Economy
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Middle East dominates the narrative as investors search for a floor
Derren Nathan, Head of Equity Research at Hargreaves Lansdown, runs through a risk-off open for the FTSE 100 as oil jumps back…
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US inflation rises 2.4% in year to February, but oil price impact will see a hotter March print
Lindsay James, Investment Strategist at Quilter, breaks down February’s US inflation print and what it means for rates, tariffs and the outlook…
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Erratic energy prices keep investors on edge
Susannah Streeter, Chief Investment Strategist at Wealth Club, highlights how volatile oil prices are keeping markets on edge as the Iran war…
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AJ Bell: What could the Iran conflict mean for personal finances?
As events in the Middle East continue to create uncertainty about the direction for the global economy, AJ Bell’s experts – director of…
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The value of not over-reacting to geopolitical turmoil
Duncan Lamont, Head of Strategic Research at Schroders, explains why selling equities during periods of geopolitical stress can be an expensive mistake.…
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Recovery rally as oil prices retreat from scorching levels
Susannah Streeter, Chief Investment Strategist at Wealth Club, assesses the easing of market stress as oil retreats from extreme highs after President…
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Iran conflict: what it means for personal finances and end of tax year planning
With the conflict in Iran driving oil prices above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022, wealth management experts at Rathbones,…
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Impact of the high oil price sticking, rather than just spiking
Oil prices have surged as the Iran conflict threatens supply and, crucially, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. It is the spot price of oil that…
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As the oil price soars above US$100, markets are still digesting risks from the Middle East
Brent Crude has risen more than 50% since the start of the conflict to its highest level in a year, as global…
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Economic impact spreads as analysts wait on how US defines ‘victory’
John Wyn Evans, Head of Market Analysis at Rathbones, examines why markets are now pricing a longer, more disruptive Iran conflict and…
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