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India's central bank holds rates as Iran war upends economic outlook

India's central bank holds rates as Iran war upends economic outlook

By Jaspreet Kalra and Abinaya V MUMBAI, April 8 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India kept its key policy rate unchanged on Wednesday as it awaits clearer evidence of the impact from the Iran war on the South Asian nation's economy.
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NZ central bank stands pat, treads cautiously as Iran war intensifies risks

NZ central bank stands pat, treads cautiously as Iran war intensifies risks

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - New Zealand's central bank kept its policy rate at 2.25% on Wednesday for a second straight meeting, choosing to sit tight as it gauges the economic fallout from the Middle East war - but signalling it is ready to act if inflation pressures intensify.
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US service sector cools in March; price paid measure highest in 3-1/2 years

US service sector cools in March; price paid measure highest in 3-1/2 years

WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - U.S. services sector growth slowed in March, while prices paid by businesses for inputs climbed to near a 3-1/2-year high, an early sign that the prolonged war with Iran was boosting inflation pressures.
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JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher

JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher

By Saeed Azhar NEW YORK, April 6 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned on Monday that the war in Iran risks oil and commodity price shocks that could keep inflation sticky and push interest rates higher than the market now expects.
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From falling U.S. wealth to Indian factory closures, oil shock raises global recession risk

From falling U.S. wealth to Indian factory closures, oil shock raises global recession risk

By Howard Schneider, Timothy Aeppel, Sarah McFarlane and Sumit Khanna SAN FRANCISCO/AHMEDABAD, India, April 7 (Reuters) - Kevin Kelly is in a tough spot.
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UBS lowers 2026 S&P 500 target on Middle East conflict risks

UBS lowers 2026 S&P 500 target on Middle East conflict risks

April 7 - UBS Global Wealth Management trimmed its S&P 500 index target for 2026, pointing to sustained higher oil prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict that could pressure U.S. economic growth and inflation.
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BOJ to raise rates by July on mounting price pressure, ex-board member says

BOJ to raise rates by July on mounting price pressure, ex-board member says

By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO, April 7 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan will likely raise interest rates by July, as soaring oil costs from the Middle East war increase the risk it will fall behind the curve in dealing with mounting inflationary pressure, its former board member Seiji Adachi
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Federal Reserve Faces Stagflationary Pressure Amid Iran Conflict

Federal Reserve Faces Stagflationary Pressure Amid Iran Conflict

Federal Reserve Faces Stagflationary Pressure Amid Iran Conflict
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JPMorgan CEO Warns Iran Conflict Could Trigger Inflation and Prolong High Fed Rates

JPMorgan CEO Warns Iran Conflict Could Trigger Inflation and Prolong High Fed Rates

JPMorgan CEO Warns Iran Conflict Could Trigger Inflation and Prolong High Fed Rates
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World Bank says Nigerian economy to grow in 2026 but Iran war lifts inflation

World Bank says Nigerian economy to grow in 2026 but Iran war lifts inflation

By Camillus Eboh ABUJA, April 7 (Reuters) - Nigeria's economy is resilient and set to grow in the first half of 2026 despite the Iran war, the World Bank said on Tuesday, adding that rising fuel costs and persistently high inflation risk squeezing incomes and slowing poverty reduction.
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BOJ warns of economic hit from Middle East conflict

BOJ warns of economic hit from Middle East conflict

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 6 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan said surging oil costs and supply disruptions brought about by the Middle East conflict could hurt the economy, signalling caution over downside risks to growth that may prod it to tread cautiously in raising interest rates.
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India seen holding rates as 'Goldilocks' phase gives way to stress

India seen holding rates as 'Goldilocks' phase gives way to stress

By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, April 6 (Reuters) - India’s central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold on Wednesday as policymakers assess the fallout from the war in Iran, which threatens the South Asian economy and has battered its currency and bond markets.