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
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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
Donald Trump’s new economic policies have once again sparked a dramatic reaction in global markets. His administration’s latest initiative, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, promises sweeping tax cuts and
Diageo, the drinks giant behind iconic brands such as Guinness and Johnnie Walker, has revealed a $500 million cost-cutting initiative to mitigate the financial impact of newly imposed US tariffs.
The yield on 30-year US government bonds, often referred to as treasuries, surged to 5.03% on Monday, reaching its highest level since November 2023. The increase follows a contentious vote
Burberry, the British luxury fashion house, has announced plans to cut up to 1,700 jobs, representing nearly 18 per cent of its global workforce. The cuts will primarily impact head
Investors in the United Kingdom have turned away from bonds at an unprecedented pace, with £1.2 billion pulled from fixed income funds in April. This marks the fastest rate of