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The Guardian view on the Iran war: energy, markets and a dangerous illusion | Editorial
ByEditorial March 24, 2026

Markets and the Treasury are pricing a quick exit. Without a credible political endgame, Donald Trump cannot deliver oneWhatever else Donald Trump’s “pause” is, it is not a ceasefire. Iranian barrages targeted Israel, Gulf Arab states and northern Iraq…

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The Guardian view on Rachel Reeves’s spring statement: stability cannot mean sacrificing living standards | Editorial
ByEditorial March 3, 2026

An energy shock from war in the Gulf will expose the limits of rigid fiscal rules. The real question is who absorbs the loss: the state, firms or households?The war in the Middle East has sent oil and gas prices soaring – and Britain remains deepl…

Read More The Guardian view on Rachel Reeves’s spring statement: stability cannot mean sacrificing living standards | Editorial