Financial markets have had their wildest week for years. But for all the drama, the outlook for the global economy and markets looks much like it did 7 days ago. The craziness doesn't stop here. After the huge swings in sentiment seen over the past couple of weeks, a quieter macro environment is expected in what is a shortened week due to Easter. But U.S. average tariffs on the world have jumped to 28 percent from just 2.5 percent.

Sentiment slumps on US stagflation fears

The US and Iran have agreed to reconvene for further discussions next week after productive talks in Oman on Saturday. Oman’s foreign minister acted as an intermediary in the talks in Muscat, while US special envoy Steve Witkoff also had a brief one-on-one conversation with Iran's foreign minister  Abbas Araghchi. Watch in for more details!

US-Iran nuclear talks: Trump envoy Witkoff meets Iranian FM after first round of talks

World: Trump put the Pentagon in charge of a strip of land, instructing the military to detain immigrants suspected of crossing the border illegally.

'Under attack': Trump grants US military control over land at US-Mexico border, asks to take 'direct role'

World | Iran and the United States concluded talks over Tehran's nuclear programme. The White House said that talks between the two adversaries were "positive"

'A step forward': US says nuclear talks with Iran 'positive', both sides to meet again on April 19

world: Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, published the more than three-minute clip showing the hostage seated in a small, enclosed space.

Hamas releases video showing Israeli-American hostage alive; captive slams Israeli govt for failing to secure his release

These new exemptions from US Customs and Border Protection also offer huge relief for US companies including Apple that assemble and import devices in China. World

ZERO tariff on electronics? Trump exempts phones, computers and chips from reciprocal tariffs

World | Iran has said that 'indirect talks' began with the US envoy in Muscat. What is Iran's nuclear programme and what is the history of the US-Iran enemity?

US-Iran tensions: What is Iran's nuclear programme? Know history of Tehran's enemity with America

World: White House communications advisor Margo Martin posted a video on X, showing a rare "Behind The Scenes" in which she showed Leavitt's pre-briefing ritual.

BTS OUT! What Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt does before facing reporters. WATCH

The United States is reportedly pushing for tougher terms in a new mineral agreement with Ukraine. A revised draft proposal suggests Kyiv should repay US war aid by giving up 50% of revenues from future natural resource projects. Watch this report to know more!

US seeks 50% of Ukraine's mineral revenue to recover war aid

World | Abbas Araghchi is top diplomat and Iran's foreign minister spearheading the high-level negotiations for a nuclear deal with the United States in Oman

Who is Abbas Araghchi, the chief negotiator leading Iran-US nuclear talks?

Stocks, dollar sink and gold hits record high, world's largest money manager BlackRock sounds alarm over US economy. 
The warning is blunt. The signs are flashing red. America may already be in recession and markets are reacting. In fact, the world's biggest money manager is not mincing words. Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, says the US may already be in a recession. Speaking after China announced a sharp ramp-up in tariffs on American goods — up to 125% — is painting a sobering picture of economic uncertainty and market chaos.Watch in for more details!

BlackRock warns of US recession as American pessimism hits lowest mark since 1952

World: "The president has made it very clear he's open to a deal with China," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters, adding, "He's optimistic."

'Open to a deal': Trump 'optimistic' about striking a deal with China amid tariff row

#Gravitas The trade standoff between the United States and China, the world's two biggest economies is shaking global markets and threatening to spiral further out of control.

China plans to cripple US economy with Europe

#Gravitas After nearly eight decades, the U.S. is in the process of reviving a strategic airbase located in a remote corner of the Western Pacific, a move that is rattling Beijing.

US revives WWII airfield to prepare for future war with China

Here are the top 10 stories from across the world. World

Top 10 world news: Trump pushes Russia for ceasefire; Indian minister says won't negotiate with US at gunpoint, and more

Iran and the United States are gearing up for a high stakes in nuclear negotiations in Oman as the prospect of a full-blown war looms large. While Iran is seeking a real and a fair deal, the United States is threatening a military action if talks were to fail.

Tehran intends to assess US' intent; Trump warns of military action if talks fail

Stocks, dollar sink and gold hits record high, world's largest money manager BlackRock sounds alarm over US economy. Watch in for more details!

World's largest money manager BlackRock sounds alarm over US economy

Tehran's nuclear programme has seen shifts motivated by wars, global scrutiny and covert operations. We track Iran's uranium enrichment cycle.

Why isn't Iran allowed nuclear weapons?

Reports suggest the Pentagon has spent over 200 million dollars worth of munitions in Yemen. In our next report, we tell you how Houthis are relentlessly responding to U.S. strikes.

US-Houthi war: US-Houthi war cost to reach 1 billion dollars, report says

China slaps 125% tariff on U.S., ramping up 'tit for tat' countermeasures; Xi calls Trump tariffs 'a joke', urges EU to join Beijing.

US-China tariff war: China says it will 'ignore' further hikes, moves WTO on violations

Full-blown US-China trade war: US' 145% vs China's 125%

Egg prices in the United States have now surged to a record high, up 5.9% from the previous month. While the pace of increase has slowed down, eggs remain a major driver of food inflation and also a major contention point between President Donald Trump and the Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

US: Trump claims 59% drop in egg prices since intervention

Calling the Russia-Ukraine war "terrible and senseless", US President Donald Trump said that the war should never have happened if he had been president: World

'Too many people DYING': Trump pushes Russia for ceasefire, asks Kremlin to 'get going' as thousands die in 'senseless war'

World: "That’s actually very doable. President Trump actually did it in the first term," Wright said when asked how US can enforce its maximum pressure policy on Iran.

'Can stop oil exports': US's BIG WARNING to pressure Iran over nuclear deal

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