The US has paused strikes on Iran for a third night as top military officials advised Donald Trump to halt his bombing campaign, and diplomatic negotiations have continued to avoid a return to all-out war.
One number crystallizes the problem Edmund Reese is trying to solve. A single AI data center site now costs $20 billion to $50 billion to build. The entire global insurance industry — property, casualty, health, wealth,…
The European Central Bank (ECB) unanimously left its three key interest rates unchanged, keeping the deposit rate at 2.50% as policymakers assessed the impact of renewed energy-price increases. President Christine Lagar…
Russia’s fossil fuel export revenues have fallen since the sanctions were implemented, subsequently constricting Putin’s ability to fund his full-scale invasion of Ukraine. However, much more should be done to limit Rus…
Gold (XAU/USD) extends its losses on Thursday, down over 1.20% as the US equity markets fall and investors rotate into defensive stocks, while solid US economic data reinforced speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed)…
Four states have enacted laws banning the practice of charging individual consumers different prices based on their personal data — and on Tuesday, Congress held its first dedicated hearing on the subject, with senators…
ECB president Lagarde reiterates bank ready to intervene in markets if necessary
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Oct. 29, 2026, charged BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd, two foreign-operated, Colorado-incorporated entities, with orchestrating a fraud scheme that used false SE…
It was not a mini Budget, but it was rather small. It might be called the "micro Budget".
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the October policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
The Pound Sterling appreciates against the US Dollar on Thursday, even though US economic data was solid: GDP figures exceeded estimates, inflation rose, and the job market is robust. The GBP/USD trades at 1.3340, up 0.…
The 2026 budget has been revealed; how will it affect you personally, will it change the country and has chancellor John Healey done enough to prepare for the challenges ahead? Our money and economics editors Hilary Osb…
Thinktank says chancellor has given himself a mountain to climb after ducking big decisions in low-key speech
David Roberts, Chair Andrew Bailey, Governor Katharine Braddick, Deputy Governor – Prudential Regulation Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor – Financial Stability Clare Lombardelli, Deputy Governor - Monetary Policy Sir Dave…
Societe Generale highlights ongoing Hungarian bonds gains as Hungary’s government details a four-year Euro adoption roadmap combining fiscal consolidation with growth ambitions. The plan assumes 2.4% GDP growth next yea…
EUR/GBP remains on the back foot on Thursday as the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy announcement fails to lift the Euro (EUR) against the British Pound (GBP), which outperforms its major peers. At the time…
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…
Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.
Less than a year from now, on 11 October 2027, Europe will move to T+1 settlement. This means that the time from the moment a security is traded to the moment the buyer receives it and the seller is paid will be reduced…
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the October policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
DBS Group Research economist Sherilyn Chew highlights deepening stress in Indonesia’s bond market, with IndoGBs extending losses following MSCI-driven outflows despite recent calibrated policy moves by Bank Indonesia. S…
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the October policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from 150,000 stores, compared to the 100,000 currently available on the platform, the firms said.
The last of five £20 notes disappears into the slot machine as The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony plays over the shop’s sound system.