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China reports lowest GDP growth in more than 3 years Financial TimesChina's Economy Grows at Slowest Pace in Years The New York TimesChina economic growth falls sharply, missing target BBCChina misses growth target for first time since Covid as Iran turmoil roils global trade CNNChina posts slowest quarterly growth since 2022 as investment slumps, fanning stimulus calls CNBC
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As with consumer prices, the index benefited from easing energy costs, particularly as oil fell due to the brief pause in tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Ukraine Pounds Russian Ships in Its Campaign to Cut Off Crimea The New York TimesMaps: Ukrainian drone strikes choke Russian shipping in the Sea of Azov ReutersUkraine Says It Hit Russian Oil and Gas Tankers in the Black Sea Bloomberg.comUkraine's lightweight drones stretch Putin's defences all the way to Siberia The TelegraphUkraine forces hit more than
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The first blockade in April choked off Iranian exports without causing a lasting price surge. Now global oil reserves are lower, and ships face heightened risks.
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The United States reinstated its blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz and shipping slowed to a crawl amid the renewed warfare in the critical waterway.
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Asian stocks gain on drop in US inflation rate ReutersBig Banks' Profits Surge in Red-Hot Quarter WSJStocks gain on softer inflation, bank results while oil rises on US-Iran hostilities Yahoo FinanceAsian shares rise after rally on Wall Street as data show US inflation slowing 10TVA Mar
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Global oil prices Tuesday were on track to notch their largest two-day rise since mid-March, buoyed by further escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
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