EEconomy Read More Investors are due a brutal wake-up call as economic reality sets inApril 17, 2026 Investors are dangerously underestimating the lasting impact of the Middle East war, as markets rally on optimism over…
EEconomy Read More Lies, Damned Lies and Economic VibesApril 17, 2026 According to Donald Trump, the U.S. economy is doing great. We’re enjoying a huge boom, there’s no inflation,…
EEconomy Read More Bank of Japan Governor Ueda “no comment” on declining mkt expectations for April rate hikeApril 17, 2026 Summary: G20 sees Middle East conflict as key driver of global economic outlook – Ueda Japan flags oil-driven…
EEconomy Read More Oil tumbles 10% as Iran declares strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ – business live | BusinessApril 17, 2026 Oil tumbles 10% as Iran declares strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ The oil price is tumbling, after Iran…
EEconomy Read More UK petrol and diesel prices fall after weeks of risesApril 17, 2026 Filling a car with diesel remains about £26 higher than in late February, while a tank of petrol…
EEconomy Read More Nigeria Rejects IMF Loan From $50bn Support FundApril 17, 2026 The Federal Government on Thursday declared that it has no plan to approach the International Monetary Fund to…
EEconomy Read More Africa’s richest country able to absorb up to $732 million in fuel relief costs, Citi saysApril 17, 2026 The extension would cost the government between 10 billion rand ($609 million) and 12 billion rand, said Gina…
EEconomy Read More Households could face electricity price rises within weeks – The Irish TimesApril 17, 2026 Households could face higher electricity bills from next month as the crisis in the Middle East continues, energy…
EEconomy Read More How does today’s energy crisis compare with past shocks?April 17, 2026 Senior ministers have described the current energy crisis as the worst the world has ever seen. Experts say…
EEconomy Read More Wall Street seems to have decided the recession risk is over. Can the Australian market do the same? | US-Israel war on IranApril 17, 2026 One day the IMF warns of a global recession, the next day stocks on Wall Street hit a…
EEconomy Read More Wheat price heading for biggest jump in two months as Iran war drives up food insecurity fears – business live | BusinessApril 17, 2026 Introduction: Wheat price heading for biggest jump in two months Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage…
EEconomy Read More Oil prices may be falling for the wrong reason—‘demand destruction,’ IEA warnsApril 17, 2026 Oil prices are beginning to fall from their March peak, but policy experts warn sinking energy costs don’t…