Nonce News Desk

WIRES

Oil Prices Slide as Strait of Hormuz Attacks Threaten U.S.-Iran Ceasefire

Oil prices fell Tuesday after fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz threatened to unravel a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, raising supply shortage concerns global

05/05/2026

WIRES

Markets on Edge as U.S.-Iran Hostilities Undercut Peace Deal Hopes

Fresh U.S.-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed Iranian strikes on the UAE have rattled global markets and cast doubt on a fragile peace deal.

05/05/2026

WIRES

Maersk Vessel Clears Strait of Hormuz Under U.S. Navy Escort

A Maersk-operated vessel became one of the first commercial ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. Navy protection since war broke out in February.

05/05/2026

WIRES

ChatGPT as Financial Advisor: A CFP Weighs What the AI Gets Right

A certified financial planner reviewed ChatGPT's millionaire-by-40 advice. Here is what the AI got right on compounding and investing — and where it missed the

05/05/2026

WIRES

India’s Modi Tightens Political Grip With Historic West Bengal Win

Modi's BJP wins West Bengal for the first time, easing fears of waning popularity and raising hopes of economic reform as foreign investors exit India.

05/05/2026

WIRES

Oil Retreats as Hormuz Attacks Push U.S.-Iran Ceasefire to Breaking Point

Oil prices pull back Tuesday after Hormuz attacks bring the U.S.-Iran ceasefire close to collapse, with Goldman Sachs flagging growing refined-product shortages

05/05/2026

WIRES

Maersk Ship Transits Hormuz Under U.S. Navy Cover

A Maersk-operated vessel safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. Navy protection Monday, marking an early test of Trump's "Project Freedom" shipping init

05/05/2026

MARKETS

Aave Asks Federal Court to Unblock $71 Million in Frozen Ether

Aave has asked a federal court in New York to lift a restraining notice blocking $71 million in ether frozen after last month's rsETH exploit.

05/05/2026

WIRES

HSBC Shares Slide After Q1 Profit Miss on Rising Credit Losses

HSBC reported Q1 pre-tax profit of $9.4 billion, missing estimates as credit loss charges rose $400 million. Shares dropped more than 5% in London trading.

05/05/2026

WIRES

Modi’s Historic Bengal Win Raises Reform Hopes for Investors

Modi's BJP wins West Bengal for the first time, strengthening his reform mandate as foreign investors exit India and energy costs climb amid the Iran conflict.

05/05/2026

WIRES

Oil Retreats as Strait of Hormuz Attacks Threaten U.S.-Iran Ceasefire

Oil prices fell Tuesday after fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz threatened to collapse a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with Brent dipping to $112.85 a barrel

05/05/2026

WIRES

Dollar Rises as Middle East Tensions Push Oil to Multi-Year Highs

Middle East tensions sent oil to $114 a barrel and pulled Wall Street back from record highs. The dollar strengthened as inflation fears resurfaced. 155 chars.

05/05/2026

WIRES

Why Vape Shops Are Multiplying Across UK High Streets

New research shows vape shops in Scottish towns and cities grew 28% as the UK retail landscape shifts away from traditional high street staples.

05/05/2026

WIRES

Australia’s Central Bank Raises Rates Again and Flags Prolonged Inflation Fight

Australia's central bank raised its policy rate to 4.35% for a third straight meeting, warning that inflation will stay above target well into 2026. (158 chars)

05/05/2026

WIRES

HSBC Q1 Profit Misses on Rising Credit Losses

HSBC reported Q1 pre-tax profit of $9.4B, missing estimates as expected credit losses hit $1.3B. Shares fell over 5% in London trading Tuesday.

05/05/2026