Treasurer downplays property tax windfall from budget Jim Chalmers is talking down the amount of extra revenue that changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount will add to the budget. AAP · Apr 29
What happened during F1’s April break, team by team As the Iran war caused the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi races, F1 teams and drivers found themselves with a five-week break on their hands. Here’s how they made the most of it Motorsport · Apr 29
Barclays is first bank to bring back sub-4% mortgage deal – but it’s not for everyone Hundreds of sub-4 per cent products were removed from the market as swap rates shot up during the Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 29
EU chief warns billions could be wasted if energy aid is not well targeted as the Iran war bites European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is warning EU countries to focus their energy aid on vulnerable households and industries The Independent UK · Apr 29
Hundreds stuck in long lines as Pakistan Super League ticket snag slows return of spectators Fans had to wait a month to watch Pakistan Super League games in person after the Twenty20 cricket tournament was impacted by the Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 28
German chancellor says the U.S. 'is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership' as allies go public with discontent Thailand’s foreign minister told The Washington Post the country is looking to Russia and China as the country grapples with an energy shock from the Iran war. Fortune · Apr 28
How the Iran war boosted profits at BP and Barclays Barclays' profits rose, but loan losses weighed on its first-quarter results. At the same time, oil giant BP’s earnings jumped, largely driven by an exceptional oil trading boom linked to the Iran war. Euronews · Apr 28
Charles to tell Congress that US-UK relationship is one of ‘reconciliation and renewal’ Monarch will nod to recent transatlantic disagreements over the Iran war in address to policymakers The Independent UK · Apr 27
UK Issues Grim Warning: Economic Impact of Iran War Expected to Last Through Christmas 2026 UK households are warned of rising energy, food, and flight costs due to the Iran war, with economic impacts expected to last until Christmas 2026. International Business Times UK · Apr 27
Why Lego is our most powerful art medium The viral Lego-style Iran War memes are the latest case of the toy being used as a building block for political art Salon · Apr 26
Pentagon Insiders Slam Pete Hegseth's 'Mean Girls' Politics In Iran War Efforts, Official Describes Leadership As 'High-school' Like Pentagon officials accuse Defense Sec Pete Hegseth of fostering toxic culture, impacting leadership amid Iran conflict. Key dismissals raise concerns over strategic stability and decision-making. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Trump Snaps At Press Briefing After Being Grilled Over How Long The Iran War Will Last – 'How Many Years was Vietnam?' Trump defends his Iran strategy during a briefing, referencing wars and military achievements while facing scrutiny over the conflict's timeline International Business Times UK · Apr 24
I Asked ChatGPT If Soon-To-Be-Retirees Should Be Worried About Their Savings Amid the Iran War With markets rattled by the Iran war, here’s what ChatGPT says about retirement savings risks, volatility and smart moves for soon‑to‑be retirees. GOBankingRates · Apr 24
ECB interest rate dilemma: Eurozone growth stalls as Iran war fuels inflation The European Central Bank faces heightened uncertainty ahead of next week’s rate decision, with President Christine Lagarde warning the "stop-start nature" of the Iran war is making the economic outlook harder to assess. Euronews · Apr 24
Euronews · Apr 24 Pentagon email floats punishing NATO allies over Iran war Washington has been considering sanctioning NATO allies over their non-involvement in the Iran war, with Spain in the spotlight after refusing the US use of its bases and airspace, according to reports.
Salon · Apr 24 The Iran war's toll on small businesses As diesel and fertilizer costs soar, farms and truckers warn consumers will soon feel the pain
Axios · Apr 23 Supply chain cracks constrain AI boom The Iran war threatens to squeeze the industrial inputs that chip manufacturers depend on.
The Independent UK · Apr 23 US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war
GOBankingRates · Apr 23 4 Ways Retirees Should Adjust Their Investments Amid the Iran War Market turmoil can rattle retirement savings. Financial pros share practical investing advice for retirees navigating volatility tied to the Iran War.
The Independent UK · Apr 23 What the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure means for United Airlines fares IN FULL
The Mary Sue · Apr 22 Veterans Occupy the Cannon Rotunda in Protest of Overseas US-led Wars Veterans from several coalitions and service member families gathered at the Cannon Rotunda in the US Capitol Building. They came to protest the Iran war and other military incursions in the Middle East early on Tuesday morning.
Fortune · Apr 22 The AI economy runs on helium. The Iran war just created a $650 billion problem “Helium doesn’t get much attention in the AI supply chain, but it should,” says Moody’s David Pan. “There is no viable substitute at scale.”
International Business Times UK · Apr 22 First Oil Now Groceries, Now Condoms: Prices To Rise By Up to 30% As Iran War Hits Global Supply Condom prices may rise by up to 30% as the Iran war disrupts supply chains. Karex Bhd, the largest condom manufacturer, cites rising production costs and shipping delays as key factors.
The Independent UK · Apr 22 What rising inflation rate means for your money The Iran war has sent inflation higher again and interest rates could yet follow
The Independent UK · Apr 22 UK inflation rises in March as prices at the pump spike higher after Iran war Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March, driven by a sharp rise in fuel prices following the Iran war