FTSE 100 today: Stocks rise as Mideast supply fears lift oil
A bruising day for blue-chips ended with the FTSE 100 down 141.6 points at 10,670.06.
UK & World
Market Volatility Rises Ahead of Fed Decision Amid Deteriorating Liquidity
August 12, 2026, 3:51 AM EDT. Hill & Smith PLC posted 8% revenue growth to $606.7m in H1 2026, led by 14% organic constant currency expansion in US operations. Underlying operating profit climbed 8% to $102.9m while mar…
Amazon pauses work with cargo firm after fatal crash
E-commerce giant Amazon says it is suspending work with the firm that operated a cargo plane that was involved in a fatal crash in Miami this month.
Committee calls for bill to address AI threat to human rights
A cross-party group of MPs and peers has identified human rights risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) which existing laws, they argue, are ill-equipped to cover.
How to protect your laptop, phone and bike from thieves at uni
Laptops, phones and bikes are top of the shopping list for thieves as students head off to university, according to insurer Aviva.
Oil prices jump over 3% on more M.East action, Hormuz meeting delay
Why are global oil prices rising now and will Brent crude go from $72.48 to $80 per barrel in next jump? Global oil prices are rising sharply as the United States and Israel have launched a large-scale military operatio…
Zipalertinib plus chemo shows survival benefit in lung cancer trial
Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative cancer therapies using its proprietary platform. The company aims to address unmet medical needs by advancing a diverse pipeline…
Carney gambles on the world's biggest investors betting on Canada
It's been a little over 18 months since Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country's relationship with the United States, based on over a century of tight economic and military cooperation, was "over".
Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit
US President Donald Trump announced he will lift all tariffs on Irish whiskey at the end of his two-day visit to Ireland.
Gloomy forecast for tenants as rent rises set to speed up
The rising cost of renting a home in the UK has accelerated after a three-year slowdown - with tenants told to expect more pain to come.
Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China
US President Donald Trump has downplayed risks posed by artificial intelligence following days of dire warnings by experts.
'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges
The UK needs a "culture shift" in how it does business, Andy Burnham has said ahead of a meeting with some of the UK's biggest bosses.
Central banks should favor market inflation expectations when setting policy - UBS
Bitcoin enters mid-April 2026 trading at approximately $77,476, positioned at a critical technical juncture that will likely define price action for the coming months. The cryptocurrency has established a well-defined t…
Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
Each September, a who's who of executives from across Silicon Valley descends on San Francisco's Palace Hotel to charm investors at a conference hosted by the investment bank Goldman Sachs.
New Strait of Hormuz ship attack raises oil supply fears as Iran war widens
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Monday they had struck U.S. military assets across the Middle East after another night of U.S. bombardment of Iranian cities, part of a cycle of attacks that has all but wrecked an in…
What the largest chocolate company says about cocoa bean prices
An investigation by Global Witness links some of the world’s most popular chocolates, including Mars, Magnums, KitKat, Hersheys and Dairy Milk, to a new deforestation crisis in Liberia
Iceland to open first store in the Falklands
Supermarket Iceland is opening its first branch in the Falkland Islands, according to boss Lord Richard Walker.
'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves
A growing trend of supermarkets selling a cheaper, less nutritious alternative to tinned mackerel is an example of "skimpflation", a consumer group has said.
Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
The head of AI company Anthropic has called for the pace of development of artificial intelligence models to slow down and to be closely monitored.
The Opponents of Data Centers Just Don’t Get It
Earlier this year, Amazon purchased more than 1,000 acres near Boardman, Oregon. As reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive.com, it could be the site for the state’s first “exascale” data center.
Sure Fed Hike Ahead as Inflation Stays Sticky and Central Banks Move in Tandem
Sam Azzarello: What's next for markets and the global economy after a year defined by escalating tariffs, persistent geopolitical tensions, and the rise of artificial intelligence across industries?
SharonAI Holdings updates executive agreement, Andrew Leece named head of strategic partnerships
NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SharonAI Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SHAZ) ("Sharon AI" or the "Company"), a leading Australian Neocloud and trusted AI infrastructure partner, today announced an expansion of its exec…
We’re Forecasting Fewer Rate Hikes Than Markets: Could We Be Wrong?
Domain's FY27 forecast has Sydney and Melbourne house prices falling over the year to June 2027, while Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane are tipped to reach record highs.
Fed Rate Hike Looks Locked In After Hot CPI
Gold is building on the previous recovery from one-week lows near $4,350 early Thursday, stretching beyond $4,400. Gold buyers now look forward to the US Producer Price Index (PPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) data du…