Inflation
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Global Fuel Surge: April Price Hikes Loom Amid Conflict
A surge in global oil prices triggered by Middle East conflict is set to drive significant petrol and diesel price increases this April, impacting households and industries worldwide.
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Diesel Prices Surge Past $5 Amid St. Patrick’s Day Spike
National diesel prices hit a four-year high of $5.04 per gallon following a sharp St. Patrick’s Day increase, threatening small businesses and consumer goods costs.
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AUD/USD Rebounds as RBA’s Bullock Signals Inflation Pre-Dates War
The Australian dollar recovered against the greenback after RBA Governor Michele Bullock clarified that inflationary pressures were established well before recent geopolitical shocks.
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Petrol price shock: NZ motorists face $4-a-litre warning
New Zealand motorists face a potential $4-a-litre threshold as Middle East conflict drives global oil prices upward, threatening household budgets and inflation targets.
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Global Inflation Surges as Iran War Forces Central Bank Shifts
Central banks are tightening policy as the Iran conflict drives global inflation, impacting consumer costs and asset security.
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Global Markets Face Triple Threat: Oil, Tariffs, and Inflation
Global markets struggle with rising crude prices amid Middle East conflict, new U.S. trade probes, and sticky inflation data, testing investor confidence.
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February CPI Report Overshadowed by Iran Conflict
New CPI data shows inflation held at 2.4% in February, but analysts warn the outbreak of conflict in Iran has already rendered the figures a historical artifact.
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International Energy Agencies Release 400M Barrels to Ease Inflation
Member countries of an international energy agency have released significant oil reserves to counter inflation caused by Middle East tensions.
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Germany Inflation Dips to 1.9% in February 2026
Germany’s annual inflation rate fell to 1.9% in February 2026, down from 2.1% in January, driven by lower energy and moderating food prices.
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Oil Prices Soar Past $115 as Iran Conflict Disrupts Supply
The Iran war has caused Brent crude oil prices to jump past $115 a barrel, disrupting global oil flows and sparking fears of economic instability worldwide.
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Heating Oil Prices Surge in UK Amid Middle East Conflict
Households relying on heating oil face doubling costs as the conflict in Iran disrupts global supply chains and energy markets.
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Canadian Gas Prices Soar Amid Global Conflict and Domestic Policy Shift
Canadian gas prices are seeing rapid weekly swings, fueled by global crude costs and complex regional energy policies, creating immediate household budget and inflation concerns.
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US Mortgage Rates Climb Back to 6% Amid Spring Homebuying Season
U.S. average long-term mortgage rates rose to 6% this week, ending a three-week decline and impacting prospective homebuyers as the spring season begins.
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Westpac Plans US SEC Deregistration Amid Shifting Funding Strategy
Westpac Banking Corporation plans to deregister from the U.S. SEC by May 2026, signaling a strategic shift in its long-term USD funding approach amid rising inflation risks.
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Federal Reserve Beige Book Highlights Mixed US Economic Growth
The latest Beige Book shows slight to moderate economic growth in most US districts, tempered by regional challenges and cautious consumer spending patterns.