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
Your summer travel plans may soon be affected by the war in the Middle East. In addition to widespread flight cancellations in the region, the ongoing conflict is driving up oil prices. High oil prices affect jet fuel prices, and how much airlines charge for travel. Oil prices have risen above $100 a barrel, a … Read more
The US-Israel war against Iran could end up costing the monthly bills of more than one million UK households, the Bank of England has predicted, adding that the conflict has caused a “major supply chain crisis” in the global economy. Financial market turmoil over the Middle East conflict has caused banks to withdraw about 1,500 … Read more
For many months, businesses have been anticipating the impact of many types of tax and regulatory measures announced by the government in the budget and the following weeks. They will start applying to companies, employees and ultimately consumers from April. Money blog: Follow the latest Here we look at the various measures that have been … Read more
Aviation markets are entering an even more volatile state as disruptions across the Middle East remove critical energy from the system, forcing rapid network changes and driving upward pressure on rates. The immediate impact was the overwhelming silence of the accessible elevator. Carriers in the Middle East, which play a key role in connecting Asia, … Read more
For many months, businesses have been anticipating the impact of many types of tax and regulatory measures announced by the government in the budget and the following weeks. They will start applying to companies, employees and ultimately consumers from April. Money blog: Follow the latest Here we look at the various measures that have been … Read more
House price growth picked up in March, but conflicts in the Middle East have clouded the economic outlook and could lead to a slowdown in the housing market, according to the report. Annual growth in UK house prices rose to 2.2% in March, up from 1.0% in March, the National Institute for Construction reported. Property … Read more
The price of Brent crude oil is on track for its biggest monthly gain recorded in March after the Iran conflict sent markets into turmoil. Brent crude, the international benchmark, has risen 51% since the start of March, LSEG data show, hitting a monthly record of 46% in September 1990 after Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, … Read more
Weekly Examiner, March 30, 2026 Last week loss indicates a weak market condition that is increasing as major pressures begin to build. Although investors are focused on the price from high energy prices, the biggest risk is the impact of global growth if prices remain high. There are already early signs that high energy costs … Read more