26 April 2026
Weekly Review: U.S. Resilience Persists Despite Rising Pressures
U.S. retail sales posted their strongest monthly increase since early 2023 and most major U.S. equity indices reached record highs, even as the Iran conflict pushed oil prices sharply higher and consumer sentiment weakened.
5 April 2026
Iran Conflict Stokes Inflation Fears
Global equity markets ended a volatile, holiday-shortened week in positive territory, with tentative signs of Middle East de-escalation lifting sentiment.