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Iran conflict could have ‘very significant’ impact on UK economy, OBR warns; FTSE 100’s biggest fall in 11 months – as it happened
ByGraeme Wearden March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Spring forecast show UK unempoyment to peak higher than feared, as tax take heads for a record, but headroom against fiscal rules has increasedSpring forecast: Reeves insists Labour has ‘right economic plan’ as 2026 growth downgradedUK grocery price in…

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Middle East crisis pushes up oil prices – and could drive inflation rises too
ByHeather Stewart Economics editor March 2, 2026

Effects of extended conflict between US and Iran could also lead to higher interest rates and hit economic growthBusiness live – latest updatesUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesThe impact of the deadly and unpredictable conflict in the Middle East on…

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Gas prices soar and oil jumps as Iran war pushes down global stock markets
ByCallum Jones in Sydney and agencies March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

QatarEnergy says it has halted production of liquefied natural gas after attacks on Ras Laffan and Mesaieed sitesNils Pratley: A gas shock – not an oil shock – looks more threateningUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesGas prices surged on Monday and oi…

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Trump is accelerating the world’s slow drift from dollar dominance | Heather Stewart
ByHeather Stewart March 1, 2026

Aggression feeds a sense that the US is operating outside global norms and helps to fuel a more complex currency outlookWhat the US-Israeli attacks on Iran mean for oil pricesDonald Trump’s attack on Iran, with its puerile Pentagon nametag, Operation E…

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US strikes on Iran could damage global growth, says IMF chief
ByLauren Almeida June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Oil prices could rise if Iran goes ahead with threat to shut down shipping in the strait of HormuzBusiness live – latest updatesUS strikes on Iran could damage global economic growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund has warned.Director Kris…

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Shell boss warns of ‘huge impact on trade’ if Israel-Iran conflict escalates
ByLauren Almeida June 19, 2025

Blockage of strait of Hormuz, through which about 25% of world’s oil passes, could shock energy market, says Wael Sawan• Business live – latest updatesAn escalation in the Middle East conflict could have a “huge impact on global trade”, the boss of the…

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