Economy

Energy shocks rarely remain confined to energy markets. They propagate through bond markets, fiscal balances and inflation expectations,…

The war in Iran could raise global food prices as the conflict disrupts fertilizer shipments through one of…

Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge BBCIEA orders largest ever release of stockpiled…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves conceded it was “valid” to argue her National Insurance increase should not have happened, but…

As a result, there have been hikes in transport prices and energy costs, especially considering that a good…

Average mortgage rates in the UK have flown past 5% as lenders scramble to respond to growing turmoil…

Analysts say the situation could push the inflation rate back above 3% in the coming months, raising uncertainty…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has acknowledged that critics have a “valid argument” against her decision to increase employers’ national…

Traders see the February consumer inflation report as a major inflection point for their Federal Reserve outlooks and…

Wednesday 11 March 2026 11:32 am Reeves said an energy support package would be “affordable”. Parliament/PA Rachel Reeves…

Increases in the price of home-heating oil in the aftermath of the Iran war were around eight times…

Some fuel retailers are “losing money” on diesel sales following the spike in wholesale prices witnessed since the…

Central Banks Scramble as War Drives Up Inflation Expectations