Global Bond Yields Fret Inflation and Deficits
New York – For those unsettled by the relentless rise in government bond yields in the US and across much of the world lately, the message from markets is getting clearer by the day: Get used to it.
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Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules
Hundreds of North Sea workers are still too heavy for offshore helicopter travel less than two months before new rules come into force, BBC Scotland has learned.
Why is the Japanese yen rallying today?
The Japanese Yen (JPY) loses some strength early Friday after rallying in the American session on Thursday, possibly fuelled by a foreign exchange market intervention by Japanese authorities. Later in the session, preli…
Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century
Donald Trump's portrait has made its way on to a US coin - the first time a living president has appeared on American currency in a century.
Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says
The London mayor has formally opposed plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, arguing the expansion threatens environmental targets and transport networks.
China services activity beats forecast in Aug as new orders rise - RatingDog PMI
For AUD traders, the practical point is that China's PMI complex is really four data points a month, not one, and each carries a different weight.
Earnings call transcript: NetApp beats Q1 2026 estimates but stock falls
NetApp Inc. (US64120B1098) stock is quoted at $187.02 as of August 28, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET, down 1.90 percent on the day but holding close to the $190 level ahead of its upcoming fiscal 2027 first-quarter earnings releas…
London's first robotaxis are here: 15 self-driving Ubers, a human backup, and a reporter's ride
For the first time, Londoners can request a robotaxi through Uber. The ride-hailing firm has become the first operator to launch a self-driving minicab service in the UK, though the rollout is deliberately modest: just …
Is France Becoming Another Fiscal Flashpoint?
France’s mounting debt has become a flashpoint in economic debates, with critics blaming decades of high public spending and subsidies for the country’s burden. The numbers underline how France’s trajectory has diverged…
Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
Almost half of people in Britain live in areas where economic growth does not translate into a better quality of life with a "stark" North-South divide in the spending power of households, a new report finds.
The office whip-round dilemma: giving when you barely know the colleague
A colleague's birthday rolls around, someone is leaving, or wedding bells are ringing—and suddenly an envelope or online link appears on your desk or in the team chat. Whether you adore them, tolerate them, or barely kn…
B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage
DIY store B&Q and the fast food chain Five Guys are among hundreds of UK businesses named by the government for paying staff below the minimum wage.
There Are ’Warsh’ Things I Could Do
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following is a rough transcript of the responses of the new Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, to reporters’ questions in his first post-Federal Open Market Committee news conference Wednesd…
How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable
For almost two decades, Lady Victoria Beckham has been trying to prove that she is more than simply Posh Spice. Now, her fashion and beauty business has reached a milestone many doubted it would achieve: profitability.
Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move
The Dutch central bank (DNB) has confirmed that billions of dollars in gold has been taken out of north America and relocated to London, citing "increasing geopolitical unrest".
Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring
Uber is cutting more than 3,000 jobs worldwide as part of a major overhaul designed to shrink management layers and refocus spending on its core business.
Germany and France commit €300 million to South Africa services
In the shadow of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU and its Member States are undertaking the biggest rearmament effort to take place in Europe since the 1950s. Many now call for more European cooperatio…
Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK
A group of peers is calling for the British government to be able to deactivate powerful AI systems and switch off the country's data centres in the event of the tech posing a threat to national security.
The Ternus Era Begins at Apple
In late July, current and former Apple product developers gathered for a reunion at the company’s Cupertino, Calif., headquarters. As evening fell and guests sipped drinks and ate hors d’oeuvres, John Ternus slipped int…
ECB Preview: How to Hike Rates Without Creating More Market Turmoil
The international environment remains volatile, and the euro area – an open economy that is well integrated into global supply chains and international financial markets – could face strains ahead. While the acute risk …
Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group
Consumer group Which? says it was able to create a fake listing for 10 Downing Street on travel giant Booking.com.
Australia Q2 GDP beats forecast, strengthens case for RBA rate hike
US mix. US Q2 GDP held at 1.5% annualized, but consumption was revised up to 3.4% and private domestic demand to 4.2%. July core PCE held at 3.3% y/y, while real spending was flat and consumer confidence fell to 89.4 vs…
Apple Maps follows Google in renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America
US President Donald Trump ordered the change after trade talks with Canada collapsed in August.
Soft launches and late sittings - six ways to get cheaper meals out
The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can net you cheaper deals.