U.A.E.'s OPEC Exit Deals Major Blow to Cartel Amid Middle East Oil Squeeze
The Gulf state said the move would help it meet changing demand but analysts see it as a heavy blow to the organization.
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Stocks Lower as Nasdaq Weakens on AI Jitters
U.S. stocks were mostly lower as troubles at OpenAI sent tremors through technology companies.
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April Consumer Sentiment Improved, According to Conference Board Survey
The headline index from the Conference Board's survey rose to 92.8, versus 92.2 in March.
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U.S. Home Price Growth Slowed in February
U.S. home-price growth slowed in February as affordability pressures shaped home buyer decisions.
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Bank of Canada to Hold Rates Steady While War Worries Brew
The central bank will likely will keep its main interest rate unchanged Wednesday, but there is growing doubt that officials can hold rates steady the longer energy prices remain elevated.
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Middle East Conflict to Weaken Growth as Commodity Prices Surge, World Bank Says
A jump in commodity prices is set to push inflation higher and growth lower in developing economies, the World Bank said.
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The Fed's Rate Cuts Are On Pause. But Are They Also Off the Table?
Fed officials are set to hold rates steady this week. The harder question is whether to signal that cuts have been derailed, or just delayed.
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Iran Offers a New Proposal to End War
Tehran vows to stop Hormuz attacks in exchange for lifting of U.S. port blockade.
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Japan's Central Bank Makes Hawkish Hold as Board Split Widens
The Bank of Japan extended its rate pause but signaled that hikes are firmly on the table as it raised inflation forecasts.
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U.K. Population to Grow More Slowly on Fewer Migrants
A smaller population usually translates into slower economic growth, and fewer taxpayers to help fund the debt.
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Eurozone Inflation Expectations Jumped in March, But Pay Growth Outlook Unchanged
Households expect consumer prices to rise by 4% over the next 12 months, a jump from the 2.5% seen in February, according to a survey.
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A Midweek Macro-Storm of Warsh, Fed, and Big Tech Could Create a Volatility Vortex
The April market rebound needs more good news if it's going to have room to run.
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Spain's Unemployment Rebounds Above 10%
Job losses almost doubled compared with the same period of 2025.
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Fund-Raising for Forest Restoration Shows Climate Efforts Alive
BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group said Tuesday it raised $1.24 billion in commitments from global investors to restore depleted forest in Latin America.
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A Bill Aimed at Creating Homes Is Leaving Plots Empty Instead
The Senate housing bill would severely restrict build-to-rent homes. It is already causing projects to pause and financing to dry up.
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This chart shows why investors should fear for private equity more than private credit
The struggles of the nascent private-capital market, weighed down by lending to software companies whose businesses are under attack from artificial intelligence, has captured the eye of the market and the news media.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
April 28, 2026 11:00 ET (15:00 GMT)
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