Thomas Wright, Economics Correspondent

Thomas Wright is an economics correspondent covering trade policy, industrial strategy, and regional economic development. With eight years of experience and a background reporting for The Economist, he excels at connecting macroeconomic data to real-world impacts on businesses and workers. His coverage of post-Brexit trade deals has been particularly influential.
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US Inflation Holds Steady Amid Rising Energy Costs Linked to Iran Conflict

** Inflation in the United States remained unchanged in February, maintaining a…

IEA’s Historic Oil Release Aims to Stabilise Prices Amid Middle East Tensions

As global tensions escalate due to the ongoing conflict between the US…

IEA Takes Bold Step to Release 400 Million Barrels of Oil Amid Escalating Prices

In a significant move to combat soaring oil prices triggered by geopolitical…

US Inflation Holds Steady as Energy Prices Soar Amid Iran Conflict

In February, inflation in the United States remained unchanged, maintaining a year-on-year…

Competition Watchdog Investigates Surging Heating Oil Prices Amid Global Turmoil

** The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an inquiry into…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves Faces Scrutiny Over National Insurance Hike Amid Rising Youth Unemployment

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has recently acknowledged valid concerns regarding her decision to…

US Inflation Holds Steady at 2.4% Amid Rising Gas Prices and Economic Uncertainty

Inflation in the United States remained unchanged at 2.4% in February, according…

US Inflation Holds Steady but Energy Crisis Looms Amid Iran Conflict

Inflation rates in the United States remained unchanged in February, maintaining a…

US Inflation Holds Steady Amid Rising Oil Prices and Economic Uncertainty

Inflation in the United States remained unchanged at 2.4% for February, according…

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