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Reform making ‘fake promises based on fantasy economics’, union boss warns
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Trump Says He’ll Be Disappointed If Warsh Doesn’t Cut Rates Right Away—Ahead Of His Fed Chair Pick’s Hearing
BreakingInnovationTrump Says He’ll Be Disappointed If Warsh Doesn’t Cut Rates Right Away—Ahead Of His Fed Chair Pick’s HearingByAlicia Park,Fellow. I cover tech and innovation.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 09:22am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump told CNBC he will be disappointed if Kevin Warsh, his pick to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, does not cut rates as soon as...
Silver Rate in Pakistan Today – April 21, 2026
BusinessPakistanSilver Rate in Pakistan Today – April 21, 2026By Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026Karachi, April 21, 2026 – Silver prices in Pakistan declined on Tuesday, tracking a broad pullback in the global precious metals market. According to data from the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA) and local Karachi market reports, the silver rate per tola fell by Rs. 59 to settle at Rs. 8,358, while the price per 10 grams declined by Rs. 51 to reach Rs. 7,165. The dip in the domestic...
All the alternative routes for Middle East oil and gas to bypass the Strait of Hormuz
NewsWorldMiddle EastAll the alternative routes for Middle East oil and gas to bypass the Strait of HormuzThe Strait is considered the world's most important oil chokepoint – but there are other optionsNerijus Adomaitis Tuesday 21 April 2026 14:15 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBo...
Rs 300-Crore Alleged 'Chana Dal' Scam Hits Darjeeling Hills Ahead Of Bengal Polls
The controversy erupted after the Indian Gorkha Janshakti Front (IGJF) publicly accused the GTA of failing to account for a large consignment of chana dal sanctioned under a central government initiative.
Economist Justin Lin urges West to adopt ‘Eastern wisdom’ as China moves up value chain
The West’s narrative of Chinese “overcapacity” is a double standard, said a former chief economist of the World Bank as he urged advanced economies to draw on “Eastern wisdom” rather than protectionism to navigate the rise of hi-tech competition. Justin Lin Yifu, a prominent advocate of Beijing’s industrial policy, dismissed claims that China’s auto-export surge was a sign of industrial imbalance. Speaking at Hong Kong Chu Hai College, Lin drew a contrast with Germany to expose a logical...
Iran threatens to block SECOND major oil strait as 'Gate of Tears' sparks cost of living fears
Iran threatens to block SECOND major oil strait as 'Gate of Tears' sparks cost of living fearsIran, which is yet to complete talks with US negotiators, is holding another card it could use to further disrupt the global economy if Islamabad talks turn sourCommentsNewsChris Hughes Defence and Security Editor and Liam Doyle13:54, 21 Apr 2026Updated 13:55, 21 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesYemeni soldiers, who are aligned with Iran, could shut down the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait(Image: AP)Cost o...
Zimbabwe gold-backed currency undervalued against dollar – central bank
The ZiG should be trading at around 15 to the greenback, rather than the official rate of about 25, Reserve Bank chief John Mushayavanhu has said Zimbabwe’s gold-backed currency (ZiG) is undervalued by nearly half and should be trading much stronger against the US dollar, the southern African nation’s central bank has said. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor John Mushayavanhu said on Friday that the ZiG should be valued at around 15 to the US dollar, compared with the of...
Azerbaijan says it is ready to supply LNG to Pakistan
Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR is ready to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Pakistan as soon as it receives a request from Islamabad, the company told Reuters on Tuesday, as Islamabad seeks spot cargoes to ease a growing energy shortfall. SOCAR said a framework agreement signed in 2025 between SOCAR Trading and Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) allows the Pakistani buyer to purchase LNG cargoes directly under an accelerated procedure. “SOCAR is ready to provide LNG to Pakistan as...
China’s CRRC drops bid for Lisbon metro deal as EU finds ‘billions’ in subsidies probe
Chinese railway giant CRRC has been forced out of a Lisbon metro contract in favour of a Polish firm, after a European Commission investigation found that foreign subsidies allowed CRRC to underbid rivals. “The in-depth investigation confirmed these preliminary findings, revealing that the subsidies in question had indeed given the consortium an unfair competitive edge, to the detriment of other bidders taking part in the tender and the integrity of the EU’s internal market,” the European...
SEC Monitoring ‘Emerging Pressures’ in Private Credit Space
The Securities and Exchange Commission is closely monitoring the “emerging pressures” in the private credit market as redemption requests persist amidst rising default-rate projections, Chairman Paul Atkins said in prepared remarks.
America’s LNG Dominance Anchors Global Energy Security
BusinessEnergyAmerica’s LNG Dominance Anchors Global Energy SecurityByDavid Blackmon,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Blackmon is a Texas-based public policy analyst/consultant.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 08:31am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright speaks during 2026 CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference in H...
Lira Swaps Signal Turkey Will Hold Off Hiking Rates This Meeting
Swaps tied to the Turkish lira are signaling that traders have pared bets for the central bank to raise interest rates, after the ceasefire in the Iran war pushed oil prices off their highs and eased inflation fears.
Arizona Gov Hobbs sidesteps whether she believes Gallego's answers on Swalwell
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs repeatedly avoided answering last week whether she believed Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., after he claimed he was unaware of any sexual misconduct allegations against his close friend, former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif.Earlier this month, a bombshell report from the San Francisco Chronicle alleged that Swalwell sexually assaulted a former staffer, leading him to eventually suspend his gubernatorial campaign and resign from Congress. Since the report, other women have acc...
German central bank chief calls for wide access to Anthropic’s Mythos
Anthropic has rolled out a preview of Mythos to a select number of companies and some organisations that build or maintain critical software infrastructure, prompting calls for wider access to the technology.
Slot expected to continue at Liverpool next season
Arne Slot is expected to continue as Liverpool head coach next season, Sky Sports News understands, as the club close in on Champions League qualification.Any doubts about the Dutchman's future appear to be subsiding rapidly as a seven-point gap has opened up between Liverpool in fifth place and Chelsea in sixth.
What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 21, 2026?
MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 21, 2026? We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Matt Richardson Matt Richardson Sr. Managing Editor, Managing Your Money Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He wri...
Around 3.3 million jobs may have been affected by 2025 floods in Pakistan: ILO
ISLAMABAD: Around 3.3 million jobs may have been affected by the 2025 floods in Pakistan, according to an assessment conducted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The ILO — a specialised United Nations agency — announced on Tuesday that it had undertaken an employment and livelihoods loss assessment for 14 of the worst-affected districts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the ILO, the assessment showed that the majority of employment losses and disruptions were borne by...
A typical Social Security strategy could cost you $182,000
MoneyWatch This frequently used Social Security strategy could cost you $182,000 .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Aimee Picchi Aimee Picchi Associate Managing Editor, MoneyWatch Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Reports. Read Full Bio...
DEFRA warning to easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 passengers over duty free ban
DEFRA warning to easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 passengers over duty free banA new response highlighted how passengers can fall foul of £5,000 fines - and having their lunch seized and destroyedCommentsTravelBen Hurst13:09, 21 Apr 2026View ImagePeople arriving UK Border and passport control could get £5,000 fines for bringing banned food - even bought at duty free(Image: Getty)The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has given an update for anyone thinking of bringing food into the...