Exclusive: Bank of England’s Bailey says investors shouldn’t count on rising UK rates

Exclusive: Bank of England's Bailey says investors shouldn't count on rising UK rates

Bailey said any action by the BoE should limit the damage to the UK economy The MPC is likely to debate the need to move quickly on tariffs Bailey says the situation is not the same as in 2022, firms have less pricing power Stock market prices doubled this year JP Morgan cuts BoE rate … 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

Wall Street indexes often fall as the Iran war escalates

Traders work on the floor of the NYSE in New York

Asset managers receive benefits after the 401(K) guidelines of the labor department The Fed’s Powell flags confirmed inflation expectations Consumers are weighing Trump’s stance on Iran Indexes: Dow up 0.1%, S&P 500 down 0.4%, Nasdaq down 0.7% March 30 (Reuters) – Major US indexes fell on Monday as US President Donald Trump’s new warning to … 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

Exclusive: US Treasury to talk with insurance regulators about private mortgage lenders, sources say

Exclusive: US Treasury to talk with insurance regulators about private mortgage lenders, sources say

1 in 2 US dollar notes are seen in this illustration taken March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration [1/2]US dollar bills are seen in this illustration taken on March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Purchase Licensing. Rightsopens a new tab The US Treasury Department plans to meet with insurance regulators, seeking information on benefits, funding The talks … Read more