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Oil Surges as Iran Shuts the World’s Most Critical Energy Chokepoint
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Oil Surges as Iran Shuts the World’s Most Critical Energy Chokepoint

Brent crude has surged more than 15% in four days as Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran. With a fifth of the world’s oil supply hanging in the balance, analysts are warning of triple-digit prices and a potential global recession.

India’s Crypto Tax Thaw That Wasn’t: What the Finance Ministry Discussions Revealed
Blockchain & Crypto

India’s Crypto Tax Thaw That Wasn’t: What the Finance Ministry Discussions Revealed

A viral headline promised tax relief for 150 million Indian crypto users. The reality of Budget 2026-27 delivered something else entirely — tighter compliance, steeper penalties, and silence where reform was supposed to be.

UK Graduate Job Listings Fall Below 10,000 for the First Time on Record
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UK Graduate Job Listings Fall Below 10,000 for the First Time on Record

Graduate vacancies in January dropped to their lowest level since tracking began in 2016 — nearly halving in a single year, as a deteriorating jobs market squeezes young people hardest.

When a Pension Fund Fails: What the German Collapse Reveals About Systemic Weaknesses
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When a Pension Fund Fails: What the German Collapse Reveals About Systemic Weaknesses

The recent German VZB pension fund collapse has become a stark and unpleasant illustration of how governance inefficiencies, fragmented oversight, and a lack of professionalized risk management can erode trust in retirement systems.

Actionable Guide: How Importers Can Seek Refunds After the End of IEEPA Tariffs
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Actionable Guide: How Importers Can Seek Refunds After the End of IEEPA Tariffs

A recent advisory from Baker Donelson highlights a major shift in U.S. trade policy: tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have officially ended following a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States. While this development removes future liability under those tariffs, it raises a pressing question for importers: Can […]

Tariff Chaos Unleashed: US Introduces 10% Temporary Import Surcharge Fueling Trade Tensions and Global Economic Turmoil
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Tariff Chaos Unleashed: US Introduces 10% Temporary Import Surcharge Fueling Trade Tensions and Global Economic Turmoil

US imposes 10% temporary import surcharge under Section 122 of the Trade Act effective today, impacting India, EU, Canada, Mexico, Japan, UK, and other major trading partners. Legal updates, supply chain impacts, and economic risks explained here.

Gold and Silver Rebound After January Rout as Safe-Haven Demand Returns Among Tariffs Pressure
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Gold and Silver Rebound After January Rout as Safe-Haven Demand Returns Among Tariffs Pressure

Gold and silver prices climb significantly higher on February 23 after January’s sharp sell-off, supported by a weaker dollar, renewed safe-haven demand and shifting investor sentiment.

Post-Penny Compliance: Cash Rounding in Small-Dollar Lending
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Post-Penny Compliance: Cash Rounding in Small-Dollar Lending

The era of the one-cent piece has reached its conclusion. Following a White House directive to the Department of the Treasury on February 9, 2025, the U.S. Mint ceased regular production of the penny, citing a production cost of 3.7 cents per unit. While the Mint completed its final regular run in November 2025, the […]

ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 Concludes with Calls for Collaboration, Innovation and Resilience
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ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 Concludes with Calls for Collaboration, Innovation and Resilience

The ET NOW Global Business Summit (GBS) 2026 wrapped up on 14 February 2026 after two days of high-level discussion on the future of technology, geopolitics, business resilience, innovation and global cooperation. Hosted by The Times Group under the theme “A Decade of Disruption. A Century of Change,” the ninth edition of the summit brought […]

Indonesia Slashes 2026 Nickel Mining Quotas, Triggering Global Supply Shock and Price Surge
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Indonesia Slashes 2026 Nickel Mining Quotas, Triggering Global Supply Shock and Price Surge

Global nickel ore supply faces sudden pressure as Indonesia moves to slash 2026 mining quotas, sending shockwaves through commodity markets and battery supply chains.

AI Tools Trigger Sell-Off in Wealth Management and Brokerage Stocks
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AI Tools Trigger Sell-Off in Wealth Management and Brokerage Stocks

AI disruption fears hit Wall Street’s wealth managers as Charles Schwab and LPL Financial dropped roughly 7% in a single session, with investors questioning how automation could reshape the role of financial advisors.

IPVA 2026 em Minas Gerais — Guia Explicativo
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IPVA 2026 em Minas Gerais — Guia Explicativo

O IPVA 2026 é o Imposto sobre a Propriedade de Veículos Automotores que os proprietários de carros, motos e outros veículos precisam pagar todos os anos em Minas Gerais. Esse tributo é obrigatório e faz parte da documentação legal do veículo para poder circular normalmente ao longo de 2026.

How to Choose a Financial Advisor for Retirement: What Small Business Owners Should Know
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How to Choose a Financial Advisor for Retirement: What Small Business Owners Should Know

Choosing the right advisor is one of the highest-leverage decisions a small business owner can make for retirement security. This guide explains how to choose a financial advisor for retirement, the difference between advisor types, practical interview questions, fee structures to watch, and how to evaluate an advisor’s fit with your business goals. If you’re […]

Invest Africa Convenes The Africa Debate 2026 to Redefine Partnership in a Changing World
Events

Invest Africa Convenes The Africa Debate 2026 to Redefine Partnership in a Changing World

The Africa Debate 2026 will provide a platform for this essential, era-defining discussion, convening leaders to explore how Africa and its partners can build more balanced, resilient and sustainable models of cooperation.

Survey Finds 94% of Investment Firms Will Boost Alternative Data Budgets in 2026
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Survey Finds 94% of Investment Firms Will Boost Alternative Data Budgets in 2026

Professional investors at hedge funds, asset managers and pension funds are set to boost spending on alternative data in 2026, reflecting both growing demand and strong support from senior management, according to new research from Exabel, a platform specializing in alternative data insights and analytics, part of the BattleFin Group.

US-India Tariff Deal Resets Trade Ties and Boosts Market Access
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US-India Tariff Deal Resets Trade Ties and Boosts Market Access

The United States and India have reached a landmark agreement to slash tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of goods, easing months of trade tensions and opening the door to stronger economic and strategic cooperation between the two countries.

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