Ben Carter

Ben Carter is a staff writer at P&L, covering markets, dealmaking, and public companies. He previously worked in equity research, focusing on valuation, earnings, and IPOs.

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Apr 10, 2026

Economy

IMF warns Iran war could trigger emerging-market capital outflows

Georgieva said the war points to “higher prices and slower growth,” even if fighting stopped immediately.

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Apr 10, 2026

Markets

Oil markets eye Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Markets swung after the truce, with oil logging its biggest one-day drop since April 2020 before recovering and equities extending gains on expectations inflation would hold steady.

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Apr 9, 2026

Energy

Oil markets price Strait of Hormuz closure at Brent above $99

Abu Dhabi’s oil chief said the Strait of Hormuz is still not open, and Brent crude climbed back above $99 a barrel as traders priced in shipping risk.

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Apr 9, 2026

Housing

Mortgage rates ease to 6.37%, leaving housing market stuck

The 30-year mortgage rate slipped to 6.37%, but homebuyers still face high borrowing costs and a market stuck in a holding pattern.

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Apr 9, 2026

Economy

Iran war lifts mortgage rates and borrowing costs

Reuters said Treasury yields jumped as investors weighed higher oil prices and inflation worries, raising borrowing costs across housing and credit.

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Apr 9, 2026

Markets

Iran ceasefire jitters lift oil on Strait of Hormuz fears

President Donald Trump warned Tehran over any fees on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as West Texas Intermediate climbed and traders questioned whether the ceasefire will hold.

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Apr 9, 2026

Energy

China’s copper imports slump to weakest level since 2011

WTI rose 0.6% to $98.43 as traders watched the Strait of Hormuz and Iran war risks.

1 min read

Apr 9, 2026

Housing

Freddie Mac mortgage rate falls to 6.37% after Iran ceasefire

Freddie Mac’s 30-year mortgage rate slipped to 6.37% after a five-week climb, but economists still see a fragile housing market.

1 min read

Apr 9, 2026

Economy

Iran war: higher Treasury yields lift mortgage borrowing costs

Freddie Mac says the average 30-year mortgage rate dipped to 6.37%, but borrowing costs still pressure the spring housing market.

1 min read

Apr 9, 2026

Markets

Adnoc chief casts doubt on Hormuz reopening

Sultan Al Jaber said passage through Hormuz depends on “permission, conditions and political leverage” from Iran as Brent climbed back above $99 a barrel.

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