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Middle East conflict causes massive increases in shipping costs

Global logistics giants Hapag-Lloyd and DHL suspend operations in key Middle East maritime transit, facing millions of dollars in cost increases08 April 2026

Jet fuel prices take months to normalize, IATA chief says

IATA head states restoring global supply of jet fuel needs more time08 April 2026

As tensions ease in Middle East, US dollar plunges, gold rises

USD/EUR down 1%, gold up 2.7% and silver earns 6.3%08 April 2026

Energy prices plunge following US-Iran ceasefire

Brent futures down 14.6%, WTI down 16%, TTF index drops around 20%08 April 2026

Fed vice chair says rates well-positioned despite heightened Iran war uncertainty

Iran war, higher energy prices could lift headline inflation in near term, Phillip Jefferson says08 April 2026

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Price of urea tops $700, up 50% since beginning of Iran war

Closure of Strait of Hormuz affects more than 30% of shipments of urea, a widely used fertilizer08 April 2026

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US stocks close mixed amid ceasefire hopes as Trump's Iran deadline looms

Dow Jones down 0.18%, Nasdaq adds 0.1%, S&P 500 gains 0.08%; European markets end with sharp losses07 April 2026

US foresees separate protocols with Canada, Mexico under trade deal review

Washington may need distinct mechanisms for Canada and Mexico due to differing trade imbalances, labor-market dynamics, says US trade talks chief07 April 2026

Mideast conflict to slow growth, raise inflation, World Bank says

Rising energy costs and supply disruptions expected to weigh on global economy07 April 2026

Brent crude oil prices sink 3% after Pakistan urges Trump to extend Iran deadline

White House says Trump is 'aware' of Islamabad’s two-week cease-fire proposal, with response to follow07 April 2026

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