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Wholesale Inflation Remains Stable in March Despite Gas Price Surge
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (349+ words) The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose less than expected in March amid the spike in energy prices due to the war in Iran. That figure was lower than expected, according to media reports. The Wall Street Journal'reported Tuesday'that the analysts…...
Small business optimism falls as energy costs rise, NFIB report shows
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (439+ words) (TNND) " Small business optimism took a hit last month as energy prices rose, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. The NFIB's optimism index for March, released Tuesday, fell 3 points from February to register a 95. 8. That pulled the index…...
IMF warns Iran conflict could trigger global recession, oil above $100 through 2027
7+ hour, 3+ min ago (239+ words) The IMF's latest report warns that an intensifying Iran conflict might lead to a global recession, with oil prices potentially staying above $100 per barrel through 2027. WTI Crude Oil hitting $160 in April is at 0% YES, reflecting skepticism despite the IMF's projection....
Posthaste: How the Iran war could throw the world into one of the worst recessions in 40 years
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (670+ words) We're not there yet, economists say, but the mechanisms that could take us there are very much in play The Iran war has sparked what the International Energy Agency has called the biggest energy supply disruption in history, and as…...
Will the Iran War Cause a Recession? Here's What It Would Take, According to Wall Street
20+ min ago (273+ words) The Iran war is expected to slow global economic growth, but a recession seems unlikely. Investors are breathing a sigh of relief. A week after President Trump pledged to annihilate Iran if it didn't open the Strait of Hormuz, stocks…...
Growth on paper, decline in reality - the Austrian economy in a standstill - Free Press
16+ hour, 41+ min ago (538+ words) The Austrian economy will grow much more slowly than expected in 2026, mainly due to high energy prices and geopolitical tensions. At the same time, inflation remains high, leading to a decline in real incomes and a weakening of purchasing power....
Nat West issues statement as 100s of customers see money 'disappear"
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (264+ words) Nat West has issued a statement after customers reported their money had "disappeared" from their online bank account. Hundreds of users were impacted over the weekend and at the start of this week, with one user reporting being left significantly…...
SES AI (SES) is Building a Broader Battery Business Beyond a Single Chemistry Bet
11+ min ago (700+ words) SES AI Corporation (NYSE: SES) is one of the fastest-growing battery technology stocks to buy. On April 1, 2026, the company said first-quarter revenue was expected to be $6. 3 million to $6. 5 million and affirmed full-year 2026 guidance of $30 million to $35 million. Management said the…...
PPI Wholesale Inflation Highest in 3 Years
8+ hour, 23+ min ago (308+ words) Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 PPI for March: Steady Near-Term, Up Year over Year Reduce these figures further by removing costs of trade, and we see another drop from expectations month over month: +0. 2% on ex-food, energy and trade, compared with +0. 4% expected, equalling the…...
Nationwide update for customers paying coins into personal accounts
8+ hour, 29+ min ago (336+ words) Nationwide has shared advice for customers who wish to deposit coins into their accounts. The building society has explained that members can speed up the process when visiting a Nationwide branch by bagging up their coins by type. The guidance…...