Iran's economy faces a 5.4% contraction and nearly 69% inflation as ongoing conflict and sanctions push millions more into poverty, squeezing households and businesses.
Iran's economy faces severe contraction and high inflation amid ongoing conflict, pushing millions into poverty and squeezing households and businesses.
UK retailer Next upgraded its profit guidance for the third time this year to £1.2bn after a hot summer boosted second-quarter full-price sales by 9%, driving its shares to a record high.
Western Europe's record-breaking heat waves are causing significant economic damage, with lost productivity, melting infrastructure, and an energy crunch costing the EU billions. Economists warn that climate-driven heat waves are now a structural macroeconomic risk, impacting growth, food prices, and household incomes.
The UAE has announced a sharp reduction in petrol and diesel prices for July 2026, effective July 1. This marks the end of a four-month price increase streak, offering relief to motorists and businesses.
US drivers are seeing relief as national average gas prices dropped below $4 a gallon on Thursday, driven by falling oil prices and a tentative peace agreement between the US and Iran. Despite the decrease, prices remain higher than pre-war levels.
The Middle East conflict is impacting Indian households through increased prices of everyday items due to rising crude oil costs, currency fluctuations, and disrupted supply chains.
Record-breaking summer heat is expected to drive up electricity bills by an average of 8.5% nationwide, straining household budgets. Rising energy costs, coupled with increased demand for cooling, are forcing families to cut back on other expenses and seek assistance.
We’d like to hear how you’re adapting your expenditure as the cost of living rises amid the conflict in the Middle EastRising prices and economic uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East are putting pressure on household budgets across the UK.The Bank of England has warned that more than a million additional households could face higher mortgage payments in the coming years, as borrowing costs rise and lenders pull or reprice deals. Surveys suggest millions of households are already making changes to cope – cutting back, dipping into savings or taking on debt. Continue reading...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering imposing a one-year rent freeze on private sector homes in England as part of a major cost of living package. The measure, which would ban landlords from raising rents for a limited period, represents a significant reversal from her previous stance against rent controls. Ministers are increasingly worried about the impact of the Iran conflict on mortgages and household budgets, with Labour expecting heavy losses at next month's local elections and economists predicting a surge in inflation.
