hyundai Motor flags export disruptions as Middle East conflict hits shipping

Friday, April 3 by SRN News

By Daewoung Kim PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, April 3 (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor said on Friday that exports to Europe and North Africa, which typically transit through the Middle East, were being disrupted by the conflict in the region, underscoring growing strains on global supply chains.... Read More.

Factbox-Global companies delay IPOs and slash dividends as Middle East conflict rattles markets

Thursday, April 2 by SRN News

April 2 (Reuters) - The Middle East conflict has significantly impacted global financial markets, affected logistics and hindered the supply of raw materials integral to a host of industries. Below is a list of some of the companies reacting to the crisis by postponing... Read More.

Nike’s turnaround put to test as Middle East conflict poses new risks

Wednesday, April 1 by SRN News

April 1 (Reuters) - Nike's efforts to steady its business face a fresh setback, with executives cautioning that unrest in the Middle East could further complicate the turnaround, while the sportswear giant still struggles to regain traction in China. The company on Tuesday warned of... Read More.

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Middle East war spotlights Florida’s fuel supply vulnerability

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

Inflation in focus for markets jostled by Middle East war signals

Hyundai Motor flags export disruptions as Middle East conflict hits shipping

Factbox-Global companies delay IPOs and slash dividends as Middle East conflict rattles markets

Nike’s turnaround put to test as Middle East conflict poses new risks

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