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US politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

Trump just put Republicans' hold on the Senate at risk while sending the national debt higher, Morgan Stanley says | Fortune

Trump's bombing of Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil to surge above $100 per barrel and triggering inflation concerns that could cost Republicans Senate seats in midterm elections.
World politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

Trump may claim the war is 'complete,' but Wall Street expects the Fed to stay hawkish on its effect long after the conflict has ended | Fortune

Middle East conflict-driven oil price spikes increase inflation expectations, preventing central banks from lowering interest rates despite Trump's pressure for rate cuts.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

Dollar under pressure as geopolitical concerns ease - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The expectations of a decrease in tensions triggered a pullback in oil prices, which in turn softened immediate concerns about inflation pressures. However, the broader geopolitical backdrop remains fragile, and any renewed escalation could quickly push oil prices, the dollar, and Treasury yields higher again.
World politics
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

Global turmoil to hit growth and push up inflation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK GDP growth remains weak at 1.0% in 2026, driven by services sector while construction and manufacturing contract, with business investment stalling and unemployment rising to 5.5%.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

deVere warns oil surge signals higher rates ahead - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

When oil prices surge with this magnitude and speed, inflation doesn't just increase gradually; it accelerates rapidly. Energy costs are embedded in every supply chain. A sustained increase towards $90 for Brent crude fundamentally alters the inflation outlook, forcing a re-evaluation of interest rate expectations.
World politics
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