US consumer prices likely recorded their biggest increase in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran boosted oil prices and the pass-through from tariffs persisted, which would further diminish hopes for an interest rate cut this year.The…
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US inflation spikes due to Iran conflict and rising oil prices
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After the Iran war, what’s next for tech?
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The past week has seen some progress, albeit uneasy and stilted, being made towards ending the Iran war.
A two-week ceasefire was agreed on…
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International trade: Iran’s response to US-Israeli strikes paralyses Strait of Hormuz
Emad Mekay, IBA Middle East Correspondent, CairoThursday 9 April 2026
The Strait of Hormuz on a map. Robert – stock.adobe.com
When President Trump briefed…
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Food Security Shocks; AI-Driven Renewables Deals; and The Frontier of Cyberrisk – S&P Global
- Food Security Shocks; AI-Driven Renewables Deals; and The Frontier of Cyberrisk S&P Global
- Oh! What a weird war for investors Financial Times
- Higher energy costs from Iran war could threaten fragile economics of AI boom | Heather Stewart The…
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Gold May See Long-Term Rebound Despite War Setbacks, Banks Say – Bloomberg
- Gold May See Long-Term Rebound Despite War Setbacks, Banks Say Bloomberg
- Inflation just spiked. Here are 3 reasons why a gold investment makes sense right now. CBS News
- Will gold hit $6,000 this year? Top 3 predictions about gold prices. Yahoo…
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Oil to Test Wartime Highs If Hormuz Standstill Drags, JPM Warns – Bloomberg.com
- Oil to Test Wartime Highs If Hormuz Standstill Drags, JPM Warns Bloomberg.com
- Oil set for largest weekly loss in 10 months after ceasefire Reuters
- World shares mostly higher and oil gains ahead of planned US-Iran ceasefire talks Dallas News
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Technical analysis of the DAX 40 as it recovers from Thursday’s low while the AUD/USD rally stalls as the price of copper continues to advance.
Macro update
Global equities remain cautious with mixed regional performance: Asian markets traded unevenly overnight while US futures were broadly unchanged, highlighting continued uncertainty around interest rates and…
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Technical analysis of the DAX 40 as it recovers from Thursday’s low while the AUD/USD rally stalls as the price of copper continues to advance.
Macro update
Global equities remain cautious with mixed regional performance: Asian markets traded unevenly overnight while US futures were broadly unchanged, highlighting continued uncertainty around interest rates and…
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Silver (XAG) Forecast: Silver Market Awaits CPI as Rate Cut Expectations Hang in Balance
The key level traders are monitoring today is $74.63. A sustained move over this level will signal the presence of buyers and could produce the momentum needed to challenge the 50-day moving average at $79.24. This is potential resistance and…
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'No return to normal': IMF warns of lasting economic damage from Iran war – Euronews.com
- ‘No return to normal’: IMF warns of lasting economic damage from Iran war Euronews.com
- ‘Good for Russia, good for China, bad for America’: how the Iran war is reshaping global economies and power Fortune
- Opinion | I Studied the Economic Fallout…
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