اقتصاد
18089 مقال
Oil prices plummet as Trump claims he is close to US-Iran deal
Brent crude falls as optimism rises strait of Hormuz could reopen over the weekendBusiness live – latest updatesGlobal oil prices fell on Friday to lows not seen since the first week of the Iran crisis after Donald Trump claimed he was close to reaching a peace deal with Tehran.The price of Brent crude began to tumble from about $93 a barrel in overnight trade after the US president called off further military strikes against Iran which were scheduled for the evening. Continue reading...
Data center opponents have blocked or delayed projects worth nearly $130 billion in 2026, study finds
Tech NewsData center opponents have blocked or delayed projects worth nearly $130 billion in 2026, study findsThe authors found that data center opponents blocked or delayed at least 75 projects nationwide from January through March.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00An xAi plant in Southaven, Miss., this year.Houston Cofield for NBC NewsShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 12, 2026, 7:00 AM EDTBy Allan SmithThe first quarter of 2026 produced the most blocked and delayed data center...
UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner
UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePritti MistryEast Yorkshire and LincolnshireReutersEmergency legislation was passed in April 2025 to allow the government to save British SteelThe UK government has signalled it could limit or refuse compensation to the Chinese owner of British Steel as the company seeks reparation costs following a decision to nationalise the steelworks.Jingye Group said it began the process to seek compensation...
Zorawar light tank faces 2-year delay after Army demands heavier armour
India's indigenous Zorawar light tank, crucial for Himalayan warfare, faces a potential two-year delay. The Army's demand for enhanced protection beyond STANAG Level 4 necessitates strengthening armour while maintaining the vital 25-tonne weight limit. This upgrade aims to counter threats and ensure high-altitude mobility, impacting its planned 2027 induction.
Car Thefts Are Down, Data Shows, But One Component Remains A Hot Item
Car Thefts Are Down, Data Shows, But One Component Remains A Hot ItemByJim Gorzelany,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist.Follow AuthorJun 12, 2026, 06:45am EDTStill, data shows that one car, truck or SUV is stolen every 48 seconds in the U.SgettyThe number of cars reported stolen last year dropped to levels not seen in decades, according to data compiled by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (N...
Are You Saving Enough For Emergencies? How You Compare To Other Americans Your Age
Today’s StocksEditors' PickMoneyAre You Saving Enough For Emergencies? How You Compare To Other Americans Your AgeByTrue Tamplin,Contributor.Edited bySophia Acevedo,Associate Editor.for Investor HubFollow AuthorsJun 12, 2026, 06:30am EDTSummaryEmergencies can happen at any time. Especially in 2026, when economic uncertainty persists, it's important to be prepared for the unexpected and have a robust emergency savings. However, many struggle to determine adequate amounts. General advice suggests...
Ukraine's strikes on Crimea refineries and pipelines spark worst fuel crisis on peninsula since 2014
Ukraine's continued strikes on fuel supplies to Crimea have sparked the worst fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula since it was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.
Barclays to buy GoHenry kids’ debit card and money app
High street bank to buy UK business from US fintech company Acorns as it targets young peopleBusiness live – latest updatesBarclays is to buy an app designed to help children understand and manage their money, as it targets young people in affluent families.The high street bank has agreed to buy the UK business of GoHenry, which provides children with personalised debit cards carrying their name, from the US fintech company Acorns, which will retain GoHenry’s US branch. Continue reading...
Battle For Steel: Why Lakshmi Mittal's ArcelorMittal Is In The Eye Of Storm In France
For many lawmakers, ArcelorMittal has become a symbol of a fear: Europe is losing industrial foundations on which its economic strength was built.
A U.S.-Canada Bridge Was Near The Finish Line; Now It’s Delayed
InnovationTransportationA U.S.-Canada Bridge Was Near The Finish Line; Now It’s DelayedByBill Koenig,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the auto industry and its impact on almost everything.Follow AuthorJun 12, 2026, 06:00am EDTThe Gordie Howe International Bridge links Michigan and Ontario has yet to open. (Photo by: Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesA new multi-billion-dol...
A Deadly Consensus: No Interest Rate Cut Will Happen In 2026
BusinessPolicyA Deadly Consensus: No Interest Rate Cut Will Happen In 2026Steve Forbes pushes back on the belief that economic data precludes any hope of an interest rate cut this year, and urges Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to make clear that there may well be a rate cut in 2026.BySteve Forbes,Forbes Staff. “With all thy getting, get understanding."Follow AuthorJun 12, 2026, 06:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn mor...
Whither SpaceX? Who knows
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire
Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in internet culture and amassed a fortune that has made him the world’s first trillionaire. At a time when concerns about inequality are high and public attitudes toward the ultra-wealthy have soured, Musk has managed to retain a loyal following despite his stratospheric net worth and without the folksy persona that endeared other tycoons such as Warren Bu...
How small-business loans got caught in Trump's immigration crackdown
Business How small-business loans got caught in Trump's immigration crackdown June 12, 20265:01 AM ET Alina Selyukh A small-business loan helped Sayuri Tsuchitani open her own storefront: a Japanese head spa. But today, she wouldn't qualify because the Small Business Administration has dramatically changed its lending policy. Courtesy of Sayuri Tsuchitani hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Sayuri Tsuchitani Sign up for the Planet Money newsletter. The world is confusing. Economics can help....
LA politicians want to mandate prosperity. The $30 minimum wage proves they can’t
If you want to understand why businesses are leaving California, investors are looking elsewhere and common-sense economics seems to have disappeared from public policy, look no further than Los Angeles.In a move that should surprise absolutely no one familiar with California politics, Los Angeles leaders approved a plan to push hotel and airport worker wages to $30 per hour. Supporters call it the "Olympic Wage," arguing that workers should benefit from the economic activity generated by the 20...
Putin’s road to ruin: Ukraine hits key Russian supply line with new drone campaign
War in UkrainePutin’s road to ruin: Ukraine hits key Russian supply line with new drone campaignUkrainian attacks on vehicles carrying critical supplies along the R-280 or “Novorossiya” highway have triggered a growing fuel crisis in occupied Crimea.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleRussian-occupied Crimea suffers fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks01:15Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 12, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy Yuliya TalmazanA new Ukrai...
ECB stands ready to raise rates again, says Bundesbank boss
Joachim Nagel signals rate-setters will keep ‘all our options open’
Port Laredo Is Nation’s Top Trade Gateway For 2nd Straight Month
BusinessPolicyPort Laredo Is Nation’s Top Trade Gateway For 2nd Straight MonthByKen Roberts,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Two decades analyzing U.S. trade data by port, country, export, importFollow AuthorJun 12, 2026, 05:00am EDTPort Laredo accounted for slightly more export-import trade than O'Hare International Airport in April, according to WorldCity analysis of the latest U.S. Census Bureau data, released this week.ustradenumbers.comPort L...
Budget for FY2026-27 set to be presented in NA today
The federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year (FY26-27) is set to be presented in the upper and lower houses of the Parliament today. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is expected to present the financial plan in the National Assembly at 3pm, and later in the Senate, according to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry. The coalition government is set to unveil fresh tax measures worth Rs660 billion to Rs700bn in the budget, accordi...
"Unacceptable": KEM Hospital Dean On Doctor's 'Male Corpse' Remark
MBBS student Sejal Pawar said she takes full responsibility for her comments and understands how they could be interpreted differently from what she meant.