Republicans cautious on energy prices despite ceasefire
In the day following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, dozens of congressional Republicans released statements of support for the administration’s peace negotiations. But the lawmakers largely steered clear of one major topic: oil. Crude prices tumbled following Trump’s Tuesday night announcement that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen as part […]
Why aren’t people buying Greggs shares by the bucketload?
Image source: Getty Images A couple of years ago, investors couldn’t get enough of Greggs‘ (LSE: GRG) shares. Since then, it’s been the complete opposite. After initially tumbling in value as a result of slowing growth, the stock has continued to slip in price in 2026 so far. Why isn’t anyone interested in buying this […]
US CPI report coming up tomorrow, what to expect?
This is what the estimates are looking for ahead of the March report tomorrow: CPI +0.9% m/m (prior +0.3%) CPI +3.3% y/y (prior +2.4%) Core CPI +0.3% m/m (prior +0.2%) Core CPI +2.7% y/y (prior +2.5%) Even though it will be a case of energy prices boosting headline inflation, core prices are also expected to […]
RBNZ says prior cuts still support growth, sees upside if conflict eases
RBNZ says growth hinges on conflict outcome as prior cuts still support economy Summary: Breman says rate cuts still providing economic stimulus Growth outlook tied to Middle East conflict resolution Swift ceasefire could support stronger growth this year Earlier data showed improving momentum pre-conflict March stable, April likely softer Supply disruptions key uncertainty alongside oil […]
Quadruple Amputee Murder Suspect Snorts Substance, Fires Gun, on Video
Amputee Murder Suspect Snorts Off Dollar Bill, Shoots Gun Out Window Published April 9, 2026 3:00 AM PDT Play video content TMZ.com Dayton James Webber — the quadruple amputee accused of fatally shooting another man in his car last month — apparently got pretty wild with friends when he wasn’t training for his next professional cornhole […]
£10,000 invested in easyJet shares 2 days ago is now worth…
Since it came to light earlier this week that the US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, easyJet (LSE: EZJ) shares have jumped. Had an investor put £10,000 into the budget airline operator two days ago when the share price was near 360p, that capital would now be worth about £10,650 – a […]
Silver erases the ceasefire gains following the strikes on Lebanon; Eyes on negotiations
FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW Silver prices jumped yesterday after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire as easing financial conditions supported a broader risk-on sentiment. However, those gains were later wiped out when Israel launched an attack on Lebanon, triggering backlash, with Iran insisting that Lebanon was included in the ceasefire agreement. For now, the ceasefire is still […]
Joey Fatone Talks Possible *NSYNC Reunion After Timberlake DUI Video Release
Joey Fatone It’s Gonna Be Maybe … *NSYNC Reunion Still Up in the Air Published April 9, 2026 12:00 AM PDT Play video content BACKGRID You might have to kiss your *NSYNC reunion dreams bye, bye, bye! While leaving LAX recently, Joey Fatone said the boys won’t be getting back together anytime soon … but […]
I’m getting ready for a dramatic stock market crash
Image source: Getty Images So far, 2026 has been something of a white-knuckle ride in the stock market. Although the UK market has avoided a crash, it has had some dramatic seesaws. Indeed, just yesterday (8 April) we saw some shares surge on the back of the latest developments in the Middle Eastern war. But […]
Dollar holds steadier today as fragile US-Iran truce keeps traders guessing
Well, risk trades are on the retreat but it’s not really anything too outstanding after the gains yesterday. Major indices in Europe are down slightly for the most part, with only the DAX lower by a little over 1%. And even then, that is not a whole lot as the German benchmark index posted gains […]
