1. Oil prices have sharply dropped amid growing hope for a lockdown loosening in the Strait of Hormuz: On April 8, Brent lost $14.52 (13.29%) to close at $94.75 per barrel. WTI, on the other hand, fell by $18.54 (16.41%) to $94.41 per barrel.
2. The United States rejects the request for tariff exemption on aluminum by automakers: This request followed two fires at Novelis, the largest aluminum rolling mill in the United States, which had caused supply shortages. To address this, automakers had to import aluminum from Europe and South Korea and pay a 50% tariff imposed by President Donald Trump. However, U.S. authorities believe that automakers did not make their request with enough firmness.
3. Japan: Record number of bankruptcies in 12 years: The number of bankruptcies in Japan reached 10,505 during the 2025 fiscal year, a level not seen in 12 years. This upward trend continues for the fourth consecutive year and mainly affects small and micro-enterprises. The main reasons cited are labor shortages, rising wage costs, and inflation due to the weak yen.
4. AI companies reassure the public about concerns related to employment and inequalities: Leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, are actively running campaigns to alleviate public fears about the negative impacts of this technology. OpenAI has proposed measures such as a four-day workweek and the creation of a public investment fund. Anthropic, on the other hand, is developing tools to support vulnerable sectors and improve productivity, rather than replacing personnel.
5. Airfares will remain high despite the ceasefire between the United States and Iran: Although tensions in the Middle East have temporarily eased, global airfares are expected to remain high due to the surge in fuel prices. Since the conflict began, the price of kerosene has increased by 115%.
6. Meta announces its first AI model designed by supercomputer: Meta Corporation has officially launched Muse Spark, the first artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by its new team of supercomputers. This initiative aims to catch up with its competitors in the AI race and demonstrate the effectiveness of massive investments.
7. Deutsche Bank: China takes the lead in the global energy security race: Its position as the world’s largest producer of clean technologies allows it to assist countries striving to reduce their dependence on energy imports from the Middle East. Experts believe that the current crisis will compel Asian countries to rethink their energy schemes, and that the equipment needed for this diversification will largely come from China.
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