The global economic landscape entering 2026 presents a complex picture of divergent trajectories, with major economies grappling with structural headwinds whilst seeking pathways to sustainable growth. From tariff-induced disruptions to
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The Scottish whisky industry has entered a period of oversupply as global sales decline and trade barriers persist. Recent data from the alcohol analytics provider IWSR revealed a 3 percent
Britain is poised to record the highest inflation rate among major world economies this year, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest annual economic outlook. The IMF’s report puts the
The United States economy has proven more robust in the face of record protectionism than previously forecast, according to assessments from the International Monetary Fund as it prepares to release
The latest figures reveal that inflation in the United States ticked up slightly in August, largely due to businesses transferring the burden of Trump-era tariffs on to shoppers. According to
Volkswagen’s chief executive, Oliver Blume, addressed industry leaders at the International Motor Show IAA in Munich, standing beside the firm’s forthcoming Polo ID electric car. The German automotive giant is
Keurig Dr Pepper has announced plans to acquire the owner of Peet’s Coffee, Douwe Egberts and Kenco, in a deal valued at £18bn, signalling a dramatic shift in the global
British manufacturers are facing an unexpected surge in costs after President Trump introduced a 25 per cent tariff on finished goods containing steel and aluminium exported to the United States.
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
The European automotive industry is approaching a point of crisis according to Ola Källenius, chief executive of MercedesBenz and current president of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association The combination of
Apple has announced a substantial new investment of $100 billion in United States manufacturing as the tech giant seeks to offset the consequences of President Donald Trump’s intensifying trade tariffs.
The UK government is poised to designate British steel production as critical to national security, unveiling plans to secure substantial orders for infrastructure projects including wind farms and rail links.
The Federal Reserve has once again opted to leave interest rates unchanged amidst growing concerns over the American economy. The central bank’s decision marks the third consecutive occasion in which
Profits at Lloyds Banking Group took a hit as the high street bank allocated more funds than anticipated to cover potential bad debts stemming from the economic fallout of Donald
British athleisure brand Gymshark has reported a drop in profits for the financial year ending July 2024, as the company’s investments in new retail locations and the looming threat of
The escalating tension between China and the Trump administration has reached unprecedented levels, marking what experts believe could be a pivotal moment in the global balance of power. Beijing’s strategic
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