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US Fed minutes show growing openness to rate hikes at March meeting

The Fed minutes were released on April 8, a day after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
The Fed minutes were released on April 8, a day after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

Paraguay president taps Oscar Lovera as economy minister

The Paraguayan flag waves outside the Presidential Palace in Asuncion, Paraguay May 1, 2023. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
The Paraguayan flag waves outside the Presidential Palace in Asuncion, Paraguay May 1, 2023. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

World Bank’s Banga sees some degree of lower growth, higher inflation due to war

World Bank President Ajay Banga said the impact of the war would depend on the severity and duration of the disruption to energy markets.
World Bank President Ajay Banga said the impact of the war would depend on the severity and duration of the disruption to energy markets.

High fuel costs due to Iran war forcing Philippine farmers to abandon harvests

Farmers unload a basket of cabbages from a farm in Benguet province, in northern Philippines.
Farmers unload a basket of cabbages from a farm in Benguet province, in northern Philippines.

Singapore faces risk of slower growth, higher inflation as Middle East conflict drags on: DPM Gan

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the ministry will continue to monitor economic developments closely and will update its gross domestic product forecast in May.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the ministry will continue to monitor economic developments closely and will update its gross domestic product forecast in May.

Strait of Hormuz: The tollbooth in the middle of the world

When Iran effectively shut the strait – through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil consumption passes – in early March, oil surged past US$100 a barrel.
When Iran effectively shut the strait – through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil consumption passes – in early March, oil surged past US$100 a barrel.

The war that could break America’s borrowing machine

Mortgage rates have spiked in the US as the Treasuries market comes under stress. Similar pain may be felt across the world.
Mortgage rates have spiked in the US as the Treasuries market comes under stress. Similar pain may be felt across the world.

Billionaires step in as Thailand battles rising living costs

Rising energy and production costs have already pushed up prices of staples such as pork and eggs.
Rising energy and production costs have already pushed up prices of staples such as pork and eggs.

Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, poll finds

A view of a residential building damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 27, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
A view of a residential building damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 27, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Paraguay's Pena swaps out economy chief Fernandez

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.