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Market Movers blog: Markets unmoved by central bank holds

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Market Movers blog: Markets unmoved by central bank holds

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clock 01 May 2026 • 1 min read
One third of investors more likely to invest in defence since the Iran conflict

Global

One third of investors more likely to invest in defence since the Iran conflict

IA survey

clock 30 April 2026 • 1 min read
Fed firmly in 'wait-and-see mode' as it keeps rates on hold

Economics

Fed firmly in 'wait-and-see mode' as it keeps rates on hold

Jerome Powell's final meeting as chair

clock 30 April 2026 • 2 min read
UK inflation rises to 3.3% in March as Iran conflict impacts fuel prices

Markets

UK inflation rises to 3.3% in March as Iran conflict impacts fuel prices

Motor fuel rose 4.7%

clock 22 April 2026 • 2 min read
UK to be pushed to technical recession 'brink' by Middle East conflict

Markets

UK to be pushed to technical recession 'brink' by Middle East conflict

Item Club forecast

clock 20 April 2026 • 2 min read
UK consumer confidence plummets to three-year low in Q1 2026

Markets

UK consumer confidence plummets to three-year low in Q1 2026

Deloitte Consumer Tracker survey

clock 20 April 2026 • 2 min read
IMF warns UK faces economic hit from war as it cuts growth forecasts

Markets

IMF warns UK faces economic hit from war as it cuts growth forecasts

Slashes expectations to 0.8%

clock 14 April 2026 • 3 min read
Q1 EMEA IPO proceeds rise 30% as defence sector leads fundraising activity

Markets

Q1 EMEA IPO proceeds rise 30% as defence sector leads fundraising activity

UK and Americas attractive

clock 08 April 2026 • 2 min read
Energy price shock causes firms to increase inflation expectations

Markets

Energy price shock causes firms to increase inflation expectations

BoE Decision Maker Panel survey

clock 02 April 2026 • 2 min read
Markets 'taken on a wild ride' as investor sentiment swings on US-Iran volatility

Markets

Markets 'taken on a wild ride' as investor sentiment swings on US-Iran volatility

Gilts ‘under heavy pressure’

clock 23 March 2026 • 4 min read
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