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Top global stories this week

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Top global stories this week Market sentiment was heavily tempered by a surge in energy prices and renewed global inflation worries after Iran announced plans to disrupt traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz logistics choke point…
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  • World Bank cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 2.5%, warning that ongoing Middle East conflict is driving up inflation and threatens a 'lost decade' for dozens of developing nations

    60% confidence
  • The ECB indicated that a restrictive monetary stance could remain in place through 2027 following the 25bps rate hike

    60% confidence
  • The Federal Reserve is facing an early credibility test as inflation rebounds and markets price in rate hikes

    60% confidence
  • A deal with Iran could be reached as early as this weekend

    60% confidence
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