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Would a change of prime minister increase my mortgage costs?
Is the mortgage market turbulence getting you down? Have you got a mortgage-related question you need answering? Email in, and we will get one of our experts to reply. Nick Mendes, mortgage technical manager at John Charcol, has given his advice to a reader below. If you have a question for our experts, email us at money@theipaper.com. Question: I’m due to remortgage later this year and have been watching the speculation about whether there could be a change of prime minister. Some of the comme...
Regional bond revolution risks making Britain more unequal and less prudent
If Andy Burnham wants a municipal bond revolution, he must first build the fiscal architecture to make it sustainable, says Tim Focas Few politicians have done more to advance the cause of English devolution than Andy Burnham. The Labour leadership front runner has become the poster child for what happens when local leaders are given the power and freedom to shape their own destiny. But let’s be absolutely clear, from George Osborne’s Northan Powerhouse to Boris Johnson’s “levelling up” agen...
M&S chairman issues stark UK warning as Britain branded 'anti-growth'
M&S chairman issues stark UK warning as Britain branded 'anti-growth'The retail veteran said rising costs and regulation are piling pressure on firms, warning smaller businesses face an even tougher challenge. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Michael D. Carroll 05:21, Tue, Jun 2, 2026 Updated: 05:21, Tue, Jun 2, 2026 Britain has “rarely in history” been this anti-growth, the chairman of Mark...
The world can’t keep consuming more than it produces
Commodity markets have proved remarkable resilient, but there is no financial engineering solution that can replace missing barrels of oil, says Helen Thomas Commodity markets have spent the past three months performing an extraordinary balancing act. Despite one of the most significant disruptions to global energy flows in decades, the global economy has continued to function remarkably smoothly. After an initial spike, prices for several key commodities have stabilised or even eased. Yet t...
Oil prices: Crude rises amid uncertainty over US-Iran negotiations & Hormuz reopening
Oil prices saw a slight uptick as US-Iran talks and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz created market jitters. Conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran fueled uncertainty, with traders closely watching any progress or breakdown in negotiations. Developments around the crucial energy route remain a key focus, impacting global supply routes and risk sentiment.
US start-up plans to drill for lithium under VW and BMW battery factories
Atana Elements acquires exploration licences in Germany and Poland as Europe aims to reduce reliance on China
Macron’s Versailles glitz masks a fading economic legacy
President’s promise to remake France as a ‘start-up nation’ foundered with crises, overspending and political paralysis
How did Spain’s unemployment rate converge with Finland’s?
Migration policy and labour market reforms are affecting joblessness — but in very different ways
Will the IT consulting share price rout ever end?
Accenture made a fortune from previous tech revolutions but investors think AI could kill it, not make it stronger
Deutsche Bank’s comeback
After decades of upheaval, the lender that wanted to take on Wall Street has scaled back its ambitions to focus on Europe
US convertible bonds set for record year as issuers harness AI boom
Investors embrace zero-interest debt for options on high-growth tech stocks
Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex Down 400 Points Amid Uncertainty Over US-Iran Talks
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India Sits On 32,000 Tonnes of Gold. Why PM Modi Wants It Back In Play
Last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to recycle idle gold instead of relying solely on newly imported gold.
US Cuts Agricultural Equipment Tariffs From 25% To 15% Amid Rising Farm Costs
Tariffs on agricultural equipment cut to 15% with possible 10% for US steel content, effective June 8.
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Top stocks to buy or sell: Stock market recommendations for June 2 - check list
Stock market recommendations: Infosys has been recommended as a top buy call by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research at Mirae Asset ShareKhan on June 2, 2026. The expert has recommended DLF, and Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company as sell calls. Target prices, stop loss and ranges have been shared.
IMF-mandated curbs squeeze development spending
• Only Rs1.13tr allocated to PSDP against Rs4.1tr requirement; minister terms shortfall ‘new circular debt crisis’• Record Rs4.715tr development plan unveiled• APCC resolves to divert resources to ongoing projects ISLAMABAD: Under tight International Monetary Fund (IMF) oversight, the government has trimmed allocations for most sectors in the next federal development programme to create additional fiscal space for the PML-N’s trademark national highways, a new Rs87 billion share for coalition pa...
Farmers look to budget with growing fears, fading hopes
PAKISTAN’S farmers are awaiting the next budget with growing fears and fading hopes. Their concerns this year are fundamental, as the government — amid pressure for reform — continues experimenting with subsidies, procurement prices, input-cost liberalisation and agricultural trade. The cost of this trial-and-error has become an existential problem for farmers and the agricultural sector. The agriculture sector’s fading hopes are a direct result of the government’s inability — or unwillingness —...
Short seller Andrew Left found guilty of securities fraud
Case could have significant implications for investors publishing commentary on stocks