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How the Iran War Is Driving a Spike in Mortgage Rates Above 6.22% — And What Comes Next

The ongoing war in Iran has had a ripple effect on the U.S. housing market. Until the conflict draws to a close, there’s a good chance mortgage rates are going to keep on climbing.

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The New Salon Etiquette: Tipping with Confidence in 2026

Walking out of a salon with a fresh cut should feel like a victory rather than a math-induced panic attack. The moment you reach the checkout counter, the pressure to choose the right percentage often overshadows the great service you just received. While we once learned that twenty percent was…

Budget and the Bees

UK inflation steady but experts warn of cost-of-living ‘twist’ in months ahead

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation for last month will be published on Wednesday

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UK inflation steady pre-Iran war but cost-of-living ‘hump’ on horizon

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation has been gradually easing back towards the Bank of England’s 2% target level since last summer.

Evening Standard

300 years of wars show they are 'always disaster times' for holders of government debt because of inflation and financial repression

"They have even underperformed equities and real estates which are traditionally regarded as risky assets."

Fortune

Economists agree: You’re not crazy for feeling like the rich get richer, and the poor are doing worse. Welcome to the 'K-shaped economy'

What was a niche argument about five years ago is suddenly everywhere you look, and it’s taking on the shape of a letter with two jagged edges.

Fortune

Elevated Crude Oil, Still-High Inflation Create This 1 Trade to Make Now

June U.S. Treasury bond futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

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UK lenders rush to pull mortgage deals amid Iran war inflation fears

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Stocks Decline as Bond Yields Climb on Inflation Fears

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.64%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.40%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Hundreds of mortgage deals pulled from market amid threat of triple interest rate rise

Conflict in the Middle East has scuppered hopes of cuts to the base rate

The Independent UK

Gilt sell off deepens after worse than expected public finance data

Yields on 10-year UK government bonds surged above 4.9% at one stage on Friday, hitting their highest level for 18 years.

Evening Standard

Australian Shares Close Lower as ASX 200 Hits Four-Month Low Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Rate Uncertainty

SYDNEY — The Australian stock market extended its losing streak Friday, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closing at 8,428.40, down 69.40 points or 0.82%, marking a fresh four-month low and its third consecutive weekly decline.

International Business Times

Beef, Sugar, and Coffee Prices Set to Outpace Average Grocery Inflation This Year

Forecasting a grocery budget requires understanding the broader economic picture. The United States Department of Agriculture recently released its official food price outlook for 2026. The data shows that overall grocery inflation is cooling down to a manageable 2.5 percent. However, this national average hides some severe price spikes in…

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Wetherspoons vows to keep price increases ‘to a minimum’ despite rising costs

Wetherspoons has cautioned that escalating operational costs, including higher labour expenses, increased taxation, and soaring energy bills, are set to depress the pub chain's profits and contribute to broader UK inflation.

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Three more rate hikes tipped as prices begin to rise

Construction contractors are already hiking prices due to rising fuel costs, in a sign the US-Israeli war in Iran is contributing to economy-wide inflation.

Evening Standard

Easter egg shoppers facing shrinkflation double whammy, warns Which?

Shoppers searching for chocolate treats are being given ‘less for more,’ the consumer group said.

Fortune

Gen Z’s straight‑A boom is quietly shrinking their paychecks

Grade inflation offers short-term gains, but poorer future test scores, lower graduation rates, and lower annual earnings, a new study finds.

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Stocks Finish Lower as Iran War Spurs Inflation Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.29%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.24%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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The Independent UK

How Trump’s Iran war could derail the economy – and the Labour government

POLITICS EXPLAINED: If the bombing of energy infrastructure continues, Rachel Reeves could be left with another crisis just as the public finances were about to turn a corner, as Sean O’Grady explains

The Independent UK

Iran oil attacks trigger 35% gas price spike – and warning of interest rate rises

Iran’s attacks on energy facilities across the Gulf threaten to drag war into new phase

International Business Times

The Middle East Oil Crisis Just Reached Japan's Snack Aisle and Wasabeef Is First to Go

No heavy oil, no boilers, no chips. The Middle East oil crisis is now food inflation news, and Japanese food trends may never look quite the same.

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Dollar and Precious Metals Slump on Hawkish Central Banks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.75%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday after the British pound, the euro, and the Japanese yen all rallied following hawkish comments from the BOE, ECB, and BOJ on the inflationary effects of soaring energy prices from the war in Iran....

The Guardian - UK

Markets keep the faith – but oil staying above $100 could test that optimism

FTSE 100’s modest retreat suggests investors underestimating inflationary impact if energy prices remain elevated

Evening Standard

Interest rate cuts not on the horizon, Bank of England governor says

The Bank left interest rates unchanged at 3.75% in a unanimous vote among all nine members of its Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday.

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Follow the Footprints: 3 Stocks with Unusual Options Activity That You Can’t Ignore

On a day when nothing worked for investors, yesterday’s unusual options activity had plenty of variety, especially in the top three. Here’s how investors might have played each of the stock's and their options.

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