Asia Stocks' Chip-Driven Gains Fade as Middle East Tensions Simmer
Oil futures were choppy while Asian indexes got a short-lived chip-driven boost, as Middle East tensions simmer and investors await further news on potential U.S.-Iran talks.
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Secretive Shipments of Iranian Oil to China Are Under Threat by U.S.
Iran, China and an array of middlemen have evaded U.S. sanctions for years by shipping oil on aging tankers with opaque records.
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U.K. Budget Deficit Was Smallest Since Pandemic
The government narrowed the deficit, but further progress in reducing borrowing is likely to be challenging if the conflict in the Middle East is prolonged.
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The Iran cease-fire has boosted investors' appetite for bitcoin. Here's why it could break past $80,000 soon.
Capital has flowed into bitcoin through multiple channels, which makes it less likely that bitcoin sees a sharp reversal like in previous months, and more likely that the rally builds momentum.
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AI Could Trigger New Demand for Carbon-Removal Sector, Report Says
Power-thirsty data centers could lead corporations to eye new investment in removals to offset their emissions.
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U.S. Officials Try to Get a Grip on Risks Bubbling Inside Private Credit
In widespread requests, the SEC is seeking information about valuations, loan selection and other maneuvers by firms including Blue Owl.
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South Korea's Economy Rebounds Amid Middle East War Risks
South Korea's economy rebounded at a stronger-than-expected pace in the first quarter on robust semiconductor exports, signaling that the country's artificial intelligence-driven buffer remains intact.
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The Treasury Market Might Be Sleeping on Risk
The 10-year U.S. Treasury note's yield matches its three-year average.
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Eurozone Consumers Feel Pinch as Iran War Drives Costs Higher
The European Commission's flash consumer-confidence indicator for the eurozone was minus 20.6 in April, its lowest level since December 2022, down from minus 16.4 in March.
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U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Rise Amid Increase in Imports
Commercial crude oil stocks excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve increased by 1.9 million barrels to 465.7 million barrels in the week ended April 17, and were about 3% above the five-year average for the time of year, the EIA said.
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Eurozone Governments' Budget Deficit Fell in 2025, But Middle East War to Drive Rebound
Borrowing is set to pick up again this year as governments build up their militaries and support households hit by the jump in energy prices.
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Turkey's Central Bank Holds Rates as It Gauges Higher Energy Prices
The bank kept its benchmark rate at 37.0% for a second-straight meeting and said it was closely monitoring the impact of high energy prices.
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Oil Prices Settle Above $100 a Barrel as Iran Seizes 2 Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude futures were back above $100 a barrel after President Trump said the U.S. was extending its cease-fire with Iran.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
April 23, 2026 03:00 ET (07:00 GMT)
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