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European stocks sink amid Middle East uncertainty

The FTSE 100 Index ended down 130.44 points, 1.2%, at 10,780.11.

Evening Standard

On Zack Polanski’s Magic Money Tree, economic gravity simply doesn’t exist

The Green Party leader thinks Modern Monetary Theory is a cure for Britain’s woes — others see it as snake oil at best, writes Jonathan Prynn

Evening Standard

Bond market power: why Rachel Reeves is keen to keep the £2.7tn ‘beast’ onside

Hugely influential traders will be hanging on the chancellor’s every word when she announces her budget

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FTSE 100 hits new high amid US trade talk optimism

Donald Trump said a ‘massive’ trade deal with Japan would include a 15% tariff on its exports.

Evening Standard

Ceasefire between Israel and Iran already being tested as markets bet it will stave off ‘stagflationary shock’

The rapidly unfolding events whipsawed world markets that briefly appeared to have avoided an oil shock and the uncertainty of a wider Middle East conflict.

Fortune

Oil prices soar after US attacks on Iran nuclear sites – why they could go higher

Some analysts fear oil prices could hit 100 US dollars (£74.43) a barrel if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz shipping route.

The Independent UK

Oil prices jump after US attacks Iran nuclear sites

Some experts have warned that the closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz waterway could see oil prices hit 100 US dollars (£74.43) a barrel.

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Crumbs! How Britain fell out of love with the sliced loaf

Packaged bread, once a household staple, is in ‘inexorable decline’ because of rising costs and competition from other options

The Guardian - UK

Shares in Daily Mirror owner Reach rise as it says it will beat profit forecasts

Publisher was helped by strong digital advertising performance towards end of year, say analysts

The Guardian - UK

Asos accused of rewarding ‘spectacular failure’ as CEO gets £300k rise amid losses

Retailer’s share price has crashed amid post-Covid high street recovery and competition from Shein and others

The Guardian - UK

An ingenious plan to revive THG – or too clever by half?

Proposal to ‘demerge’ group’s Ingenuity e-commerce division needs far more clarity to convince stock market

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s tariffs could spark a trade war and an ‘inflation shock,’ expert warns

Joachim Klement of Panmure Liberum warns inflation could surge 1.2 percentage points in the first year after Trump’s tariff policies begin.

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