Maeve Turner
US stocks: US market ends lower, off record highs, as Treasury yields climb
Wall Street snapped its recent winning streak as climbing US Treasury yields and elevated energy prices triggered renewed inflation worries.
Trump Accounts have auto-enrolled more than 60 million children, Treasury says
Trump Accounts have auto-enrolled more than 60 million children, Treasury says
Lawsuit Targets Starbucks ‘Sugar-Free’ Protein Drinks Over Milk Sugar
A new federal lawsuit alleges Starbucks misleads customers by marketing protein beverages as sugar-free when they contain up to 21 grams of lactose.
Federal Reserve Minutes Show Unanimous Support for September Rate Hike
Newly released Federal Reserve meeting records show unanimous support among policymakers for the recent benchmark rate increase to 3.75%-4%.
France proposes 2027 budget cuts affecting foreign and domestic pensions
The French government has outlined sweeping budget proposals targeting €54 billion in savings, including lower pension tax allowances and tiered benefit freezes.
Dalio Says We’re Nearing Point Where AI Bubble May Burst
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns that artificial intelligence market valuations are nearing a critical breaking point due to rising debt.
Global bond sell-off pushes U.S. Treasury yields to fresh 24-year highs
A severe global bond sell-off has driven U.S. 10-year Treasury yields to 5.36%, their highest level since 2002, amid surging energy costs and heavy corporate debt.
Five former Barclays traders have rate-rigging convictions quashed
The Court of Appeal has overturned the convictions of five former Barclays traders following a landmark Supreme Court ruling on financial benchmark manipulation.
Boots £6.7bn takeover agreed by billionaire Weston family
The billionaire Weston family has agreed to a £6.7bn deal to acquire 1,800 Boots stores across the UK and Ireland, alongside related brands.
Euro Falls to 16-Month Low Versus Pound on France’s Fiscal Risks
The euro has fallen against the British pound as compounding fiscal and political anxieties in France rattle European markets.
Kemi Badenoch vows to axe inheritance tax on family homes
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has unveiled a package of tax cuts, pledging to abolish inheritance tax on family homes and scrap stamp duty.
Russian missile strikes kill at least 15 people across Ukraine
A coordinated barrage of Russian missiles and drones killed at least 15 people across Ukraine, striking residential areas and critical energy infrastructure.
Budget 2027 details tax bands and childcare caps in expert Q and A
Budget 2027 brings sweeping changes to tax bands, childcare subsidies, and investment accounts, impacting households. Financial experts break down the practical implications.
Edgefest 30 announces avant-garde music lineup for October 2026 festival
Edgefest 30 launches its four-day avant-garde and improvisational music festival featuring diverse ensembles, educational student residencies, and community events.
B.C. Conservatives plan to end no-fault insurance, leaked letter shows
A leaked letter reveals the B.C. Conservatives plan to repeal the province's no-fault auto insurance system and introduce a hybrid model allowing lawsuits.
Jaguar Type 01 unveiled: 1,000‑hp electric grand tourer hits £130k
Jaguar has launched its first all-electric grand-tourer, the Type 01, marking a bold and polarising pivot to a fully electric future for the British marque.
S&P 500 reaches record closing highs
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite hit record closing highs, propelled by resilient corporate earnings expectations, easing bond yields, and robust AI demand.
Spain lifts arrest warrant for Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont
Spain's top courts cleared the way for self-exiled Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont to return without facing immediate arrest following a landmark amnesty ruling.
French riot police fire tear gas as more than 250,000 rally for school funding
Over 250,000 students, teachers, and parents rallied across France on Tuesday, clashing with riot police over crumbling school infrastructure and extended timetables.
UK probes Meta over risk assessment of Instagram Instants
Ofcom has opened its first Online Safety Act investigation into Meta, focusing on whether adequate risk assessments were conducted prior to launching Instagram Instants.