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Fed Officials Signal Possible Tightening Over Iran-Driven Energy Shock

A split over whether the oil-driven price spike is temporary could push the Fed toward higher rates or balance-sheet tightening.

Michelmersh Shuts 139-Year-Old Charnwood Brickworks and Cuts 28 Jobs

Japan Q1 Growth Tops Forecasts at 2.1% as Energy Shock Threatens Outlook

Goodyear to Shut Fayetteville Tire Plant in 2027, Cutting About 1,700 Jobs

RICS Reports Sharp April Drop in UK House Prices

NY Fed Survey Finds 1-Year Inflation Expectations Up to 3.6% as Longer-Run Views Hold Near 3%

France Tells Public Agencies to Boost Telework and Curb Nonessential Travel as Fuel Prices Rise

Cost Shock From Middle East War Slams UK and German Builders, Slows Japan Services

Next Lifts Cost Estimate From Middle East Conflict to £47m, Plans Overseas Price Rises

McDonald’s France Launches €5 McDeal With €7.50 Best Of Prices Locked Through 2026

France’s Economy Stalls in Q1 as Insee Reports Zero Growth

Qantas Extends Flight Cuts Through September as Fuel Squeeze Persists

Renting Now Cheaper Than Buying Across Britain as Mortgage Costs Spike

UK Rules Out Rent Freeze After Reeves’ Comments Jolt Rental Market

Survey Finds 78% of French Worried About Purchasing Power

Sainsbury’s Widens Profit Guidance and Warns Iran Conflict Will Push Up Food Costs

Australia Adds Diesel Cargoes as Cabinet Keeps Level 2 Fuel Setting

Argentina Pauses LNG Privatization, Enarsa to Run Winter Imports

World’s Biggest Condom Maker to Lift Prices Up to 30% as Iran Conflict Squeezes Supplies

Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Short-Haul Flights as Jet-Fuel Costs Soar