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Gold and silver plunge and then recover after Trump's Iran talks statement

Middle East conflict was supposed to boost precious metals. Instead, oil and rate fears have sent silver crashing 40%, and gold is feeling it too.

Euronews

Markets bet on three interest rate hikes as Iran stance threatens inflation shock for UK

Rising oil and gas prices are expected to damage Western economies and traders have betted on rates to go up throughout the year

The Independent UK

Trump Presidency in Peril as Inflation Forecast Shows Prices Surging Past 5%—Fuel Costs and Iran War Backlash Mount

Economic forecasts warn of US inflation surpassing 5% due to rising fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict, posing challenges for Trump's administration.

International Business Times UK

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Money experts say 1,500 mortgage deals pulled from market due to Middle East conflict

Many mortgage deals will return - but repriced at higher rates, experts say

The Independent UK

1,500 fewer mortgage deals on market ‘direct response to Middle East conflict’

Many deals were likely to return to the market in the coming days and weeks but repriced at higher rates, Moneyfacts said.

Evening Standard

UK mortgage interest rates expected to rise despite Trump’s Iran pause

Bank of England likely to make two quarter-point increases amid sustained rise in inflation, investors believe

The Guardian - UK

Stock Index Futures Rally as Oil Prices Tumble on U.S.-Iran Talks

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +1.53%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +1.57% this morning, pointing to a sharply higher open on Wall Street as sentiment got a boost after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran had “very good” conversations about…

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Gold Plunges to Four-Month Low Near $4,250 as Middle East Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears

Gold prices tumbled sharply Monday, dropping more than 5-6% to hover around $4,200-$4,250 per ounce, marking the metal's lowest levels since late November 2025 and extending a nine-session losing streak.

International Business Times

ABC journalists to strike for first time in 20 years with widespread news disruption expected

Union says below‑inflation pay rises and insecure work threaten the future of Australia’s public‑interest journalism

The Guardian - AU

'Agonising cycle': ABC journos to strike over pay offer

Thousands of ABC staff have voted to walk off the job, rejecting an enterprise bargaining agreement offer that featured a below-inflation pay rise.

AAP

Do not hammer families with massive passport price hike, SNP tells Starmer

Pete Wishart said it was wrong for the Prime Minister to allow inflation-busting cost spikes to go when the cost-of-living crisis is rising.

Evening Standard

Iran War, Oil Volatility and Other Key Things to Watch This Week

Markets enter an important week dominated by extraordinary uncertainty around the Iran war trajectory following President Trump's late Friday Truth Social post suggesting he is considering "winding down" military operations.

Barchart

‘The new ketchup’? How hummus spread beyond a niche into a British staple

News that chickpea dip is to join list of products used for UK inflation basket confirms its move into the mainstream

The Guardian - UK

‘The stakes are enormous’: how a prolonged Iran war could shock the global economy

Donald Trump’s ‘little excursion’ is likely to have long-term effects, from oil prices to inflation to growth, say experts

The Guardian - UK

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AAP

Upcoming inflation data to show calm before the storm

February consumer price data to be released on Wednesday will shape the Reserve Bank's thinking on interest rates ahead of a crucial meeting in May.

The Guardian - AU

The Iran crisis is hurting Australians’ hip pockets and driving inflation. It’s time for a windfall fossil fuel tax

The political and economic fallout provides an opportunity for the Albanese government to finally get with the program

Everybody Loves Your Money

The 2.4% Inflation “Ghost”: How Prices Quietly Reduce Your Raise

A raise feels like a victory. The number looks nice on paper, the account balance swells, and for a moment, life seems a little lighter. Then comes the invisible culprit: inflation. That 2.4% figure floats quietly in the background, barely noticed but relentless, chipping away at the purchasing power of…

The Free Financial Advisor

2.4% Inflation Rate and Its Quiet Impact on Everyday Costs

Inflation creeps into bills, groceries, and fuel costs quietly, like a guest who overstays their welcome but doesn’t make much noise. At 2.4%, the current rate seems tame on paper, almost reassuring. Yet that small percentage masks a slow, persistent pressure that nudges everyday expenses upward in ways people often…

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Fortune

The Strait of Hormuz is the fourth large supply shock this decade. Welcome to the new era of global disorder

The Fed keeps calling these events bad luck. They aren't.

Barchart

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.

Budget and the Bees

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…

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

Fortune

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.

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