Fed’s Goolsbee says he’s worried about inflation in ‘fraught but intense’ climate
[ad_1] Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Monday that he’s more worried about inflation now than he is unemployment, even with apparent progress made on the war with Iran. In a CNBC interview, the central banker said policymaking is difficult in the current environment. He spoke shortly after President Donald Trump announced that progress […]
‘This Is Not Our War’: Starmer Distances Himself From Trump’s Attacks On Iran
[ad_1] Keir Starmer has said America and Israel’s bombing of Iran is “not our war” as he defending his approach to the conflict. In comments which risk further angering Donald Trump, the prime minister said the UK is “not getting dragged into” the war, despite giving US jets permission to fly their missions from RAF […]
Trump tells CNBC ‘we are very intent on making a deal’ with Iran
[ad_1] President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post Monday that, following talks with Iranian authorities, he ordered the U.S. military to postpone strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. He told CNBC’s Joe Kernen in a phone call shortly after the post that “we are very intent on making […]
US negotiating with Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf after Trump was coy on which leader was in charge: report
[ad_1] The Trump administration is in talks with Iran’s parliament speaker to try to end the war, according to a new report. Mohammad Baqher Qalibaf, who threatened mass retaliation against energy facilities across the Middle East in the face of President Trump’s ultimatum over the weekend, is the “top person” speaking with the US that the […]
House of Commons returns as Iran war continues and audit reports due – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Catherine Morrison The Canadian Press Posted March 23, 2026 8:25 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Members of Parliament are back in the House of Commons today, where the government is expected to face tough questions about new auditor general reports and the ongoing war in Iran. […]
More than 40 Middle East energy assets ‘severely damaged,’ IEA chief says
[ad_1] Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, on Monday, March 23, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The head of the International Energy Agency said on Monday that at least 40 energy assets across nine countries in the Middle East have […]
Power cuts across Tehran after new Israeli strikes as Trump threatens to blow up energy sites: Live updates
[ad_1] By JAMIE BULLEN, LIVE COVERAGE EDITOR Updated: 05:04 EDT, 23 March 2026 Widespread power cuts have been reported across Tehran today as Israel launches new strikes on the Iranian capital with Donald Trump threatening to blow up energy sites unless the Strait of Hormuz is unblocked. Multiple people living in different neighbourhoods of the […]
Gold and silver in freefall as investors flee safe haven metals trade
[ad_1] Gold, silver and platinum resumed their recent sell-off this week, falling sharply as investors continue to retreat from precious metals as a safe haven trade amid the ongoing war in Iran. The price of spot gold was seen 7.8% lower shortly after 7:30 a.m. in London (3:30 a.m. ET) on Monday, at $4,126.36.80. Gold […]
Donald Trump posts sketch brutally MOCKING Starmer for being too afraid to call him
[ad_1] By JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 12:22 EDT, 22 March 2026 | Updated: 15:26 EDT, 22 March 2026 Donald Trump has posted a sketch mocking Keir Starmer for being too afraid to call him in a fresh blow to the ‘Special Relationship’. The US president spread a toe-curling clip from the British version […]
Iran war live: Tehran launches new wave of missiles towards Israel amid fears London under threat
[ad_1] By TOM LAWRENCE, NEWS REPORTER Updated: 04:25 EDT, 22 March 2026 Tehran has launched a wave of missile attacks towards Israel last night as fears grow about its ability to strike European capitals, including London. More than 100 people have been wounded in southern Israel after missile strikes were launched overnight. Israel’s ambulance service […]