Investors seek shelter from Iran war in US tech stocks
Megacap companies previously out of favour now seen as ‘safety assets’
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Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in February, as expected
The consumer price index in February was expected to show a 2.4% increase from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Bank of England fines Direct Line £10mn for overstating capital
Motor insurer took almost a year to detect accounting error
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What the Iran war will mean for emerging market economies
Higher oil prices will ‘significantly change the game plan’ for central banks in developing nations, say economists
Japan to take lead on releasing oil from reserves
Governments from Europe to Asia race to tackle energy shock