How do prediction markets work? | FT #shorts As new bettors flock to platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, some make easy prey for trading firms and professional gamblers. John Reed explains what prediction markets are - and why their rapid rise is raising concerns. #How #prediction #markets #work #shorts

Vitol CEO Russell Hardy: 'The oil market has lost up to 1bn barrels' | FT #shorts A billion barrels of lost supply is already built into global energy markets. At the Commodities Global Summit, Russell Hardy, CEO of Vitol, warned that up to 12 million barrels a day of hydrocarbons remain offline and restarting production is far from immediate. #Vitol #CEO #Russell #Hardy #The

Small Modular Reactors: Is nuclear power making a comeback amid war? | The Dip Podcast As conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel drives global energy uncertainty, the economic impacts are being felt far beyond the battlefield — from record fuel prices to renewed debates over nuclear power and energy security. In this episode of The Dip, we examine how war is reshaping global energy markets, accelerating interest in small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), and reopening geopolitical questions about supply chains, energy dependence, and strategic vulnerability. #Small #Modular #Reactors #nuclear #power

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner Cleveland is becoming one of the more desirable markets for homebuyers. #The #tables #have #turned #Florida

Kalshi’s fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court—and the future of gambling is at stake Kalshi is in a make-or-break fight to preserve a lucrative new prediction-markets industry expected to grow to over $200 billion this year. #Kalshis #fight #over #sports #betting

Etihad Airways unveils six new destinations, expanding footprint across the Africa continent Etihad Airways announced a significant expansion of its Africa network, adding new routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe from Abu Dhabi, as part of its continued global growth strategy. The new services reflect investment in high-growth markets, supporting increasing connectivity across trade, cargo and mobility. #Etihad #Airways #unveils #six #new

The return of the e-merging markets For now South Korea and Taiwan are the biggest beneficiaries of the AI wave #The #return #the #merging #markets

Oil prices set for more turbulence in months ahead, warns Gunvor chief World’s fourth-largest independent crude trader says markets may be ‘very choppy’ between April and June #Oil #prices #set #for #more

Markets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. ‘We’re prepared to subject you to disabling fire’ Tensions in the Gulf escalated Sunday, when the Navy seized a ship for the first time as part of its blockade, with a destroyer firing at a vessel attempting to evade the dragnet. #Markets #shudder #Strait #Hormuz #starts

The stock market’s new approach to valuation It is demonstrating an Earnings Before Iran, Tariffs and Dubious Announcements (ebitda) mentality #The #stock #markets #new #approach

Rat poison found in jars of baby food in Austria, police say A baby food brand is recalling its products sold in Austrian SPAR markets after some tested positive for rat poison. #Rat #poison #found #jars #baby

Weekly Forex Forecast – AUD/USD, USD/JPY, S&P 500 Index, NASDAQ 100 Index, Brent Crude Oil - 19 April 2026 Global markets move between optimism and uncertainty, driven by geopolitical expectations and risk sentiment. Analysis of price behavior, macro context, and key market drivers. #Weekly #Forex #Forecast #AUDUSD #USDJPY

Investors look through the turmoil The world is a mess but markets seem to be shrugging worries over the fallout of the Iran war #Investors #look #through #the #turmoil

'Totally unfair' that EU countries making money on energy crunch: Former EU commissioner Breton Our guest in this show is known for crossing swords with the Trump administration on the regulation of big tech and, more recently, for actually coming under a US travel ban. Thierry Breton was the EU Commissioner for the Internal Market from 2019 to 2024, when he had a major role in driving forward the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act. #Totally #unfair #that #countries #making

Moody’s CEO: AI has a trust problem – better models won’t fix it Moody’s was founded over 100 years ago on the conviction that markets function better with transparent, rigorous and independent data and analysis. #Moodys #CEO #has #trust #problem

Casago Expands Idaho Presence with New Locally Led Franchise in McCall and Boise Casago, a premier franchise-based vacation rental management company, has expanded its Idaho presence with a new locally owned and operated franchise serving McCall and the greater Boise area, led by Idaho residents Alex and Susan Pedigo. The launch marks the continued rollout of Casago’s franchise-first model following its 2025 acquisition of Vacasa, converting markets into locally owned and operated businesses. #Casago #Expands #Idaho #Presence #with

Americans have never been this gloomy about the economy. Wall Street has never cashed in harder “Stock markets respond to risks shifting around,” top economist Claudia Sahm told Fortune. “Households respond to reality. #Americans #have #never #been #this

Asia Pacific’s MICE Sector Defies Global Headwinds with Strong Growth The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2026 (TMS APAC) concluded its third edition on a high note, reinforcing Asia Pacific’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic and resilient markets for the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry. Held from 14–15 April 2026 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore, the show demonstrated strong growth, with deeper regional participation and a significant uplift in business outcomes, underscoring the industry’s continued momentum amid a challenging global landscape. #Asia #Pacifics #MICE #Sector #Defies

Gulf states turn to private deals in $10bn wartime borrowing spree Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Kuwait avoid public markets for fundraising as Iran conflict delivers economic hit #Gulf #states #turn #private #deals

ATTA® Welcomes statistics revealing Africa as one of the world’s fastest growing regions Virginia Messina, Group CEO of ATTA® said: “WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research reinforces Africa as a major global player within travel and tourism, and one of the fastest growing regions following Asia and the Middle East. “International visitor spending to Africa was up by 5% in 2025 and the continent is outperforming mature markets like Europe (+1. #ATTA #Welcomes #statistics #revealing #Africa

Banks’ soaring exposure to trading firms creating ‘inherent fragility’, warns S&P Large investment banks have become increasingly reliant on markets financing, report says #Banks #soaring #exposure #trading #firms

US banks make record buybacks on Trump’s looser rules and choppy markets Six largest lenders spend $33bn on shares, smashing market forecasts #banks #make #record #buybacks #Trumps

Markets haven’t rallied this fast since COVID—Iran volatility is just another ‘notch on the belt’ of investors, says J.P. Morgan strategist "I know energy prices will move lower, and I know stocks are going to go back to focus again on the other big existential questions that they were asking before all this stuff kicked off," Jack Manley tells Fortune in an exclusive interview. #Markets #havent #rallied #this #fast

Silver Price Action Analysis – Silver Rises with Falling Rates - 15 April 2026 The silver market has exploded higher on Tuesday, as traders continue to pay close attention to the interest rates in the USA overall. This is an inverse correlation between these markets that are well known. #Silver #Price #Action #Analysis #Silver

Supermarkets 'taking the mickey' out of shoppers with olive oil prices, says Filippo Berio boss Supermarkets are "taking the mickey out" of shoppers over their olive oil prices, the boss of Filippo Berio has told the Money blog. #Supermarkets #taking #the #mickey #out

Europe could face jet fuel supply issues 'in near future' The European Commission said on Tuesday it fears Europe could face jet fuel supply issues "in the near future" with no end in sight to the Iran war that's hit global energy markets. #Europe #could #face #jet #fuel

Trump’s Latest Oil Blockade Brings Bigger Economic Risks Oil markets shrugged it off, but the effort to hurt Iran could provoke retaliation that inflicts more damage on energy assets and the global economy. #Trumps #Latest #Oil #Blockade #Brings

Scarcity in the oil market: Which countries are feeling the squeeze? | DW News US President Donald Trump's blockade on the Strait of Hormuz has impacted global energy markets, with the price of crude oil shooting past $100 a barrel. DW spoke to Rory Johnston, Founder of Commodity Context, on why the price of crude oil might not reflect actual supply shortages, and why prices might continue to climb. #Scarcity #the #oil #market #Which

Hungarians look to changed future after pro-EU Magyar's election landslide Hungarians were waking up to a ​political earthquake on Monday, after a landslide victory for the centre-right opposition reverberated everywhere from Washington to Kyiv, sending local markets surging and turning Budapest into a party zone. Magyar has pledged a sweeping anti-corruption drive, including stronger judicial independence and tougher public procurement rules to help secure the release of the EU funds. #Hungarians #look #changed #future #after

Investors are writing off any move from the Fed this month—collapsing talks in Iran have sealed the deal "It is too soon to identify potential second-round effects in inflation or labor markets," cautioned UBS's Paul Donovan. #Investors #are #writing #off #any

The risks of Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade plan Naval embargo designed to cut off Iran’s exports threatens to destabilise global energy markets #The #risks #Trumps #Strait #Hormuz

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Yashvi Greenco LLP to introduce Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath. Scheduled to open in 2029, the hotel will mark IHG’s first signing in Surat, reinforcing IHG’s strategic expansion across India’s high-growth commercial markets. #IHG #Hotels #amp #Resorts #signs

Only two events have mattered in my 30 years of investing Markets have shrugged off everything from geopolitics to financial crises #Only #two #events #have #mattered

Trump’s gift to China: a booming market for cheap, state-of-the-art EVs amid the Iran War “In many markets that are structurally well suited for EVs, adoption has been slow simply because consumers lacked urgency." #Trumps #gift #China #booming #market

Markets Waver Ahead of Cease-Fire Talks and U.S. Inflation Report A temporary cease-fire in the war on Iran faces multiple hurdles and investors are watching the release of U.S. #Markets #Waver #Ahead #Cease #Fire

 The world’s 500 richest people made more than a quarter trillion yesterday as volatile markets react to fragile Iran war ceasefire Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg gained the most and added $12.8 billion to his net worth after Meta shares rose 6. #The #worlds #500 #richest #people

Markets Have Faced a Year of Chaos and Still Done Awfully Well Most stock investors have lost money during the Iran war, but returns have been splendid for the year since the “Liberation Day” tariff announcement. #Markets #Have #Faced #Year #Chaos

Within a day, the Iran-U.S. cease-fire began breaking down. Markets shrugged Israeli strikes in Lebanon were at issue, according to Iran's parliament speaker. Trump ripped into "Fraudsters, Charlatans, and WORSE. #Within #day #the #Iran #cease

Analysts warn the TACO trade won’t last forever after an Iran ceasefire wipes out weeks of losses in markets The announced ceasefire led to a $1.5 trillion market rally Wednesday. #Analysts #warn #the #TACO #trade

Oil Prices Plunge and Stocks Surge After Cease-Fire Deal Markets reacted positively after the United States and Iran reached a last-minute cease-fire agreement. #Oil #Prices #Plunge #and #Stocks

Asian stocks rally after Trump’s Iran ceasefire and ‘immediate’ Hormuz opening—even as it remains unclear how open the strait actually is Asian markets surged on the possibility that much needed oil, gas and commodities can start flowing through the Strait of Hormuz again. #Asian #stocks #rally #after #Trumps

Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire Oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have soared on news of a two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran. #Oil #prices #fall #sharply #after

Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire Oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have soared on news of a two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran. #Oil #prices #fall #sharply #after

Qatar warns Iran war can now 'spiral out of control' As Donald Trump threatened to wipe out an entire civilisation in Iran ahead of his latest deadline for Tehran to open up the Strait of Hormuz, Qatar's foreign ministry official warned that the world was nearing a point beyond which the war would be out of anyone's control. Oil markets continue to be volatile amid ongoing tensions, while physical prices refiners are paying are rising to record levels with premiums on crude with earlier delivery dates surging. #Qatar #warns #Iran #war #can

Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, starting a weekslong war that spread to neighboring countries and rocked global markets. #Iran #War #Timeline #Key #Moments

Markets cheer as Trump says he’s in ‘heated negotiations’ over a new Pakistani two-week ceasefire plan  Markets soared on the news, betting that he’ll accept. #Markets #cheer #Trump #says #hes

The big state gamble on prediction markets Fights over regulation could reshape the US federal system of government #The #big #state #gamble #prediction

SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could reopen the IPO market—or drain it Startups are now split between legacy unicorns struggling to prove AI growth and new AI leaders that may be too early for public markets. #SpaceX #OpenAI #and #Anthropic #could

Wyndham Crosses 100-Hotel Mark in Mexico Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is celebrating a major milestone: over 100 hotels now open across Mexico. The achievement caps a period of steady expansion in one of the Company’s key international markets, where in just five years, it has nearly doubled its footprint, adding locations in top leisure, business, and cultural destinations. #Wyndham #Crosses #100 #Hotel #Mark

Trump calms markets to fight longer and always uses the military assets he deploys as more combat power heads to Iran, Mideast expert says “So if we see a lot of back and forth in terms of what the administration is signaling, it’s part of that strategy of actually trying to manage the markets.” #Trump #calms #markets #fight #longer

Polymarket apologizes after letting users bet on downed U.S. pilots in Iran: ‘It should not have been posted’ Prediction market bets on outcomes of the war in Iran have sparked ethical concerns. Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan said similar markets create “more money, more problems. #Polymarket #apologizes #after #letting #users

Weekly Forex Forecast - Gold, Silver, EUR/USD, Bitcoin, USD/JPY, USD/MXN, USD/CAD, Nasdaq 100 Markets remain sensitive to interest rates and geopolitical risk. Gold, euro and bitcoin reflect a fragile balance between sentiment and macro drivers. #Weekly #Forex #Forecast #Gold #Silver