Economy
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IMF Backs Armenia’s Fiscal Path Amid Regional Economic Headwinds
The IMF and Armenian government have reached a staff-level agreement on a key economic program, signaling continued confidence in national fiscal stability.
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Mortgage Rates Ease Amid Volatility as Geopolitical Risk Persists
Mortgage rates hit a one-month low on April 16, 2026, even as market experts warn that geopolitical instability and energy price shocks continue to dictate the unpredictable interest rate environment.
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Nvidia Shares Near $200 Following $2 Billion Marvell Deal
Nvidia stock is testing the $200 resistance level after a strategic $2 billion investment in Marvell Technology, signaling a shift toward integrated AI infrastructure.
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Armenia’s Tech Sector Eyes Growth Amid Shifting Geopolitics
Armenia’s IT sector is poised for growth, fueled by clean energy and regional peace prospects, but challenges remain. Rule of law and persistent poverty are key hurdles.
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Coinbase Target Raised: Geopolitical Unrest Drives Crypto Futures
Piper Sandler increased Coinbase’s price target to $180, citing increased crypto derivatives trading due to geopolitical instability. What does this mean for investors?
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Tesla’s Stock Swings: AI Hopes Collide with Demand Concerns?
Tesla’s stock price shows volatility amid analyst upgrades, AI chip progress, and softened EV demand. What’s driving investor sentiment now? (Updated).
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Global Banking Giants Report Strong Q1 Profits Amid Market Volatility
Major U.S. financial institutions including JPMorgan and Citigroup surpassed quarterly earnings expectations as trading revenue surged, even as leadership warns of ongoing geopolitical and fiscal risks.
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Evergrande Founder Hui Ka Yan Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Hui Ka Yan, the founder of China’s once-largest property developer, has pleaded guilty to fraud and bribery charges in a Shenzhen court, marking a definitive end to his corporate reign.
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Novo Nordisk Shares Rebound After Recent Valuation Slide
Novo Nordisk shares climbed 3.32% on Tuesday, marking a notable recovery following a period of sustained volatility and significant short-term price pressure.
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Zimbabwe’s Mineral Export Ban Reshapes Ties with China
Zimbabwe has enforced a strict ban on raw mineral exports to force local processing, signaling a pivot from extraction-led partnerships toward high-value industrialization.
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SARS Tightens Tax Enforcement: New Rules for Investors
The South African Revenue Service has implemented significant amendments to tax administration, removing key defenses against penalties and increasing scrutiny on corporate transactions.
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Retirement Plans Stall as Part-Time Work Trends Shift
New data shows older workers are increasingly delaying retirement and dipping into savings, as the U.S. labor market sees a structural shift toward part-time employment.
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Insurance Claims Are Dropping, But Risks Are Getting More Expensive
New data shows insurance claim volumes fell in 2025, but insurers face rising costs due to targeted thefts, gig-economy risks, and complex wildfire damage.
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Disney Begins 1,000 Job Cuts Under New CEO Josh D’Amaro
Walt Disney Co. has initiated a workforce reduction affecting 1,000 employees across its studios, ESPN, and marketing divisions as part of a strategic restructuring effort.
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Lufthansa Faces Four-Day Flight Chaos Amid Coordinated Strikes
Lufthansa is grappling with severe operational paralysis as consecutive strikes by pilots and cabin crew ground hundreds of flights across German hubs.