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'We’re really going to feel things from here’ – oil shock reshaping the global outlook
The effects of the Middle East conflict on global growth and interest rates are about to change gear.
8 April 2026
Kiwis keep rates on hold despite inflation threat
The RBNZ has kept rates on hold, prioritising supporting a weak economy even as inflation pressures build in New Zealand.
8 April 2026
Households rejig spending as Middle East conflict sends fuel costs soaring
New weekly card spending data from CBA shows the Middle East conflict is already having distinct effects on the Australian economy.
2 April 2026
No easy exit: Iran’s leverage is already squeezing supply chains
Iran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz is already lifting prices across industries including manufacturing, food, and construction, increasing t...
1 April 2026
Brent eyes record rise as US oil also climbs above $US100
US stocks swung on Monday as oil prices kept climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end.
31 March 2026
Split RBA opted for rate hike over war uncertainty risk
Concerns about the Middle East conflict, higher petrol prices and softer household spending explain why RBA members were divided in March, even as ...
31 March 2026