Market News
- BofA, Jupiter See Upside for Asia Defense Stocks on Arms Buildup
by Sangmi Cha on April 19, 2026 at 11:00 pmAsian defense stocks are attracting renewed investor interest following a global arms buildup sparked by the Iran war, with some investors seeing the sector as a longer-term growth story rather than a short-term geopolitical trade.
- Philippine Central Banker Urges Banks to Promote FX Hedging
by Ditas B Lopez on April 19, 2026 at 11:00 pmPhilippine banks may have to push harder to convince companies to hedge their foreign exchange exposure as the war in Iran underscores the country’s vulnerability to geopolitical shocks, according to a central banker.
- New Zealand PM Luxon Holds Resolve as Polling Support Tumbles
by Tracy Withers on April 19, 2026 at 10:59 pmNew Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is not contemplating stepping down ahead of November’s election as opinion polls show support for him and his National Party slumping.
- US Stock Futures Fall, Oil Jumps on Iran Tensions: Markets Wrap
by Matthew Burgess on April 19, 2026 at 10:12 pmUS equity-index futures slipped, oil jumped and the dollar rose as risk sentiment soured following a renewed flare-up in US-Iran tensions over the weekend and a continued standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Oil and Gas Jump After US Seizure of Iranian Ship Imperils Talks
Oil and natural gas prices soared after the US Navy seized an Iranian ship during a chaotic weekend […]
- Hedge Fund Pay Spirals Even Higher in New Trader-Poaching Strategy
As the competition for talent reaches new extremes, ‘interception trades’ between rivals are […]
- Point72, BlackRock-Backed Contest Seeks Japanese Finance Talent
Scores of Japanese college students have been obsessing over sales of toothpaste, diapers and […]
- UAE in Talks With US for Possible Financial Lifeline, WSJ Says
The United Arab Emirates has begun talks with the US about a financial backstop in case the Iran […]
- Emerging-Market Bond Sales Are Soaring Again as Investors Dive Back Into Risk
Emerging-market bond sales are roaring back from last month’s doldrums, as issuers from Brazil to […]
- What to Expect From Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh's Confirmation Hearing
The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing at 10 a.m. on April 21 for Kevin […]
- Hormuz Shipping Traffic Grinds to a Halt as Tensions Deepen
Observed transits of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz have come to a halt following a […]
- Chef Andrew Zimmern Explains Eating for Sustainability
With Earth Day fast approaching, Chef and Restaurateur Andrew Zimmern joins David Gura and […]
political news
- Half of UK Executives Think AI Will Mean Fewer Jobs
by Irina Anghel on April 19, 2026 at 11:01 pmArtificial intelligence is increasingly expected to lower Britain’s level of employment during the next decade, according to a poll of executives, with entry-level roles bearing the brunt.
- Oil and Gas Prices Surge After US Seizes Iranian Ship
on April 19, 2026 at 9:40 pm - North Korea Test-Fires Tactical Missile as Kim Hails Accuracy
by Sam Kim (News) on April 19, 2026 at 9:35 pmNorth Korea tested a variant of its flagship Hwasong-11 ballistic missile in a launch hailed by leader Kim Jong Un, its state media reported.
- Starmer Nears Showdown With Sacked Official Over Mandelson Saga
by Ellen Milligan on April 19, 2026 at 9:30 pmKeir Starmer is preparing for a showdown with the senior official he sacked over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, as calls for the prime minister to resign grow.
- UAE in Talks With US for Possible Financial Lifeline, WSJ Saysby Maria Paula Mijares Torres on April 19, 2026 at 8:39 pm
The United Arab Emirates has begun talks with the US about a financial backstop in case the Iran war plunges the country into further crisis, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials it didn’t identify.
- Finance Chiefs Get Short Shrift From Bessent’s Other Priorities
The message from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to his fellow economic policymakers a year ago […]
- Hormuz Chaos, Lebanon Clashes Dent Trump Peace Deal Hopes
Iran on Saturday reimposed restrictions on vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Israel […]
- Machado Says in Close Talks With US Over Return to Venezuela
Venezuela’s main opposition leader María Corina Machado said she’s “coordinating” her […]
- Trump Signs Order on Psychedelics to Ease FDA Restrictions
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expedite research and access to psychedelics […]
- Modi Attacks Rivals After Failed Bid to Fast-Track Women’s Quota
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a vehement attack on opposition parties a day after […]
Wealth
- Mamdani Says Second-Home Levy Plan Is Key Step to Tax the Rich
by Maria Paula Mijares Torres on April 19, 2026 at 1:00 pmNew York Mayor Zohran Mamdani hailed a proposed annual surcharge on some owners of second homes in the city as an important step in his pledge to raise taxes on the wealthy.
- Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Unveils Plan for $27 Billion New City
by Abdel Latif Wahba, Tarek El-Tablawy on April 18, 2026 at 4:21 pmEgyptian property developer Talaat Moustafa Group unveiled a plan for a 1.4 trillion Egyptian pound ($27 billion) new city on the outskirts of Cairo.
Tech & Innovation
- Bill Ackman, The Weeknd and the Hunt for Universal’s Missing Billions
by Lucas Shaw on April 19, 2026 at 11:15 pmBill Ackman has offered to buy Universal Music Group. What he really wants is for the stock to go up.
- Singapore’s Model for Success Faces Test in a Less Global Era
by Philip Heijmans on April 19, 2026 at 11:05 pmSingapore’s growth is poised to moderate as its export-driven model is strained by geopolitical tensions and a fragmenting global trading system, though it could draw support from opportunities in the Middle East, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.
- NEXTDC to Raise $1.1 Billion to Meet Data Center Demand
by Ainslie Chandler on April 19, 2026 at 10:49 pmAustralian data center operator NEXTDC Ltd. will undertake a A$1.5 billion ($1.1 billion) capital raising, boosting its coffers as demand for capacity at its facilities surges.
- Blue Origin CEO on Growing Satellite Launch Demands
on April 19, 2026 at 3:48 pmBlue Origin CEO Dave Limp said the company would like to launch eight to 12 flights this year, citing unprecedented demand for launches and the growing number of satellite-based internet services and connectivity. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Apple’s Revamped Siri Interface in iOS 27 Is Hidden in WWDC Teaser
by Mark Gurman on April 19, 2026 at 2:00 pmAlso: Memory shortages could push back new Macs.
