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Pessimism takes root in UK as shoppers struggle to afford essentials
Millions are dipping into savings or borrowing to get by as the Iran war drives up prices, survey shows
The Iran war has led to a surge in pessimism in the UK as half of households are.. - source: The Guardian - 30.03.2026
Who are the Houthis – explained in 30 seconds
Yemeni militant group is ally of Iran and has previously caused huge disruption to global trade through attacks on Red Sea shipping
Middle East crisis – live updates
The Houthis.. - source: The Guardian - 30.03.2026
Oil on track for record monthly surge as Iran war disrupts markets
Brent crude jumps 51% since start of March and gold suffers fifth-largest monthly fall in 50 years
Middle East crisis – live updates
The Brent crude oil price is on track for its.. - source: The Guardian - 29.03.2026
US treasury department demands retraction of story on increased oversight of Federal Reserve
Treasury department said Financial Times article about Scott Bessent’s views on Fed oversight was ‘manufactured’
The US treasury department demanded on Friday that the Financial.. - source: The Guardian - 28.03.2026
UK government borrowing costs hit 5% as Iran war fuels bond market sell-off
Yields on 10-year debt reach highest since the 2008 financial crisis, raising concerns of faster interest rate rises
UK government borrowing costs have risen above 5% amid an.. - source: The Guardian - 27.03.2026
US market selloff continues as Iran war sends consumer sentiment plummeting
US consumer expectations match economic calculations that show conflict in Iran will cause higher inflation
The US stock market opened on Friday with a selloff that briefly sent the Dow.. - source: The Guardian - 27.03.2026
Blink and miss: Trump’s tactic of threats first and U-turn later is proving stale in Iran war
President’s move, dubbed Trump Always Chickens Out, appears to have soured as he loses hold on situation in Iran
From Wall Street to the White House, the dish everyone’s talking about.. - source: The Guardian - 27.03.2026
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Middle East crisis live: Trump pausing strikes on Iran energy sites; Houthis say ‘no reason’ to halt Red Sea.. - source: The Guardian - 27.03.2026
US markets see biggest slump since start of US-Israel war on Iran
Dow closed 450 points down and S&P dipped 1.7% while Nasdaq fell 2.3% into correction territory
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US.. - source: The Guardian - 26.03.2026
Middle East conflict will damage UK’s economy ‘more than any other’
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development says UK economy will grow by just 0.7% this year
The conflict in the Middle East will damage the UK’s economy more than any other.. - source: The Guardian - 26.03.2026
Australian growth forecasts slashed as global economy faces inflation spike
OECD says the Middle East war will test the world’s resilience with Australia expected to suffer from higher rates and inflation
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The money markets continue to price in at least two rises in UK interest rates by the end of the year.
The money markets.. - source: The Guardian - 26.03.2026
UK consumer confidence has ‘collapsed’ during Iran war, retail industry says
BRC survey finds public even more pessimistic about finances as higher energy prices fuel inflation fears
Consumer confidence in the UK has “collapsed” since the start of the Iran war,.. - source: The Guardian - 26.03.2026
UK inflation held at 3% before global energy price hit from Iran war
February annual rate in line with expectations, but Food and Drink Federation fears it is ‘calm before storm’
The UK inflation rate held steady at 3% in February, before Donald.. - source: The Guardian - 25.03.2026
US Postal Service to introduce 8% fuel surcharge on packages
Surcharge, spurred by oil price spikes due to the Iran war, is set to take effect on 26 April and run until January 2027
The US Postal Service (USPS) plans to introduce its first-ever fuel.. - source: The Guardian - 26.03.2026
Trump’s war in Iran exposes US’s shift from a global guardian to an arbiter of chaos
The US is recklessly spreading economic havoc among global friends and foes while suffering little harm itself
To shield ordinary Indians from the war in Iran, the government in Delhi.. - source: The Guardian - 25.03.2026
‘Doge of the left’ could save UK taxpayers up to £30bn, says new green thinktank
Report by Verdant says rooting out waste, fraud and tax avoidance would save money that could help improve public services
A “Doge of the left,” could save up to £30bn a year for.. - source: The Guardian - 25.03.2026
UK inflation steady before Iran war; oil dips on Trump comments – business live
UK inflation stays at 3% in February, before Iran war drove up global energy costs
Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world.. - source: The Guardian - 25.03.2026
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Middle East crisis live: Iran dismisses Trump claim of talks; von der Leyen says global energy situation is.. - source: The Guardian - 24.03.2026
Stock markets rocked by Trump’s Iran ultimatum, as UK economy faces growth hit – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Middle East crisis live: Starmer calls emergency meeting on UK economy; IEA open to releasing more oil stocks
The gold price.. - source: The Guardian - 23.03.2026