May 01, 2026 15:54 ET Central banks dominated the economics news flow this week with almost all major ones announcing their latest policy decisions and many boosted expectations for a rate hike in June. In other news, several countries released the preliminary data for first quarter economic growth. In the U.S., comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell were also in focus as his term ends this month.
April 08, 2026 03:04 ETUK house prices declined in March as the Iran conflict pushed up inflation expectations and dampened hopes of interest rate reductions, data from the mortgage lender Halifax showed Wednesday. House prices decreased 0.5 percent on a monthly basis in March, reversing February's 0.3 percent increase. The average property price was GBP 299,677.
April 08, 2026 05:12 ETOil prices plummeted on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire to ensure stability in the region's critical energy corridor. Brent crude futures for June delivery plunged 13.4 percent to $94.56 a barrel on hopes that oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz could soon...
April 08, 2026 14:37 ETCrude oil went into a tailspin on Wednesday as supply-disruption risks have dissipated following a last-minute two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
April 10, 2026 07:57 ETGlobal market sentiment improved, underpinned by hopes of positive negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.