Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war
Consumer confidence plunged to a record low in April as fears mounted over rising energy prices and the…
Chinese assets become conflict safe haven after bolstering resilience
19 November 2025, China, Shanghai: Boats sail past downtown Shanghai on the Huangpu River. The tallest building on…
US inflation soars in March as war on Iran drives economy into uncertainty | US economy
US inflation soared in March amid the US-Israel war with Iran, with prices up 0.9% compared to last…
Nigeria Poverty Rate Hits 63% Despite Easing Inflation
Poverty in Nigeria rose to 63 per cent in 2025, despite a slowdown in inflation, indicating the limited…
South Africa slips in global investment rankings as investor caution deepens
The latest Kearney index points to persistent challenges in the country’s mining sector, which has long been considered…
US Consumer Price Index to show impact from Oil shock – Will the Fed blink?
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish the March Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Friday.…
How vulnerable is Ireland’s economy to global unrest and oil-price shocks? – The Irish Times
The quarterly press conferences in the Department of Finance have seen ministers reflect upon some grim moments over…
Australia’s economy is underpinned by housing, which is why housing won’t get cheaper, super boss warns
Australia’s entire economy is built on housing, and operates on a “myth” that we can keep generating wealth…
Bank of England warns of 2008-style financial crash as Iran conflict decimates British economy
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that the conflict in Iran could trigger a financial crisis…
North Sea oil price surges to record $147 as Reform UK pushes drilling amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
North Sea crude prices have surged to record levels as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues to…
BoJ flags stagflation risk if Middle East shock deepens, but says Japan not there yet.
Summary: BoJ’s Himino says Japan not currently in stagflation Warns prolonged Middle East conflict could create stagflation-like conditions…
Shoppers feel the crunch as fruit and vegetable prices increase – BBC
Shoppers feel the crunch as fruit and vegetable prices increase BBCUK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop…