Economy & Markets
Oil Prices Drop After Trump Announces Energy Ceasefire
Oil prices slipped lower following U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of an ‘energy ceasefire’ between Russia and Ukraine, a move…
China’s Record Gold Imports Surge on Dollar Diversification
Lede: China is buying gold at record levels as Beijing seeks to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar while households…
Trump Names Katie Zacharia as Next White House Press Secretary
Former Trump Media advisor Katie Zacharia has been named the next White House press secretary. The appointment was reported by…
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Stop Taxpayer-Funded TV Ads
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately halt taxpayer-funded TV ads that feature President Trump. The ads…
UK Farmers Warn of Supply Chain Pressure Threatening Food Security
UK food security faces growing strain as farming pressures intensify, raising alarms among food producers already struggling to sustain domestic…
Earnings Outlook Eyed as Market Support Amid Rate, Oil Worries
Earnings outlook will soon get a major test as investors weigh whether corporate profits can keep buoying stocks amid lingering…
Iran War Threatens Healey’s Budget Plans, IFS Warns
A developing conflict in Iran is raising concerns over its impact on government spending, with the Institute for Fiscal Studies…
Microsoft President Says AI Less Regulated Than Milk, Urges Global Rules
Microsoft President Brad Smith has argued that artificial intelligence remains less regulated than milk, calling for global rules on AI…
Trump Faces Backlash Over Planned Russian Diesel Imports
Former US President Donald Trump is facing growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia, according to BBC News.…
Trump Revives Reagan-Era Tax Cut Promises with AI Growth Pitch
LEDE Republican promises that artificial-intelligence-driven economic growth will justify new tax cuts echo decades-old Ronald Reagan-era pledges that never delivered…