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IMF warns Iran war disruptions are pushing global economy towards ‘adverse’ scenario; growth risks rise

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday warned that continued disruptions from the Iran war are pushing the global economy closer to an “adverse” scenario marked by slower growth, tighter financial conditions and rising inflation risks, AFP reported.Last month, the IMF’s World Economic Outlook projected global growth at 3.1 per cent for 2026 under its...

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CDC says there are no U.S. hantavirus cases currently, 41 people being monitored

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

In this photo illustration Hantavirus samples are seen in Ankara, Turkiye on May 6, 2026. Arman Onal | Anadolu | Getty Images The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there are no hantavirus cases in the country as of Thursday, as it monitors 41 people for the virus. The agency said the risk...

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Three pieces could sell for $100 million each

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

A large-scale Jackson Pollock drip painting titled, “Number 7A, 1948.” Crystal Lau | CNBC A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Nearly $2 billion worth of art will come up...

Biogen Alzheimer’s drug moves to late stage trial

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

A Biogen facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Brian Snyder | Reuters Biogen plans to advance an experimental drug for Alzheimer’s disease to late-stage testing despite disappointing mid-stage trial data, the company said Thursday. Biogen said its experimental drug that targets tau, a protein associated with the memory-robbing disease, failed to show better responses at higher doses....

For Indian airlines one crisis lands, another takes off

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

Yatrigan, fasten your seatbelts for not just your flight but the whole aviation sector is experiencing turbulence!Flight delays, rising ticket prices, and cancelled international routes are no longer breaking news, but the new normal. In May 2026, airlines are grappling with a mix of economic and geopolitical pressures, creating a cycle of challenges that keeps...

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit fresh highs as Nvidia rallies; US-China talks in focus

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

Wall Street extended its rally on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq touching fresh intraday record highs, led by gains in chipmaker Nvidia as investors tracked economic data and developments from the high-stakes US-China summit, Reuters reported.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 270.32 points, or 0.54 per cent, to 49,963.52 in early trade. The...

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Where is it, what to know

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

A cruise ship outbreak of hantavirus has rattled the public and reignited fears of another global health scare as passengers disperse across multiple countries, including the U.S. The World Health Organization reported 11 cases linked to the outbreak as of Tuesday, nine of which it confirmed, including three deaths. No Americans have tested positive as...

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What wealthy donors gain if ‘Trump Accounts’ allow stock donations

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

President Donald Trump onstage at the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit, in Washington, Jan. 28, 2026. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. With the Trump...

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Versant (VSNT) earnings Q1 2026

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

Versant Media Group on Thursday unveiled results for its most recent quarter — its first as a standalone company after separating from Comcast’s NBCUniversal and beginning to trade on the Nasdaq earlier this year. The report highlighted growth across its digital and licensing businesses despite continued pressure in the traditional pay TV bundle. Linear distribution...

Crude Oil Prices India: West Asia crisis: India’s wholesale inflation jumps to 8.3% in April as fuel, crude oil prices surge

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

India’s wholesale price inflation accelerated sharply to 8.30 per cent in April from 3.88 per cent in March, driven mainly by a steep rise in fuel, power and crude oil prices amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, according to government data released on Wednesday.Data released by the ministry of commerce and industry showed that inflation...