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US Air Force says key Iran warplane, the A-10 Warthog, will live on to 2030

US Air Force says key Iran warplane, the A-10 Warthog, will live on to 2030

By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force secretary extended the life of the A-10 "Warthog" attack plane until 2030, sparing the aging but beloved close air support aircraft that has played an important role in Iran from an earlier retirement deadline of 2026.
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European shares set to open lower as hopes for US-Iran peace fade

European shares set to open lower as hopes for US-Iran peace fade

April 20 (Reuters) - Futures tracking Europe's main stock indexes fell more than 1% on Monday, as hopes for peace in the Middle East ebbed with tensions reigniting after Washington seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Tehran vowed to retaliate.
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US stock futures fall after rally as Mideast tensions flare

US stock futures fall after rally as Mideast tensions flare

April 20 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures inched lower on Monday after a record rally on Wall Street last week as dimming prospects of an end to the Iran conflict prompted investors to curb their risk appetite.
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European shares edge higher as Mideast peace talks keep investor hopes alive

European shares edge higher as Mideast peace talks keep investor hopes alive

April 21 (Reuters) - European shares edged higher on Tuesday, after posting losses in the previous session, as investors found optimism in reports that Middle East peace negotiations remain active while the Iran-U.S. ceasefire deadline approaches.
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US stock futures climb as AI optimism tempers Middle East concerns

US stock futures climb as AI optimism tempers Middle East concerns

April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday as renewed artificial intelligence optimism bolstered markets battered by repeated back-and-forth linked to headlines about the Middle East conflict. J.P.
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GE Aerospace sees 2026 profit at top of range, but warns of oil risks

GE Aerospace sees 2026 profit at top of range, but warns of oil risks

April 21 (Reuters) - GE Aerospace said on Tuesday it was on track to hit the high end of its 2026 profit outlook, even as it warned of bottlenecks from higher oil prices, fuel supply constraints and slower global growth.
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Australia's Lynas logs sharp growth in third-quarter revenue, flags strong demand

Australia's Lynas logs sharp growth in third-quarter revenue, flags strong demand

April 21 (Reuters) - Australia's Lynas Rare Earths reported a more than twofold jump in third-quarter revenue on Tuesday, helped by stronger prices, while flagging strong market demand as customers seek to reduce reliance on rare earths from China.
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South Korea economy likely returned to growth in Q1 - Reuters poll

South Korea economy likely returned to growth in Q1 - Reuters poll

By Rahul Trivedi BENGALURU, April 21 (Reuters) - South Korea's economy likely returned to growth last quarter due to strong semiconductor exports and steady domestic demand, a Reuters poll of economists showed, although some warned the Middle East war could begin weighing on activity.
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National Australia Bank flags $503 million impairment hit on Mideast volatility

National Australia Bank flags $503 million impairment hit on Mideast volatility

By Scott Murdoch and Shivangi Lahiri April 20 (Reuters) - Australia's largest business lender, National Australia Bank, on Monday said it expects to incur credit impairment charges of A$706 million ($503 million) in the first half, as the Iran war roils the global economy and financial markets.
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Iran Peace Talks Face Challenges Amid Internal Power Struggles

Iran Peace Talks Face Challenges Amid Internal Power Struggles

The latest round of peace talks between the United States and Iran is facing significant hurdles, with uncertainty over Iran's participation. Internal power struggles within Iran, led by hard-line factions, are complicating negotiations. President Trump has expressed a desire to end the conflict peacefully, provided Iran offers guarantees to cease nuclear activities. However, the hardliners in Tehran are likely to veto any concessions, making meaningful negotiations difficult.
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Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs

Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs

April 21 (Reuters) - Governments worldwide are trying to shield consumers from soaring energy costs resulting from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. 
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Robust US commercial loan growth eases worries of economic slowdown

Robust US commercial loan growth eases worries of economic slowdown

By Utkarsh Shetti April 20 (Reuters) - U.S. banks last week reported a sharp ramp-up in corporate borrowing, offering an early indication of resilience in parts of the economy even as inflationary pressures and broader fears of a slowdown persist.