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Oil price today: Crude dips to $90 amid hopes of Middle East de escalation
Oil prices eased as hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran tensions emerged, with Iran suggesting passage through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz if an agreement is reached. Despite optimism for diplomatic progress, the US warned of increased economic pressure if Iran remains defiant, while waivers for Iranian oil purchases will not be extended.
HSBC’s George Sees Prolonged Energy Market Volatility
Patrick George, Global Head of Markets and Securities Services at HSBC, says disruptions from the Iran conflict will continue to put pressure on energy markets. However, he says the financial sector is well equipped to navigate the uncertainty, while gold as an asset class for diversification is likely to trend higher. (Source: Bloomberg)
China records 5% GDP growth in first quarter, on track for annual target
China’s economy grew 5 per cent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, putting Beijing on track to meet its annual growth target even as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to cloud the global economic outlook. The closely watched gross domestic product growth figure, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday, beat the 4.86 per cent forecast by economists polled by financial data provider Wind. It marked an acceleration from the 4.5 per cent recorded in the last three....
Dubai gold sales get a boost from jewellers’ discounts for residents
Gold jewellers in Dubai and across the UAE have decreased making charges to boost sales, as their dependence on residents grows amid a drop in tourist demand.In addition, gold jewellers are pinning hopes on the Akshaya Tritiya festival, which will be marked on April 19, to boost sales this week.On Wedenesday evening, 24K, 22K and 21K gold were trading at Dh578.0, Dh535.25 and Dh513.25 per gram, respectively.Jewellers have reduced making charges to zero on some ornaments, especially ahead of Aksh...
Allbirds shares soar after pivot from footwear to AI
Allbirds shares soar after pivot from footwear to AIJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleOsmond ChiaBusiness reporterAllbirdsShares in shoe brand Allbirds, once seen on the feet of famous people like actor Ben Affleck and former US President Barack Obama, soared on Wednesday after it announced plans to pivot from footwear to artificial intelligence (AI).The San Francisco-based firm said it has struck a $50m (£37m) deal to become an "AI compute infrastructure" business and change...
Fire at Australian refinery fuels petrol shortage fears amid global oil crisis
A fire at one of Australia’s two operating oil refineries could hit petrol production more than diesel and aviation fuel, authorities said on Thursday, as emergency crews worked overnight to extinguish the blaze. Firefighters were battling flames as tall as 60 metres (200 feet) at Viva Energy’s motor petrol production unit at its Geelong refinery in Victoria state, which processes crude into high-octane petrol. No injuries have been reported from the fire, which emergency crews were alerted to....
US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade
A second US-sanctioned supertanker has entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, despite ‌a US blockade on vessels visiting Iranian ports. US President Donald Trump announced the blockade on Sunday after weekend peace talks in Islamabad between the US and Iran failed to reach a deal. The US Central Command said on X that 10 vessels have been turned around and no ships have broken through since the start of the blockade on Monday. Still,...
For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate
India’s agriculture economy is valued at around $600 billion and could cross $1 trillion over the next decade if value-added processing and market linkages scale
Australia Unemployment Holds at 4.3% Even as Full-Time Jobs Jump
Australian unemployment held steady in March as hiring persisted in the face of shockwaves from the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has driven up fuel prices and given another leg up to inflationary pressures.
Would more drastic measures help Philippines bring down fuel prices?
With fuel prices in the Philippines among the world’s hardest hit by the Iran war, consumer groups are urging the government to take bolder action, including tighter control over pump prices. Economists say the more realistic options are tax relief, targeted subsidies and transport support rather than direct price controls. Sharon Garin, secretary of the Philippines’ Department of Energy, said on a radio programme on Sunday that the country might no longer see diesel at 60 pesos (US$1) per litre...
By voicing their needs, Chinese women are normalising them
I heard an audible gasp in the audience, just as a gynaecologist on the movie screen tries to shove a speculum – a hollow cylinder used to open up a woman’s cervix – into the lower body of the protagonist. The film’s main character, a 25-year-old woman named Xu Ke, grimaces in pain. “Relax,” the gynaecologist says, but her tone and hand movements are anything but relaxing. After a sudden shove, Xu feels the pain, wriggles off the examination table and falls to the floor. The scene from the drama...
Special Parliament session from today, delimitation bill, women's quota in focus
Special Parliament session from today delimitation bill womens quota in focus
Oil price eases, WTI trades in the low $90s, Hormuz risk keeps the market on a hair trigger
Oil prices slipped Thursday in Asian trading, but the pullback looked more like a pause than a fundamental shift in direction. Brent eased toward the $95 level, WTI traded around $90.63 at 9:38 am in Tokyo (April 16,2026), and Murban was flat at $100.85 as traders weighed fragile cease-fire hopes, a still-tense Strait of Hormuz and the possibility of another round of US-Iran talks.The move came even as the broader setup remained tight, while the warring parties have agreed to give diplomacy anot...
K-P faces extended power cuts as demand outstrips supply: PESCO
The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) on Thursday said parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) were facing additional electricity outages due to a significant supply-demand gap, with three to four hours of load management being imposed beyond the schedule. According to a spokesperson, “Forced load management is being implemented in the PESCO region due to a generation shortfall.” He added that the measure aimed to protect consumers from higher electricity bills linked to costly fu...
US will not extend temporary sanctions waiver on sale of Russian & Iranian oil
India Business News: The United States will not extend a temporary waiver that allowed the sale of Russian oil and Iranian oil already at sea, Treasury Secretary Scott Bes.
Indian Fund Outperforming 98% of Peers Bets on Defense Stocks
A $3 billion fund at Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. is backing Indian defense stocks, wagering that geopolitical tensions will boost local arms production and support the government’s efforts to lower reliance on imports.
Indian Officials See Iran War Oil Shock as Disruptive as Covid
Indian officials say the Iran war could be as disruptive to the economy as the Covid pandemic was six years ago and the damage could linger for years to come, threatening to knock the world’s fastest-growing major nation off its path.
Australia fuel watch tracker: check current petrol and diesel prices, service station outages and shipments – in charts
How much fuel does Australia have left today, and when could we run out? Track how much petrol and diesel prices have risen near you in Sydney, Melbourne and across the country.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government has released fuel reserves, cut fuel excise taxes and rolled out a national fuel security plan as Australia battles a fuel crisis.While we know there have been outages and price increases, it can be difficult to get a full picture of what is...
Pakistan receives $2bn from Saudi Arabia: SBP
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Thursday that the country has received $2 billion from the Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a post on X. State Bank of Pakistan has received funds of US$2 billion from Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the value date of 15April2026. — SBP (@StateBank_Pak) April 16, 2026 The central bank said the funds were received “in the value date of April 15, 2026”. The news comes a day after Prime Minister Shehb...
The Papers: 'Summer of shortages' and 'War windfall'
'Summer of shortages' and 'War windfall'Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleA "summer of shortages" could hit the UK's supermarket shelves, according to the Times, as the Iran war affects production of chicken, pork and other goods. Citing secret government analysis, the paper says "fears grow that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will lead to a shortage of carbon dioxide, which is critical to the food industry". BBC Newsnight has been told...