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Digital gold, ETFs or SGBs: Where should you invest this Akshaya Tritiya?

Digital gold ETFs or SGBs Where should you invest this Akshaya Tritiya

Portuguese media say Ruben Amorim was RIGHT about Man Utd – 'His decisions were correct'

Portuguese media say Ruben Amorim was RIGHT about Man Utd – 'His decisions were correct'Manchester United have gone from strength to strength under Michael Carrick reports overseas believes the club may have still sacked Ruben Amorim before his timeCommentsSportTom Sunderland Sports writer15:06, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesManchester United may have sacked Ruben Amorim prematurely, claims one Portuguese journalist(Image: Manchester United via Getty Images)Michael Carrick's swift progr...

Iran says Strait of Hormuz open for commercial vessels after Lebanon deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz, vital for the global trade in oil and other commodities, was open following a ceasefire accord agreed in Lebanon. Araqchi said in a post on X that the Strait was open for all commercial vessels for the “remaining period of ceasefire”. It was not immediately clear whether he was speaking of the 10-day truce agreed by Lebanon and Israel that went into effect at midnight or an earlier two-week truce between Iran and th...

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Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani as Asia’s richest person; check global rankings

According to the latest wealth rankings, Adani’s net worth has reached $92.6 billion, placing him ahead of Ambani, whose fortune is estimated at $90.8 billion. This shift has positioned Adani at the top spot both in India and across Asia.

Dollar and other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – April 17, 2026

BusinessPakistanDollar and other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today - April 17, 2026By Web Desk-Apr 17, 2026KARACHI – April 17, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday issued the official currency rates for the day, showing mixed movements across major global currencies. While the US Dollar (USD) remained largely stable against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), high-value Middle Eastern currencies, including the Kuwaiti Dinar and Bahraini Dinar, continued to dominate as the most expensive in th...

Oil crashes 10%+ as Iran flips script: Hormuz 'open' after Israel-Lebanon truce

Oil futures tanked on Friday following a statement by Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, reflecting trader relief that the immediate risk of a supply shock had receded.The move marks a notable de-escalation by Tehran. Brent crude fell (down 11.26% to $84.03 as of 9.50 Beijing time); US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures down 10.45% to $89 late on Friday as traders anticipated a potential return of supply.The announcement eased fears of a prolonged shutdown triggered by conflict.Iranian Fo...

Oil prices plunge over 10% as Iran opens Strait of Hormuz

BusinessMust ReadOil prices plunge over 10% as Iran opens Strait of HormuzBy AFP -Apr 17, 2026Oil prices plunged more than 10 percent on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” for the rest of the ceasefire with the United States, and stock markets surged. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X that “passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire”. The strategic waterway, throu...

Oil prices slide over 10% as Iran opens Hormuz

Oil prices slide over as Iran opens Hormuz

Growing number of Americans delay retirement: "Rising costs are on my mind"

Nearly one-fifth of all adults 65 and older are working or looking for work, which is the highest amount in decades. Many say it isn't a choice, but a necessity as they face rising costs. Kelly O'Grady reports.

HKEX proposes halving share settlement cycle in bid to boost Hong Kong’s financial profile

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has proposed halving the cash settlement cycle for share trading as part of efforts to enhance market efficiency and liquidity. The city’s bourse operator said in a consultation paper on Friday that it aimed to implement a “T+1” system – under which trades are settled one day after the transaction – in the fourth quarter of 2027, replacing the existing “T+2” cycle. If adopted, the shortened cycle would apply to equities, exchange-traded products,...

Oil price falls as Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’

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Iran war: Lessons from past oil shocks India can use

India has enhanced its resilience to disruptions in energy supplies through measures ranging from the diversification of imports to the establishment of strategic reserves. What lessons it can draw from the past oil shocks to navigate the present crisis.

Trump thanks Iran for opening Strait of Hormuz as oil prices in freefall (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)

The US president vowed, however, to continue to blockade Iranian ports Iran has announced that it will allow passage for “all commercial vessels” through the strategic Strait of Hormuz following the declaration of a 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. However, US President Donald Trump has vowed to maintain his blockade of Iranian ports. The announcement was made by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who said that the strait is “completely open” for...

Empty LNG Tankers Attempt Hormuz Crossing Into Persian Gulf

Two liquefied natural gas tankers appear to be attempting to enter the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, which — if they succeed — would mark a significant shift in the Middle East energy crisis.

Aluminum Drops After Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Fully Open

Aluminum prices sank in London after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was open for cargoes to transit, a move that would allow the metal to be exported out of key producers Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Stocks Rally as Oil Plunges on Reopening of Hormuz Strait

US stocks rallied Friday after Iran said it would open the Strait of Hormuz following the truce between Israel and Lebanon, promising to ease an oil shock that has shadowed the global economic outlook ever since President Donald Trump started the war seven weeks ago.

Pakistan escorted Iranian negotiators home from peace talks amid concerns of Israeli attack, sources say

The air force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the United States last weekend, launching a major operation after the Iranians said Israel might seek to kill them, three sources told Reuters. Pakistan deployed some two dozen jets in the escort, as well as the force’s Airborne Warning and Control System for aerial surveillance to ensure the safety of the delegation back from Islamabad, said two Pakistani sources with knowledge of the operation. One said similar...

پس از اعلام باز شدن تنگه هرمز؛ سقوط ۱۰ درصدی قیمت نفت و رشد بازار سهام آمریکا

پس از اعلام باز بودن تنگه هرمز از سوی جمهوری اسلامی، قیمت نفت بیش از ۱۰ درصد کاهش یافت و بازار سهام آمریکا رشد کرد. نفت برنت، شاخص جهانی قیمت نفت، اکنون در حدود ۸۹ دلار در هر بشکه معامله می‌شود؛ سطحی که برای نخستین بار از ۲۰ اسفند دوباره به کانال ۸۰ دلار بازگشته است.

US Natural Gas Futures Waver on Plunging Oil Price, Lower Output

US natural gas futures fluctuated between slight gains and losses, paring an earlier rise as Iran’s foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open.” The news sent oil prices plunging, triggering immediate financial outflows from baskets of energy products that include the US gas contract. The tandem price move happened despite near-term supply and demand for US gas remaining fundamentally unaffected by such geopolitical developments.