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Warsh to Focus on Fed's Monetary Independence in Confirmation Hearing
Bloomberg's Stuart Paul said that a preview of prepared remarks from Trump's pick for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh show that he will focus mainly on the Fed's monetary independence in his confirmation hearing Tuesday. Paul described Warsh's view that the fed is responsible for all inflation, even if it is driven up by external forces, as 'shockingly hawkish' but explained that it could stem from the pressure he will face from the White House to deliver rate cuts. (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump says energy chief ‘wrong,’ expects lower gas prices as soon as Iran war ends
InternationalTrump says energy chief 'wrong,' expects lower gas prices as soon as Iran war endsBy Reuters -Apr 21, 2026US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed his top energy official’s view that gas prices will not drop until 2027, saying Americans can expect lower costs as soon as the Iran war ends. On Sunday, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNN that while gasoline below $3 a gallon “could happen later this year, that might not happen until next year.” “I think he’s wr...
Amazon’s collusion drove up consumer prices, California says, citing new evidence
BusinessInternationalAmazon's collusion drove up consumer prices, California says, citing new evidenceBy Reuters -Apr 21, 2026Amazon.com worked behind the scenes with merchants such as Levi Strauss to prod online rivals such as Home Depot, Walmart and Chewy to raise prices for consumers so it would not be undercut, California’s attorney general said on Monday. Evidence detailing alleged efforts to fix prices was unsealed on Monday, as part of Attorney General Rob Bonta’s 3-1/2-year-old an...
USA Rare Earth buys Brazil’s Serra Verde for $2.8 billion
BusinessInternationalUSA Rare Earth buys Brazil's Serra Verde for $2.8 billionBy Reuters -Apr 21, 2026USA Rare Earth said on Monday it will buy Brazilian rare earths miner Serra Verde in a cash-and-stock deal worth $2.8 billion, the latest in a string of acquisitions boosting the company’s mining, processing and magnet-making portfolio. In less than a year, USA Rare Earth’s international acquisition spree has seen it add British rare earths metals and alloy producer Less Common Metals and...
DRAM ETF Surpasses $1B Assets Since Early April Launch
Bloomberg Intelligence's Jake Silverman joins Katie Greifeld, Scarlet Fu, and Eric Balchunas on "Bloomberg ETF IQ." The Roundhill Memory ETF (ticker: DRAM) has the most concentrated exposure to the three dominant memory stocks: SK Hynix, Micron, and Samsung. The ETF already has over $1 billion in assets since it's launch on April 2nd. (Source: Bloomberg)
Europe’s Aviation Sector Faces Imminent Fuel Crunch as Supply Disruptions Deepen
Tetouan – Europe’s aviation industry is confronting the prospect of severe disruption within weeks, as a growing shortage of jet fuel threatens to curtail flights and drive ticket prices sharply higher ahead of the peak summer season. According to Aljazeera, current jet fuel reserves across Europe are only sufficient to cover a limited number of weeks before the continent risks entering a phase of acute shortage. The warning comes amid escalating pressure on global energy markets linked to ongo...
Sunshine Silver Weighs $400 Million IPO to Fund Reopening of Idaho Mine
Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Corp. is pursuing an initial public offering to help reopen an Idaho mine, according to people familiar with the matter, adding to a pipeline of mining listings as elevated metals prices draw investor interest.
Egypt Launches $27 Billion ‘The Spine’ Megaproject to Redefine Cairo’s Urban Future
Tetouan – Egypt has unveiled an ambitious urban development east of Cairo, positioning it as a cornerstone project to drive economic growth and reshape the country’s urban landscape. Announced during an official ceremony attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly in the New Administrative Capital, the project, named “The Spine”, represents an investment of approximately $27 billion. It is being developed in partnership between Talaat Moustafa Group and the National Bank of Egypt, reinforcing C...
'This will be my wedding gift': UP groom swaps mandap for morcha over power bill
A groom in Banda, facing a pre-wedding power cut, led his baraat to the district magistrate's office demanding a bill waiver. Kuldeep cited a doubled bill after a smart meter installation, making payment difficult. Officials assured a resolution, prompting the groom to proceed with his wedding, with an inquiry ordered into the disconnection.
Inside the $21T ETF Industry, Apollo's Role in 'PRIV | ETF IQ 4/20/2026
"Bloomberg ETF IQ" focuses on the opportunities, risks and current trends tied to the trillions of dollars in the global exchange traded funds industry. Today's guests: Baron Capital Co-President & Portfolio Manager Michael Baron and Apollo Management Partner Andrew Gosden. (Source: Bloomberg)
Junk-Rated LA Children’s Hospital to Borrow for Working Capital
The Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is planning to sell $187.5 million of federally taxable municipal revenue bonds as it contends with financial pressure tied to federal and state cuts to California’s Medicaid program.
House GOP's campaign arm raises record $47 million in first 3 months of 2026
House Republicans' campaign arm brought in a record-breaking $47.1 million fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News in an interview. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Supply chains breaking: The hidden bottlenecks threatening to bring the global economy to a standstill
The oil price is just the tip of the iceberg that could cause major problems across the globe The surge in oil prices in light of the war on Iran has grabbed most of the headlines. For many observers, the severity of the crisis is measurable in the daily changes in the Brent ticker. Some analysts have also begun pointing to emerging stress in fertilizer markets. But beneath these familiar markers, several less visible – and in some cases more systemic – signals...
Even Big Profits Yield Small Stock Pops in Market Fixated on War
One week into the latest quarterly earnings season, even companies that are clearing Wall Street’s already high bar are seeing little in the way of stock-price jumps — another testament to how much the market is hanging on the US-Iran war.
Over $71bn needed over next decade to rebuild Gaza: UN, EU
More than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction in war-ravaged Gaza, according to a European Union and United Nations assessment published on Monday. In their final Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA), the United Nations and the European Union said that more than two years of war in the Palestinian territory “has led to unprecedented loss of life and a catastrophic humanitarian crisis”. “Recovery and reconstruction needs are estimated at around...
Mulberry returns to sales growth as turnaround accelerates
BusinessInternationalMulberry returns to sales growth as turnaround acceleratesBy Reuters -Apr 20, 2026British luxury handbag maker Mulberry reported a return to annual sales growth on Monday as its turnaround gathered pace despite weakening consumer spending facing the wider retail sector, sending its shares up nearly 8%. The company posted full-year revenue growth of 5.7% on a constant currency basis for the year ended March 28, driven by double-digit growth across all markets in the secon...
Trump kicks off $166billion tariffs refund process for American companies… but there's a catch
Trump kicks off $166billion tariffs refund process for American companies… but there's a catchPolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HEREBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:59, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 18:39, 20 April 2026 e-mail 340 View comments
Direct Lending Fundraising Hits Three-Year Low in First Quarter
Direct-lending strategy funds raised a total of about $10.7 billion in funds completed during the first quarter, the lowest quarterly amount recorded in the past three years, according to data compiled by With Intelligence, an alternative investment research provider owned by S&P Global.
Hormuz Crisis’ Spread to Bab al-Mandab, Strait of Malacca Would Wipe Out the World Economy
The three strategic chokepoints are “critical passageways where a lot of trade, a lot of energy flows take place,” and prolonged closure would have a “huge impact in terms of energy prices…GDP growth, employment,” and could trigger a global recession or depression, says financial analyst Syed Javed Hassan.
Nat Barr unloads on Jacinta Allan as Victoria hurtles towards $200bn debt: 'Can you afford this?'
Jacinta Allan tried to dodge questions about budget crisis READ MORE: Jacinta Allan rocked by mass resignations months before electionBy KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 00:49, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 18:28, 20 April 2026 e-mail 47 View comments