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Three vessels hit in Strait of Hormuz, oil prices tick higher
Wednesday 22 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Three vessels have been hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime sources confirmed on Wednesday. Read More
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US mortgage applications surge 7.8pc
Wednesday 22 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications rallied 7.8% week-on-week in the seven days ended 17 April, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, extending the prior week's 1.8% increase. Read More
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Trump says US will extend ceasefire with Iran
Tuesday 21 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US president Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the US will extend the ceasefire with Iran while continuing the blockade of Iranian ports. Read More
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US pending homes rise 1.5pc in March
Tuesday 21 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Contracts to purchase previously owned US homes rose at a faster-than-expected clip in March, according to the National Association of Realtors, but higher mortgage rates and ... Read More
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Trump expects US to make 'great deal' with Iran - CNBC
Tuesday 21 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump told CNBC on Tuesday that he expects the US to end up making a "great deal" with Iran. Read More
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US retail sales surge 1.7pc in March
Tuesday 21 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US retail sales rose 1.7% month-on-month in March 2026, according to the Census Bureau, beating market expectations for a more modest 1.4% increase and following February's upwardly... Read More
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US-Iran peace talks in focus as ceasefire end approaches
Tuesday 21 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Peace talks between the US and Iran remained in the balance on Tuesday, as Donald Trump warned it was "highly unlikely" the current ceasefire would be extended. Read More
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German investor sentiment deteriorates more than expected in April
Tuesday 21 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - German investor sentiment deteriorated more than expected in April, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim. Read More
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Ferrexpo in talks to raise $100m through share placing
Monday 20 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Ferrexpo confirmed it was exploring a possible $100m fundraising on Monday, as the iron ore producer looks to shore up its finances amid difficult trading conditions. Read More
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Eurozone construction output weakens for second straight month
Monday 20 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Construction output across the eurozone weakened for the second straight month in February with economic powerhouses France and Germany among those registering the steepest declines... Read More
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US-Iran peace talks in jeopardy as tensions rise over Hormuz
Monday 20 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US was under strain on Monday after tensions between the two increased over the weekend in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to more bombing t... Read More
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China leaves key lending rates on hold
Monday 20 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - China's central bank left two key interest rates on hold on Monday, in line with expectations, amid a backdrop of solid economic growth. Read More
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Iran rejects second round of peace talks with US
Sunday 19 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Iran has reportedly rejected a second round of peace talks with the US despite Donald Trump's claims that further direct talks would be held in Pakistan on Monday. Read More
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Oil prices tumble as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'
Friday 17 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices tumbled on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is now "completely open" to commercial ships. Read More
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US could release $20bn in frozen funds if Iran gives up uranium stockpile - report
Friday 17 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US is reportedly considering the release of $20bn in frozen Iranian funds in return for Iran giving up its stockpile of enriched uranium as part of negotiations over a three-pag... Read More
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Eurozone swings to trade surplus, but exports halve from last year
Friday 17 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The eurozone's trade balance with the rest of the world swing to a surplus over the month of February due to a recovery in exports of machineries and vehicles, though total exports ... Read More
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Netflix Q1 revenues marginally ahead of expectations, co-founder to retire
Friday 17 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Streaming giant Netflix posted first‑quarter revenues that came in just ahead of expectations on Friday as it also announced a major governance change, with co-founder and for... Read More
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Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed 10-day ceasefire
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump said on Thursday that Lebanon and Israel have agreed a 10-day ceasefire. Read More
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Philly Fed manufacturing index strengthens sharply in April
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Manufacturing conditions in the Philadelphia region strengthened sharply in April, with the Philadelphia Federal Reserve's manufacturing index rising to 26.7 from 18.1 in March - it... Read More
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US initial jobless claims drop to 207,000
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US initial jobless claims fell sharply last week, according to the Department of Labor, dropping to 207,000 in the week ended 11 April from a downwardly revised 218,000 the week bef... Read More
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