Trump says he’s raising tariffs on autos from EU to 25%
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump says he’s raising tariffs on autos from EU to 25%Trump has been at odds with the US’s European allies for monthsJosh Boak Friday 01 May 2026 17:34 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2969083","articleMeta":{"url":"https://...
Bond Traders Brace for New Gilts Selloff as Local Elections Loom
UK bond investors are shifting their focus from monetary policy to politics, with local elections next week seen as a potential catalyst for turmoil in government that could trigger a renewed selloff.
US national debt is now bigger than the economy for first time since Second World War
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsUS national debt is now bigger than the economy for first time since Second World WarLawmakers urged to ‘stop the bleeding’ and put the country on a more sustainable fiscal pathJoe Sommerlad Friday 01 May 2026 09:35 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookm...
Iran war has exposed the decline of the US’s economic coercion power
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsIran war has exposed the decline of the US’s economic coercion powerU.S. sanctions – and the current blockade of Iranian-linked ships – appear to be only hardening Iranian resolveCharmaine N. Willis The Conversation & Keith A. PrebleThursday 30 April 2026 21:45 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showC...
FedEx and UPS announce plans to give tariff refunds to customers. Here is how to get your money back
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsFedEx and UPS announce plans to give tariff refunds to customers. Here is how to get your money backThe first of the government’s payments are expected in early May, but it will likely take longer for companies to get refundsAriana Baio Thursday 30 April 2026 15:29 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark"...
Japan's 'Final Warning' on Yen as US Rate Gap, Iran Tensions Bite | The Pulse 4/30
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Sören Radde, Point72, Head of European Economic Research; Iain Stealey, JPMorgan Asset Management, Fixed Income International CIO; Nive Bhagat, Capgemini CFO. (Source: Bloomberg)
Fed's Hawkish Tilt, Iran Concerns Weigh on Markets | The China Show 4/30/2026
“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, David Ingles and Avril Hong give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)
Asia Growth at Risk as Oil Surges to Wartime High | Insight with Haslinda Amin 04/30/2026
Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)
Three million households skipping meals as cost of living hits – Which?
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Cheaper for Britons to rent than buy after mortgage rates rise ‘sharply’
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Fall in vehicle production last month
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Current account switches ‘jumped by 43% annually in first quarter of 2026’
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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...
Talks to bail out Spirit Airlines stall as company teeters toward collapse
Politics Talks to bail out Spirit Airlines stall as company teeters toward collapse By Kris Van Cleave, Kris Van Cleave Kris Van Cleave Emmy Award-winning journalist Kris Van Cleave is the senior transportation correspondent for CBS News based in Phoenix, Arizona, where he also serves as a national correspondent reporting for all CBS News broadcasts and platforms. Read Full Bio Kris Van Cleave, Jennifer Jacobs Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House re...
Fed holds rates steady for third straight meeting as four officials dissent
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsFed holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting as four officials dissentThe dissents underscore the level of division on the Fed's 12-member rate-setting committeeChristopher Rugaber Wednesday 29 April 2026 19:29 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"...
FTSE 100 closes lower as drugs firms GSK and AstraZeneca struggle
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Mercedes-Benz among firms to challenge FCA’s car finance compensation scheme
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Bank of England poised to hold interest rates steady despite inflation rise
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Nearly two million more higher-rate taxpayers since start of decade
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Shot in the arm for GSK and AstraZeneca from cancer drug sales
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