Economy & Markets
First-Time Buyer ISA vs Lifetime ISA: Which to Choose Now
Experts advise first-time homebuyers to open a lifetime ISA immediately instead of waiting for the new first-time buyer ISA, as…
Business Groups Urge Swinney to Scrap Food Price Cap Plan
Business groups are pushing back against proposals for a food price cap. More than 20 organizations have collectively written to…
Goldman sees yen carry trade thriving despite fading intervention effects
Goldman Sachs suggests that while Japan’s currency interventions show diminishing effects, yen-based relative value carry trade strategies continue to offer…
France’s sovereign debt woes push borrowing costs near 2008 highs
France’s government borrowing costs are approaching levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis, as political gridlock and a heavy…
China’s Xi plans India visit ahead of Trump meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to make his first official visit to India before traveling to the U.S. for…
HDFC Bank shares rise despite CEO’s surprise exit announcement
Shares of HDFC Bank, India’s largest private lender, rose despite the surprise announcement that its chief executive officer will not…
Trump threatens Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub amid escalating tensions
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub, according to a report by US…
Stock Futures Drop After U.S. Strikes Iran
Stock futures declined following U.S. strikes on Iran, as Wall Street continues to experience a strong month. The Dow Jones…
Frontline (FRO) Posts Best Quarter Yet, Sustainability in Question
Frontline (FRO) has delivered its best financial quarter yet, according to a report by Yahoo Finance, though the sustainability of…
Miniso’s Membership Growth Booms Amid Global Expansion Struggles
Miniso (MNSO) is experiencing a surge in membership growth even as its global expansion efforts encounter difficulties, according to a…