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ECB keeps rates steady as rising energy prices fuel inflation concerns amid Iran war

The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its key policy rates on hold on Thursday, as fresh spikes in oil and gas prices threaten to derail recent progress in reducing inflation.

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Stocks Slip Before the Open as Oil Prices Advance, U.S. Economic Data and FedEx Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.18%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.27% this morning as oil prices continued to rise amid escalating fighting in the Middle East.

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Markets on edge as ECB prepares to set interest rates amid energy price surge

European markets have opened lower as investors await the European Central Bank’s rate decision, with a sharp rise in gas and oil prices fuelling fresh inflation concerns.

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Dollar Gains on Weak Stocks and Hawkish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.51%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and turned higher after US Feb producer prices rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, signs of escalation in the Iran war knocked stocks lower and boosted liquidity demand...

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Dollar Climbs on Hot US PPI and Iran War Escalation

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.30%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and turned higher after US Feb producer prices rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, signs of escalation in the Iran war knocked stocks lower and boosted liquidity demand...

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Dollar Pressured by Rising Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.14%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and turned lower on Tuesday as T-note yields fell after the weekly ADP employment change showed the fewest new jobs added in five weeks, a dovish factor for Fed policy. The dollar extended its...

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England batter defends player attitude in dismal Ashes

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March Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary

The March Fed meeting marked the second central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.

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Strength in Stocks Weighs on the Dollar and Gold

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.64%. Monday’s stock rebound has diminished liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar added to its losses on Monday after T-note yields fell, weakening the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Monday’s US economic news was mixed for the dollar after the Feb...

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Liam Livingstone hits out at Brendon McCullum and Rob Key over treatment by England: ‘No-one cares about you’

Livingstone has not featured at international level for more than a year

The Independent UK

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Bond Yields Fall, Fed Meeting and Middle East Conflict in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.59%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.66% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as Treasury yields retreated, while investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East and awaited the Federal Reserve’s meeting.

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Climate finance has failed Africa twice over – how to fix it

The effects of climate change are no longer a future risk for Africa. They are a present crisis.

The Conversation

Ashes gagging orders and a storm over a teacup: it must be the new cricket season

The revamped Hundred will bring us the awkward spectacle of men in chinos struggling to keep the lid on a Pandora’s box of political volatility

The Guardian - UK

Dollar Rallies as Surging Oil Prices Spark Inflation Fears

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 9.5-month high on Friday and finished up +0.65%. The dollar rallied on Friday as the war in Iran shows no signs of easing, threatening to keep crude oil prices elevated and prompting the Fed to hold off on cutting interest rates. Higher...

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Portugal's food basket cost at all-time high but not due to Iran war

The basket of food products monitored by the Portuguese Association for Consumer Protection reached an all-time high this week. However, the increase cannot yet be justified by the Iran war.

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Dollar Strengthens as Iran War Shows No Signs of Easing

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.28% and posted a new 3.5-month high. The dollar is climbing as the war in Iran shows no signs of easing, which threatens to keep crude oil prices elevated. Higher crude prices threaten the European and Japanese economies that rely on...

The Independent UK

Indian-owned Sunrisers face backlash after purchasing Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed in Hundred auction

Abrar Ahmed was bought by the Leeds-based team as one of two Pakistan players picked up

The Independent UK

ECB set for U-turn on interviews of England’s Ashes players before county season

The England and Wales Cricket Board appears ready to reverse plans to block the Test contingent from speaking.

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Dollar Climbs and Gold Falls as Weak Stocks Boost Liquidity Demand

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.51% and posted a 3.5-month high. Thursday’s stock slump boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher T-note yields on Thursday have strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Thursday’s US economic news was mostly supportive for the dollar as weekly jobless...

The Independent UK

England’s Ashes squad not available to media ahead of new county season

The domestic season gets under way on April 3.

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Dollar Boosted by Liquidity Demand as Stocks Falter

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.34%. Today's stock slump has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher T-note yields today have strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials. Today's US economic news was mostly supportive for the dollar as weekly jobless claims rose less than expected...

The Independent UK

Pakistan stars avoid Hundred auction snub as Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq signed

The nation’s only female representatives – Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal – went unsold in the women’s auction, however

The Independent UK

Pakistan get representation in Hundred after fears of exclusion by Indian-owned clubs

Birmingham Phoenix signed the unorthodox spinner for £140,000 after a brief tussle with the Trent Rockets

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Dollar Mildly Higher as T-note Yield Rises

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up +0.17% on support from today's +4.7 bp rise in the 10-year T-note yield, which supported the dollar's interest rate differentials. Also, today's +4% rally in WTI crude oil prices is hawkish for Fed policy and supportive of the dollar. Today's US CPI report...

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S&P Futures Waver as Middle East Conflict Uncertainty Persists, U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.09% this morning, swinging between gains and losses as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict remains high, while investors await key U.S. inflation data.

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