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 07, 2026 04:10 ETEstonia's consumer price inflation increased for the first time in four months in March amid higher fuel costs caused by the Middle East crisis. Consumer prices climbed 3.6 percent yearly in March, faster than the 3.1 percent rise in February. Transport costs alone surged 7.0 percent from last year, and prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages grew 4.2 percent.
April 07, 2026 05:20 ETOil prices fluctuated on Tuesday as Iran rejected proposals for a temporary ceasefire and U.S. President Donald Trump expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges before his Tuesday-night deadline. Brent crude futures for June delivery were down half a percent at $109.26...
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 09, 2026 09:33 ETSentiment in global markets remains subdued amidst uncertainty surrounding the Middle East ceasefire.