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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...
Why Americans Are Turning Against Data Centers
Today’s StocksMoneyMarketsWhy Americans Are Turning Against Data CentersByJames Broughel,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. James Broughel is an economist focused on the economics of regulation.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 05:39am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.As AI use expands, communities are increasingly questioning the costs of the infrastructure behind it....
Indonesia’s Radical Export Experiment Upends Its Commodity Trade
Indonesia’s radical plan to take control of key commodity exports has left the country’s coal miners, palm-oil producers and traders racing to understand details of a policy that throws into upheaval one of the country’s biggest industries.
Zaman: USD Near-Term Driven by Fed, Hormuz Risks
Mounting inflation concerns have driven global bond yields higher, prompting investors to reassess valuations after a record-breaking rally in stocks. USD was at its highest level in six weeks with no sign of easing in the Iran conflict. Mahjabeen Zaman, Head of FX Research at ANZ spoke to Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the currency moves. (Source: Bloomberg)
Nvidia Earnings Can Affirm Chip Stock Rally or Spur Market Chaos
For much of the year, chip stocks have been powering the market higher. Now, Nvidia Corp.’s earnings have a chance to confirm that the rally has more room to run — or add another brick to investors’ wall of worry.
India plans to send oil tankers through Hormuz for new supply amid Iran conflict disruptions
India is preparing to send ships through the Strait of Hormuz to secure vital crude oil and energy cargoes amid ongoing disruptions. The government is finalizing plans for Indian vessels to navigate the waterway, which handles a significant portion of global oil flows, as shipping activity has slowed due to the Iran conflict.
Samsung workers set to strike at worst possible time
Samsung Electronics workers attended a rally outside the company's semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek on April 23rd, ahead of the planned strike. | Photo by SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images More than 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers are gearing up for an 18-day strike after bonus payment negotiations between the company and its union collapsed. The strike is set to start on Thursday, and will be limited to Samsung's domestic chipmaking plants, raising concerns around the already...
Can Brazil become a major rare earths supplier?
Brazil sits atop a potential bonanza of rare earths that has sparked global interest, led by Washington, as demand surges for the increasingly vital minerals. But any windfall still appears a distant prospect as Latin America’s biggest economy currently mines only a marginal amount. Only China has greater reserves of the critical minerals which are essential to make everything from smartphones to electric vehicles and missiles. Despite their name, the 17 elements are not actually rare, but rathe...
Billionaire Family’s Firm Taps Rothschild for Rare Qatar IPO
A Qatari conglomerate that’s part of the billionaire Al-Khayyat family’s empire is working with Rothschild & Co. on a potential initial public offering of its healthcare unit, according to people familiar with the matter, in what could be a rare listing on one of the Middle East’s quieter exchanges.
France’s Moulin Says ECB Must Be Ready to Act With Eye on Growth
Emmanuel Macron’s nominee to run the Bank of France said the European Central Bank must be ready to tighten monetary policy as inflation pressure rises, though he stressed that officials should also consider how their actions affect economic expansion.
EU agrees to implement US trade deal struck last summer
MEPs had twice frozen ratification process in protest at Trump’s threat of higher tariffs and Greenland threatsThe EU has finally agreed to implement its trade deal with the US after five hours of talks between members of the European parliament and member states in the hope of averting more tariffs threatened by Donald Trump.It means the agreement struck last July at the US president’s Scottish golf course can now enter into force, removing import duties on most US goods entering the EU. Contin...
Veteran UBS Analyst Says AI Is Helping End China Property Slump
UBS Group AG real estate analyst John Lam, a market veteran who spotted problems at China Evergrande Group before his peers, has joined a chorus of observers declaring that China’s yearslong property downturn is finally losing steam.
Insurance company delaying your claim? Here is what IRDAI says they must do
In a bid to enhance policyholder rights, insurance companies are required to resolve claims within 30 days, while investigations for health claims should conclude in 30-45 days, and for life policies, within 90 days. Failure to meet these deadlines results in interest penalties.
UK relaxes strict sanctions on Russian crude oil
Decision to allow import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries is criticised by Tories as ‘insane’The UK government has relaxed strict sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs.A trade licence that came into effect on Wednesday permits the imports indefinitely and will be reviewed periodically. It comes at a time of growing concerns over the supply of certain fuels due to the de facto blockade of the s...
Dubai Chamber of Commerce organises 276 bilateral business meetings in Accra to strengthen trade cooperation between companies in Dubai and Ghana - Emirates 24|7
Dubai Chamber of Commerce organises 276 bilateral business meetings in Accra to strengthen trade cooperation between companies in Dubai and Ghana Emirates 24|7
Europe Delivers Best Earnings in Three Years But Hurdles Loom
Europe’s first-quarter earnings season was the best one in three years, buoyed by energy majors and tech giants. The performance may be difficult to sustain as the economic outlook sours and the war persists.