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Back to profileJet2 sees passengers book at the last minute amid Iran war worries
Although there’s no dramatic drop off in demand so far, it seems holidaymakers are more wary.
BP slammed over ‘astronomical’ profits amid oil price spike caused by Iran war
The big winners from the energy crunch have clearly been the oil and gas giants. BP has cleaned up with its results exceeding forecasts, but there’s complexity to navigate ahead.
UK borrowing costs forecast to jump this year after oil prices soar again
There’s been a fresh reassessment of expectations of rate hikes, with financial markets now pricing in three hikes by the end of the year.
Shop price inflation falls on back of heavy discounting by retailers
The March UK inflation figures showed clear signs of wariness emerging.
Crude prices head higher above $110 a barrel
With the ceasefire largely holding, there seems to be an absence of urgency in reaching an agreement.
Oil prices rise to near-three week highs as US-Iran peace talks falter
Brent crude, the benchmark is climbing higher and reached $108 a barrel in morning trade.
Tech in the spotlight
With expectations high, these updates could go a long way in determining whether the current momentum can be maintained.
Central Bank meetings in focus this week
Officials at the Bank of England are set to stay super wary.
UK retail sales rebound as motorists stock up on fuel
A surge in purchases on forecourts was the biggest driver behind the uplift in monthly retail sales.
Bank of England warns markets could fall as asset prices fail to reflect risks
Market resilience in recent months has been surprising.
Consumer confidence falls as rapid price rises give households the ‘jitters’
It’s not surprising that consumers have developed a case of the jitters especially with the duration of the Iran war uncertain.
Sainsbury’s says Iran war to hit its shoppers and business
The war has thrown up clouds of uncertainty for Sainsbury’s.