Oil flows are up as Iran war turmoil eases. Why do prices keep rising?
Brent crude prices are up more than 60 percent compared with pre-war levels, despite rebound in supply.
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US tech stocks tumble as investors fret over AI spending
Tech-heavy Nasdaq falls 2.6 percent as debate rages over whether AI is a bubble.
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Musk confirms SpaceX and Tesla exploring merger
Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla are considering a merger that would form a $3.5 trillion mega company.
Published On 21 Oct 2026
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France’s growing debt woes: How bond markets set countries’ borrowing costs
France’s rising debt is unnerving investors, but countries such as the US and Japan owe even greater sums.
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Why is China buying up gold?
Beijing’s gold purchases reflect a shift away from reliance on US dollar assets, experts say.
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France’s mounting debt: Is Europe next?
France’s soaring borrowing costs and political divisions raise fears of a wider Eurozone debt crisis.
Published On 15 Oct 2026
What is potash, and why is the US importing it from Belarus?
US reliance on Canadian potash, a key fertiliser mineral, adds to farmers’ cost concerns amid trade tensions.
Rising fuel costs slashed Delta’s profit outlook despite strong demand
Rising fuel prices push Delta’s annual fuel expenses up by $6bn, affecting its profit outlook for 2026.
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Iraq devalues its currency but some MPs oppose it
MPs oppose dinar devaluation, citing increased living costs and financial strain on Iraq’s most vulnerable populations.
US stocks slide as oil prices fluctuate over renewed Iran war fears
Oil prices rose on fresh concerns about Middle East supplies, before falling on the possible release of more reserves.
US stock market hits all-time high as investors continue to bet on AI
The benchmark S&P 500 is up 14 percent this year despite elevated oil prices and US government debt sell-off.
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