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AI Trade Fuels Emerging-Markets Stock Rally After TSMC Results
A rally in technology stocks fueled a third day of gains for emerging-market equities after an upbeat forecast from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. bolstered confidence in earnings prospects for the sector.
Kamala Harris blames president for high gas prices: 'This is a direct result of Donald Trump's war of choice'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is blaming President Donald Trump as Americans feel pain at the pump amid high fuel prices."Here in North Carolina and around the country, gas prices are too high," Harris wrote in a post on X. "This is a direct result of Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran, and the American people are paying the price."The post features a video of Harris delivering remarks while standing outside in front of a sign displaying fuel prices.DEMOCRATS POUNCE ON $4 A GALLON GAS, B...
Swinney vows ‘bold action’ on cost of living with plan to cap food prices
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TV shopping network QVC to file for bankruptcy as Americans struggle with cost of living concerns
NewsWorldAmericasTV shopping network QVC to file for bankruptcy as Americans struggle with cost of living concernsQVC Group admitted that it cannot assure that ‘cash flow from operations will be sufficient to continue to fund our operations,’ in the filingOwen Scott Thursday 16 April 2026 11:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmar...
EasyJet boss warns of summer price hike after £25million hit from jet fuel costs
EasyJet boss warns of summer price hike after £25million hit from jet fuel costsEasyjet saw its fuel costs surge by £25million last month alone - with the risk it could spiral the longer the Middle East conflict drags onCommentsMoneyGraham Hiscott Business and Consumer Editor11:08, 16 Apr 2026Updated 11:08, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesHigher jet fuel costs risk feeding through into summer air fares (Image: Getty)The boss of easyJet has warned of possible summer fare hikes as the budget airline took...
Secrets of a perfect family holiday revealed - they’re simpler than you think
Secrets of a perfect family holiday revealed - they’re simpler than you thinkPlanning a family holiday can be difficult - but now a survey has produced a tick list of demands from kids that should help ease the process and make for a fun getawayNewsMark Worgan11:07, 16 Apr 2026This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreView 2 ImagesKids want freedom and fun on their family hols(Image: Cover Media)Sun, sea and satisfied kids - i...
BBC unveils ‘devastating’ wave of job cuts amid financial strain
The UK’s public broadcaster faces a mounting crisis, worsened by a recent lawsuit from Donald Trump British state broadcaster the BBC is set to cut between 1,800 and 2,000 jobs – about 10% of its workforce – as part of efforts to reduce operating expenses. Interim Director General Rhodri Talfan Davies, who assumed the role earlier this month, informed employees of the planned downsizing on Wednesday following an all-staff meeting, first reported by the Financial Times. H...
DIB launches “Standing Together with Our Heroes, as ONE” reaffirming commitment to the Nation
Dubai: DIB, the world’s leading Islamic financial group and the largest in the UAE, has launched a dedicated financial support initiative for the UAE’s frontline heroes, reinforcing its commitment to the nation and those who continue to serve at the forefront during critical times.Designed to deliver meaningful and immediate support, the initiative provides a comprehensive package of financial relief measures and preferential banking benefits for eligible personnel across key ministries and esse...
Indonesia's capital of the future faces doubts in the present
Asia Indonesia's capital of the future faces doubts in the present April 16, 20266:02 AM ET By Katerina Barton Indonesia’s capital of the future faces doubts in the present Listen · 4:49 4:49 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/g-s1-117409/nx-s1-9722080" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
China single mum works at building sites, lifting bags of cement for 16 years to support child
A single mother in China who has worked for 16 years carrying heavy bags of cement on construction sites to care for and fund her daughter’s education has moved countless people online. Wei Guiyun, 40, from Qidong County in Hengyang, Hunan province, central China, has gone viral online after sharing her story. In 2010, at the age of 24, she began the labouring job while raising two young children. At that time, her daughter was two and her son just a few months old. “With two children, the...
As Iran war drives up fuel prices, states are hesitant to suspend gas tax
Politics As Iran war drives up fuel prices, states are hesitant to suspend gas taxes. Here's why. By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson April 16, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — As fallout from the war with Iran keeps fuel prices high, few states are making moves to suspend their gas and diesel taxes. Tax policy experts say s...
Your next flight could be more expensive as jet fuel costs soar
Airlines are facing higher costs, and one airport group in Europe has warned of the risk of a "systemic jet fuel shortage" if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz doesn't normalize by the end of this month.(Image credit: Justin Sullivan)
UAE investors pile into gold, oil, leaving crypto behind
Dubai: Retail investors in the UAE are turning towards commodities, with gold and oil emerging as the preferred assets in a period marked by geopolitical tension and market volatility.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Fresh data from eToro’s latest UAE Retail Investor Beat shows commodities have overtaken crypto to become the most widely held asset class among local investors, reflecting a growing preference for tangible assets that respond directly to global events.G...
Trans people in Britain are living in 'fear and exclusion' after Supreme Court ruling
A year after the Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act and subsequent Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance, trans people across the UK say the impact is still being felt in their everyday lives - from workplaces and public spaces to their mental health.Stephanie Lynnette, a 29-year-old trans activist and Events and Projects Manager at London Trans Pride, says the ruling altered both her work and personal life overnight.“Everything for me changed on a daily level,” she told The...
Democrats’ new affordability nemesis: FIFA
Democrats are adding a new target to their affordability agenda, joining groceries, utilities and landlords — FIFA, the soccer governing body responsible for staging the World Cup. In New York and New Jersey, which are hosting eight tournament matches this summer at MetLife Stadium, a populist pile-on is being fueled by news that transit officials will close part of the nation’s busiest train station for the exclusive use of ticketholders and charge them more than $100 to get to matches. New J...
Trump wants to ‘rewire’ global oil away from Hormuz – expert (VIDEO)
Output drops of around 25% are expected as the US aims to shift energy flows, Tom Luongo has said US President Donald Trump is making “a big move towards controlling the marginal barrel of oil,” attempting to shift the world’s energy focus from the Persian Gulf region to the Gulf of Mexico, “where oil tankers are now lining up,” geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo told RT in an interview on Wednesday. A sharp drop in OPEC oil production is an...
Barclays Analyst Sees Extreme Pricing for Physical Oil
Lydia Rainforth, European energy and energy transition research head at Barclays, discusses energy markets as oil steadies on signs the US and Iran may extend a ceasefire and restart talks to end the war. "We've lost 10 million barrels a day of supply," Rainforth tells Bloomberg Television. "That sort of scale that I don't think the markets are pricing," she adds. (Source: Bloomberg)
Noida protests: Some industrial units resume operations as workers return
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نتبلاکس خسارات قطع اینترنت در ایران را ۱.۸ میلیارد دلار برآورد کرد
نتبلاکس، نهاد مستقل پایش وضعیت اینترنت در جهان، در مورد خاموشی دیجیتال در ایران گزارش داد که قطع اینترنت کشور تاکنون حدود ۱.۸ میلیارد دلار خسارت اقتصادی به بار آورده و پیامدهای منفی حقوق بشری نیز به همراه داشته است.
TSMC says war not expected to impact material supply in ‘near term’
BusinessInternationalTSMC says war not expected to impact material supply in 'near term'By AFP -Apr 16, 2026TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan’s TSMC said Thursday it does not expect the Middle East war to impact its supply of chipmaking materials such as helium and hyrogen in the near term. “We source from multiple suppliers in different regions, and we have prepared safety stock inventory on hand,” chief financial officer Wendell Huang told an earnings call. “We do not expect any near-term impac...