Finance
Vietnam’s Q1 Growth Dips to 7.83% as Energy Costs Bite
Vietnam's economic expansion decelerated in Q1, reaching 7.83%, as escalating Middle East tensions drove up energy costs and disrupted global trade, complicating...
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Finance
US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Hits 6.46%, Damping Spring Home Sales
The average U.S. long-term mortgage rate climbed to 6.46%, its highest in nearly seven months, marking a fifth consecutive weekly increase and...
Finance
NY Fed’s Williams: Inflation, Job Risks Balanced; Favors Steady Rates
New York Fed President John Williams states risks to inflation and employment from higher energy prices are 'in balance,' advocating for holding...
Finance
Energy Shock Drives UK Firms’ Price Hike Plans, BOE Reports
UK businesses are planning larger price increases, projecting a 3.7% rise over the next year, in response to surging energy costs, a...
Economy
Trump’s Tariffs: One Year On, Economic Boom Remains Elusive
A year after President Trump imposed double-digit tariffs, the promised economic boom has not materialized. Manufacturing is in a slump, inflation remains...
Economy
CAC 40 Plunges 1.1% as Oil Prices Near $109 Amid Geopolitical Tensions
French stocks fell sharply on Thursday, with the CAC 40 losing 1.1% as Brent crude futures climbed to nearly $109 a barrel...
Economy
Iran War Price Shock Slashes German Growth Forecasts
Experts have halved Germany's 2026 growth forecast to 0.6% due to the Iran war's energy price shock, accelerating inflation across Europe.
Economy
UK Fuel Prices Jump Most Ever in March, RAC Reports
UK petrol and diesel prices experienced their fastest monthly increase on record in March, according to the RAC, driven by geopolitical tensions.