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Globalisation is under threat from Iran war – and Britain is uniquely vulnerable

Economic ripples from US-Israel attacks will soon become waves, engulfing everything from energy prices to food

The Guardian - UK

UK interest rates could go back above 4% if energy shock persists, Niesr warns

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said the Bank of England will have to contend with a ‘shock’ to energy costs.

Evening Standard

UK borrowing costs jump again on fears Iran conflict will curb growth

Investors suspect rising oil and gas costs will stoke inflation and delay cuts in interest rates

The Guardian - UK

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Spring forecast: Reeves insists Labour has ‘right economic plan’ as 2026 growth downgraded

Unemployment predicted to continue rising to 5.3% as chancellor says she is meeting energy firms amid soaring oil and gas prices

The Guardian - UK

UK mortgage approvals plummet to lowest level in two years

Nationwide stated that the average UK house price rose by 0.3 per cent month-on-month in February

The Independent UK

Mortgage approvals to home buyers dipped to two-year low in January

January’s figure marked the first time since January 2024 that mortgage approvals for house purchases had fallen below 60,000.

Evening Standard

House price growth 'steady' while expectations grow for property market activity boost this year

Housing market activity is likely to recover in the coming quarters, Nationwide’s report said.

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Good news for property owners as UK house price growth was steady in February

Housing market is likely to recover in the coming quarters, Nationwide’s report said

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 share index records biggest fall since November as Iran war drives up oil and gas prices – as it happened

US-Israel war with Iran hits shares in travel companies, and the pound, although oil producers and weapons makers are rallying

The Guardian - UK

UK home sales fall by 5% month-on-month in first ‘significant’ dip since summer

Buyers remain cautious after a period of instability towards the end of 2025, a property expert said.

Evening Standard

UK home sales fall month-on-month in ‘significant’ dip since summer

‘Momentum is building beneath the surface, particularly in northern markets’

The Independent UK

How long should I fix my mortgage deal for as interest rates continue to fall?

There’s more to consider than just the expense of interest on your property’s deal

The Independent UK

March interest rate cut is ‘genuinely open question’, says Andrew Bailey

The governor of the Bank of England said on Tuesday he will need to be confident he has seen ‘enough further evidence’ before backing another cut.

Evening Standard

US tariffs are ‘here to stay’, warns Bank of England rate-setter

Alan Taylor indicated that tariffs could lead to shockwaves across the economy for ‘many years’.

Evening Standard

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Euronews

Cooling UK inflation fuels expectations of March interest rate cut

Lower food and gas prices push inflation down to 3%, increasing expectations of a Bank of England rate cut in March.

Evening Standard

Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for me?

UK Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 3% in January, marking the lowest level since last March.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 18 February: BAE and Glencore power new record, interest rate cut seen

The annual rate of inflation has fallen to its lowest level since March, opening the door to another interest rate cut next month.

The Guardian - UK

March cut to UK interest rates more likely after inflation drops to 10-month low; London house prices fall – as it happened

FTSE 100 hits record high after UK inflation falls to 3% in January, thanks to cheaper petrol and air fares, and a slowdown in food inflation

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The Independent UK

Inflation expected to fall to lowest level for nearly a year – what does this mean for interest rates?

The figures are likely to reinforce expectations of another interest rate cut, possibly as soon as next month

Evening Standard

What could upcoming inflation figures mean for interest rates in the UK?

Most experts predict inflation fell back sharply to 3% in January from 3.4% in December.

PC Gamer

Micro-OLED is the VR upgrade I've been waiting for

This is something worth shouting about for high-end tethered headsets.

The Independent UK

Best savings accounts and cash ISAs after interest rates decision in February

Savers can still get up to 4.5 per cent with an easy access saver

The Independent UK

Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for the first time

Over the past three years, property prices have risen by 5.7 per cent, Halifax said

Evening Standard

Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for first time – Halifax

Property values jumped by 0.7% month-on-month typically in January, Halifax said.

Barchart

Stocks Settle Lower as Tech and Crypto are Routed

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -1.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.38%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -1.23%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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