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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Dharshini David: Economy on shaky grounds even before Iran war

Growth lost momentum in the second half of 2025 as consumers, anxious about tax increases and rising unemployment, held back. There was hope, spurred on by various indicators, that they'd start 2026 with renewed vigour. But the official data, while volatile and prone to revision, suggested the economy stalled in January.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

War in Middle East could wipe out growth in UK living standards'

Middle East conflict could trigger energy price shocks that eliminate anticipated £300 annual living standard growth for typical UK working-age households through disrupted oil and gas supplies.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

Tariffs meet oil shock: Corporate margins face a new squeeze | Fortune

Iran conflict triggers energy price spikes and inflation concerns while companies simultaneously navigate tariff pressures, creating compounded supply chain and margin risks.
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