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Singapore inflation rises on higher fuel and retail prices

Singapore’s consumer inflation accelerated in March, driven mainly by higher transport and retail prices amid an energy shock linked to tensions in the Middle East, according to a statement from Statistics Singapore on Thursday.

23 Apr 2026-11:52
Can alternative routes replace the Strait of Hormuz?

Rising tensions in the Middle East are no longer viewed solely as a short term geopolitical shock.

21 Apr 2026-10:28
EU warns against long energy subsidies amid Hormuz crisis shock

European governments should avoid repeating the costly mistakes of the 2022 energy crisis when responding to rising prices triggered by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a senior EU official has warned.

15 Apr 2026-03:11
Fed’s Daly warns oil shock may delay inflation drop

Federal Reserve official Mary Daly has warned that the recent oil price shock linked to the Iran conflict could delay progress in bringing inflation back to target.

10 Apr 2026-16:28
Senegal bans travel as oil shock hits budget

The government of Senegal has suspended all non-essential foreign travel by ministers and senior officials, warning of “extremely difficult” economic conditions as a surge in global oil prices intensifies pressure on public finances.

04 Apr 2026-11:57
Goldman Sachs warns of stagflation risk amid oil surge

Goldman Sachs has warned that global markets remain vulnerable to a near term stagflationary shock, as rising oil prices and ongoing Middle East tensions continue to weigh on investor sentiment.

30 Mar 2026-23:19
Powell signals Fed pause as oil shock clouds outlook

Jerome Powell signaled a cautious stance on monetary policy on Monday, stressing that the U.S. central bank is well positioned to “wait and see” how rising oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict will impact inflation and the broader economy.

30 Mar 2026-23:09
Europe faces inflation risk as energy shock tests economic resilience

Europe’s economy is coming under increasing strain as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East trigger an energy-driven shock, raising concerns over inflation and slowing growth across the continent.

28 Mar 2026-20:29
What is the future of Bitcoin after the halving cycle

Bitcoin’s halving cycle is one of the most closely watched events in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, often seen as a key driver of long term price trends and market sentiment.

17 Mar 2026-23:00
Kara Braxton, 2-time WNBA champion, dies at 43

23 Feb 2026-09:27

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