How to survive our doomed times? Both the experts and I have the same advice

We have two choices: be paralysed by fear or just continue with what we are doing. I know what I choose, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Nouriel Roubini warns that prolonged US-Iran conflict and sustained oil prices above $100 per barrel could force Federal Reserve and global central banks to raise rates as inflation expectations risk becoming permanently entrenched, with significant implications for economic growth.
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'Dr. Doom' Roubini - Inflation Persistence and Rate Hikes Hinge on Oil Prices

Nouriel Roubini warns that prolonged US-Iran conflict and sustained oil prices above $100 per barrel could force Federal Reserve and global central banks to raise rates as inflation expectations risk becoming permanently entrenched, with significant implications for economic growth.

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UK inflation held at 3% before global energy price hit from Iran war

February annual rate in line with analysts’ expectations but outlook has shifted because of effects of conflict

The Guardian
Bank of Japan signals commitment to gradual rate hikes as January policy meeting minutes reveal board consensus on continued monetary tightening contingent on economic forecasts
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BOJ January Minutes - 'Appropriate to Continue Raising Rates if Economic, Price Outlook Materializes'

Bank of Japan signals commitment to gradual rate hikes as January policy meeting minutes reveal board consensus on continued monetary tightening contingent on economic forecasts

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Harry and Meghan humiliated as 32,000 sign petition against taxpayer-funded trip

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Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr warns inflation remains significantly above the 2% target and advocates for maintaining stable interest rates for an extended period, citing concerns over elevated oil prices potentially reversing recent disinflation progress despite a stabilizing labor market
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Inflation cooled slightly in February, prior to Iran war energy price spike

The latest monthly data does not capture the recent rise in energy prices caused by the war in the Middle East, which began on February 28.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/inflation-fell-slightly-in-february-underlying-figure-unchanged/106494960

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Breaking: Inflation falls slightly in February to 3.7 per cent

However, the latest monthly data does not capture the recent rise in energy prices caused by the war in the Middle East, which began on February 28.

Reeves signals no Truss-style energy bailout for Brits hit by Iran shock

Chancellor brands former Prime Minister Truss’ universal help with soaring energy bills a ‘mistake’ — but doesn’t rule out some form of help amid Iran crisis.

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Mortgage warning as first-time buyers set to face ‘shock’ amid Middle East war

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/mortgage-warning-first-time-buyers-33650115

12-month Euribor sees biggest daily jump since 2008

Middle East instability is fuelling volatility in global interest rate markets.

https://yle.fi/a/74-20217054

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12-month Euribor sees biggest daily jump since 2008

Middle East instability is fuelling volatility in global interest rate markets.

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