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Benefit payment change could affect thousands in May
Two bank holidays in May will be shifting payments for thousands
Amazon’s cloud business is surging — and so is its capital spending
Amazon was one of several tech giants that on Wednesday beat Wall Street’s first-quarter earnings expectations, offering more financial evidence that the AI boom continues to reward companies that supply the picks and shovels. Amazon’s cloud business is the latest example. Amazon Web Services, buoyed by its role in fueling the AI boom, saw its net sales increase 28% year-over-year, climbing to $37.6 billion, the company said Wednesday. It was the fastest growth rate for AWS in 15 qua...
Gold buyers are moving away from jewellery and buying this instead
Dubai: Gold demand is expected to remain firmly supported through 2026 as geopolitical risks, inflation concerns and high prices continue to push investors toward bars, coins and exchange-traded funds, even while jewellery buyers cut back on the amount of gold they purchase. (Check latest UAE gold prices , alongside prices in , , , , , and .)Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The World Gold Council said investment demand and central b...
Penny Wong's huge China deal to keep Aussie flights in the air amid fuel crisis
Penny Wong's huge China deal to keep Aussie flights in the air amid fuel crisisAustralia striking jet fuel deal with ChinaPenny Wong confirmed negotiations on Wednesday READ MORE: Banking expert warns Jim Chalmers will scrap negative gearingBy NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 00:36, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 00:36, 30 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Jim Chalmers makes admission about Labor's big tax changes set to be announced within weeks
Jim Chalmers makes admission about Labor's big tax changes set to be announced within weeksREAD MORE: What is going to happen with interest rates By NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and AAP Published: 00:06, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 00:15, 30 April 2026 e-mail 10 View comments
Rent controls will only drive up prices, housing minister warns in shot across Reeves' bow - as mortgages now cheaper for first time since June
Rent controls will only drive up prices, housing minister warns in shot across Reeves' bow - as mortgages now cheaper for first time since JuneBy SOPHIE CHURCH - POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 00:01, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 00:01, 30 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Interest rates expected to be held as uncertainty over Iran war continues
Interest rates expected to be held as uncertainty over Iran war continues8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesInterest rates are expected to be held at 3.75% by the Bank of England, with uncertainty dominating the UK and global economies.Analysts are widely predicting the benchmark rate will be left unchanged owing to strong signals from the Bank that it will take time to assess the impact of conflict in the Middle East on the econo...
Current account switches ‘jumped by 43% annually in first quarter of 2026’
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Fall in vehicle production last month
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Cheaper for Britons to rent than buy after mortgage rates rise ‘sharply’
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Three million households skipping meals as cost of living hits – Which?
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Gas price hits $4.23 - highest mark since Putin invaded Ukraine
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsGas price hits $4.23 - highest mark since Putin invaded UkrainePersistently high gas prices could spell midterm trouble for the Republicans, who ran in 2024 on their economic agenda after years of Biden-era inflationJosh Marcus in San Francisco Wednesday 29 April 2026 23:50 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","remove...
Is this London's latest Banksy? Mystery statue of man blinded by flag sparks speculation
Is this London's latest Banksy? Mystery statue of man blinded by flag sparks speculationGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy ELEANOR MANN Published: 23:36, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 23:39, 29 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Carney, ‘strong and resolute’ in first year, now has to deliver on promises
Canada's prime minister has used Trump's attacks on allies and others to refocus Ottawa's foreign policy.
Big 12 reaches private capital deal to add $12.5M to conference, optional $30M in credit for schools
The Big 12 has closed on a private capital deal with outside investors that will provide at least $12.5 million to the conference.The league’s partnership with Collegiate Athletic Solutions — a 50-50 venture between Redbird and Weatherford Capital — first became publicized in December but was recently finalized. Yahoo Sports first reported the news.Advertisement
Google Cloud surpasses $20B but says growth was capacity-constrained
Google Cloud, the business under parent company Alphabet that provides enterprise AI solutions, had a blowout first quarter, with revenues topping $20 billion for the time, a 63% increase from the same period last year. However, investors were concerned about the constraints surrounding the business and how Google decides to allocate cloud capacity. In the first quarter of 2026, the company said its cloud growth was driven by strong performance in the Google Cloud Platform, which grew at a highe...
I received a late-stage ADHD diagnosis as a woman aged 46. I found myself, both literally and figuratively, on the floor. My system had crashed. Here's what I learned about Ireland's hidden crisis
I received a late-stage ADHD diagnosis as a woman aged 46. I found myself, both literally and figuratively, on the floor. My system had crashed. Here's what I learned about Ireland's hidden crisisBy LISA BRADY Published: 23:03, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 23:03, 29 April 2026 e-mail
Why Federal Reserve held rates steady for third consecutive time
For its third consecutive meeting, the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O
Ford to receive $1.3 billion government refund for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
MoneyWatch Ford to receive $1.3 billion government refund for Trump's IEEPA tariffs .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Megan Cerullo Megan Cerullo Reporter, MoneyWatch Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to discuss her reporting. Read Full Bio Megan Cerullo April 29, 20...
Big US tech stocks swing as investors probe AI spend
Big US tech stocks swing as investors probe AI spendJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKali HaysTechnology reporterReutersThe share prices of the biggest tech firms in the US swung up and down as investors considered their immense spending on artificial intelligence (AI).Facebook's owner Meta, Google's owner Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon all reported their business results for the first three months of this year at the same time on Wednesday.The companies collectively plan to...