Fed's Williams says monetary policy well positioned for unusual circumstances - Reuters

Fed's Williams says monetary policy well positioned for unusual circumstances  Reuters

Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says

The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.

U.S. Gas Prices Hit $4 a Gallon on Average

A month since the first U.S.-Israeli attacks and Iran’s response effectively shut off Persian Gulf oil, drivers are paying significantly more to fill up.

By Emmett Lindner

Is the Next War Casualty America’s Balance Sheet? - WSJ

Is the Next War Casualty America’s Balance Sheet?  WSJ

‘Pump anxiety’ from soaring fuel prices prompts surge in interest in EVs

Increased costs since outbreak of Middle East conflict prompt more test drives and advert views

Gas hits $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly four years

The average price of gas at U.S. pumps spiked to $4 a gallon for the first time since summer 2022 as the war in Iran sends oil costs surging and roils markets.

By Rachel Lerman, Luis Melgar

UK house prices rose sharply in March but Iran war expected to cause slowdown

Price of typical UK home increased by 0.9% in March, but surging mortgage rates amid conflict in Middle East is expected to put break on activity Business live – latest updates UK house prices increased at the fastest rate in almost 18 months in March, although surging mortgage rates amid the Iran war is likely to lead to a slowdown in the market, according to Nationwide. The UK’s biggest building society said the price of a typical UK home increased by 0.9% month-on-month in March, the lar...

By Mark Sweney

Russia allegedly sharing satellite intelligence on US bases with Iran, world leader claims

Zelenskyy warns Russian satellites photographed U.S. military bases across the Middle East in Iran's interests, signaling possible strike preparations.

U.S. gasoline hits $4 per gallon, highest since 2022, as Iran war drives up fuel prices

Families are feeling the financial impact from the U.S. war with Iran as gasoline prices surge.

US may reassess Nato ties after Iran war ends, Rubio says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US may need to reassess its relationship with Nato after the Iran war is finished, calling the military alliance’s alleged lack of support during the Middle East conflict “very disappointing”. Rubio assailed Nato members for denying access to military bases, following prior criticism from US President Donald Trump that partners in the security bloc are “cowards” and that the alliance is a “paper tiger”. “The president and our country will have to...

By Bloomberg

Hegseth’s broker accused of seeking to invest millions in defense contractors before Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused of attempting to profit from Operation Epic Fury as Pentagon insists claim ‘false and fabricated’

By Joe Sommerlad

Americans are now paying $4 a gallon for gas

The average price of a gallon of regular gas spikes past $4, according to AAA. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The national average price for a gallon of regular gas spiked past $4, according to AAA. Gas prices have surged amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, sending oil markets higher. Rising gas prices could fuel another round of inflation, an economist warns Business Insider. Fueling up just got even more expensive. On March 31, the national average price for a gallon of regular gas...

THAAD vs ballistic missiles: Inside the high-stakes US–Iran defence battle in the Middle East

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What the Mideast war means for China’s ties with Iran

The repercussions of the over month-long war in the Middle East have reached China, with petrol and plastic prices up and its diplomats pushing for peace. Here’s what the world’s second-largest economy is weighing up in its relationship with Iran and the Middle East: How close are China and Iran’s economies? While China and Iran are sometimes considered part of a broader anti-Western group — alongside Russia and North Korea — their relationship is transactional. “China is interested in Iran p...

By none@none.com (AFP)

What the Middle East war means for China’s ties with Iran

China and Iran's relationship is transactional despite them sometimes being considered as part of a broader anti-Western group — alongside Russia and North Korea.

Odds still favor U.S. ground forces entering Iran before the end of April

The gate of tears poses another headache for the global economy - The Observer

The gate of tears poses another headache for the global economy  The Observer

Visa relief implemented for foreign nationals affected by Mideast crisis

The Department of Justice has implemented visa relief for foreign nationals affected by tensions in the Middle East caused by the United States-Iran war.

By Ian Laqui

What the Mideast war means for China’s ties with Iran - Arab News

What the Mideast war means for China’s ties with Iran  Arab News

Average US pump prices hit highest since 2022 amid Iran war

Average retail price of gasoline in the U.S. surpassed $4 a gallon for the first time in more than three ⁠years on Monday, data from price tracking services ⁠GasBuddy showed, as th...

Middle East war dims global economic outlook, says IMF

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the ongoing war in the Middle East is casting a shadow over the global economy, threatening recovery and triggering widespread disruptions. In a blog post by top officials, the IMF said the conflict, beyond its human toll, is “upending lives and livelihoods” […] The post Middle East war dims global economic outlook, says IMF appeared first on Vanguard News.

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