Commodities News
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German factory orders rise less than expected
Wednesday 08 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - New orders across Germany's manufacturing sector rebounded less than expected in February, following the steepest drop in more than two years in January, with a sharp drop in orders... Read More
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New Zealand central bank holds rates but flags inflation risks
Wednesday 08 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand unanimously voted to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, but said it remains "ready to act" if the fallout from conflict in the Middle East c... Read More
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Trump agrees to suspend Iran bombing for two weeks if Hormuz is reopened
Wednesday 08 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has agreed "to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks" as long as Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Read More
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US durable goods orders fall for third straight month
Tuesday 07 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US durable goods orders fell for a third consecutive month in February, according to the Census Bureau, as weakness in the transport sector continued to weigh on headline demand. Read More
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US strikes military targets on Kharg Island - reports
Tuesday 07 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US military has carried out strikes on military targets on Iran's vital oil hub, Kharg Island, it was reported on Tuesday. Read More
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Eurozone investor sentiment collapses on fallout fears from Middle East conflict
Tuesday 07 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Investor sentiment across the eurozone deteriorated dramatically over recent weeks following the outbreak of the war between Iran and the US-Israel, with fears of a possible recessi... Read More
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Trump threatens to take out Iran in 'one night' if deal is not done
Monday 06 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran could be taken out by the US in "one night" if it does not make a deal to end the conflict and reopen the vital strait of Hormuz. Read More
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US initial jobless claims fall to 202,000, near two‑year low
Thursday 02 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 29 March, according to the Labor Department, coming close to January's two‑year low. Read More
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US job cuts rise in March, AI accounts for almost 25pc of layoffs
Thursday 02 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US employers announced 60,620 job cuts in March, up from 48,307 in February but well below the 275,240 recorded a year earlier, according to last month's Challenger jobs report. Read More
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IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East impact
Thursday 02 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund and World Bank have agreed to form a coordination group to "maximise" their response to the energy and economic impacts ... Read More
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Trump to hit Iran 'extremely hard' as he says war nearing completion
Thursday 02 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump said in a national address on Wednesday that the war with Iran was "nearing completion" but that the US would hit Iran "extremely hard" over the coming weeks, sending o... Read More
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US retail sales rise 0.6pc in February
Wednesday 01 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US retail sales rebounded in February, rising 0.6% month‑on‑month after a 0.1% decline in January, according to the Census Bureau, coming in slightly ahead of forecasts ... Read More
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US mortgage applications fall 10.4pc as mortgage rates surge
Wednesday 01 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications fell 10.4% in the week ended 27 March, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, extending the prior week's 10.5% decline, with the latest slump coming... Read More
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Trump says war could end in two to three weeks, IRGC threatens 18 US companies
Wednesday 01 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US president Donald Trump has signalled that the war with Iran could end in two to three weeks. Read More
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US consumer confidence ticks higher despite rising inflation concerns
Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - US consumer confidence edged slightly higher in March, with the Conference Board's headline index rising to 91.8, up from 91.0 in February. Read More
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US home‑price growth slows 1.2pc in January
Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - The S&P/Case‑Shiller 20‑city composite home price index rose 1.2% year‑on‑year in January, easing from December's 1.4% annual gain and undershooting expectat... Read More
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US could end war without Strait of Hormuz reopening - report
Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump has told aides he is happy to end America's war in the Middle East without the Strait of Hormuz reopening, it was reported on Tuesday, in an apparent contradiction to e... Read More
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German retail sales fall 0.6% in February
Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - German retail sales in Germany fell by a more than expected 0.6% in real terms in February 2026 compared to the prior month, according to preliminary figures from the federal statis... Read More
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German inflation surges to 2.8% in March on higher energy prices
Monday 30 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - German inflation rose sharply in March, driven by a surge in energy prices caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran. Read More
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Trump says he wants to take Iran's oil
Monday 30 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump has claimed he wants to take control of Iran's oil, as thousands of US troops arrive in the Middle East. Read More
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