\n Fed’s Preferred Inflation Metric Was Stubborn Before Iran War <\/p>\n
\n Monthly price increases as measured by the Fed’s preferred gauge sped up in February, showing that inflation remained persistent even before the Iran war began. <\/p>\n
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\n The economy slowed sharply even before the Iran war. Where does it go from here? <\/p>\n
\n The war with Iran will have a lingering economic fallout. <\/p>\n
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\n IMF Chief Expects Slowdown on Global Economic Growth Even if Peace Is ‘Durable’ <\/p>\n
\n Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said central banks should leave their key interest rates as they are while they assess the impact of the conflict that began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran in late February. <\/p>\n
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\n U.S. Jobless Claims Rose More Than Expected Last Week <\/p>\n
\n U.S. jobless claims rebounded last week to their highest level since February, painting a blurry picture of the labor market after a strong jobs report in March. <\/p>\n
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\n U.S. Stocks Rise, Oil Pares Gains <\/p>\n
\n U.S. stocks rose after reports that Israel and Lebanon will pursue direct negotiations as soon as possible. <\/p>\n
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\n Extent of Damage to Middle East Energy Facilities Key to Economic Impact, OECD Says <\/p>\n
\n EXCLUSIVE: The impact of the war on global growth and inflation will partly depend on the damage caused to energy infrastructure, the research body said. <\/p>\n
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\n Surging HOA Fees Are Pushing Homeowners to the Brink <\/p>\n
\n Monthly costs of homeowners associations have jumped 26% since 2019. Owners can also be hit with special fees for large repairs. <\/p>\n
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\n China’s Auto Sales Extend Decline in March <\/p>\n
\n Chinese automakers have redoubled efforts to expand overseas amid a slowing domestic market. <\/p>\n
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\n German Industry Posted Surprise Contraction Ahead of Iran War <\/p>\n
\n Industrial production declined unexpectedly in February, with the energy-price shock from the conflict in the Middle East expected to hamper output further. <\/p>\n
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\n U.S. Oil Prices Jump Above $100 a Barrel. Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Plan Has Hit a Snag. <\/p>\n
\n President Donald Trump said the U.S. military would remain around Iran until a real agreement is reached and fully complied with. <\/p>\n
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\n Trump Allies, U.S. Officials Fear Iran Victory Lap Is Premature <\/p>\n
\n Among the top concerns is Iran’s refusal to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. <\/p>\n
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\n New Zealand Central Bank Governor Vigilant to Inflation Threat <\/p>\n
\n Gov. Anna Breman said her immediate objective was to get inflation back to the midpoint of the central bank’s 1% to 3% inflation target. <\/p>\n
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\n What a Lasting Cease-Fire Would Do for the American Economy <\/p>\n
\n Americans, already unhappy with the cost of living, want relief from rising fuel costs and climbing mortgage rates. Economists caution that the war’s economic fallout won’t be undone overnight. <\/p>\n
\n (END) Dow Jones Newswires<\/p>\n
\n April 09, 2026 15:15 ET (19:15 GMT)<\/p>\n
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