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It was the second-highest month on record for the index in world price terms, eclipsed only by its March 2022 reading, which spiked higher on the outbreak of the war between Russia and Ukraine.All components of the world price index rose in March except horticulture, which is between seasons.Dairy prices rose 5.9% in the month as importers increased purchases to secure supply.“Global dairy prices were rising even before the current Middle East conflict started, but current events have pushed prices even higher,” ANZ said.“Importers have increased purchases in response to concerns about supply chain disruption.“However, global milk supply remains healthy,…

If there is one country that can ill-afford a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure, it is France, the Eurozone’s second-largest member country. Even before the Strait’s closure, France had unsustainable public finances. Those finances were proving difficult to correct in the context of its sclerotic economy, its fragmented politics, and its being stuck in a Euro straitjacket. The energy and fertilizer price spike resulting from the Strait’s closure will substantially exacerbate France’s public finance problem. In turn, that raises the real risk of another round of the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis, especially given the French government’s high dependence on external…

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has launched a new residential Buy To Let range called Flow, targeting what it calls “straightforward” loans. In the new Flow range, prices are 55 basis points lower than equivalent deals in other ranges offered by HTB: rates start from 5.54% for a two-year fixed at 75% Loan To Value (LTV) with a 5% fee.Flow mortgages are for BTL borrowers up to £2.5m, including for HMOs and multi-unit blocks, where the ownership  is clearly defined.HTB’s Core range is unchanged and continues to target more complex borrowing needs, including semi-commercial, purpose-built student accommodation and complex ownership structures up…

While market conditions have been turbulent this year, largely due to the Iran war, it’s hard to imagine investors could have asked for more from Nvidia (NVDA +0.26%) thus far. The artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant recently delivered a knockout earnings report and provided several important updates on its business and guidance. Yet the stock is down over 6% this year. Do Wall Street analysts know something that hedge funds don’t? They’ve continued to increase their earnings estimates, while investors have sold the stock. Understanding the analyst-hedge fund relationship While retail investors have become a bigger part of financial markets…

The issue has intensified after Commonwealth Bank raised concerns about possible mortgage fraud, prompting lenders to undertake wider checks across their loan books. Fraudsters had reportedly applied for about $1 billion in loans using doctored documentation. AUSTRAC, the financial crimes agency, is assessing how widespread such conduct may be across the banking system. The reviews are unfolding against concern that artificial intelligence is making forged material harder to detect, including the use of synthetic documents produced at speed. According to ACCC commissioner Ian Oppermann, the data-sharing system could reduce the scope for manipulation where decisions are based on uploaded files. “If…

Economy Materials 8 April 2026 00:55 (UTC +04:00) In the first quarter of 2026, Azerbaijan continued its VAT refund program for property purchases. The initiative supports non-cash transactions for residential and non-residential real estate. Authorities report ongoing refunds to citizens under the scheme. Access to paid information is limited If You already have an account, please log in Subscription to paid content Gain access to all that Trend has to offer, as well as to premium, licensed content via subscription or direct purchase through a credit card. 10 news item 40.00 23.50 20.00 …

Easter Sale – 70% Off TipRanksEllington Financial ( (EFC) ) has provided an announcement. On April 7, 2026, Ellington Financial Inc. announced that its board declared a monthly common stock dividend of $0.13 per share, underscoring the company’s continued emphasis on distributing regular income to shareholders. The dividend will be paid on May 29, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 30, 2026, offering income-focused investors greater visibility into near-term cash returns. The declaration reinforces Ellington Financial’s role as an income-oriented vehicle in the mortgage and structured credit space, where stable dividends are a key part of the investor…

Quick insightsMemphis International Airport (MEM) is a major cargo and passenger hub that recently completed a large-scale modernization focused on passenger comfort and efficiency.The airport consolidated its operations into a single, updated Concourse B, which houses 23 gates and all airline services.Understanding airport details like parking and ground transportation may help streamline your travels.While Memphis is famously the home of the blues and mouth-watering barbecue, your experience at MEMOpens overlay doesn’t have to be a sad song. With its streamlined single-concourse design and welcoming Southern atmosphere, navigating this airport is designed to be straightforward and efficient.Whether you’re in town visiting…

 Are markets as wrong about oil and the war, as this analyst suggests? Perhaps, but what about… oil and ? Sadly, mainstream media has painted a narrative where skyrocketing oil is deemed to be a sell signal for gold because “gold pays no interest” and “the Fed might hike rates by 1/4 point (but likely not) while real inflation is 15%”, so “gold must fall down hard against fiat”. Western analysis of oil, war, and gold is horrifying and arguably despicable. It looks like something out of a George Orwell novel… but it’s real. A look at currency market reality.…

* Equities, currency, Treasury investors in wait-and-see mode* Iran shows no sign of opening Strait of Hormuz* Trump ​vows to attack ⁠civilian infrastructure if no deal* Brent dips to near $109 a barrel* US crude climbs close to $113 a barrelNEW YORK/ LONDON, April 7 (Reuters) – MSCI’s global equities gauge fell slightly while the dollar and U.S. Treasuries were little changed on Tuesday as investors awaited the outcome of a standoff between the U.S. and Iran.In a choppy session for oil, which has been beset by ​supply concerns, ‌U.S. crude futures settled slightly higher, near $113 per barrel after…