Stocks and Bonds Apr 24, 2026 Ignoring the War Has Been Working for Long-Term Investors The U.S. stock market’s quick rebound this month may be fragile, but riding out the market’s disconcerting waves has been a sound strategy. Ignoring the War Has Been Working for Long-Term Investors The U.S. stock market’s quick rebound this month may be fragile, but riding out the market’s disconcerting waves has been a sound strategy. See more
Economics Apr 24, 2026 UK jobs market was in a fragile state – even before Iran war threatened recovery Despite surprise fall in unemployment, weak wage growth and inflation pressures put the squeeze on workersUK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9%Despite... UK jobs market was in a fragile state – even before Iran war threatened recovery Despite surprise fall in unemployment, weak wage growth and inflation pressures put the squeeze on workersUK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9%Despite... Share
Economics Apr 24, 2026 UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years Bank of England expected to keep interest rates on hold as Iran war casts shadow over labour marketJobs market was in fragile state even before Iran warBusin... UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years Bank of England expected to keep interest rates on hold as Iran war casts shadow over labour marketJobs market was in fragile state even before Iran warBusin... Share
US-Israel war on Iran Apr 24, 2026 The Guardian view on the true cost of the Iran war: bombs kill – but so does the economic fallout | Editorial There is growing international concern as the fragile two-week ceasefire reaches its Wednesday deadline. Whatever happens next, the poor will payMore than 3,... The Guardian view on the true cost of the Iran war: bombs kill – but so does the economic fallout | Editorial There is growing international concern as the fragile two-week ceasefire reaches its Wednesday deadline. Whatever happens next, the poor will payMore than 3,... Share
Federal Reserve Apr 24, 2026 Trump’s Fed chair pick says he’ll maintain independence – but won’t say president lost 2020 election Kevin Warsh says ‘we need to take politics out of monetary policy’ as Elizabeth Warren calls him Trump’s ‘sock puppet’Donald Trump’s nominee for US Federal R... Trump’s Fed chair pick says he’ll maintain independence – but won’t say president lost 2020 election Kevin Warsh says ‘we need to take politics out of monetary policy’ as Elizabeth Warren calls him Trump’s ‘sock puppet’Donald Trump’s nominee for US Federal R... Share
Economics Apr 24, 2026 Takeaway coffee sales plunge as fuel and living costs dent Australian spending. Is the economy next? The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggestFollow our Australia news live blog... Takeaway coffee sales plunge as fuel and living costs dent Australian spending. Is the economy next? The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggestFollow our Australia news live blog... Share
Trump administration Apr 24, 2026 Democrats celebrate as Virginia voters approve new congressional maps that could flip House seats in their favor – as it happened This live blog is now closed.Virginia voters approve new congressional maps in blow to TrumpSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump said that he d... Democrats celebrate as Virginia voters approve new congressional maps that could flip House seats in their favor – as it happened This live blog is now closed.Virginia voters approve new congressional maps in blow to TrumpSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump said that he d... Share
Inflation Apr 24, 2026 UK inflation rises to 3.3% amid biggest jump in fuel prices in more than three years Annual March rate shows impact of Iran war, which also pushed up cost of food and air faresUK inflation accelerated to 3.3% in March after the Iran war trigg... UK inflation rises to 3.3% amid biggest jump in fuel prices in more than three years Annual March rate shows impact of Iran war, which also pushed up cost of food and air faresUK inflation accelerated to 3.3% in March after the Iran war trigg... Share
Business Apr 24, 2026 Middle East war ‘could wipe out 75% of chancellor’s budget headroom’; UK inflation climbs to 3.3% – as it happened Oil prices rise again above $100 a barrel as strait of Hormuz remains closed; EU energy commissioner warns energy crisis could last months or years even if t... Middle East war ‘could wipe out 75% of chancellor’s budget headroom’; UK inflation climbs to 3.3% – as it happened Oil prices rise again above $100 a barrel as strait of Hormuz remains closed; EU energy commissioner warns energy crisis could last months or years even if t... Share
Investments Apr 24, 2026 City firms bank on ‘Savvy Squirrel’ advertising campaign to push Britons towards investing The campaign is part of government initiative to boost financial risk taking, amid fears UK growth is being stymiedNils Pratley: the ‘Savvy Squirrel looks a... City firms bank on ‘Savvy Squirrel’ advertising campaign to push Britons towards investing The campaign is part of government initiative to boost financial risk taking, amid fears UK growth is being stymiedNils Pratley: the ‘Savvy Squirrel looks a... Share
Government borrowing Apr 24, 2026 UK undershoots annual borrowing target by £700m Figure hits three-year low but Iran war expected to blow hole in Reeves’s fiscal ‘headroom’The UK government budget came in below its annual borrowing target... UK undershoots annual borrowing target by £700m Figure hits three-year low but Iran war expected to blow hole in Reeves’s fiscal ‘headroom’The UK government budget came in below its annual borrowing target... Share
Economic growth (GDP) Apr 24, 2026 UK braces for price rises driven by Iran war as economic confidence plummets Consumer confidence hit its lowest level since October 2023 this month, with surveys showing the cost pressures companies are facingConfidence in the UK econ... UK braces for price rises driven by Iran war as economic confidence plummets Consumer confidence hit its lowest level since October 2023 this month, with surveys showing the cost pressures companies are facingConfidence in the UK econ... Share
Business Apr 24, 2026 Iran war hurting UK economy as consumer confidence falls; BP’s new chair suffers investor revolt – as it happened UK consumer optimism drops for third month running, as people grow more worried about the economy and their personal financial situationEconomic output acros... Iran war hurting UK economy as consumer confidence falls; BP’s new chair suffers investor revolt – as it happened UK consumer optimism drops for third month running, as people grow more worried about the economy and their personal financial situationEconomic output acros... Share
