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Consumer Confidence Hits Record Low: Iran Energy Shock

September 12, 2026April 14, 2026 by Bruno M.
Consumer Confidence Hits Record Low: Iran Energy Shock

US consumer confidence hit a record low in April 2026 as the Iran energy shock drives CPI to 3.3% and stagflation fears deepen across markets.

Categories Economy & Macro Tags capital markets, consumer confidence, energy crisis, federal reserve, Iran war, stagflation

IEA Tapped 400M Barrels. Birol Says It Won’t Be Enough.

September 12, 2026April 6, 2026 by Bruno M.

The world’s emergency oil stockpile just absorbed its biggest drawdown in history. Now the IEA chief is eyeing round two — because April is going to be worse.

Categories Stock Market Tags diesel shortage, energy crisis, Fatih Birol, IEA, Iran war, jet fuel, oil prices, oil supply, strait of hormuz, strategic petroleum reserve

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