A further escalation in Iranian-Israeli tensions could take above $80 and would mean more upside for the . The was already likely to keep rates on hold through the third quarter and the latest developments only reinforce that
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If you’re over 50 and relying on dividend stocks or a buy-and-hold strategy to carry you through retirement, it may be time to reassess. These methods have long been considered cornerstones of retirement investing. But when closely…
Peers have criticised the new front door to the House of Lords, after ministers revealed it cost £9.6m and still does not work properly.The Peers' Entrance began a multi-year security upgrade in 2023, but is still not fully accessible…
June 12 (UPI) -- The House-passed budget reconciliation bill promoted by the Trump administration would benefit higher earners at the expense of lower-income Americans, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported Thursday.The…
Tariff front running led to a drop in in the first quarter, but a subsequent plunge in imports means growth of near 4% looks probable in the second. This masks a slowing in private demand growth due to tariff and job uncertainty. We…
Well, this was an odd one to sort out.
Going into the announcement this morning, the economist consensus was for +0.17% (seasonally adjusted) on headline CPI m/m and +0.28% on core. Market changes this month have been very contained,…
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku- Agyemang, has called for a renewed fight against corruption across Africa, using Ghana's experience as an example of both early leadership and ongoing challenges.
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There are many indicators to monitor for reading the monetary policy tea leaves, each with its own distinctive set of pros and cons. Here’s one more that’s worth pondering: the e.
Reviewing the historical record suggests, unsurprisingly,…
The deficit fearmongers are out in full force, warning that massive debt payments will further exacerbate the deficit and ultimately bankrupt the country. While we agree that steadily increasing deficits are a significant problem, we…