US retail sales strong in February; an increase in the price of petrol will affect spending

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Retail sales increased by 0.6% in February Basic sales earn 0.5%; a large tax refund guarantees spending Production increases in March, but the supply chain continues to deteriorate WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) – U.S. retail prices rose by the most in seven months in February as car prices rose and temperatures soared, but rising gasoline … Read more

South Korea’s chip boom powers export growth to four decades

South Korea's chip boom powers export growth to four decades

Item 1 of 4 Trucks transport containers at the Uiwang ICD Terminal in Uiwang, South Korea, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo [1/4]Trucks transport containers at the Uiwang ICD Terminal, Uiwang, South Korea, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rightsopens a new tab Imports rise 48.3% y/y, against 44.9% forecast Increase in semiconductor … Read more

The UK economy was in recession until the end of last year before the Iran war

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Item 1 of 5 Shoppers walk along Regent Street in London, Britain, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo [1/5]Shoppers walk along Regent Street in London, Britain, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rightsopens a new tab UK GDP confirmed at +0.1% in Q4 The Iran war is expected to be a major concern … Read more

FTSE Russell introduces new Asia Pacific sovereign bond futures on Singapore Exchange (SGX)

FTSE Russell introduces new Asia Pacific sovereign bond futures on Singapore Exchange (SGX)

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China’s factories are experiencing the fastest growth in a year as the risks of war are increasing

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Item 1 of 2 A worker works on the Nio electric vehicle production line at the JAC-NIO production plant in Hefei, Anhui province, China August 28, 2022. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo [1/2]A worker works on the Nio electric vehicle production line at the JAC-NIO production plant in Hefei, Anhui province, China August 28, 2022. … Read more

Three strikes

Three strikes

Australian mortgage holders could face three more interest rate hikes by 2026, a rate not seen since the global financial crisis, as a leading property expert has predicted house prices will fall or fall in major cities. Rising oil prices have hit the economy amid renewed conflict in the Middle East, with increased costs and … Read more

BUSINESS DAY Growth fears a snowball

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Item 1 of 2 A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon [1/2]A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon Purchase Licensing Rightsopens a new … Read more

Global bonds are reeling from heavy monthly losses as the war economy grows

Bond markets are under pressure as the war in the Middle East raises inflation concerns

Prolonged conflicts change the market’s focus to bearish growth Central banks walk a tightrope; UK long-term interest rates are expected to rise by around 100 bps in March Germany is up 69bps, US is up 50bps SINGAPORE/LONDON/NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) – Global government bonds are headed for their biggest monthly decline in years as … Read more

Nigeria’s biggest oil refinery fails to curb record petrol prices

Nigeria's biggest oil refinery fails to curb record petrol prices

Competitor Dangote has been forced to import raw materials, exposing Nigeria to global price shocks Nigeria’s petrol pump prices rise by 65%, the highest in Africa The collaborative approach has led to a reduction in household raw food supply Nigeria does not have a formal fuel storage policy LAGOS, March 30 (Reuters) – Fuel prices … Read more

Iran Joins Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore in Slowing Southeast Asian Tourism, With Ongoing Middle East Conflict, Rising Oil Prices, and Investor Concerns Threatening Long-Term Growth – Travel & Tourism World

The Middle East Conflict in Iran

Home » GOOD NEWS » Iran Joins Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore in Slowing Southeast Asian Tourism, With Ongoing Middle East Conflict, Rising Oil Prices, and Investor Concerns Threatening Long-Term Growth. Published on March 29, 2026 An image created by Ai Iran’s decline in its share of tourism during the Middle East conflicts of 2026 is … Read more