World’s richest add $265B in one day as stocks rally on US-Iran truce hopes: Report

World’s 500 richest people added combined $265 billion in 1 day as stocks rallied on hopes US-Iran ceasefire would hold, marking 2nd-biggest daily gain on record, according to Bloomberg

World’s richest add $265B in one day as stocks rally on US-Iran truce hopes: Report

World’s 500 richest people added combined $265 billion in 1 day as stocks rallied on hopes US-Iran ceasefire would hold, marking 2nd-biggest daily gain on record, according to Bloomberg

Middle East war threatens global food security, growth, warn IMF, World Bank, WFP

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European stock markets close sharply higher after temporary US-Iran ceasefire

Stoxx 600 climbs 3.88%, Germany's DAX rises 5.06%, UK'S FTSE adds 2.51%, France's CAC up 4.49%08 April 2026

Fed minutes highlight risk of rate hikes, cuts amid oil shock, labor market concerns

Officials warn persistent oil-price pressures could keep inflation elevated longer than expected 08 April 2026

International Energy Agency warns rare earth supply diversification lags rising global demand

Report says demand for magnet rare earths doubled since 2015, set to rise more than 30% by 2030 08 April 2026

Delta Air Lines expects more than $2B fuel hit through June as Iran war drives costs higher

Carrier considers fare hikes, 3.5% capacity cuts as Iran war-driven oil spike pressures outlook08 April 2026

Shell warns of Q1 gas drop, liquidity hit but sees oil trading boost

Middle East conflict disrupts output and working capital, but stronger oil trading partly cushions impact, Shell says08 April 2026

'Ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran must include Lebanon': Belgian foreign minister

Maxime Prevot says massive Israeli strike hit just a few hundred meters from Belgian embassy while he was on site08 April 2026

World Bank cuts growth forecasts across regions as Middle East conflict deepens economic strain

Gulf economies face steepest downgrade as Hormuz closure, infrastructure damage weigh on outlook08 April 2026

IMF says conflicts cause large, persistent output losses

Conflicts inflict deep, lasting output losses on war-hit economies, while rising defense spending fuels inflation, worsens fiscal balances in medium term, Fund says08 April 2026

Brent crude rebounds as doubts over Iran ceasefire raise supply concerns

Iranian reports of possible strikes revive fears over Hormuz transit amid continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon 08 April 2026

Global stocks rally after Tehran-Washington ceasefire eases market jitters

European, Asian US indexes climb as 2-week truce boosts risk appetite and drags oil prices sharply lower08 April 2026

World’s richest add $265B in one day as stocks rally on US-Iran truce hopes: Report

World’s 500 richest people added combined $265 billion in 1 day as stocks rallied on hopes US-Iran ceasefire would hold, marking 2nd-biggest daily gain on record, according to Bloomberg

World’s richest add $265B in one day as stocks rally on US-Iran truce hopes: Report

World’s 500 richest people added combined $265 billion in 1 day as stocks rallied on hopes US-Iran ceasefire would hold, marking 2nd-biggest daily gain on record, according to Bloomberg

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EU aviation safety agency extends advisory against flights in most Middle East, Gulf airspace until April 24

Shippers seek alternatives to Strait of Hormuz despite cease-fire

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns amid operational, financial pressures

China-linked oil tankers gather near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire uncertainty

Germany’s public debt climbs to $3.1T on higher spending

IMF gives initial approval for $700M loan tranche to Sri Lanka