Death, Taxes and Volatility: Why Geopolitics Tops Economic Models
There is an old saying — frequently quoted, rarely questioned — that in this world, nothing is certain…
Mortgage rates fall to 6.30% as geopolitics steer markets
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Navigating housing affordability and a rising recession risk: Top economists’ takes on a gummed-up economy
We’re entering the second quarter of 2026, and the year already feels unexpected. At just over three months…
‘Mortgage mayhem’: Deal lifespans hit record low as rate cut hopes dim
Monday 13 April 2026 10:10 am Mortgage lenders have axed deals since the Iran war broke out Borrowers…
Mortgage lenders expect property market boost – but credit wobbles are already emerging
Loan default rates are rising, but the true impact on households is yet to come as consumers brace…
HSBC, NatWest, Nationwide and Halifax hike mortgage rates as Bank of England warns of Iran war impact
Most major lenders increased borrowing costs this week as the Bank of England warned that the US-Israel war…
Where are UK mortgage rates heading in 2026 as Iran war continues to impact?
For borrowers preparing to seek new mortgage deals, the first quarter of 2026 has laid bare just how…
High oil prices knock down stocks and erase Wall Street’s hopes for a cut to interest rates
NEW YORK (AP) — Another climb for oil prices shook stock markets on Friday, as hopes collapsed for…
How has the Iran war impacted UK mortgages?
As the Bank of England held interest rates on Thursday, ITV News Economics Editor Joel Hills explained why…
2 UK shares that could surge in 2026 if the Bank of England cuts interest rates
Image source: Getty Images With the Bank of England having cut interest rates four times in 2025, UK…
Stock Market Declines: Oil, Geopolitics, and Fed Drive Losses in Tech and Industrials – News and Statistics
Mar 19, 2026 According to a report from Yahoo Finance, major U.S. stock indexes declined. The S&P 500,…
Mortgage rates rise as Iran war fans inflation fears and lifts Treasury yields
Mortgage rates in the U.S. jumped this week to the highest level in three months, as the Iran…