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There is a neat, slightly unexpected twist in Labour’s crackdown on political donations. In attempting to limit overseas…
Home heating oil jumps 67%, as March inflation hits 3.6%
The average price of home heating oil rocketed by 67.5% between February and March of this year, according…
Price of home-heating oil hits highest level since 1996 amid Iran war – The Irish Times
The price of home-heating oil rose by 67.5 per cent last month when compared with February, the largest…
China’s yuan settlements hit record, and the Iran conflict is looking like a catalyst
Rising demand for yuan settlement amid Middle East tensions is driving record transaction amounts in China’s cross-border payment…
OECD tells Reeves to reform ‘inefficient’ UK tax system
Thursday 09 April 2026 2:40 pm Reeves has been urged to undertake broad tax reform. Top economists have…
Brussels backs windfall tax on big firms to ease pain from energy crisis – POLITICO
This wouldn’t be the first time that EU capitals have raided the profits of energy companies to ease…
US economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading previous estimate
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Inflation held sticky at 3% as U.S. headed into war with Iran, key Fed gauge shows
Core inflation held above the Federal Reserve’s target before the recent surge in energy prices, according to a…
How have interest rate expectations changed after the ceasefire announcement?
Rate cuts by year-end Fed: 7 bps (98% probability of no change at the next meeting) Rate hikes…
Diesel subsidies, cheaper tolls to help Hong Kong transport sector as fuel costs soar
The Hong Kong government has proposed short-term measures including diesel subsidies of HK$3 per litre and reduced toll…
Mountain tourism gets big funding boost
The Greek government has decided to endow mountain tourism with resources up to €1 billion annually to improve…
More Chinese banks claw back bonuses, cut salaries despite mixed profit recovery
Several major Chinese banks have clawed back staff bonuses or cut salaries amid a sluggish economic recovery and…