Markets
Gold Prices Tumble Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions, Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Gold and silver prices dropped significantly as the U.S. and Iran's diplomatic stalemate intensified, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed, fueling...
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Economy
Inflation: What March’s 3.3% Price Rise Means for You
March saw prices increase by 3.3%. BBC's Colletta Smith breaks down what this means for consumers and the broader economy.
Economy
Minister: Price Hikes to Persist Eight Months Post-Iran War
UK faces prolonged price rises for energy, food, and flights for at least eight months following the end of the US-Iran conflict,...
World Business
Euro Area Business Activity Shrinks First Time Since Late 2024
Euro area business activity contracted for the first time since late 2024, driven by a weak services sector and suppressed demand linked...
Markets
G-7 Central Banks Brace for Energy Shocks, Keep Rates Steady
Policymakers across the G-7 are set to keep interest rates steady this week, maintaining a hawkish stance as they monitor rising energy...
Economy
March Retail Sales Climb 1.7% Amid War, Trump’s Economic Approval Dips to 30%
U.S. retail sales surged 1.7% in March, largely driven by a spike in gas prices from the Iran war, while President Trump's...
Stocks
Dollar Gains as Oil Prices Spike and Stocks Decline
The dollar index reached a 1.5-week high, buoyed by Middle East tensions and rising crude oil prices, while stock markets experienced a...
Economy
Philippines Central Bank Raises Key Rate Amid Inflation Fears
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas hiked its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over two years, citing a worsening inflation...
Economy
Inflation’s Latest Climb: How 3.3% Impacts Your Wallet
New inflation figures show a rise to 3.3%, driven by fuel costs. Understand the implications for household budgets, food prices, and interest...