European Union Lawmakers Approve New US Trade Agreement
European Union legislators in Brussels ratified a wide bilateral trade agreement with the United States on March 26, 2026, ending months of diplomatic.
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Central Banks Lift Rate Forecasts to Fight Inflation
Central banks lifted rate forecasts as sticky inflation, energy shocks and Middle East instability weakened hopes for early cuts.
ECB Faces Inflation Trap as Iran War Lifts Energy Costs
The ECB is being pushed toward a harder inflation stance as the Iran war raises energy costs and complicates eurozone growth.
British Inflation Static Before Middle East Conflict
Office for National Statistics officials confirmed on March 25, 2026, that the United Kingdom consumer price index held at 3% for the month of February.
Iran Levies Multimillion-Dollar Tolls on Hormuz Tankers
Iran is reportedly demanding multimillion-dollar tolls from tankers using the Strait of Hormuz.
Investors Ignore Economic Reality to Chase Political News
Investors are chasing political headlines over economic fundamentals, creating volatility and weaker price signals.
Swiss Franc Bond Market Reaches Record Issuance Levels
Record Swiss franc bond issuance shows strong safe-haven demand, while rapid growth puts liquidity under scrutiny.
France Expects Two Percent Inflation Rate in April
Frances inflation forecast is moving toward the ECB target as energy costs rise, while core prices tell a different story.
Zimbabwe Holds Interest Rates at 35 Percent to Protect CPI
Zimbabwe held its 35 percent interest rate as oil-driven inflation tested the ZiG currency and local prices.
Japan Drains Oil Reserves to Combat Global Energy Crisis
Japans oil reserve release is meant to soften energy pressure as Middle East conflict raises shipping and inflation risks.
Iran Rejection of Trump Talks Sends Oil Prices Higher
Oil prices rose after Iran denied Trump talks, undercutting hopes that diplomacy would quickly lower Gulf conflict risk.
Iran War Slows US Business and Spikes Global Prices
Iran war costs are weighing on U.S. and European business activity as Brazil pauses easing and Ireland prepares energy relief.