Apr 1: Update on cost of living; A temporary drop in energy prices; Shares of auto lenders are rising

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Starmer to improve on the cost of living Sir Keir Starmer is expected to provide information on the cost of living amid concerns about the number of energy bills that could rise as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. The prime minister is due to address a press conference later on Wednesday … Read more

US auto sales appear to be falling as the auto market waits for the impact of the war

Ford pickups at California dealerships. Automakers eyeing US demand since war breaks out in Middle East (JUSTIN SULLIVAN)

Ford pickups at California dealerships. Automakers eyeing US demand since war breaks out in Middle East (JUSTIN SULLIVAN) ยท JUSTIN SULLIVAN/GETTY IMAGES North AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP Automakers are expected to report weaker first-quarter sales in the U.S. as war in the Middle East clouded the industry’s outlook compared to last year’s extraordinary strength. The … Read more