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UBS Chief Strategist Sees US Consumer Slowdown Threatening Stock Rally
The US consumer will slow down as real disposable income growth nears zero and fiscal support fades, threatening equity markets despite strong first-quarter earnings driven by artificial intelligence, according to Bhanu Baweja, chief strategist at UBS Group AG.
UK finance regulator warns of 'ghost broker' scams targeting young drivers: 'Too good to be true'
Young drivers have been warned over a growing wave of "ghost broker" scams, with fraudsters selling fake car insurance policies through social media and messaging apps. Research from the UK regulator, Financial Conduct Authority, has suggested that almost half of drivers aged between 17 and 25 have bought insurance through social media platforms, despite the increasing risk of fraud. The scams involve criminals posing as legitimate insurance brokers and offering policies at heavily discounted p...
The last of notorious conwoman Melissa Caddick's assets are sold off and split between 23 of her fleeced investors leaving them with a pittance
The last of notorious conwoman Melissa Caddick's assets are sold off and split between 23 of her fleeced investors leaving them with a pittanceCaddick's husband Anthony Koletti hires Salim Mehajer's lawyer By MIKLOS BOLZA FOR AAP Published: 11:58, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 11:58, 20 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Premier Inn accused of 'lunatic' costs as dynamic pricing sees rooms skyrocket to £700 for two nights when Harry Styles and Take That are in town
Premier Inn accused of 'lunatic' costs as dynamic pricing sees rooms skyrocket to £700 for two nights when Harry Styles and Take That are in townREAD MORE: Hotel owners across the UK condemn Labour's tourism tax hike branding it 'English economic self-harm' - as Brit holidaymakers face shut down businessesSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JOWENA RILEY, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 11:48, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 11:52, 20 May 2026 e-mail 26 View comments
PSX gains 1,900 points during intraday trade, maintaining renewed buying
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday maintained its renewed bullish momentum as the market gained over 1,900 points during intraday trade. The benchmark KSE-100 index gained 1,934.74 points or 1.19 per cent to stand at 164,831.42 points at 3:44pm from the previous close of 162,896.68. The gains came a day after PSX snapped a seven-session losing streak, gaining 1,091.66 points as buying interest returned to the market. The market sentiment remained buoyant amid encouraging development...
UK eases sanctions on Russian oil imports as fuel prices soar
The move will allow the UK to import Russian crude oil refined in third countries, such as India and Turkiye.
Case of mistaken identity? Parle Industries’ shares rise 5% after ‘Melody moment’
The widespread online attention surrounding the gift exchange seemingly led to speculative activity in the stock, despite there being no business link between the company and the confectionery brand. In fact, Parle Products is not a listed company.
'Completely preposterous': M&S boss slams Reeves over supermarket price cap plan as top City analyst bemoans 'orgy of neo-Soviet policy ideas'
'Completely preposterous': M&S boss slams Reeves over supermarket price cap plan as top City analyst bemoans 'orgy of neo-Soviet policy ideas'By ANGHARAD CARRICK, BUSINESS NEWS EDITOR and ANNE ASHWORTH Updated: 11:37, 20 May 2026 e-mail 37 View comments
What Chelsea's Champions League absence means for their finances and UEFA agreement
Despite Chelsea’s win over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday night, they can no longer qualify for next season’s Champions League.The club’s hopes of Champions League qualification have been hanging by a thread for some time, and were largely bolstered by the hope that Aston Villa winning the Europa League and finishing fifth in the Premier League would see the sixth-placed team in the league qualify. However, Tuesday’s results put that out of reach for Chelsea.Advertisement
Modernizing Legacy Industries And The Multi-Partner Coordination Opportunity
InnovationModernizing Legacy Industries And The Multi-Partner Coordination OpportunityByMiroslav Katsarov,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 20, 2026, 06:30am EDTMiroslav Katsarov is the CEO of Modeshift, a technology company bringing intelligent transportation to small- and mid-size transit agencies. gettyIt’s a complex, high-stake...
Euronext CEO: Europe Benefiting from Volatility
Euronext has posted first-quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations, with profit driven higher by elevated market volatility and the newly acquired Athens stock exchange contributing to revenue. Speaking exclusively to The Opening Trade, CEO Stéphane Boujnah said Europe is benefiting from a search for diversification coming from Asia and Middle East investors, who see the continent is less directly exposed to the Iran conflict. (Source: Bloomberg)
UK house prices stall in March as buyers cautious amid interest rate uncertainty
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Examples of where inflation eased in April – and where it accelerated
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Soaring petrol and diesel costs risk pushing drivers to ditch cars and 'rethink' travel options
Rising fuel costs have been pushing more petrol and diesel drivers to ditch their cars and turn to cycling and e-bikes, new research suggested. A poll found almost a third of London motorists are now cycling more or seriously considering it as fuel prices continue to rise. The survey, carried out by Opinium for e-bike rental company Lime, showed that 29 per cent of drivers in the capital have either increased their cycling or are thinking about making the switch. A further 15 per cent of drive...
HS2 boss admits new £100bn price tag is 'terrible news' and says Government 'had lost control' of rail fiasco - but claims new line will NOT be delayed any further
HS2 boss admits new £100bn price tag is 'terrible news' and says Government 'had lost control' of rail fiasco – but claims new line will NOT be delayed any furtherBy JON BRADY, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:06, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 11:06, 20 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Why has inflation gone down and where will it go from here?
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Call for food price caps ‘completely preposterous’, says M&S boss
Stuart Machin argues government should reduce tax and regulatory burden on supermarkets insteadThe boss of Marks & Spencer has called a government proposal for voluntary price caps on essential food items “completely preposterous”, saying it should reduce tax and regulatory burdens instead.Stuart Machin, the chief executive of the clothing, homewares, food and beauty retailer, said M&S already lost money on some basic items such as milk, bread and baked beans and made very slim profits on other...
Bonds 101: What you need to know about the bond market
MarketsBonds 101: What you need to know about the bond market Moves in the bond market can have huge impacts on consumer finances — affecting how much you pay for everything from mortgages to car loans. The New York Stock Exchange on April 8. Charly Triballeau / AFP via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 20, 2026, 6:00 AM EDTBy Kayla Steinberg and Allie CanalThe stock market is near record highs, but there’s another corner of Wall Street that’s flashing warning signs: the bond marke...
She paid an insurance company $99,000 to generate retirement income for life. Then it collapsed.
U.S. newsShe paid an insurance company $99,000 to generate retirement income for life. Then it collapsed.Risks are mounting in the life insurance industry, and experts are concerned state regulators aren’t protecting policyholders.The business of life insurance used to be boring. But the model has changed, with more aggressive insurers taking on more risks in their investments, research has shown.NBC News; Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 20, 2026, 6:00 AM EDTBy Gretchen MorgensonWhen...
Xi Steps Up Call to End Iran War, SpaceX’s Mega-IPO Bank Lineup | The Opening Trade 5/20/2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against resuming military operations in the Middle East, as talks got underway with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in an effort to reinforce bilateral ties in the shadow of wars in Ukraine and Iran. Goldman Sachs has the leading role on the cover of SpaceX’s initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, giving the firm a prominent position in potentially the biggest listing of all time. The Opening Trade has everything you ne...