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When Will Shipping Resume in the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran and the US agreed to a pause in fighting in exchange for the opening of the strait, but a lack of clarity on what was agreed and continued fighting — including Israeli strikes in Lebanon — have raised questions about the ceasefire. UWA Defense and Security Institute Adjunct Professor Jennifer Parker breaks down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg)
PSX dips slightly in post-rally consolidation
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a mixed trading session by midday on Thursday, April 9, 2026, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index hovered around the 165,700–166,800 level after opening near its previous close of 165,811 points. According to the latest available data, the index stood at approximately 165,736 points, reflecting a marginal decline of about 74 points or 0.04% from the previous day’s close. The index touched an intraday high of 161,993 and a low of 166,812.93...
Orora Hits 12-Year Low as Iran Conflict Shuts UAE Bottle Plant
Orora Ltd. shares slumped to a 12-year low after the Australian packaging company cut full-year guidance for its high-end bottle unit, citing Middle East conflict-related disruptions that halted production at its UAE plant.
Give all UK households a set amount of subsidised energy, says thinktank
Proposal to help people heat two rooms, provide hot water and run key appliances without incurring more debtIn order to cut rising bills all UK households should receive a minimum amount of energy at rates subsidised by the government through North Sea taxes, a thinktank has suggested.Providing all homes with enough energy to heat two rooms, provide hot water and run key appliances such as a fridge and washing machine, at rates frozen at current levels, would require a subsidy of about £4.5bn, a...
Mitsui OSK CEO Hopes Vessels Can Move Now Amid Ceasefire
Jotaro Tamura, CEO of Japanese shipping and logistics company Mitsui OSK Lines, says he hopes vessels can resume operations following the US-Iran ceasefire. However, he says the company would need to scrutinize details of the ceasefire agreement and its implementation before allowing its ships to test the Strait of Hormuz. (Source: Bloomberg)
World Bank cuts Middle East growth forecast after energy sector turmoil
DUBAI: The World Bank has slashed its 2026 growth forecast for Middle East economies as a consequence of the US-Israel war against Iran, and warned of pervasive risks in a report published on Wednesday. President Donald Trump late on Tuesday announced a two-week ceasefire in the conflict. Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran would stop counter-attacks and provide safe passage through the waterway. The closure of the strategic strait, and destruction of energy and public infrastructure, had disru...
War in Middle East fails to dent remittances in March
KARACHI: Despite turbulence stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict, the country received 17 per cent higher remittances in March compared to February, the State Bank of Pakistan announced on Wednesday. The $3.8bn inflow was the highest so far this fiscal year, but it was 5pc lower compared to $4bn in March FY25. The war did not impact remittances from the Middle East, as inflows from almost all countries experienced positive growth. Currency experts said t...
Mitsui OSK to Monitor Truce Before Ships Attempt Hormuz Crossing
Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd., one of the world’s largest shipping companies, said it would need to scrutinize details of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement and its implementation before allowing its vessels to test the Strait of Hormuz.
China Tankers Join Queue to Test Hormuz Exit and US-Iran Truce
Two fully laden Chinese oil tankers in the Persian Gulf are approaching the Strait of Hormuz, potentially putting them on track to become the first such vessels to cross under a day-old US-Iran ceasefire, even as shipowners scrutinize the status of the narrow waterway.
Nafis programme extended to 2040: How UAE's job landscape will change
In September 2021, the UAE launched the Nafis programme, a Dh24 billion initiative designed to fundamentally change the employment landscape. As part of the “Projects of the 50,” the goal was to integrate 75 thousands Emirati nationals into the private sector by 2025 and reduce the traditional reliance on public sector jobs.Fast forward to April 2026, and the landscape has transformed beyond those initial expectations. With over 176,000 Emiratis now employed through the programme, 152,000 of wh...
RBNZ: Will Act Decisively If Core Inflation Picks Up
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Anna Breman says the central bank will respond with interest-rate increases to any acceleration in core inflation, as fuel prices surge in response to the conflict in the Middle East. (Source: Bloomberg)
Malaysian Tycoon Syed Mokhtar Said to Mull Property Company IPO
Australian developer Walker Corp. and Malaysian tycoon Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary are considering an initial public offering of their joint venture to raise as much as 500 million ringgit ($125 million), according to people familiar with the matter.
Oil prices rise as investors eye fragile US-Iran ceasefire
Oil prices rise as investors eye fragile US-Iran ceasefire7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleOsmond ChiaBusiness reporterGetty ImagesGlobal oil prices rose in Asian morning trade on Thursday as investors watch developments in the fragile US-Iran ceasefire.The conditional two-week ceasefire has been tested after Israel launched a wave of deadly strikes on Lebanon, prompting Tehran to warn of a "regret‑inducing response" if the attacks continue.Oil prices plunged on Wednesda...
RBNZ to ‘Act Decisively’ If Core Inflation Picks Up, Breman Says
New Zealand’s central bank will respond with interest-rate increases to any acceleration in core inflation, Governor Anna Breman said Thursday, as fuel prices surge in response to the conflict in the Middle East.
Japan weighs new release of about 20 days' worth of oil from reserves, Kyodo says
Japan is considering a new release of about 20 days' worth of oil reserves as early as May, Kyodo reported on Thursday, amid uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz despite a US-Iran ceasefire. Japan, dependent on the Middle East for some 95% of its oil supply, began releasing oil from its stockpiles on March 16 in coordination with other nations and on its own. In total, Japan is making available about 50 days' worth of oil consumption and has asked the Internation...
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Oil rebounds as fragile Gulf ceasefire, constrained Hormuz keep supply risks elevated
Oil prices rose on Thursday as doubts over a fragile two-week Middle East ceasefire raised concerns that energy flows through the crucial Strait of Hormuz will remain ‌restricted. Brent crude futures were up $1.96, or 2.07%, at $96.71 a barrel at 0325 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $2.60, or 2.75%, to $97.01 a barrel. Both benchmark prices fell below $100 per barrel in the previous trading session, with WTI recording its biggest decline since April 2020, on...
Newly created Polymarket accounts win big on well-timed Iran ceasefire bets
Customers make hundreds of thousands of dollars as records show substantial bets made before announcementA group of new accounts on the prediction market Polymarket made highly specific, well-timed bets on whether the US and Iran would reach a ceasefire on Tuesday, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits for these new customers.These bets were made even though, in the hours before a two-week ceasefire was announced on Tuesday, Donald Trump’s rhetoric had escalated sharply and th...
Thailand’s Bond Slump Seen Deepening as Inflation Concerns Mount
Thailand’s sovereign bonds — among the world’s worst performers since the Iran war erupted — face more losses as rising inflation risks add to worries over fiscal strain, analysts say.
Stocks rally and oil prices drop following ceasefire announcement
Stocks jumped and oil prices fell on Wednesday following President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the war with Iran. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.