UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April as Iran war held back growth
By Heather Stewart Economics editor

GDP hit by higher energy prices caused by Middle East conflict, after 3% rise in March

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/12/uk-economy-gdp-shrank-april-iran-war-held-back-growth

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UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April as Iran war held back growth

GDP hit by higher energy prices caused by Middle East conflict, after 3% rise in March

The Guardian
UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April as Iran war held back growth

GDP hit by higher energy prices caused by Middle East conflict, after 3% rise in March

The Guardian

Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ as rate rises to 4.2% amid Iran war pressure
By Gaya Gupta

Before the conflict began, inflation was at 2.4%, but the closure of the strait of Hormuz has affected energy prices

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/10/inflation-report-rate

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Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ as rate rises to 4.2% amid Iran war pressure

Before the conflict began, inflation was at 2.4%, but the closure of the strait of Hormuz has affected energy prices

The Guardian
Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ as rate rises to 4.2% amid Iran war pressure

Before the conflict began, inflation was at 2.4%, but the closure of the strait of Hormuz has affected energy prices

The Guardian
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China Trade Balance Rises More Than Expected In May on Strong Exports 

Reuters China’s trade surplus grew more than expected in May, aided chiefly by outsized growth in exports as overseas demand remained robust despite growing disruptions from the Middle East conflict. Chinese imports also rose sharply in May, aided in part by increased local demand for semiconductors and artificial intelligence infrastructure. China’s trade balance grew to a surplus of $105.43 billion in May, customs data showed on Tuesday......Continue reading.... By: Ambar […]

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China Trade Balance Rises More Than Expected In May on Strong Exports 

Reuters China’s trade surplus grew more than expected in May, aided chiefly by outsized growth in exports as overseas demand remained robust despite growing disruptions from the Middle East conflic…

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