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Europe’s Bond Problems Are Turning US Dollar Strength Into a Structural Trade
At the turn of the year 2025-26, economic growth surprised on the upside while financial market sentiment remained strong despite high uncertainty. The war in the Middle East is now putting this resilience to the test. …
Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told
The US Department of Defence is no longer using Anthropic's AI tools, an official has told the BBC, months after it designated the company a supply chain risk on national security grounds.
Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.
Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.
Jobs Recovery or One-Off Blip?
“Retirement savers want more stocks in their portfolios as a hedge against inflation, potentially offering a long-term tailwind for equities as societies age, according to the latest Bloomberg Markets Live Pulse survey.
BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk
The UK's biggest broadband provider, BT, has agreed to rescue rival operator TalkTalk in a takeover.
How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports
Take a walk into an Indian toy shop and as well as picking up a new favourite plaything for a child, you might just get an insight into how the nation is battling for a batter economic relationship with its all-powerful…
Trump announces 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy
US President Donald Trump says he has created a new task force focused on artificial intelligence, which will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton.
The job interview question you don't have to answer
Prepare all you like, but there is often still one job interview question that leaves you feeling uncomfortable.
Former Anthropic researcher to testify at NYC Council AI hearing - report
Congress spent nearly a decade holding hearings on artificial intelligence while passing almost nothing to make it safer, and the New York City Council now wants to find out whether a city can do what Washington has not…
Nestle India product sample declared unsafe by food regulator
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India banned the sale of Nestle's “Low Fat Dairy Whitener” after the sample of the product taken from a top Delhi hotel was declared to be “unsafe” and “substandard”. A notice …
Genmab reports trial results for ovarian cancer drug candidate
Genmab A/S is an innovative biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of differentiated antibody therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. By leveraging its proprietary technologies, Genmab aims to …
Investor Optimism Wins as an Investment Strategy
The headlines have never sounded scarier, and the market keeps setting records, which is exactly why investor optimism wins over a full cycle, and why your own behavior is the real risk.
Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
The government should take immediate action to help those struggling with energy bills this winter, the suppliers' trade body has said.
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The G7 has agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel in a bid to ease supply pressures that have caused prices to skyrocket.
Week Ahead: Britain Is Not the Next France - For Now
With wildfires sweeping across the southwest coast and hundreds of thousands of locals and tourists evacuated, should you be reconsidering your trip to France this August? Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning…
FTSE 100 today: Stocks climb as weak U.S. payrolls cloud Fed hike bets
August 8, 2026, 3:45 AM EDT. With UK equities trading close to all-time highs, British Land LSE:BLND is seen as a growth opportunity, backed by a 23.3% upside forecast and improving occupancy levels. easyJet LSE:EZJ att…
Weak Jobs Data Is Helping Growth Stocks Just as Market Breadth Starts to Crack
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Group of Seven countries to release up to 100 million barrels of emergency stocks
G7 nations have said they are ready to take "necessary measures" to support the global supply of energy after the US-Israel war with Iran sent oil prices surging.
Cooler US Jobs Growth Supports a Federal Reserve Pause in October
The September US jobs report is expected to show slower hiring but stable unemployment, a combination that could give the Fed more time before its next rate hike.
U.S. economy adds fewer jobs than expected as unemployment rate ticks higher
More Americans were hunting for work in September, a welcome new trend that appears to have begun the month before. This time, however, far fewer were successful, as the U.S. economy added just 29,000 jobs, about a thir…
UK diesel price hits £2 a litre as US calls for EU to release more stocks
The RAC says diesel price rises are showing no signs of slowing, "heaping more misery" onto drivers.