Long Covid Will Drain OECD Economies $135 Billion Annually
Long Covid predicted to cost OECD economies $135 billion a year https://t.co/4KeKqtPpWP via @ashleighfurlong https://t.co/LDMSBeZh3Y
France Boosts Defense with €36 Billion Munitions Expansion
France to expand munitions stocks in €36 billion defense boost https://t.co/nSjf7uhRyX via @WHorobin @Newsbaum_ https://t.co/5ra74uEJTF
UK Builders Face Record Cost Inflation Surge, PMI Reveals
UK builders hit by record pickup in cost inflation, PMI shows https://t.co/5w9Flp17Vj via @tomelleryrees https://t.co/GPfHx0qsol
Romania's Central Bank Pushes Euro Adoption Despite Austerity
Romania’s central bank governor joined calls for the Black Sea nation to revive a goal of adopting the euro as the country seeks to get through a painful period of austerity https://t.co/SjqJU4C4eB https://t.co/wJj4vWehdb
IMF to Slash Global Growth Forecast Amid Iran War
The IMF is poised to cut its forecasts for global growth as a result of the Iran war, and sees danger in a world economy that’s ill-equipped to respond to shocks, the Kristalina Georgieva says https://t.co/KcfFIhk4sU via @jdorosario @sdonnan https://t.co/1P3OgECM3e
UK Car Sales Hit Highest Level Since 2019
UK car sales rise to highest since 2019 in resilient showing https://t.co/SdD77s8CtF via @JamieNimmo63 https://t.co/k4WT8h1Gv1
Iran Conflict Fuels Volatility in Interest‑rate Swap Markets
Uncertainty over how the Iran war will affect the global economy is stirring volatility in interest-rate swap markets https://t.co/6hCS7QWGmZ via @highisland https://t.co/GLOEYbXZko
Euro‑industrial Reports May Be Outdated Post‑Middle East Conflict
Multiple euro-region industrial reports will draw attention this week, although their focus on February — before war began in the Middle East — may limit their utility for investors https://t.co/CfoQtcZf4b via @CraigStirling https://t.co/tAswRZZD3n
ECB's Next Meeting: Possible Rate Hike or Hold
Sleijpen says next ECB discussion will be a rate hike or hold https://t.co/nsySCHZ2Ld via @patrickreports https://t.co/QVU1clfZB5
Meloni Heads to Doha to Secure Gulf Energy Ties
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Doha Saturday as part of a 2-day diplomatic charm offensive meant to shore up ties with the Gulf and bolster energy supplies hit by the war in Iran https://t.co/qFF0IY3avN via @donatopmancini @ssirletti https://t.co/r8GavWDRH6
Energy Crisis Could Spill Into Broader Economy, Warns ECB's Radev
ECB’s Radev says the energy crisis may spread to the wider economy https://t.co/3xVWeBrdqt via @GoodOldSlav https://t.co/xy7r5rcfIa
Germany Leads EU Push to Tax Energy Windfall Profits
Germany among states pushing the EU to tax energy windfall profits https://t.co/ik4V4nYwqA via @iaindrogers https://t.co/zhu4LTgKRe
France Launches Loans for Small Firms Burdened by Fuel Costs
France to offer loans to small businesses hit by fuel costs https://t.co/LI4amD7JUi via @Alanrkatz https://t.co/YoG7EnyWGz
Bank of Italy Slashes Growth Outlook to 0.5%
Bank of Italy cuts growth forecast to 0.5% this year and next https://t.co/2uTKPU1ZMk via @Alemrome https://t.co/dT7DsBhjh4
France Considers Targeted Fuel Aid Amid Iran War
France weighs targeted fuel aid as Iran war pushes up costs https://t.co/cq1BDGxOCP via @WHorobin https://t.co/XDxJyMTgxY
Ireland Trials Digital ID for Social Media Age Verification
Ireland tests digital ID to verify the age of social media users https://t.co/sO1OiHmtL7 via @livfletcher_ https://t.co/osBv2zITtO
Brussels Drafts Law to Tighten Espionage Penalties
Europe’s spying capital drafts a law to crack down on espionage https://t.co/NRSik1qWrN via @martoneder https://t.co/dIIsBmCjja
Italy Prolongs Iran War Fuel Tax Cut, Costing €500 Million
Italy extends Iran war fuel-tax cut at the cost of €500 million https://t.co/7xt4Nt9sDu via @donatopmancini https://t.co/Pgpw2aMYNs
ECB's Simkus: Too Early to Judge April Meeting
ECB’s Simkus says it is too early to call the outcome of April’s meeting https://t.co/GyAjrsyZA3 via @mseput https://t.co/uL1RzTuL18
Italy's 3.1% Deficit Breaches EU Limit, Meloni Stumbles
Italy deficit at 3.1% breaches the EU ceiling in a setback for Meloni https://t.co/wR7mbX77hT via @Alemrome https://t.co/hjq6E3LDXV
Energy Crises Drive Public Transit Ridership and Funding
Past energy shortages triggered gas-saving policy changes and a surge of ridership — and funding — for public transit. What will this oil crisis bring? https://t.co/6bOThhOEem https://t.co/8J3UIeIA6J
UK Wealthy Rush to Move Assets Before Tax Deadline
The UK’s rich race to shift their wealth before inheritance tax deadline https://t.co/Oy2bk49vd3 via @BenStupples @KatiaPorzo https://t.co/Fe9T2ReLeA
Traders Increase Bets on UK Rate Hikes This Year
Traders added to wagers that UK interest rates will rise this year https://t.co/MMX4qogHde via @highisland @alicegledhill1 https://t.co/2awWhutl3G
UK Fuel Prices Hit Record Rise Amid Iran War
Fuel prices for UK motorists rose by a record in March on Iran war https://t.co/61fdr9l4QE https://t.co/jkbJIwsFkN
EU Funds French Winemakers to Convert Excess Wine Into Ethanol
EU pays for French winemakers to turn unsold stock into ethanol https://t.co/SImmpzfV0x via @nayrazz https://t.co/ELGBhoWQfa
BOE Flags Rising AI Risks and Iran War Fallout
BOE warns on escalating risks from AI, fallout from Iran war https://t.co/594BS0hMsV via @LauraNoonanX https://t.co/B8PjSkjcFw
Swiss Inflation Spikes to Yearly High Amid Iran War
Swiss inflation jumps to fastest in a year on Iran war impact https://t.co/n7MEJQhy7V via @bbenrath https://t.co/8IJWhj1Apq
AI Threatens UK's High‑paid Jobs and Tax Revenue
AI puts the UK’s high-paid jobs and tax revenues at risk, study says https://t.co/nodUcawklD via @irinaanghel12 https://t.co/zKskHxyaws
Traders Prematurely Betting on BOE Rate Hike
Bailey says traders are getting ahead of themselves on BOE rate hike bets https://t.co/eeKELZndt9 via @tomelleryrees https://t.co/kDqxSw5RoE
Gilts, Euro Bonds Rally as Oil Slumps on Iran Optimism
Gilts and European bonds surge as oil drops on Iran war optimism https://t.co/FkSGPhfdFv via @alicegledhill1 @highisland https://t.co/pKqalXyzEV
EU Eyes Reviving Emergency Energy Rules Amid Iran Price Shock
The EU will consider reopening a set energy measures used after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine as the bloc seeks to contain a fresh price shock tied to the Iran war https://t.co/pGEqjvd4Uf via @johnainger https://t.co/oxM0l6weH8
Reform UK Pledges to Drop Short‑haul Flight Fee
Reform UK vows to scrap air passenger fee on short-haul flights https://t.co/hGPfsoAxgb via @LucyGJWhite https://t.co/8UtoCIwCSi
SNB's Q4 Currency Sales May Boost Franc
SNB sold currencies in the final quarter in potential buoy for the franc https://t.co/pLEKZ4nQQm via @bbenrath https://t.co/q6YkgIMsAJ
ECB's Vujcic: Inflation Expectation Rise Expected
ECB’s Vujcic says the rise in inflation expectations isn’t a surprise https://t.co/2W4QWes7Uu via @jaskuzmanovic https://t.co/QAtXa5k1AS
Lagarde Confronts Bessent over Iran Damage at G‑7
Lagarde called out Bessent on Iran damage during G-7 video talks https://t.co/cpigdXtjAk via @jrandow https://t.co/bVj2AIUzBq
Europe Tightens Opposition to Trump's Iran War, Threatening NATO
Europe hardens its stance against Trump’s Iran war in a threat to NATO https://t.co/hlOQqadl5Y via @v_dendrinou @AfPalasciano https://t.co/owGuORGXjO
UK Mortgage Approvals Climbed Before War‑driven Rate Spike
UK mortgage approvals rose before the war triggered a rates surge https://t.co/sRgK0HpypM via @tomelleryrees https://t.co/o5w32DYwZ5
Trump Tariffs Cause UK Food Exports to US Slump
UK food exports to US slumped after Trump imposed trade tariffs https://t.co/vsOWUTylXc via @DeutschJill https://t.co/aPoz8tsV0L
UK's Rigid Economy Risks Worse War Outcome
A lack of economic flexibility dooms the UK to a worse war outcome than its European neighbors, argues @marcusashworth https://t.co/7dZ4ZHPU9h via @opinion https://t.co/Eke35KTZuW
IMF Warns Iran Conflict Fuels Global Inflation, Slows Growth
IMF says the Iran war means higher prices, slower growth worldwide https://t.co/xsjyA1lVNX via @jdorosario https://t.co/RqEIMO88cd
G‑7 Ready to Act for Energy Market Stability
G-7 says it is ready to take measures for energy market stability https://t.co/WMgvLHemmQ via @WHorobin https://t.co/KHRZnIXmWm
Euro Faces Steepest Quarterly Drop Since 2024
Euro is poised for worst quarter since 2024 as oil shock bites https://t.co/Z3N3DfLpbB via @vkaramanis_fx https://t.co/yjLvpdnvVF
German Inflation Spikes to Year‑high on Iran‑driven Energy Costs
German inflation probably surged to the highest level in more than a year after the Iran war propelled energy costs https://t.co/n3dBXpKCWg https://t.co/lLUlaIWF5t
Reeves Calls on G7 to Accelerate Energy Supply
UK’s Reeves urges the G-7 to boost energy supply as Starmer meets businesses https://t.co/FZoCimQPVx via @tomelleryrees https://t.co/bB2AAptmJI
Meloni Considers Reforming State Firms After Election Loss
Meloni mulls changes at Italian state owned firms after ballot setback https://t.co/y18cpYo2uG via @donatopmancini https://t.co/mVXVm80bX2
Germany Mulls Restarting Coal Plants to Curb Soaring Energy Prices
Germany will review whether to reactivate standby coal-fired power plants in an effort to reduce energy prices that have been elevated since the war in the Middle East https://t.co/xhEPnaeGOJ via @petrasorge https://t.co/v9EoTYKA9F
BOE Rate Hikes Could Push UK Inflation Below 2%
UK inflation could undershoot its 2% target if the BOE raises rates as much as financial markets currently expect, according to a Barclays analysis based on forecasting assumptions used by the central bank https://t.co/vOjS0R1gt1 via @tomelleryrees https://t.co/FRWivDYG3b
Merz Urges German Stake in Franco‑German Tank Maker
Merz signals Germany to take a stake in Franco-German tank maker https://t.co/aJxacfF0qI via @mcnienaber https://t.co/EwSEZpT2IP
Euro‑zone Sees Biggest Price Surge Since 2022
Biggest euro-zone price jump since 2022 seen in first G-20 data https://t.co/kl1LZfnzhJ via @CraigStirling https://t.co/UT73y7yUEV
France Announces Limited Aid to Mitigate Iran War Economic Fallout
France unveils limited aid to offset Iran war impact on the economy https://t.co/CZX6WnRGfE via @WHorobin https://t.co/RaHs19PKsN