Economy

What Debt Relief Program Eligibility Requirements Should Borrowers Know?

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What Debt Relief Program Eligibility Requirements Should Borrowers Know?

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6 months ago

economy

What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 12, 2026?

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 12, 2026?

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6 months ago

economy

Russia earned €6bn from fossil fuel exports since start of Iran war, data suggests

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Russia earned €6bn from fossil fuel exports since start of Iran war, data suggests

Figures from thinktank show Russia received extra €672m in revenues from oil, gas and coal during March so far

6 months ago

economy

If oil price shocks weren’t bad enough, Trump’s war could have other unintended consequences

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If oil price shocks weren’t bad enough, Trump’s war could have other unintended consequences

China consumes around 90% of Iran’s oil exports, so could be forced to rely on alternative suppliers – particularly Russia

6 months ago

economy

Iran War Causing Largest Disruption of Oil in History, IEA Says

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Iran War Causing Largest Disruption of Oil in History, IEA Says

The nearly two-week-long war in the Middle East has created the “largest supply disruption” in the history of global oil markets, the International Energy Agency said, as production from Gulf countries has been slashed and exports through the Strait of Hormuz have been halted.

6 months ago

economy

“Everyone is chasing dreams”: as wages soar will EFL lose appeal for foreign investors?

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“Everyone is chasing dreams”: as wages soar will EFL lose appeal for foreign investors?

The Gillingham owner, Brad Galinson, issues warning and wants to find a fix as costs spiral amid ‘the Wrexham effect’

6 months ago

economy

The two oil pipelines helping Saudi Arabia and UAE bypass the Strait of Hormuz

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The two oil pipelines helping Saudi Arabia and UAE bypass the Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and the UAE's Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline are thought to be able to help partially offset the Strait of Hormuz blockage.

6 months ago

economy

Will Iran war-linked leap in gas prices boost EV sales?

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Will Iran war-linked leap in gas prices boost EV sales?

Updated on: March 12, 2026 / 8:07 AM EDT / CBS/AP

6 months ago

economy

As pennies begin to disappear, states grappling with "rounding" problem for cash purchases

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As pennies begin to disappear, states grappling with "rounding" problem for cash purchases

Months after the last of the United States' one-cent coins were pressed, some states are beginning to offer their own two cents on the penny problem by setting rounding guidance for cash purchases.

6 months ago

economy

Energy Secretary Wright says U.S. 'not ready' to escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz yet

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Energy Secretary Wright says U.S. 'not ready' to escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz yet

Tanker traffic through the strait remains at a standstill as ship owners fear attacks by Iran. The closure has triggered the largest oil supply disruption ever.

6 months ago

economy

Here's why the Strait of Hormuz is vital

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Here's why the Strait of Hormuz is vital

The Strait of Hormuz has been thrust into the center of the U.S-Israeli war with Iran, as the nearly two-week-long conflict has threatened significant levels of global shipping of oil and gas, disrupting energy markets worldwide.

6 months ago

economy

India’s consumer inflation rises to 3.21% in February as oil risks loom

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India’s consumer inflation rises to 3.21% in February as oil risks loom

India's inflation for February is within central bank's comfort level range but policy action is unlikely due to rising global energy prices

6 months ago

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