SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 39    C

National News

The Economic Times

National / The Economic Times

details

UK economy surged pre-Iran war, energy shock now looms

Britains economy delivered a stronger-than-expected rebound in February, with growth outpacing forecasts and pointing to solid first-quarter momentum. But economists warn the boost may prove short-lived, as the fallout from the Iran conflict and a fresh energy price shock threaten to revive inflation pressures and weaken the labour market.

16 Apr 2026 12:41 pm