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Central Bank Official Says September Projections Will Assess Broader Economy
A central bank official stated that new economic projections will be released in September. The official also said interest rate increases of 25 or 50 basis points would have limited effects on the economy through 2026.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics4 days ago
Oil Prices Stay Above $100 per Barrel as U.S.-Iran Conflict Continues
Oil prices have stayed above $100 per barrel for the past month as the U.S.-Iran conflict continues. The International Energy Agency estimates more than 1 billion barrels of oil have been lost from the Persian Gulf so far.
redir.folha.com.brfinance34 days ago
Brazil Finance Ministry Raises Inflation Forecasts Through 2027
Brazil’s Finance Ministry increased its consumer price forecasts and now expects inflation to remain above target through at least 2027. The revision follows the economic impact of the Middle East war.
Rapplerfinance48 days ago
Asia Grapples with Economic Effects of Energy Crisis from Iran War
Governments in Asia are seeking alternative energy sources and implementing measures to mitigate the impacts of the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war. The Asian Development Bank has lowered its growth forecasts for the region. Currency depreciations and rising fiscal strain…
New York Postfinance47 days ago
Oil Prices Stay High as European Stocks Open Lower
Oil prices stayed elevated near recent peaks due to escalating US-Iran tensions, with Brent crude trading around $113 per barrel after a surge. Global stock markets mostly declined amid fears of prolonged conflict disrupting supply, while economic forecasts for Ireland anticipate…
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The Independentfinance52 days ago
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 3.75%
The Bank of England kept its base interest rate unchanged at 3.75% despite inflation climbing to 3.3% last month, citing uncertainty from the Middle East war disrupting oil supplies. Policymakers warned of potential inflation spikes up to 6.2% in extreme scenarios and signaled po…
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techcentral.co.zaai56 days ago
Elon Musk Predicts AI and Robotics Will Eliminate Scarcity, Making Retirement Savings Unnecessary
Elon Musk stated on a January 2026 podcast that saving for retirement is unnecessary due to advancing AI and robotics leading to a world without scarcity. He predicted AI will exceed combined human intelligence by 2030 and humanoid robots will outnumber humans. Federal Reserve da…
slashgear.comfinance58 days ago
U.S. Gas Price Forecasts Rise to Near $4.20
Forecasts for U.S. gas prices have increased to near $4.20, up from about $4.05 in recent periods. This shift follows a steady weekly uptrend that accelerated into April 24, 2026. The change is attributed to supply concerns and geopolitical risks, after initial volatility.
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