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OECD trims growth forecasts for UK
Thursday 26 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development flagged heightened inflation risks on Thursday, as it trimmed growth forecasts for the UK in the wake of war in the Middle... Read More
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US initial jobless claims rise by 5,000
Thursday 26 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at an accelerated pace in the week ended 21 March, according to the Labor Department, contrasting with weak signals seen in February's j... Read More
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German consumer sentiment slumps as Iran war sparks inflation fears
Thursday 26 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - German consumer sentiment is set to worsen next month due to the war in Iran, with rising energy prices fuelling inflationary fears among households, according to a survey published... Read More
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Energy crisis means 'case for action' has grown, says ECB's Lagarde
Wednesday 25 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - The head of the European Central Bank has said that the "case for action" has grown to deal with the inflationary energy shock emanating from the US-Iran war. Read More
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US said to have sent 15-point plan to Iran in effort to resolve conflict
Tuesday 24 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US has reportedly sent a 15-point plan to Iran as it looks to resolve the conflict in the Middle East. Read More
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War in Middle East hits Eurozone economy - PMI
Tuesday 24 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone private sector output slowed sharply in March, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday, as cost inflation soared and confidence waned following the outbreak of war in th... Read More
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Iran threatens to destroy Middle East infrastructure after Trump ultimatum
Sunday 22 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Iran has threatened to "irreversibly destroy" energy infrastructure across the Middle East after Donald Trump said the US would "obliterate" the country's power plants if it did not... Read More
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Fed's Waller says rate cuts still possible this year
Friday 20 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller has quashed speculation about possible interest-rate hikes later in the year, but said caution was warranted amid ongoing developments in... Read More
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Energy prices ease as Israel looks to rule out lengthy war
Friday 20 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Energy prices eased off recent highs on Friday, after Israel insisted the war with Iran would end faster than expected. Read More
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US mulls lifting sanctions on stranded Iranian oil
Thursday 19 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US is considering lifting sanctions on Iranian oil that has become stranded at sea following the outbreak of war in the Middle East. Read More
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QatarEnergy may have to declare force majeure after Iran attack
Thursday 19 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - The boss of QatarEnergy said on Thursday that the company may have to declare force majeure after Iran's attack damaged facilities that produce 17% of its liquefied na... Read More
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US new home sales fall 17.6pc in January
Thursday 19 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Sales of new single‑family homes fell sharply in January, dropping to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 587,000, according to the Census Bureau, down 17.6% from December's ... Read More
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European states, Japan 'ready to help' on Hormuz, energy markets
Thursday 19 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Five European nations and Japan on Thursday said they were ready to join "appropriate efforts" to ensure safe passage for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz which is currently cl... Read More
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ECB holds rates as expected amid Iran conflict uncertainty
Thursday 19 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - The European Central Bank left interest rates on hold at 2% on Thursday, as widely expected, as it said the war in the Middle East has made the outlook "significantly" more uncertai... Read More
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US initial jobless claims unexpectedly fall by 8,000
Thursday 19 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 14 March, according to the Labor Department, with initial jobless claims falling by 8,000 to 205... Read More
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Eurozone construction output slips in January
Thursday 19 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Construction output across the eurozone slipped over the month of January, according to Eurostat figures released on Thursday, falling by its most in year-on-year terms in 15 months... Read More
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BoJ holds rates but warns of inflation hit due to Iran war
Thursday 19 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan held interest rates on Thursday but warned that the US-Israel war on Iran would push up inflation. Read More
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Frasers Group to table bid for kids' cycle maker Frog Bites - report
Wednesday 18 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Mike Ashley's Frasers Group is reportedly preparing to table a bid this week for children's cycle maker Frog Bites, which collapsed into administration earlier this month. Read More
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US factory orders edge higher in January
Wednesday 18 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Factory orders across the United States inched higher in January, according to figures from the Census Bureau on Wednesday, registering a slight rebound after a small decline the pr... Read More
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US pending home sales rise in February, beating forecasts
Tuesday 17 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - US pending home sales rose 1.8% month-on-month in February, according to the National Association of Realtors, but were down 0.8% on a year-on-year basis. Read More
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