Currency & Economic News
Inflation, interest rate decisions, currency moves, and sovereign debt — filtered for what affects the value of your money.
Hong Kong property upswing poised to hold despite interest rates risk: Moody’s
Hong Kong’s residential property market recovery is unlikely to be derailed by a potential increase in interest rates amid the Middle East conflict, as demand i
Is the US trying to force regime change in Cuba?
As its blockade causes a fuel crisis in Cuba, the US is offering aid but only if it can dictate Cuba's future.
Clashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capital
South American country suffers huge protests as economic crisis fuels unrest against President Paz's government.
Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US attacks; Washington adds sanctions
Cuba’s leader warned on Monday of a “bloodbath” in the event of an American attack, while the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba’s main intelligence agency and top lea
Oil Prices Climb and Bonds Falter as Iran War Raises Inflation Fears
Stocks and bonds wavered after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran.
US stocks today: Nasdaq falls as technology stocks slide, Treasury yields climb
The technology-heavy Nasdaq closed lower on Monday as investors booked profits while surging Treasury yields and high oil prices fueled concerns that inflatio
Four reported killed, 30 injured, in Kenyan fuel price protests
Nationwide protests disrupt cities as fuel price hikes trigger unrest.
Protests over fuel price hikes turn deadly in Kenya
Several people have been killed in protest violence in Kenya where transport workers blocked roads.
G7 Finance Ministers Look to Contain Iran Economic Fallout
Top policymakers were expected to discuss rising energy prices and sanctions policy at a critical summit in Paris this week.
Edmund Phelps, Who Upended the Way We View Inflation, Dies at 92
He won a Nobel in 2006 for challenging the conventional wisdom among economists that higher inflation was a necessary price to pay for low unemployment.
'Will call on G7 to follow Iran sanctions,': US
UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain
Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.
Are Google and SpaceX plotting space-based data centres?
Tech giants are increasingly looking beyond Earth to solve one of AI's biggest growing pains: where to put all the computers.
Kenya protesters block roads in public transport strike over fuel prices
Protests erupted in Kenya’s capital Nairobi on Monday as a nationwide public transport strike kicked off in protest at rising fuel prices. Commuters were strand
Oil prices rise and bonds wobble as Iran war stokes inflation fears
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As Malaysia’s election ‘war drums’ beat, is Anwar’s coalition done for?
Chances of Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim winning a fresh mandate look increasingly fraught, according to experts, as the unravelling of his coalition government gath
White House touts deals on soybeans and rare earths after Trump-Xi summit, while China talks up tariff cuts
The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping last week yielded new pacts, though the sides have provided differing details.
China Indicates Tariffs Were Discussed at Trump Summit
China’s Ministry of Commerce said Saturday that the countries had struck a preliminary agreement to reduce some tariffs, seemingly contradicting statements by P
Kevin Warsh comes into the Fed facing a big 'family fight' over cutting interest rates
With inflation spiking and Treasury yields surging, Warsh is likely to confront a Federal Open Market Committee in no mood to ease.
Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.
Spies, Sanctions, Cyberattacks: China and the U.S. Clash Behind the Scenes
After months of avoiding confrontation, the Trump administration has taken recent steps to call out China on Iran, artificial intelligence and spying.
As Powell Steps Down, the Fed Confronts ‘Regime Change’
Jerome H. Powell is passing the chair’s baton to Kevin M. Warsh at the Federal Reserve, an institution that President Trump’s pick says needs an overhaul.
Stock Market Rally Confronts Inflation and Higher Interest Rates
Despite accelerating inflation and possible interest rate increases, the S&P 500 has posted a long weekly winning streak, driven by strong corporate earnings. C
UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues
Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.
Consumers Spent More in April Despite High Gas Prices
Retail sales rose 0.5 percent despite higher prices for gas, food and other goods. But there are signs consumers are under some strain.
Nvidia’s Future in China Remains Unclear After Trump-Xi Summit
The standoff comes as Chinese firms increasingly turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei, in a drive to reduce China’s dependence on Western technologies.
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Cost of living concerns in St Helier Central
The BBC has heard concerns about poverty and cost of living from St Helier Central voters.
Is home ownership still part of the American Dream?
Owning a home has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream, but is increasingly out of reach for many US workers. A report by the White House in April sugg
War, inflation and Trump’s tariffs have shaken the US. Why does the stock market keep going up?
<p>Wall Street has proved incredibly resilient to instability, and while consumer confidence has dipped, shares have soared</p><p>It was a dark Friday for Wall