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Guy Pearce and Raffey Cassidy Star in 'High End' as Production Nears Completion

Guy Pearce and Raffey Cassidy Star in 'High End' as Production Nears Completion

Guy Pearce and Raffey Cassidy Star in 'High End' as Production Nears Completion
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Factbox-Airlines cancel flights amid Middle East conflict

Factbox-Airlines cancel flights amid Middle East conflict

April 9 (Reuters) - Global air travel remains severely disrupted, with many people unable to fly as planned to destinations after the Iran war forced the closure of major Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi.
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IMF Anticipates Increased Demand for Financial Support Due to Middle East Conflict

IMF Anticipates Increased Demand for Financial Support Due to Middle East Conflict

Kristalina Georgieva, the chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has announced that the global lender expects a significant increase in demand for financial support, ranging from $20 billion to $50 billion, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The war has led to a substantial cut in the daily flow of oil and liquefied natural gas, causing a supply shock and soaring energy prices. The IMF has downgraded its global growth forecast as a result of these disruptions. The conflict has also led to food insecurity, with an additional 45 million people facing hunger, bringing the total number to over 360 million. The IMF is preparing to release scenarios in its World Economic Outlook, addressing the potential long-term impacts of the conflict on global growth and supply chains.
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Middle East Conflict Drives U.S. Inflation Surge, Impacting Wage Growth

Middle East Conflict Drives U.S. Inflation Surge, Impacting Wage Growth

Middle East Conflict Drives U.S. Inflation Surge, Impacting Wage Growth
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Trump warns of major war escalation if Iran peace process fails

Trump warns of major war escalation if Iran peace process fails

WASHINGTON/DUBAI/TEL AVIV, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Physical oil prices hit record highs near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens

Physical oil prices hit record highs near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens

By Alex Lawler LONDON, April 7 - European and Asian refiners are paying record high prices of near $150 a barrel for some crude oil grades, far exceeding prices for paper futures, highlighting the worsening supply crisis from the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.
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Euro zone growth slows to nine-month low on surging costs, PMI shows

Euro zone growth slows to nine-month low on surging costs, PMI shows

LONDON, April 7 (Reuters) - The euro zone's private sector expansion weakened sharply in March as the Middle East war drove up energy costs and disrupted supply chains, with overall demand - a key gauge for economic health - falling for the first time in eight months, a survey showed on Tuesday.
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AirAsia X Increases Prices and Cancels Flights Due to Fuel Shortage Amid Middle East Conflict

AirAsia X Increases Prices and Cancels Flights Due to Fuel Shortage Amid Middle East Conflict

AirAsia X, a budget airline, is responding to a jet fuel shortage caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East by increasing airfares and canceling flights. The Malaysian carrier has raised prices by up to 40% and fuel surcharges by 20%. The airline's CEO, Bo Lingam, stated that the average cost of jet fuel has surged to about $200 per barrel, significantly impacting their operations. As a result, about 10% of flights after the Eid al-Fitr holidays have been cut, and the airline is scaling back on unprofitable routes. Despite these challenges, AirAsia X plans to expand into the Middle East, launching a new hub in Bahrain and a route connecting Kuala Lumpur, Bahrain, and London.
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Paladin EnviroTech Acquires ICT to Expand ITAD Services in Europe

Paladin EnviroTech Acquires ICT to Expand ITAD Services in Europe

Paladin EnviroTech Acquires ICT to Expand ITAD Services in Europe
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From falling U.S. wealth to Indian factory closures, oil shock raises global recession risk

From falling U.S. wealth to Indian factory closures, oil shock raises global recession risk

By Howard Schneider, Timothy Aeppel, Sarah McFarlane and Sumit Khanna SAN FRANCISCO/AHMEDABAD, India, April 7 (Reuters) - Kevin Kelly is in a tough spot.
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Paladin EnviroTech Acquires ICT to Expand European ITAD Operations

Paladin EnviroTech Acquires ICT to Expand European ITAD Operations

Paladin EnviroTech Acquires ICT to Expand European ITAD Operations
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AirAsia X Increases Fares and Cuts Flights Due to Fuel Shortages Amid Middle East Conflict

AirAsia X Increases Fares and Cuts Flights Due to Fuel Shortages Amid Middle East Conflict

AirAsia X Increases Fares and Cuts Flights Due to Fuel Shortages Amid Middle East Conflict