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China has expanded its digital yuan programme by adding 12 new banking operators, increasing the number of authorised institutions handling its central bank digital currency to 22.

Seven of the world’s top 10 richest people have seen their combined fortunes shrink by about $170.3 billion so far this year as geopolitical tensions intensified following a major conflict in the Middle East.

Tesla (TSLA) is expected to release its first-quarter electric vehicle (EV) delivery numbers before the market opens, positioning the company to reclaim its title as the world’s largest seller of fully battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has expanded its digital yuan program by adding 12 new banks as authorized operators.

Bitcoin declined after US President Donald Trump signaled tougher military action against Iran in the coming weeks, dampening expectations of a swift end to the conflict and weighing on risk assets.

Escalating energy costs fueled by the Iranian war are strangling German heavy industry, making the production of essential commodities increasingly unsustainable

Foreign investors sold the most Japanese shares since September 2024 last week, reflecting growing concerns over the economic impact of the Iran conflict.

Qatar Airways has filed its operational schedule for April 16–30, 2026, announcing the resumption of eight destinations: Abidjan, Accra, AlUla, Geneva, Ha’il, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Stockholm Arlanda.

Gold prices dropped sharply after US President Donald Trump’s primetime address provided little clarity on resolving the Middle East conflict.

The British pound fell sharply on Thursday as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East boosted demand for the U.S. dollar and triggered a broader move away from risk-sensitive currencies.