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US dollar hovers near 2026 highs as oil's rise spurs hawkish cent
9+ hour, 46+ min ago (717+ words) The U.S. dollar remained near its 2026 highs as rising oil prices'driven by conflict near the Strait of Hormuz and an Iran threat of $200/bbl'raised inflation concerns and bolstered hawkish central bank expectations. SINGAPORE, March 12 (Reuters) - The safe-haven U.S. dollar hovered close to…...
Poland Eyes Gold Reserves to Fund Defence Amid Central Bank Debate
19+ hour, 39+ min ago (345+ words) Poland's central bank governor says unrealised gold profits of about 197billionzlotys (~$54billion) present a one'off opportunity to fund defence needs'yet the president and NBP want a sovereign alternative, despite zero interest from the government. WARSAW, March 11 (Reuters) - Poland has a one-off chance…...
ECB Will Act on Inflation if Iran War Raises Energy Prices: Nagel
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (455+ words) ECB's Joachim'Nagel warns that the ECB stands ready to act decisively if the Iran conflict leads to persistently higher inflation by pushing up energy costs, while investors partially priced in two rate hikes but have since moderated expectations. FRANKFURT, March…...
Bank of England to Feature Wildlife on New UK Banknotes
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (390+ words) The Bank of England plans to feature native wildlife on its next series of banknotes'alongside King Charles III'replacing historical portraits upon strong public preference for nature over figures or landmarks. LONDON, March 11 (Reuters) - Images of animals will feature on the…...
SAS Raises Ticket Prices as Jet Fuel Costs Soar After Iran War
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (248+ words) SAS has introduced a temporary fare increase due to a sharp rise in jet fuel costs triggered by the Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as oil prices briefly surged nearly 29% to over $100 per barrel before easing....
European Investors Push Back on ECB, Bank of England Rate Swings
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (571+ words) European heavyweights like Amundi and Allianz Global Investors are taking positions against volatile market swings in ECB and BoE rate expectations, buoyed by surging energy prices and bond yields. (Corrects job title in paragraph 6) By Yoruk Bahceli and Amanda Cooper…...
ECB should not rush rate change even if Iran war could alter outl
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (606+ words) ECB policymakers urge patience amid volatility from Iran'related energy shocks, favoring no immediate rate change ahead of March 19 meeting. FRANKFURT, March 10 (Reuters) - The war in Iran and soaring energy prices could fundamentally alter Europe's economic prospects but the European Central…...
StanChart, Morgan Stanley push BoE rate cut calls to second quart
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (444+ words) Standard Chartered and Morgan Stanley delay their expected Bank of England rate cuts to Q2 amid soaring Middle East-driven energy prices, with markets now pricing a 98% likelihood the BoE holds rates in March. March 10 (Reuters) - Standard Chartered and Morgan Stanley now…...
FTSE Indexes Rebound as Trump Hints at Middle East War End
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (444+ words) FTSE 100 rose 1.6% and FTSE 250 gained 1.9% on March 10, 2026, as markets cheered Donald Trump's suggestion that the Middle East war could be ending; oil prices fell nearly 7%, aiding the rally, though energy stocks lagged. March 10 (Reuters) - London's FTSE indexes rose on Tuesday,…...
UK consumer spending slows in February as inflation fears dim sen
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (398+ words) UK consumer spending growth slowed in February, with Barclays reporting a 1.1% year'on'year rise (up from January's 0.8%) but rising anxiety over the Middle East conflict dampening sentiment. The BRC saw retail sales up 1.1%, down from 2.7%, while online non'food sales slipped further....