Bank of England warns AI cyber risk is emerging as a top systemic threat to global financial stability
Bank of England warns AI-driven cyber threats are now a top systemic risk to global financial stability, urging urgent regulatory action.
IMF warns of global downturn risk as Iran war triggers oil shock and derails growth outlook
IMF cuts global growth outlook due to Iran war and oil shock, warns of recession risk if disruptions persist; inflation set to rise.
US stocks climb to multi-week highs as Iran de-escalation hopes and earnings divergence reshape market sentiment
US stocks hit multi-week highs on Iran de-escalation hopes and mixed earnings, with tech and asset managers leading gains amid sector divergence.
Gulf stocks extend gains led by Saudi Arabia and Dubai as liquidity broadens and regional momentum strengthens
Gulf stocks rose, led by Saudi Arabia and Dubai, on strong liquidity and broad participation; Abu Dhabi stayed flat amid improved regional sentiment.
Gulf oil output set for rapid return as IEA sees 50% recovery within weeks if Hormuz reopens
Gulf oil output could recover 50% in 2 weeks if Hormuz reopens, but full recovery faces technical and logistical challenges, says IEA.
BlackRock shifts back to US equities as Iran war seen contained and AI earnings drive market optimism
BlackRock turns bullish on US stocks, citing contained Iran conflict and strong AI-driven earnings, especially in semiconductors.
Brent crude falls toward $98 as US-Iran talks offset supply shock from Hormuz disruption
Brent crude drops 3.75% to $98 as US-Iran talks ease risk, but supply remains tight due to Hormuz disruption and OPEC+ output cuts.
Japan markets rebound despite industrial slowdown as Iran-linked oil shift reshapes yields and yen dynamics
Japan stocks rally as oil prices fall, yen strengthens, but industrial output contracts, highlighting divergence between markets and economy.
China oil and gas imports fall as Hormuz disruption tightens energy flows and reshapes supply access
China's oil and gas imports fell in March due to Gulf disruptions, highlighting rising supply risks and a shift to prioritize domestic energy security
China trade data signals supply shock shift as exports slow and imports surge on energy-driven uncertainty
China's exports slowed while imports surged in March, reflecting a shift to supply security amid global energy and trade disruptions.
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