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Real-time News
The EU climate commissioner warned that energy prices in Europe have risen “astoundingly” and there are no economic “workarounds,” and that the recent crisis demonstrates the need for green investments to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.April 16th - The Nikkei 225 index is poised to close at a new high, erasing losses from the Iran war. Market optimism suggests new peace talks could accelerate the end of the conflict. The Nikkei 225 reached 59,549.59 points in early trading, above its all-time closing high of 58,850.27 points set on February 27th. Export-related stocks, including those in the automotive, electronics, and information technology sectors, performed well, while real estate and food stocks declined. Global markets are expected to recover to pre-Iran war levels. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both hit record highs. Meanwhile, the US and Iran are considering extending the ceasefire agreement for two weeks to allow more time for negotiations. "New information is coming in, which helps stabilize market sentiment regarding the Middle East situation," said Masaki Ito, senior strategist at Nomura Securities. He expects Japanese stocks to move in tandem with US stocks.The UK and the EU plan to begin negotiations soon to include the UK in the EU’s newly established multi-billion euro technology fund as part of efforts to reshape relations and boost the UK economy.Officials in the southern Ukrainian city of Odessa say six people were killed in a nighttime attack by Russian missiles and drones.A Reuters poll showed that 62% of economists said the Middle East conflict would raise Japan’s core inflation rate by 0.2 to 0.4 percentage points over the next 12 months.
