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Pimco’s Clarida Says ‘Bar Is High’ for a Fed Rate Hike

Richard Clarida, global economic advisor at Pimco and former Federal Reserve vice chairman, says an interest-rate hike by the European Central Bank is not “a slam dunk, but it’s an option,” and explains why “the bar is high” for a Fed rate hike. (Source: Bloomberg)

Ending Iran war key to controlling oil prices: Germany’s Merz

German FM says time has come for ‘more concrete negotiations’ aimed at ending war in Iran

PM Shehbaz tells authorities to expedite export of surplus food items to Gulf countries

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to accelerate the export of surplus food items to Gulf countries while ensuring an uninterrupted domestic supply, and called for a comprehensive plan to expand flight operations and enhance port efficiency in view of the evolvi...

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Barclays Pulls Back on Asset-Based Lending After MFS, Tricolor

Barclays Plc is scaling back its asset-based lending to smaller borrowers, according to people with knowledge of the matter, after the collapses of Market Financial Solutions Ltd. and Tricolor Holdings left the firm facing losses.

China names trillions of AI token after the yuan. Should the US worry for the dollar?

China has officially designated ci yuan as the translation for “token” – the computational units that power tools such as Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini – a move widely seen as devising a new form of global currency for the age of artificial intelligence. In Chinese, ci translates to “word,” while yuan...

War-linked power crunch pushes Sri Lanka to four-day week

Millions of Sri Lankans enjoyed a government-ordered extra day off on Wednesday as the island nation battles an energy crisis triggered by the Middle East war. Rail and bus stations were largely deserted as most state institutions, schools and universities shifted to a four-day working week. “I am r...

Thinking of buying property with a credit card? Read this first

Thinking of buying property with a credit card Read this first

Grifols Aims to Raise Up to $5 Billion in IPO of US Unit

Grifols SA aims to raise as much as $5 billion in a potential US listing of its Los Angeles-based biopharma unit, an amount that would value the business at close to four times the size of its parent company, according to a person familiar with the matter.

GMO seeds to make wheat profitable again?

Inside a locked chamber the size of a walk-in freezer in Manhattan, Kansas, a few dozen wheat plants growing under bright LED lights are being genetically modified with a sunflower gene to resist drought. Some 20 miles away, at a research center in Junction City, ​scientists are developing hybrid wh...

‘California’s in a Pickle’ on Oil and Gasoline, Analyst Pickering Says

Dan Pickering, CIO at Pickering Energy Partners, breaks down the areas of the global oil market most affected by the Iran war, his price outlook as the conflict continues, and why California faces supply issues similar to Asia. (Source: Bloomberg)

FACTBOX: Hungary suspends gas supplies to Ukraine

Hungary intends to increase its gas reserves using the volumes that will no longer be supplied in transit to Ukraine, seeking to force the country to end the oil blockade, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said

Spring clean your digital footprint: Why retirees are scam targets

Spring cleaning your home is a habit — but your digital footprint needs the same attention. Data brokers quietly build profiles from public records.

UAE urges rain-affected residents to pray at home amid adverse weather conditions

Wall Street Report- March 25, 2026

Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Wednesday as prospects of a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict ‌allayed some fears around prolonged energy supply disruptions and lifted investor sentiment. Iran said it considered the U.S. proposal delivered by Pakistan excessive, and demanded Tehran&...

90,000 work visas: Why Germany is turning to India's youth

work visas Why Germany is turning to Indias youth

Hedge Fund Anaconda Builds ‘Ignore Trump’ Strategy in Oil Stocks

Anaconda Invest SA, a boutique hedge fund focused on energy, says it’s decided to disregard statements by US President Donald Trump about the Iran war, in an effort to avoid being distracted by an excess of signals.

Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Sees S&P Profit Boom Despite Iran War

Even as war in the Middle East roiled markets this month, some investors are finding solace in Corporate America’s growth machine, which not only remains intact — but is showing signs of thriving.

Almost All Southeast Asian Countries Turn to Russia for Energy Supplies - Energy Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Almost all Southeast Asian countries are turning to Russia for energy supplies due to the crisis in the Middle East, Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin said on Wednesday.

Why IPL Teams Are Turning Into Billion-Dollar Assets

Cricket is turning into serious business in India. A $1.8 billion franchise deal underscores how the Indian Premier League is evolving into an investable asset class, drawing in firms like Blackstone. (Source: Bloomberg)