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UK's Starmer Calls Emergency Meeting on Economy as Iran War Risks Mount
France's Budget Constraints Hamper Fiscal Response to Middle East Crisis, Villeroy Says
UK Budget Deficit Jumped in February as Iran War Darkens Fiscal Outlook
Osce Nations Agree on First Budget in Five Years, Make Cuts Demanded by US
Spain's Budget Delayed as Government Rushes to Cushion Economic Hit From Iran War
Date: March 19, 2026
MADRID, March 19 (Reuters) - Spain will delay the presentation of its annual budget, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Thursday, as the cabinet puts together a package of emergency measures to...
Citi's Surprise Index Shows Longest Upside Run Since Financial Crisis, Awaits War Impact
Date: March 19, 2026
By Alun John and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Global economic growth has continued to outperform expectations for 14 straight months — just as the war in Iran fuels fresh concerns...
As Israel Expands Strikes on Beirut, Delivery Drivers Steer Clear of Danger
Date: March 19, 2026
By Nazih Osseiran and Emilie Madi March 19 (Reuters) - Lebanese food courier Hamza Hareb now keeps his distance if he spots a car with tinted windows while on a delivery run in Beirut. Hezbollah is...
SNB Monetary Policy Assessment of March 19, 2026
Date: March 19, 2026
ZURICH, March 19 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank made the following statement after its policy review on Thursday: The Swiss National Bank is leaving the SNB policy rate unchanged at 0%. Banks’...
War Hits Tehran’s Grand Bazaar as Prices Surge and Shops Shut
Date: March 18, 2026
By Maggie Michael TEHRAN, March 18 (Reuters) - Nearly three weeks of war on Iran have hit the usually teeming alleys of Tehran's grand bazaar, shutting many of the shops and driving up prices for...
UK to Devolve More Fiscal Powers to Regions, Finance Minister Reeves Says
Date: March 17, 2026
LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves said she is looking at ways to devolve more fiscal powers to different regions within the country, including some control of taxes,...