Business news headlines – 7 April 2026

Gold in Dubai falls Dh15 as geopolitical tensions mount

Markets wobble, oil spikes, airlines cut flights, Dunkin’ exits India, and geopolitical tensions hit global trade


  • Stocks struggle as oil jumps amid Trump’s Iran deadline; Iran rejects ceasefire deal

  • IMF chief warns Middle East war is driving higher prices and slower growth

  • Samsung Electronics projects Q1 earnings to surpass last year’s total profit

  • Rupee gains four paise to close at Rs 93.06 against the US dollar

  • Dubai gold falls Dh15 over the week amid rising geopolitical risks

  • Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns, reports confirm




  • European and international airlines cancel flights, raise fares, and cut routes amid jet fuel crisis

  • Strait of Hormuz closure fuels oil windfall for Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia; other nations lose billions

  • AirAsia X hikes ticket prices up to 40% and trims routes to offset Middle East conflict impact

  • Government mulls Rs 2.5 lakh crore credit guarantee scheme to support MSMEs affected by West Asia crisis

  • Copper futures rise Rs 3 to Rs 1,180 per kg on stronger spot demand

  • Jindal Stainless ropes in Ranveer Singh as first-ever brand ambassador and nationwide celebrity endorser

  • White House proposes cutting 9,400 TSA jobs and $1.5 billion from agency budget

  • Indian workers in the Middle East holding earnings, raising concerns over remittances and local economies

  • Banks expect steady Q4 amid healthy loans, deposits, and controlled slippages

  • Dunkin’ Donuts to exit India by end of 2026 to focus on Domino’s


 

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