Tories ask HMRC to investigate whether Nigel Farage owes tax on £5m gift
The Conservatives have asked HMRC to investigate whether Nigel Farage should have paid tax on the £5m gift he received from the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.
Economy
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD struggles to build momentum above $60.00
Silver (XAG/USD) trades with modest gains on Wednesday, supported by a slight pullback in the US Dollar (USD). However, the metal lacks strong upside momentum as traders weigh energy-driven inflation risks and their imp…
Segro board U-turns on £14bn takeover bid by US rival Prologis
UK warehouse landlord says board unanimous in recommendation to accept ‘best and final offer’
One bridge per tanker: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallies as escalation gets a price list
The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades near 52,400 on Wednesday, up around 200 points and on track for a second consecutive daily gain, while the S&P 500 hugs the flatline and the Nasdaq slips into the red. The index d…
Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal
The luxury car maker has been struggling in recent years and in March announced it would cut about 600 jobs, as last year's net losses leapt by a little over 50% to £493.2m.
Paramount-Warner Bros deal gets EU approval with conditions
The European Commission has cleared Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery’s pending $110 billion merger, subject to full compliance with commitments previously offered by the David Ellison-led media giant.
Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says
Lloyd's of London's former boss's close relationship with another director breached compliance rules, the insurance market has said after an internal investigation.
Chinese Yuan: Growth shortfall feeds mild depreciation bias – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s FX research notes USD/CNY trading around 6.77, slightly lower on the day. The combination of weaker Chinese growth and expectations of further policy easing is seen generating a modest depreciation bias fo…
Euro elevates ahead of ECB decision and Japanese inflation data
EUR/JPY trades marginally higher near the 186.20 area on Wednesday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) remains under pressure near multi-decade lows. The Euro (EUR) is relatively stable as investors avoid taking large positions a…
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Breaks support trendline, eyes on 217.50
GBP/JPY holds firm on Wednesday, with the cross-pair trading above the 218.00 figure, as sellers seem to have the upper hand, after a break of a key support trendline, which could open the door for further losses. At th…
Analysis-AI investment boom puts Big Tech’s free cash flow under pressure
Amazon.com AMZN delivered a strong operational finish to 2025, posting record quarterly revenues and accelerating cloud growth, yet the stock has struggled to build on that momentum. The company’s aggressive investment …
Canadian Dollar finds support from rising Oil prices, softer Greenback
USD/CAD edges lower on Wednesday as a mildly softer US Dollar (USD) and rising Oil prices help the Canadian Dollar (CAD) snap a two-day losing streak. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.4085, down 0.16% on…
Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests
The ex-chief executive of Southern Water has been charged with three others over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests to avoid paying financial penalties of about £45m, it can now be reported.
Gold price breaks higher as US Dollar weakness fuels rally
Gold price (XAU/USD) surges over 1.50% on Wednesday, cracks a key resistance trendline and hits a new two-week high as the Greenback weakens. This Bullion price action comes despite rising tensions and hostilities betwe…
Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests
The former chief executive of Southern Water has been charged alongside three others over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests to avoid paying financial penalties in the region of £45m, it can now be repor…
Japanese Yen struggles near four-decade lows despite hawkish BoJ signals
The Japanese Yen (JPY) gives up earlier gains on Wednesday, failing to capitalize on hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) and a softer US Dollar (USD) as Middle East tensions keep markets on edge. At the time of…
Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says
Lloyd's of London's former boss's close relationship with another director breached compliance rules, the insurance market has said after an internal investigation.
Harry Potter publisher to receive millions in Anthropic copyright settlement
The publisher of Harry Potter has received a multimillion-pound payout as a beneficiary of a $1.5bn (£1.12bn) copyright settlement between the AI startup Anthropic and thousands of authors over the use of their protecte…
Bank of Japan: Gradual tightening and external shocks – Rabobank
Rabobank’s FX Strategy team reviews Bank of Japan policy, noting that the slow rate-hike pace reflects exceptional shocks such as tariffs, war and domestic political changes. Governor Ueda’s speeches emphasize continued…
Euro struggles to extend gains as Middle East tensions support the US Dollar
EUR/USD trades around 1.1415 at the time of writing on Wednesday, up 0.15% on the day, but its recovery remains limited after failing to break above 1.1420. The pair maintains a cautious tone as rising geopolitical tens…
Former Southern Water employees to face trial over alleged cover-up in wastewater testing
Britain’s Environment Agency (EA) is bringing a fraud case against four former Southern Water employees, including the former chief executive Matthew Wright, over allegations they manipulated wastewater testing…
Trump: 'US will bomb and destroy' Iranian bridges or power plants
US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on Wednesday, threatening strikes on the country’s infrastructure if Tehran targets vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
WTI Price Forecast: Middle East tensions lift Oil as bulls test 100-day SMA
WTI extends its rebound on Wednesday as rising tensions in the Middle East disrupt Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $86.20 after reaching an intraday high…
Australian Dollar steadies ahead of Australian employment data
AUD/USD trades near 0.7000 on Wednesday, recovering from an intraday pullback but remaining marginally lower on the day. The pair briefly fell toward 0.6985 before rebounding, while the US Dollar Index (DXY) slipped tow…