Apr 02, 2026 • 2 min

Brent oil spot price for actual cargo soars to $141, highest level since 2008 financial crisis

The Brent oil futures price is giving the market a false sense of security, said Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects.

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Apr 02, 2026 • 1 min

Trump administration announces new tariffs on pharmaceuticals

White House also rolls back levies on some metals in an attempt to simplify duties

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Apr 02, 2026 • 4 min

Coinbase clears key regulatory hurdle in bid to bolster its stablecoin business

Coinbase has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to operate as a trust bank, the company said Thursday.

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Apr 02, 2026 • 3 min

OpenAI acquires popular tech podcast TBPN

OpenAI did not disclose the terms of the deal but said TBPN will be housed within its strategy organization.

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Apr 02, 2026 • 6 min

Market volatility poses a serious risk for new retirees. Here’s how to prepare

Investors within a decade of retirement may want to ensure their portfolio allocation will limit the impact of retiring into a down market, advisors say.

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Apr 02, 2026 • 5 min

The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here's what to expect

The U.S. economy is projected to show job gains of 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.

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Apr 02, 2026 • 6 min

Trump's Iran war speech paints a grim picture for oil markets with more than 600 million barrels at risk

Oil prices are surging as the market prepares for a longer U.S. war with Iran after President Donald Trump's national address.

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Apr 02, 2026 • 6 min

SpaceX's IPO could be the largest-ever public offering—what to know before investing, from experts

Elon Musk's rocket and sattelite firm is on track to become the largest U.S. public offering in history.

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Apr 02, 2026 • 2 min

Federal commission sues 3 states over prediction market regulation

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said it was suing Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois over its ability to exclusively regulate prediction markets.

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Apr 02, 2026 • 3 min

Amazon to add 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for sellers as Iran war drives up energy prices

With the war in Iran now in its fifth week, Amazon said it's adding a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for third-party sellers in the U.S. and Canada.

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Apr 02, 2026 • 1 min

The case for Trump’s tariffs looks strong a year on from ‘liberation day’

Economists’ lurid forecasts of disaster have not been realised

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Apr 02, 2026 • 3 min

Trump told Attorney General Pam Bondi she will soon be removed, MS NOW reports

Trump in recent days has been talking to Republicans about removing Bondi from her position.

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