Day Headlines in Economy News: 2026-04-14
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'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC (BBC Economy 2026-04-14 19:47:53)
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals. -
US Treasury Secretary says short term pain worth long term security (BBC Economy 2026-04-14 18:16:44)
Scott Bessent said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals. -
IMF: Oil prices and war could derail global growth (BBC Economy 2026-04-14 14:46:26)
The BBC’s Michelle Fleury explains why oil, inflation and interest rates are key risks as the IMF warns war and soaring energy prices could hit the global economy. -
UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says (BBC Economy 2026-04-14 14:14:53)
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course". -
Global economy at risk of recession if Iran war persists, warns IMF (BBC Economy 2026-04-14 14:06:57)
High oil, gas and food prices could force growth to slow if the US-Israel conflict with Iran continues, the IMF says.