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G7 agrees to release diesel from strategic reserves
US calls on Europe to release diesel from strategic reserves to help bring prices down
02 Oct 2026,9 mins
US government borrowing costs hit the highest level since 2002
Government borrowing costs are rising globally, led by a sell-off in US Treasuries.
01 Oct 2026,9 mins
Kenya breaks ground ready for its major new oil refinery
Why a new oil refinery for Kenya could deliver greater fuel independence for Africa
30 Sep 2026,9 mins
US ban on Canadian exports comes into effect
Alcohol and dairy among the roughly $1bn products impacted
29 Sep 2026,9 mins
How will the latest US-China trade deal impact businesses?
Tariffs will be cuts of goods, and a trade truce is extended to January
28 Sep 2026,9 mins
Much ceremony little substance between Xi and Trump
Xi's state visit is drawing to a close with little known about any new agreements.
25 Sep 2026,9 mins
Trump welcomes Xi to the White House
A trade truce between Washington and Beijing has been extended by two months
24 Sep 2026,9 mins
President Xi goes to Washington
China's leader arrives in the US capital ahead of talks with Donald Trump
23 Sep 2026,9 mins
Could a shortage of tankers keep oil prices high?
The rising cost of shipping risks keeping fuel costs higher for longer
22 Sep 2026,9 mins
Novo Nordisk shares slide
Shares in Novo, the company behind Ozempic and Wegovy have fallen more than five per cent
21 Sep 2026,9 mins
Japan is raising rates again
The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate for the second time in three months
18 Sep 2026,9 mins
How can the EU make a social media ban a success?
The EU has announced social media restrictions for some young people.
17 Sep 2026,9 mins
US businesses brace for Fed decision
Will the Federal Reserve increase interest rates?
16 Sep 2026,9 mins
How rising fuel is affecting German industry
Fuel prices in Germany have risen to their highest since March 2022.
15 Sep 2026,9 mins
Is an AI 'slowdown' even possible without China?
AI CEOs are calling for development of the technology to 'slowdown'.
14 Sep 2026,9 mins
'It's like somebody turned the faucet off' - gas prices keep inflation high
Rising energy costs keep US inflation high and it's having an impact on businesses
11 Sep 2026,9 mins
ECB hikes rates to 2.5%
The European Central Bank has raised interest rates as inflation keeps climbing
10 Sep 2026,9 mins
World oil price hits $100
Oil prices rise above a hundred dollars a barrel as tensions escalate in the Middle East
09 Sep 2026,9 mins
Tariff tensions heat up
Canada's tariffs on a range of US goods comes into force
08 Sep 2026,9 mins
Germany's far-right is gaining ground
A victory for Germany's far-right fuels calls for faster growth
07 Sep 2026,9 mins
Volkswagen cuts 50,000 more jobs
German car giant Volkswagen cuts 50,000 more jobs.
04 Sep 2026,9 mins
Record fine over US basketball player’s wages
LA Clippers fined $30 million - owner and former Microsoft chief also fined
03 Sep 2026,9 mins
United States signs oil deal with Venezuela
The US will control a fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves under the agreement
02 Sep 2026,9 mins
Shein's Big IPO - and a Smaller Valuation
Shein launches its IPO in Hong Kong, with shares falling as much as 10% in early trading
01 Sep 2026,9 mins
US-Iran conflict: What next for oil and trade?
The US and Iran exchange fire again as tensions return to the Strait of Hormuz.
31 Aug 2026,9 mins
Warsh strikes cautious tone on US interest rates
Fed chair Kevin Warsh warns inflation could keep US interest rates higher for longer
28 Aug 2026,9 mins
Hormuz Oil Flows Recover
Qatar and Kuwait have restored crude exports to about 70% of pre-war levels
27 Aug 2026,9 mins
Meta agrees $18bn settlement
The deal follows claims by 29 US states that Meta’s platforms harmed children.
26 Aug 2026,9 mins
Can Washington really cut Iran off from the global economy?
Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to broaden US economic sanctions
25 Aug 2026,9 mins
US warns Iran of "the single greatest financial offensive ever"
What could fresh US sanctions mean for Iran's economy and its trading partners?
24 Aug 2026,9 mins