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UK interest rate cuts unlikely this year amid Iran war – and a rise could be ahead

Markets predict Bank of England will hold rates in 2026 as bond yields soar on forecasts of prolonged conflict

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9

Why an Iran war inflation shock could wreck global economic recovery

Central bankers and economists warn prolonged conflict could raise retail prices and rip up growth forecasts

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8

Dollar Pressured by a Weak US Payroll Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.35%. The dollar was under pressure on Friday from a weaker-than-expected US Feb payroll report. Also, a decline in US Jan retail sales added to negative sentiment toward the dollar. Losses in the dollar were limited on Friday as a slump...

Barchart · Mar 6

Stocks Finish Lower as War Rages in the Middle East

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.56%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.29%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.60%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Mar 5

Dollar Rallies as Iran War Boosts Crude Prices and Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.43%. The dollar rallied on Thursday as soaring crude prices boosted T-note yields and strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials. Also, Thursday's US economic reports, which showed a smaller-than-expected increase in weekly jobless claims and a larger-than-expected increase in Q4 nonfarm...

Barchart · Mar 5

Stocks Fall as Crude Oil Surge Stokes Inflation Fears

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.46%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.36%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.70%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Mar 5

Dollar Rises as Soaring Crude Prices Boost T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.39%. The dollar is climbing today as soaring crude prices are boosting T-note yields, strengthening the dollar's interest rate differentials. Also, today's US economic reports, which showed a smaller-than-expected increase in weekly jobless claims and a larger-than-expected increase in Q4 nonfarm...

Barchart · Mar 5

Stocks Pressured by Rising Oil Prices and Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.80%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.16%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.20%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Mar 5

'Then the euro will slide': Experts warn of prolonged war with Iran

Trump has given the Iran war four weeks. But if the conflict drags on, economists warn the euro could slide — and prominent economist Daniel Stelter goes further, predicting a full recession.

Euronews · Mar 5

Stocks Slip Before the Open as Bond Yields Climb on Inflation Worries, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.29%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.40% this morning as Treasury yields advanced for a fourth consecutive day amid worries that surging energy prices from the Middle East conflict could stoke inflation.

Barchart · Mar 5