Will shipping in the strait of Hormuz – and oil prices – return to normal?
Analysts say doubts over stability of the ceasefire and damage to production sites mean the energy crisis is far from over
Is Australia headed for a recession? I hope not – but the RBA should be more worried
In backing down on his threats to destroy Iranian civilisation, Donald Trump has lessened concerns of a recession in Australia – at least for now
UK interest rate predictions fall as US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire
Markets now forecast one rate rise this year, down from two on Tuesday, although mortgage rates may not fall quickly
Oil and gas crisis from Iran war worse than 1973, 1979 and 2022 together, says IEA
Oil prices swing and stock markets tense on approach to Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz
Hedge fund borrowing exposes emerging markets to greater Iran war risk, says IMF
Analysis shows developing economies more likely to experience higher interest rates and currency shocks
UK City firms report fastest turnaround in fortunes in 30 years
CBI figures showing surprise jump in financial sector’s growth will be welcome news for Rachel Reeves
Jamie Dimon says US should strengthen allies economically, in veiled criticism of Trump
JP Morgan boss warns of risks of higher inflation and interest rates due to Iran war in annual letter to shareholders
How Trump’s Iran war could make the world more reliant on coal
The energy crisis sparked by the war is making some countries consider ramping up their use of dirty fuels
Higher energy costs from Iran war could threaten fragile economics of AI boom
Industry with business model not yet firmly established and investments financed by huge debts is particularly at risk
Trussonomics still haunts parties’ economic promises in run-up to UK local elections
Greens, Reform UK, Your Party, Conservatives and even Lib Dems are making extravagant spending pledges
‘The good old days are gone’: how will US prices stand as war in Iran surges on?
Beyond rising costs of gas and air travel, experts say this is likely just beginning of higher prices amid global volatility
US jobs market surpassed expectations in March but February losses were worse than first reported
Employers added 178,000 new jobs in March and unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, ahead of economists’ predictions
How sheltered really is the US from the Gulf oil supply crisis?
As Trump suggests Middle East oil disruption is not his problem, experts say talk of US ‘energy independence’ is a smokescreen – with consumers paying the price
Blue Owl Capital limits withdrawals after investors try to redeem $5.4bn
Private credit investment firm’s move is latest sign of crumbling confidence in unregulated lending market
US crude oil hits $110 a barrel and markets drop as Trump dashes Iran de-escalation hopes – as it happened
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