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IMF downgrades UK growth forecasts, cites hit from Iran war
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The International Monetary Fund downgraded its UK growth forecast on Tuesday as it said it would be the hardest hit from the Iran war among the developed economies. Read More
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US producer prices rise more than expected in March
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US producer prices rose more than expected in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with the producer price index for final demand increasing 0.5% on the month, matchi... Read More
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IEA cuts global oil demand forecast, cites 'largest disruption in history'
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The International Energy Agency downgraded its forecast for global oil demand on Tuesday, as it highlighted "the largest disruption in history" amid the conflict in the Middle East. Read More
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US, Iranian negotiating teams could resume peace talks this week - report
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Negotiating teams from the US and Iran could reportedly return to Islamabad later this week to resume peace talks. Read More
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China exports weaken sharply in March, imports surge to four‑year high
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - China's export growth slowed sharply in March, falling to a six‑month low as the conflict in the Middle East weighed on the global demand outlook, while imports recorded their... Read More
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Qantas, Lufthansa warn of surging fuel costs due to Iran war
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Flag carriers Qantas and Lufthansa on Tuesday both warned of a hit to profits from higher fuel costs due to the Iran war. Read More
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Gulf oil output slumps in March as OPEC cuts Q2 demand forecast
Monday 13 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil production across OPEC member nations plunged by over a quarter during the month of March, according to the group's latest output figures, with Gulf countries seeing sharp decli... Read More
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US existing home sales fall 3.6pc in March
Monday 13 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US existing home sales fell by 3.6% in March to an annualised rate of 3.98m, according to the National Association of Realtors, falling short of expectations of a smaller drop to 4.... Read More
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Aluminium prices hit four-year high on Hormuz disruption risk
Monday 13 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Aluminium prices rallied again on Monday, hitting their highest in over four years, as ongoing disruptions to flows along the Strait of Hormuz continued to alter the supply-demand b... Read More
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Oil prices breach $100 as Trump vows to blockade Strait of Hormuz
Monday 13 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices surged on Monday, after peace talks between the US and Iran collapsed over the weekend, prompting the White House to threaten to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Read More
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Trump considering 'limited strikes' on Iran - report
Monday 13 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump and his advisers are reportedly looking at resuming limited military strikes in Iran in addition to the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, as a way to break a stalema... Read More
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Trump threatens to blockade Strait of Hormuz
Sunday 12 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz, after talks with Iran failed to yield a peace deal. Read More
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US and Iran fail to agree peace deal
Sunday 12 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad on Saturday have ended without an agreement. Read More
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University of Michigan consumer sentiment index hits record low in early April
Friday 10 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US consumer sentiment slumped in early April, with a preliminary reading of the University of Michigan's index dropping 11% to 47.6 - its lowest level on record and well below expec... Read More
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US CPI surges on energy spike amid Middle East conflict
Friday 10 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US inflation surged in March as the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran pushed prices sharply higher, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with the consumer price ind... Read More
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Zelensky's top aide says Ukraine nearing a deal with Putin - report
Friday 10 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Ukraine's top negotiator with Russia reportedly said on Friday that he sees progress towards a potential peace deal with the Kremlin. Read More
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Japan to release more oil reserves next month as energy crisis continues
Friday 10 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Japan has announced that it plans to release oil reserves for the second time since the outbreak of the Iran war as the energy crisis continues to disrupt the supply of crude. Read More
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China inflation ticks higher, misses consensus
Friday 10 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Inflation in China edged higher in March, official data showed on Friday, although the pace of growth slowed. Read More
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German inflation accelerates as energy prices soar
Friday 10 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - German inflation was confirmed as the highest in more than two years on Friday, following a sharp increase in energy prices. Read More
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Israel to begin direct talks with Lebanon
Thursday 09 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Benjamin Netanyahu told his cabinet on Thursday to start direct talks with Lebanon "as soon as possible". Read More
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