Oil prices are heading towards their lowest point in two decades aside from the pandemic downturn, according to forecasts from JP Morgan. The bank projects the price of Brent crude
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The recent addition of uranium to the list of critical minerals essential to the United States economy signals a significant shift in energy policy. The Department of Energy now recognises
Global stock markets rallied on Monday, buoyed by optimism that a historic US government shutdown is close to resolution. London’s FTSE 100 index closed at a record 9787 points, surpassing
Coca-Cola HBC has unveiled plans to acquire a 75 per cent controlling stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), marking a transformative move in the global soft drinks sector. The deal,
The Chinese government’s latest announcement on rare earth export regulations has jolted Western business and policymakers, revealing a dramatic new stage in Beijing’s ongoing economic strategy. Through a quiet decree,
US President Donald Trump has attempted to calm rising trade tensions with China after President Xi Jinping imposed sweeping export controls on rare earths and critical minerals. Making a statement
The corridors of French power have rarely echoed with such urgency. As France’s government totters on the edge of collapse, budgets bleed deeper into the red and talk of emergency
Exports of Scottish salmon to the United States have surged in the first half of 2025, more than doubling to £190 million, in spite of ongoing tariff barriers. According to
Stock markets faced severe pressure today as President Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on Japanese and South Korean imports, citing ongoing trade deficits with these crucial Asian allies.
The European Union finds itself at a pivotal moment with merely two days remaining to secure a crucial trade agreement with Washington, as Donald Trump’s threatened 50% tariff on EU
London-headquartered recruitment specialist SThree has implemented significant workforce reductions amid persistent challenges in the global hiring landscape. The organisation has trimmed its workforce by 10 per cent, bringing the total
Oil prices have witnessed a significant decline following growing confidence in the Iran-Israel ceasefire, dispelling earlier concerns about potential supply disruptions. Brent crude, the global benchmark, dropped 5.9 per cent
Oil and gas markets face unprecedented volatility as Iran threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz, potentially triggering a catastrophic surge in UK household energy bills to £4,500 annually. The
Oil prices retreated and global equities advanced as market sentiment shifted towards optimism regarding the Iran-Israel conflict, with traders increasingly confident the situation would not develop into a broader regional
Oil prices have witnessed a substantial 10 per cent increase over the past week amid growing tensions between Israel and Iran, prompting warnings from the UK’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves about
Global markets have responded with cautious optimism following the announcement of a “done deal” between the United States and China over raw materials exports. The agreement, which followed two days
