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USS Ford aircraft carrier will be heading home after record-breaking deployment

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The Independent UK · Apr 29

US Federal Reserve holds rates as Jerome Powell signals he will stay on

A divided US Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady for a third consecutive meeting, as policymakers grapple with heightened uncertainty linked to the war in the Middle East. The decision is expected to be the last overseen by Chair Jerome Powell.

Euronews · Apr 29

Trump Meets Oil Executives As Middle East Supply Disruptions Push Global Energy Markets Higher: Report

President Donald Trump met Tuesday at the White House with senior oil and gas executives and top administration officials to discuss ongoing disruptions in global energy markets, including tightening crude supply linked to instability in Middle East shipping routes.

International Business Times · Apr 29

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Putin, Trump hold 90-minute call on Iran, Ukraine war: Russia proposes Kyiv ceasefire for Victory Day

Presidents Putin and Trump held a 1.5-hour call discussing the Middle East war and Ukraine. Putin backed Trump's Iran ceasefire extension, viewing it as a stabilizing move. He also proposed a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day, aiming to advance peace negotiations.

The Times of India · Apr 29

Middle East war boosts oil giants’ profits as 'households pay the price'

Oil giants have posted "exceptional" profits as war in the Middle East drives up crude prices, fuels global supply fears and creates trading opportunities – handing some of the world’s biggest energy companies a financial boon while consumers face rising costs.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 29

Scoop: Trump huddles with oil execs as Iran stalemate drags on

The unprecedented Middle East supply disruption is boosting commodity prices and creating a mix of opportunity and peril for the industry.

Axios · Apr 29

Can you still book Middle East cruises – and is it safe?

IS IT SAFE MIDDLE EAST CRUISE: Cruise editor Marc Shoffman explores the current state of cruising in the Gulf

The Independent UK · Apr 29

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EU backs ending new oil and gas drilling

The war in the Middle East may have driven up oil and gas demand, but the world should still ditch new fossil fuel drilling, EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra has said, insisting on "affordable, reliable, homegrown clean energy."

Euronews · Apr 29

Have tourists changed how they book holidays due to jet fuel crisis?

‘Since commencement of the conflict in the Middle East, the booking profile has become increasingly close to departure’ – Jet2, Britain's biggest holiday company

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Jet2 sees passengers book at the last minute amid Iran war worries

The group said it was adding it is ‘maintaining frequent dialogue with our fuel suppliers and airport partners on fuel supply’.

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Iran war briefing: Trump ‘orders extended blockade’ in attempt to hurt Tehran’s finances

Donald Trump has directed his team to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, with talks to end the war held at an impasse in an attempt to hurt the country’s finances, according to a report. Trump has also told White House aides that Iran’s latest peace proposal shows that…

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Lloyds earnings jump by a third but UK economic outlook worsens

New economic forecasts published by the bank reflect the possible “stagflationary consequences” of war in the Middle East.

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Heathrow issues warning over impact of Middle East war

The airport said its passenger numbers for the rest of the year are likely to be impacted by ‘significant uncertainty in the Middle East’.

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Oil nearing $120 a barrel for first time since 2022 as Trump maintains Iranian blockade – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Brent crude approaches highest level since Middle East conflict began

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 29

From Jakarta to Manila, south-east Asia turns to Russia to plug fuel, fertiliser gaps caused by Iran war

South-east Asia, which relied heavily on the Middle East for energy and fertiliser, is desperately seeking to plug huge gaps in its supplies

Evening Standard · Apr 28

UK economy set for £35bn hit from Middle East energy crisis, think tank says

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said the UK could enter a recession this year if the crisis is particularly protracted.

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Iranian ambassador summoned to Foreign Office over embassy’s ‘unacceptable’ social media post

Seyed Ali Mousavi was called in by Middle East minister Hamish Falconer over an online message reportedly recruiting expats to become martyrs

Barchart · Apr 28

Where is the Most Diversified U.S. Stock Market Index Heading?

While markets reflect the economic and geopolitical landscapes, which remain highly turbulent in April 2026, the most diversified U.S. stock market index, the S&P 500, rallied to a new record high on April 17 and April 24.

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 28

How the UAE’s decision to leave Opec could recast the Middle East

Defection is damaging to Saudi Arabia’s prestige – and could strengthen the US hand in the region

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28

Tell us: how are you adjusting your household finances as the Iran war pushes up costs?

We’d like to hear how you’re adapting your expenditure as the cost of living rises amid the conflict in the Middle East

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Trump aides fear Iran could turn into a drawn-out ‘Cold War situation’ with no deal — but no bombs either

Trump promised that the U.S. would not be dragged into a lengthy conflict in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28

Middle East crisis could cost world $1tn while oil firms make ‘obscene’ profit, analysis finds

Climate group calls for urgent windfall tax on excess fossil fuel profits, as delegates tell Colombia conference their nations are suffering

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Iran war briefing: Trump meets with national security over Tehran peace plan

Donald Trump discussed Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the Middle East conflict with his national security team on Monday, but a US official told Reuters that the President “doesn’t love the proposal” as he wants a peace plan to address Iran’s nuclear programme. The conflict…

Euronews · Apr 28

Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela calls early general election for May

The Maltese leader mainly cited rising energy costs due to the Middle East conflict, as concerns and fears of a spike in inflation grow in a country reliant on imports as reasons to seek a new mandate.

AAP · Apr 28

ASX extends losses as Gulf worries buoy oil prices

Investor sentiment remains under pressure after weeks of earnings downgrades and the Middle East energy crisis weighing on hopes of future economic growth.

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