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What happened. Military action by the US and Israel against Iran began on 28 February 2026, disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and some Gulf energy exports; Brent crude rose ab…
Read moreWhat happened. On 20 February 2026 the US Supreme Court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorise the President to impose tariffs; the administration then…
Read moreWhat happened. On 28 January 2026 the Federal Open Market Committee kept the federal funds target range unchanged at 3.50-3.75% after three cuts in late 2025. Why it matters for investors. T…
Read moreWhat happened. On 10 December 2025 the Federal Open Market Committee cut the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.50-3.75%, its third consecutive cut, with more than one member…
Read moreWhat happened. The US government shutdown that began on 1 October 2025 ended on 12 November when a funding bill was signed, after 43 days, the longest in US history; some economic data relea…
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