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The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its global growth forecast for 2026 from 3.3 to 3.1 percent, citing…
Fuel spike from Iran war hits New Zealand hospitality and retail as Kiwis cut spending
Hospitality New Zealand head of advocacy Sam MacKinnon said the industry had started the year with a sense…
Iran war costs hit a2 Milk, Air New Zealand, Ryman, Fletcher Building – Stock Takes
“These issues are expected to resolve by financial year 2027, so we view the downgrade as largely one-off,”…
China’s Economy Rides Out War as Growth Unexpectedly Hits 5%
(Bloomberg) — China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter, suggesting limited spillovers so far…
New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation
New York Fed President John Williams expressed concern Thursday about the Iran war’s impact on the economy, saying…
When the crisis is caused by oil dependence, the solution isn’t cheaper oil – The Irish Times
Amid the worst oil shock in global history, Ireland was on the verge of turning away oil tankers…
Stock market today: Live updates
Traders celebrating at the New York Stock Exchange on April 15, 2026, as the S&P 500 (^GSPC) closed…
REINZ March House Price Index: Market treads water amid war jitters
National inventory levels rose modestly by 2.1% from last year to 37,638 properties, reinforcing that there has been…
Iran war drags India’s goods exports 7% lower in March — more pain ahead
The Indian-flagged tanker Jag Vasant, carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) after transiting through the Strait of Hormuz amid…
China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter, beating expectations
People walk outside a shopping mall during a week-long National Day holiday in Beijing on October 7, 2025.…
Household spending up in March as fuel costs surge, over-65s lead spending growth, CBA data shows
Australians spent more last month as the outbreak of the Iran war drove up petrol prices and older…
Albanese government’s frustration rises alongside fuel prices and inflation
Fuel prices and inflation aren’t the only metrics climbing as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut. The Albanese…