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BUSINESS|07.04.2026Russia earning billions from Hormuz blockade, German trade body saysRussia is generating billions in revenues from its commodity exports due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the German-Russian Foreign Trade Chamber reported on Tuesday. Russia’s profits from exporting oil, gas and fertilizer amount to more than €10 billion ($11.
BUSINESS|07.04.2026Governments take targeted action as fuel prices hit retailAs petrol prices surge following disruptions linked to the Iran war, governments are taking selective action rather than broad interventions.
BUSINESS|07.04.2026Middle East hotels hit pandemic-era lows amid Iran warMiddle East hotel performance has fallen sharply due to the Iran war, with occupancy in Dubai and Abu Dhabi dropping to Covid-era levels.
BUSINESS|06.04.2026'Spending more on gas than groceries:' Rising fuel prices drive more San Antonio families to the Food Bank amid Iran warRising gas prices are creating even more pressure on families already struggling to afford everyday essentials, which has led to a spike in demand at the San Antonio Food Bank compared to the same time last year. The ongoing war in Iran has disrupted the global supply chain of crude oil, which has led to increased gas prices. In San Antonio, many families are seeing the costly impacts at the pump and in many cases having to weigh the purchase of fuel and food.
BUSINESS|06.04.2026St George Mining hits record 178m high-grade intercept at Araxá, reinforcing global scaleSt George Mining Ltd (ASX:SGQ, FRA:S0G, OTC:SGQMF) has delivered its thickest and most compelling drill result yet from the Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil, with a standout intercept of 178.7 metres at 4.34% total rare earth oxides (TREO) and 0.75% niobium oxide (Nb₂O₅) from...
BUSINESS|06.04.2026Jamie Dimon warns Iran war could drive inflation, interest rates higherJPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns the Iran war may lead to stickier inflation and higher interest rates than markets currently expect in 2025 and beyond.
BUSINESS|06.04.2026Netflix Faces Wider Fallout After Italy Court Orders Refunds, Price CutsRome court said Netflix's Italy price hikes broke consumer protection law.
BUSINESS|06.04.20263 Italian City Cars That Outsmarted Regulations and RivalsNarrow roads in Italy, along with the high cost of fuel and local taxes on automobiles in European cities, drove many of the world’s smallest car designs. Italy’s cities have old street layouts plus very little parking space. Consequently, large or heavy vehicles are an annoyance. Additionally, its ...
BUSINESS|06.04.2026Toyota Just Electrified a Pickup Legend, but It Won’t Be CheapToyota is launching the electric Hilux in Australia in May 2026, giving the famous pickup a new EV chapter with dual motor AWD, work focused capability, and pricing that shows this is no low cost experiment.
BUSINESS|06.04.2026Spain breaks jobs record with 22 million Social Security contributorsSpain's Social Security enrolment hit an all-time high in March, boosted by Easter Week, after more than 211,000 jobs were added and unemployment edged lower.View on euronews
BUSINESS|06.04.2026The Century Coupe Could Be Toyota’s Most Ambitious Car Since the LFAToyota’s Century line could expand again. A new report claims a production Century Coupe may combine a twin-turbo 6.0L V12 with a plug-in hybrid system for 800+ hp, with Japan pricing rumors ranging from about $200K to $470K.
BUSINESS|06.04.2026Aspect Biosystems receives funding for cellular medicine projectThe investment adds to the C$200m co-investment announced with Canada and British Columbia in 2024.
BUSINESS|05.04.2026Volkswagen Just Built a Plug-In Tiguan for China That America Doesn’t GetVolkswagen’s SAIC joint venture revealed the Tiguan L ePro for China, a long-wheelbase plug-in hybrid with revised pixel-style lighting and updated tech. It pairs a 1.5T engine with an e-motor and 22 kWh battery, with sales expected in Q2 2026.
BUSINESS|05.04.2026Oil Tanker Carrying Iraqi Cargo Seen Transiting Strait of Hormuz(Bloomberg) -- An oil tanker carrying crude from Iraq appeared to be transiting the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint, a day after Iran said its neighbor had special exemption to use the waterway.The Suezmax Ocean Thunder picked up its cargo from Iraq’s Basrah terminal in early March and is now bound for Malaysia, according to tanker-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. Such vessels can carry about 1 million barrels of crude. The Asian nation has also received dispensation to use the strait, which is
BUSINESS|05.04.2026Portugal among EU countries with the most people working close to 50 hours a weekA recent Randstad analysis indicates that only Greece, Cyprus and France have a higher percentage of employees habitually working 49 hours or more per week than in Portugal.View on euronews
BUSINESS|03.04.2026The Forgotten BMW Coupe That Turned a 5 Series Into Something Far More ExoticBuilt by Italian coachbuilder Pietro Frua in 1976–77, the BMW 528 GT was a one-off E12-based fastback BMW initially resisted. With Alfa and Maserati lighting, later upgraded to an M30 inline-six, it toured Turin and Geneva before ending up in Mexico.
BUSINESS|03.04.2026Before Cheap Cars Were Common, This Fiat Changed Everyday Life for MillionsFiat’s 1955 600 became the template for the modern city car: rear-engine practicality, Multipla spin-offs, and massive licensed production from SEAT to Zastava’s “Fića.” Italy built ~2.7M, Kragujevac 923k, and 600-based totals hit ~4.9M.
BUSINESS|03.04.2026Timex Gives Its Classic Affordable Field Watch a Tactical, Milspec MakeoverThe affordable watchmaker taps a respected EDC brand from Japan for a military-coded take on the Expedition.
BUSINESS|03.04.2026Pain at the pump for Hampton Roads residentsHAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) —AAA says that the national average for a gallon of gas is $4.09, and here in Hampton Roads, that average has jumped to nearly $4 for unleaded regular gas. One month ago, it was more than a dollar less, at $2.95. The higher prices have been driven by tensions in the Middle East cutting down the oil supply. The trickle-down has hit Norfolk resident Marti Johnson. “The […]
BUSINESS|03.04.2026Watch Atlas V rocket launch its heaviest-ever payload early on April 4An Atlas V is slated to launch 29 of Amazon's internet satellites — collectively the heaviest load the rocket has ever lofted — on Saturday morning (April 4), and you can watch it live.
BUSINESS|03.04.2026Netflix’s Price Hikes Just Got Rejected by an Italian Court. Here’s Why It Matters EverywhereNetflix faces €500 refunds per customer in Italy after court ruled price hikes from 2017-2024 unlawful, with 90 days to comply or pay daily penalties.
BUSINESS|03.04.2026It May Take a Year to Restore Abu Dhabi Aluminum Output, EGA Says(Bloomberg) -- The Middle East’s biggest aluminum producer said it may take as long as a year to restore full output at its Abu Dhabi plant, following an Iranian attack a week ago.Emirates Global Aluminium said the Al Taweelah smelter went into emergency shutdown, after suffering significant damage from missiles and drones. The company has completed an initial damage assessment of the facilities in the United Arab Emirates and is in contact with customers whose shipments may be impacted, it said
BUSINESS|03.04.2026Honda’s Biggest Flex Isn’t Its Superbikes, It’s Selling 500K Bikes In One MonthHonda Motorcycle & Scooter India posts an impressive 29% March surge as FY2026 sales reach 6.37 million units.
BUSINESS|02.04.2026How Much Has the Iran War Cost the Average American Per Day?The Iran war is costing Americans around $3 per day. Here’s a simple breakdown of military, fuel, and inflation impacts.
BUSINESS|02.04.2026Europe’s Airlines Run Low on FuelRyanair is warning that summer travel could hit turbulence as the Iran conflict squeezes jet fuel supply. The real risk is not just higher prices. It is planes that never take off.
BUSINESS|02.04.2026Tesla Stock Hasn’t Looked This Cheap in a WhileTesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) isn’t the only Mag Seven stock to think about buying after a brief plunge into bear market territory. With the AI trade coming back online over hopes that the war in Iran will be over in two or three weeks’ time, perhaps the discounts across the board might not be sticking around for ... Tesla Stock Hasn’t Looked This Cheap in a While
BUSINESS|02.04.2026Germany's Lufthansa enters race for stake in Portuguese airline TAPGermany's Lufthansa Group has entered the bidding race for the Portuguese state airline TAP, a spokesman for the Frankfurt-based company said on Thursday. A non-binding offer has been submitted as a first step, the spokesman said.
BUSINESS|02.04.2026Gulf aluminum output tumbles on Iran warThe Gulf accounts for around 23% of global, non-China aluminum production, most of which is sold overseas.
BUSINESS|02.04.2026Gulf countries roll out more autonomous taxisThe conflict with Iran has slowed but not stopped progress on autonomous transport in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh.
BUSINESS|02.04.2026Activists Took BMW and Mercedes to Court Over Gas Cars. It Didn’t StickThere are courtroom dramas, and then there are courtroom dramas involving two of Germany’s most powerful automotive names. This one falls firmly into the latter category. In a case that tried to fast-track the end ... Read more
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