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Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran - Al Jazeera

Business April 14, 2026

Oil prices have risen sharply following US President Donald Trumps announcement of a naval blockade of Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose more than 8 percent on Sunday to top $103 �...

Bitcoin plunge continues, erasing gains since Trump’s election

Crypto February 6, 2026

Bitcoin has dropped below $71,000, adding to a week of losses that have wiped out all of its gains since United States President Donald Trumps re-election in 2024. The worlds most popular cryptocurr�...

China calls on Netherlands to correct ‘mistake’ over chipmaker Nexperia - Al Jazeera

Business January 1, 2026

China has demanded the Netherlands end its bid to control the Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, accusing the European country of causing a crisis in global supply chains. Chinas Ministry of Commerce�...

Who is Kevin Hassett, Trump’s expected pick to lead the Federal Reserve? - Al Jazeera

Business December 5, 2025

United States President Donald Trump has said he has decided on his pick for the next chair of the Federal Reserve. While Trump has yet to confirm his nominee, one name stands out as the overwhelmin...