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UK Bond Yields Rise With Starmer’s Future as Prime Minister in Doubt
The yields on British debt pushed higher as the country’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, confronted a rebellion from members of his party.
What the Bond Markets Are Saying About Britain’s Politics and Economy
The yields on British debt pushed higher as the country’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, confronted a rebellion from members of his party.
eBay rejects $55.5bn offer from GameStop
The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.
Tomato Prices Soar as War, Tariffs and Weather Affect a Popular Crop
Tomato prices surged nearly 40 percent in April, the Consumer Price Index showed.
The end of typing? Why workers are suddenly ditching their keyboards
Employees are now whispering to AI voice dictation tools rather than clacking the keys. Will ‘voicepilling’ make everyone more productive – or just more annoying?Name: Voicepilled.Age: Reid Hoffman first declared himself “voicepilled” in the autumn of last year. Continue reading...
Oil Prices Rise on U.S.-Iran Standoff, as U.S. Inflation Jumps
President Trump has declared the cease-fire on “life support,” and investors are taking a cautious approach as the economic effects of the war become more apparent.
GameStop’s $55.5bn bid for eBay rejected as ‘neither credible nor attractive’
Online marketplace takes into account uncertainty around US video game retailer’s financing proposalThe board of eBay has rejected the US video games retailer GameStop’s surprise $55.5bn bid (£41bn) for the online marketplace, describing the proposal as “neither credible nor attractive”.Earlier this...
Oil Prices Rise on U.S.-Iran Standoff
President Trump has declared the cease-fire on “life support,” and investors are taking a cautious approach as the economic effects of the war become more apparent.
UK borrowing costs hit highest for 18 years as uncertainty over PM continues
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.
US inflation hits three-year high of 3.8%, driven up by surging energy costs
The key measure of US inflation rose in April to its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.
CPI Shows Inflation Accelerating After Weeks of War in Iran
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% in April from a year earlier as higher energy costs replaced tariffs as the driver of higher prices for Americans.
Inflation continued to rise in April as Iran war impacted energy prices
Inflation continued to rise in April as consumer price growth has picked up due to the impact of the Iran war on energy markets and gas prices.
Despite improved macroeconomic stability in first half of FY26, war in Middle East poses significant risks to outlook: SBP
While macroeconomic stability improved in the first half of fiscal year 2026, the war in the Middle East poses risks to the economic outlook amid heightened uncertainty, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Tuesday. The SBP released its Half Year Report 2025-26 (The State of Pakistan’s Economy) ...
As Trump Dismisses Iran Truce Plan, World Braces for Lasting Economic Pain
President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.
Kuwait to 'explore new opportunities' around building strategic storage in Pakistan’s petroleum sector
ISLAMABAD: Kuwait agreed on Tuesday to “explore new opportunities” around building strategic storage in Pakistan’s petroleum sector, a statement by the Petroleum Division said, adding that the initiative could result in mutual benefit for both sides. The assurance came during a meeting between petro...
UK borrowing costs hit highest since 1998 amid Starmer uncertainty
Bond yields soar and pound falls against dollar as investors brace for potential Labour leadership changeBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesLong-term UK borrowing costs soared to the highest level in almost three decades on Tuesday amid fears about a change of Labour lead...
Water firm fined after customers' details hacked
The hack went undetected by the Staffordshire firm for 20 months, regulator says.
US workers overwhelmingly support union-backed policies on AI, poll says
Nine out of 10 workers express support for policies on artificial intelligence that labor unions may fight forUS workers overwhelmingly support pro-worker policies on artificial intelligence (AI) and view labor unions as the most reliable protectors of workers from the effects of AI, according to a ...
Lotus boss calls for UK government support as it commits to Norfolk plant
Sports carmaker extends lifespan of petrol-engined Emira, made in Norfolk, to continue to cater for US marketThe boss of the luxury sports carmaker Lotus has called for government support for its UK factory as the Chinese-owned company insisted it will not abandon its British roots.Lotus said it had...
UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest since 1998 as Starmer faces pressure to stand down – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsPolitics Live: Minister says Starmer is ‘listening’ but refuses to say if PM will stay on ahead of critical cabinet meetingStarmer on the brink as cabinet ministers urge him to quitChris Beauchamp, chief market analyst at investing and tradin...
The Iran War Is Taking the Color Out of Japan’s Best-Known Snack Bags
The food giant Calbee said shortages of naphtha, a crude-oil derivative used in inks, were forcing it to switch to black-and-white packaging for its salty products.
UK borrowing costs jump amid uncertainty over PM's future
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.
EBay Rejects GameStop’s $55 Billion Takeover Bid
The online marketplace called the cash-and-stock proposal “neither credible nor attractive.”
Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook will travel to China with US delegation: White House
Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook and other business figures will travel to China with the U.S. delegation, according to a White House official.