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Sindh announces major relief for farmers

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced major relief measures for small farmers announcing the abolition of five bags per acre limits and said, registered small growers can now sell wheat to the government without quantity restrictions. The chief minister made this announcement at a high-level meeting which was attended by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, Food Minister Makhdoom Mehboob Zaman, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, and other senior officials. The meeting was h...

Can you qualify for credit card debt forgiveness if your bank account is frozen by a debt collector?

MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money Can you qualify for credit card debt forgiveness if your bank account is frozen by a debt collector? 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 Angelica Leicht Angelica Leicht Senior Editor, Managing Your Money Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money sec...

How Modi's India is sailing to self-reliance in high seas

How Modis India is sailing to selfreliance in high seas

Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out

Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleArchie MitchellBusiness reporterGetty ImagesThe Trump administration has begun processing refunds for billions of dollars in tariffs that the US Supreme Court struck down in February.In what is to be the biggest repayment programme in history, companies can apply online for money they were charged under the so-called "Liberation Day" tariffs - plus interest - to be returned.The US...

Italy Eyes Deficit Under 3% of GDP Even as Iran War Slows Growth

Italy’s government expects the country’s budget deficit to fall below the European Union limit this year despite a downward revision of its growth forecast due to the Iran war, according to people familiar with the matter.

Cleveland-Cliffs ‘No Longer in a Hurry’ on POSCO Deal, CEO Says

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.’s chief executive officer said improving US steel prices and stronger demand from the American auto industry are taking the pressure off closing a deal with South Korea’s POSCO Holdings Inc.

RAKBANK posts record Q1 profit of Dh1 billion on strong lending, one-off gains

Dubai: The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK) reported a record quarterly profit after tax of Dh1 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 43% increase year-on-year, driven by strong balance sheet growth and a one-off gain from a business divestment.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The earnings were supported by a gain of Dh473 million from the sale of its merchant acquiring business, alongside what the bank described as an indust...

'A win-win for both nations!' Three-day India-US trade talks to begin this week

India and the US are resuming trade negotiations in Washington DC from April 20-22 to discuss the first phase of their bilateral trade agreement. The talks are being held under a revised framework following recent shifts in the US tariff regime, which have reduced India's previous trade advantages and necessitate recalibration of the agreement.

Carney: Canada’s economic ties with US now a weakness

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday said the country’s economic ties to the U.S. have become a “weakness,” pointing to global uncertainty caused by President Trump’s trade and tariff policies. “The world is more dangerous and divided. The U.S. has fundamentally changed its approach to trade, raising its tariffs to levels last seen during…

BNP Paribas’ Bigos: Growth Drivers vs. Volatility

Ecaterina Bigos, CIO for Core Investments Asia ex-Japan at BNP Paribas Asset Management, discussed the current market environment characterized by volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, they largely assume oil prices will stabilize between $80 and $90 by mid-summer, emphasized the 'structural advantage' seen in sectors benefiting from long-term growth drivers, particularly technology supported by AI-related capital expenditure, which has experienced notable rerating and is expected to sustain...

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Pakistan fears major power shortfall

PakistanPakistan fears major power shortfallBy Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026ISLAMABAD: The Power Division of Pakistan has warned of a potential surge in electricity shortages as rising temperatures drive up demand across the country. In a formal letter to the Petroleum Division of Pakistan, officials from the Power Division have requested the urgent supply of 400 MMCFD per day of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to boost power generation. The move comes as authorities scramble to manage increased electricity...

United merger with American Airlines would hurt consumers, senators say

MoneyWatch United Airlines merger with American Airlines would hurt consumers, senators say .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Read Full Bio Mary Cunningham April 20, 2026 / 10:17 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Go...

Treasury Yields Rise Amid Inflation Concerns: Deepali Bhargava

Deepali Bhargava, Head of Research and Chief APAC Economist at ING, highlights recent upward movement in U.S. Treasury yields across two, ten, and thirty-year maturities, driven by concerns over higher inflation and slower economic growth. Despite geopolitical tensions, the Treasury market appears skeptical of optimistic peace narratives. (Source: Bloomberg)

EQB Inc. Looks to Sell C$200M Limited Recourse Capital Notes

Canada’s EQB Inc., a bank holding company, is preparing to sell around C$200 million ($146 million) of additional tier one securities as soon as Monday, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

How money is talking as Fitzpatrick turns up volume

How money is talking as Fitzpatrick turns up volumeTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, Fitzpatrick beats Scheffler in play-off to win Heritage titlePublished11 minutes ago2 CommentsGolf but louder has been LIV's tagline as it has tried to become a big noise in the sport, but the decibel level was appreciably higher when Matt Fitzpatrick brought down Scottie Scheffler on the PGA Tour last Sunday.While a disco thrum gave...

Cars no longer hit by 'luxury vehicle tax' include Audi, BMW, Skoda as new threshold takes effect

Cars no longer hit by 'luxury vehicle tax' include Audi, BMW, Skoda as new threshold takes effectAt least 475,836 drivers will benefit from the UK EV tax exemption 2026, saving £425 a year on the expensive car supplement, according to new researchCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor15:05, 20 Apr 2026Updated 15:09, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMG IM6(Image: MG IM6/Newspress)A shake-up in car tax regulations coming into effect in April 2026 means that owners of certain higher-priced vehic...

What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 20, 2026?

MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 20, 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...

Democrats urged to link clean energy to affordability as Iran war hikes up prices

Climate leaders say Democrats need to extol clean energy as a way to cut costs for Americans as war roils oil marketsDemocrats should get louder in championing clean energy’s affordability and resilience from global shocks, according to some of the party’s leading voices on the climate.As the Iran war roils economies by raising the cost of oil and gas, countries are aiming to accelerate their shift to cleaner energy. But in the US, Donald Trump has sought to kill off any alternative to fossil fu...

‘Hormuz moment’ could herald decline of US dominance: Citic Securities analysts

With global attention fixed on the US and Iranian shipping blockades in the Strait of Hormuz and how many vessels have traversed the critically important waterway, a leading Chinese investment bank has been calculating the long-term gains and losses and how they could rewrite the global economic order. The United States was on the horns of a dilemma over the strait that might herald an acceleration of Washington’s strategic retreat and its increasingly transactional relationships with other...