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Iran war weighs on global markets Conflict in the Middle East has unsettled markets, driving volatility and raising concerns over inflation Energy shock clouds the outlook The Iran war has created fresh uncertainty for the global economy, complicating efforts by central banks to contain inflation. Its effects have rippled across markets, fuelling volatility and clouding the outlook for growth. Wholesale oil and gas prices have surged, with experts warning that if prices rema

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You may have been watching the news over the past few days with some concern. Developments involving the United States, Israel and Iran have escalated quickly, and events in the Middle East are receiving extensive media coverage. Recent military action began with coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian military and nuclear-related targets, followed by retaliatory attacks by Iran across the region. The situation remains fluid and has naturally raised qu

Markets rise amid easing tariff fears Equities recovered after Trump’s tariffs were a lower rate than threatened Markets steady as tariff fears ease Global market concerns surrounding tariffs eased when the Supreme Court ruled that the mechanism used in President Trump’s sweeping Liberation Day tariffs were unlawful. Trump subsequently announced new tariffs would come into effect at 15% (via another mechanism). In the end a 10% blanket rate was added. Whilst the administrat