The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, marking the fourth consecutive meeting in which policymakers have opted to keep borrowing costs on hold despite signs that
Oil heads for biggest monthly fall since Iran conflict began
Oil prices are heading for their largest monthly decline since the outbreak of the Iran conflict as investors increasingly bet on a diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran that could
US investigates $2.6bn of suspicious oil trades linked to Iran conflict
The US Department of Justice is investigating around $2.6 billion (£1.9 billion) of suspicious oil trades allegedly linked to developments in the Iran conflict.
Homebuyers rush to secure mortgages ahead of rate rises
UK housing activity picked up in March as borrowers rushed to secure deals ahead of potential interest rate increases linked to rising energy costs.
Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 19th April 2026
The Iran Conflict: State Backed Insider Dealing
Mortgage Costs Surge Nearly £1900 Following Iran Conflict
The geopolitical tensions surrounding the Iran conflict have triggered a significant deterioration in mortgage affordability across the United Kingdom housing market. Recent data from Moneyfacts reveals that two-year fixed mortgage
Retailer blames government as Iran war drives up UK costs
The United Kingdom faces a sharp economic slowdown as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive energy prices to levels not seen in recent years. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation
Reeves signals targeted energy support as costs rise
Rachel Reeves has indicated that future energy support will be targeted, suggesting middle-income households may miss out as the government responds to the fallout from the Iran conflict.
Deutsche Bank: No Bank of England rate cuts this year
The Bank of England is now unlikely to cut interest rates in 2026, according to analysts at Deutsche Bank.
Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 15th March 2025
Iran Continued
Lenders withdraw nearly 500 mortgage deals as rates hit 5%
The United Kingdom’s mortgage market has experienced significant volatility this week, with average fixed rates breaching the 5% threshold for the first time since August 2025. This escalation reflects growing