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- Japan's Nikkei 225 rises to record high in mixed Asia trading as Trump extends Iran ceasefireon April 22, 2026 at 7:37 am
Asia markets traded broadly lower, amid deepening uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, even as Trump extended a temporary ceasefire.
- European stocks open higher after Trump extends Iran ceasefire deadlineon April 22, 2026 at 7:27 am
European stocks edged higher on Wednesday as traders assessed the Iran ceasefire extension and the prospect of peace talks.
- UK inflation jumps to 3.3% in March as fuel prices surge amid Iran waron April 22, 2026 at 6:28 am
Fuel prices saw their largest increase for over three years, the ONS' chief economist said.
- Oil edges lower after Trump extends ceasefire with Iranon April 22, 2026 at 6:18 am
Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday as uncertainty lingered over the trajectory of the U.S.–Iran conflict.
- CEO with over $3 trillion under management tells Gen-Z to think past ‘hobby investing’on April 22, 2026 at 5:41 am
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