Economy & Markets
Amazon accused of rigging ad pricing in US lawsuit
Amazon faces a lawsuit from US states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging it rigged pricing for billions in…
Japanese firms shift focus to India as China risks grow
Japanese businesses are ramping up investments in India as geopolitical and economic challenges in China intensify, according to BBC News.…
US sanctions worsen Iran’s economic crisis as inflation soars
The US sanctions campaign against Iran, called Operation Economic Outcast, is worsening an already dire economic situation in the country,…
BT to gain £2bn from copper sales amid AI demand
Telecoms giant BT is on track for a £2bn windfall by selling outdated copper cabling removed during its full-fibre broadband…
Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since June 2025 Amid Middle East Conflict
Mortgage rates have reached their highest level since June 2025, driven by rising oil prices following new attacks in the…
Comparing credit cards with rental insurance and lounge access
Multiple credit cards provide rental car insurance, lounge access, and double points, but the key difference lies in their associated…
Oil Prices Rise After US Strikes Iranian Targets
Brent crude jumped above $90 after the United States conducted strikes on Iranian targets, marking the first such action in…
Lilly pursues M&A with obesity drug profits; GE Vernova dips on Musk comments
Eli Lilly is using its financial gains from obesity drugs to fuel more mergers and acquisitions, as GE Vernova shares…
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…