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Gold prices in Dubai slip further as markets track dollar strength, not war tensions

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged lower again on Tuesday morning, signalling that global monetary cues — not geopolitical tensions from the ongoing US-Israel conflict involving Iran — are continuing to drive bullion markets. (Check latest UAE gold prices , alongside prices in , , , , , and .)Despite heightened uncertainty in the region, local rates softened, extending Monday’s decline and reinforcing a broader trend where interest rate expectations and currenc...

Why Aussies are being urged to get cash out from the ATM next week

Why Aussies are being urged to get cash out from the ATM next weekREAD MOE: Every young Aussie will suffer a cash blow from thisBy MAISY RAE Published: 07:32, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 07:32, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Unemployment drops sharply as inactivity in jobs market rises

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UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years

ONS data for three months to February is not expected to alter Bank of England’s decision on interest ratesUnemployment in the UK unexpectedly fell in the three months to February, according to official figures – but the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East is expected to cause a rise in job cuts.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that the rate of unemployment was 4.9% in the three months to February. This compares with 5.2% in the three months to January, a rate that economis...

UK unemployment rate sees surprise fall to 4.9%

UK unemployment rate sees surprise fall to 4.9%Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesThe UK's unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in the three months to February, according to the latest official figures.The fall was unexpected, with most analysts predicting the rate would remain unchanged at 5.2%.The figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) also showed that wages rose at an annual pace of 3.6% between December and February.Despite the slowdown in wage growth, pay i...

Brevan Howard Plans Tokyo Office, to Hire Traders in Hub Boost

Brevan Howard Asset Management plans to open a Tokyo office this summer, joining the rush of global finance giants seeking to capitalize on trading opportunities in the Japanese market, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Pakistan receives second tranche from Saudi Arabia under $3bn deposit deal

BusinessMust ReadPakistan receives second tranche from Saudi Arabia under $3bn deposit dealBy Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received $1 billion from Saudi Arabia, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday. “State Bank of Pakistan has received funds of US$ 1 billion from Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the value date of 20April2026. This is the second tranche of the $3 billion deposit recently agreed by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. First tranche of $2 billion has already,...

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Motability new 10,000-mile cap update as MPs prompt DWP response

Motability new 10,000-mile cap update as MPs prompt DWP responseMPs have raised multiple concerns over the decision to slash the Motability scheme mileage allowance from 20,000 to 10,000 milesCommentsMoneyBen Hurst07:09, 21 Apr 2026Updated 07:13, 21 Apr 2026View ImageLabour's Samantha Niblett asked about the impact of the Motability mileage cuts on disabled people(Image: Parliament TV)MPs have voiced serious concerns about the decision to dramatically cut the mileage allowance for Motabilit...

Iran war forces job losses, reverse migration in India’s ceramic hub

The ceramics industry in Gujarat's Morbi has been badly hit by fuel crisis, with most units closed and workers laid off.

Govt mulls relief for salaried class, says minister Bilal Azhar Kiani

KARACHI: State Minister for Finance Bilal Azhar Kiani has said that proposals for relief to the salaried class and measures to broaden the tax base by bringing retail and wholesale sectors into the tax net would be considered in the upcoming budget formulation process. He said the government values constructive input from chambers of commerce and industry stakeholders during ongoing budget consultations. While reviewing proposals submitted by the Overseas Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICC...

Announced, relaunched, delayed, burned: Pachpadra refinery’s troubled timeline

Rajasthan's ambitious greenfield refinery project, plagued by political interference and cost escalations, faces further delay after a fire incident in its main Crude Distillation Unit. The Rs 79,459 crore project, with 92% work completed, was set for inauguration, but the blaze has cast doubt on its commissioning timeline.

Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia unite to secure safe passage in crucial straits

Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are working closely together to keep vessels moving safely through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Tuesday, stressing the three countries’ shared responsibility for keeping the waterways open and secure. “The Straits of Malacca and Singapore are used for international navigation, and therefore the rights of transit passage similarly apply,” said Gan, who is also trade and industry minister, on the opening day of.....

India Bond Clearing House Said to Apply for European Recognition

India’s sovereign debt clearinghouse sent an application to European authorities to be recognized as a permitted trading counterparty, according to people familiar with the developments, potentially paving the way for lenders like Deutsche Bank AG and BNP Paribas SA to trade bonds more easily in the country.

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Australia's national debt to hit $1TRILLION as the Coalition ramps up pressure with a real-time 'debt clock'

Australia's national debt to hit $1TRILLION as the Coalition ramps up pressure with a real-time 'debt clock'National debt to reach $1.2trillion by 2030It will surpass $1trillion in next financial year READ MORE:  Pauline Hanson unveils no-nonsense solution to fix AustraliaBy NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 06:28, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 06:41, 21 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments

Gold price prediction today: Where are rates headed amid Gulf conflict? Check outlook

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to take cues from the US Federal Reserve stance on rate cuts in the near future, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.

Pop-up shop helps families cope with rising costs

Pop-up shop helps families cope with rising costsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames GrantNorthamptonshire, Drovers Hall, KetteringJames Grant/BBCEmma Reeds from LIVE Kettering said the service started because of the increasing cost of livingA project offering free essentials is helping people manage the impact of rising living costs.In Kettering, Northamptonshire, a monthly pop-up shop run by the LIVE team at Drover's Hall provides donated clothing, toiletries and household go...

Gold prices ease in Dubai as investors await clarity on US-Iran talks

[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Gold prices eased in Dubai on Tuesday morning as investors awaited clarity on US-Iran talks.According to Dubai Jewellery Group data, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh577.00 per gram at market open, down from Dh580.50 per gram at the close of trading on Monday.The 22K, 21K, 18K, and 14K variants of the yellow metal were also trading lower at Dh534.25, D...

Rs 90,000 crore rail infra projects underway in Odisha, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Rs crore rail infra projects underway in Odisha says Ashwini Vaishnaw